The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells an important story about where the bottleneck sits in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 295.9 FPS, which is an exceptionally high ceiling that indicates the CPU and GPU are both working efficiently at this load. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 190.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%, while 4K Low comes in at 105.1 FPS, which is about 45% lower than the 1440p figure.

The scaling pattern across all settings presets follows the same shape. At High settings, the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs about 36% of the frame rate (194.6 to 124.6 FPS), and the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 45% (124.6 to 68.3 FPS). Medium settings show 230.9 FPS at 1080p, 149.5 FPS at 1440p, and 80.2 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings demonstrate the steepest curve: 155.1 FPS at 1080p, 101.6 FPS at 1440p, and 56.9 FPS at 4K.

These percentage drops are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, is handling the pixel throughput demands, but the frame rate erosion from 1440p to 4K is substantial across every preset. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU is still feeding the GPU adequately, but the Ryzen 7 7700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the limiting factor at any resolution tested. The data indicates that the 4K Ultra result of 56.9 FPS is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the boundary case for this hardware pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, the game's engine does not appear to heavily tax multi-threaded performance, but the CPU's single-thread strength still matters for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 indicate strong per-core performance, which helps explain why the 1080p Low result reaches 295.9 FPS without the CPU becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows it ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34313. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 at a 0.4% higher score, the Intel Core i7-12800HX at 0.5% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 0.8% lower. These are tight margins, meaning the 7700X is effectively in the same performance class as those processors. For The Technomancer specifically, the game's demands are modest enough that the CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support at 83.2 GB/s are more than sufficient.

The 1080p results across all settings — 194.6 FPS at High, 230.9 FPS at Medium, and 295.9 FPS at Low — demonstrate that the CPU is not holding back the GPU at this resolution. Even at Ultra, the 155.1 FPS result is well above what a GPU-limited scenario would show. The picture changes at 4K, where the frame rates drop to 56.9-105.1 FPS depending on settings, but this is clearly a GPU workload shift rather than a CPU limitation. The 7700X's 3DMark multi-thread scores (8859 for 16 threads, 8852 for max threads) show it can handle parallel workloads, but The Technomancer does not appear to need that headroom.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but only with the right settings. The 4K High preset delivers 68.3 FPS, and 4K Medium delivers 80.2 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 56.9 FPS, which is below 60 FPS, so you would need to step down from Ultra to maintain a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals based on average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414). It is 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52505) and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086). These are small margins, indicating the 4080 SUPER is competitively positioned.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming with this setup?

A: At 1080p, all settings presets exceed 155 FPS, with Low hitting 295.9 FPS. At 1440p, High delivers 124.6 FPS, Medium 149.5 FPS, and Low 190.9 FPS, so 1440p is viable for 120-165 Hz monitors, especially on Medium or High settings. 4K is better suited to 60 Hz displays, as even the highest frame rate at that resolution is 105.1 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X rank against other CPUs in its class?

A: The 7700X sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34313. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, scores 34584 (0.8% higher), while the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34599 (also 0.8% higher). The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 34175 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i7-12800HX scores 34136 (0.5% lower).

Q: Which settings preset gives the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: The 1440p High preset delivers 124.6 FPS, which is a strong result for most gaming scenarios. Medium at 149.5 FPS offers more headroom if you prefer higher refresh rates, while Ultra at 101.6 FPS still clears 100 FPS. Low at 190.9 FPS is only worth considering if you are chasing maximum frame rates over visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates span a wide range depending on settings. Low settings produce 295.9 FPS, Medium produces 230.9 FPS, High produces 194.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 155.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 140.8 FPS, showing that this 2016 title scales significantly with graphical presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are 190.9 FPS on Low, 149.5 FPS on Medium, 124.6 FPS on High, and 101.6 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 89.3 FPS compared to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to exert more influence on performance. The 1440p Ultra result of 101.6 FPS is still comfortably above 100 FPS, making it a viable choice for high-refresh monitors.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress further: Low hits 105.1 FPS, Medium hits 80.2 FPS, High hits 68.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 48.2 FPS, the smallest spread of any resolution. This pattern confirms that 4K is where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, with the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate being taxed heavily at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 93rd out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 5.6% of all configurations in the database. This is a strong result that reflects both the CPU's 89th percentile standing and the GPU's 88th percentile standing among their respective component classes.

The ranking is notable because The Technomancer is an older title that may not fully utilize the latest hardware features, yet this combo still performs at a high level. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind in average benchmark score, but the measured FPS data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER delivering playable frame rates at 4K Ultra (56.9 FPS) while staying above 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra (101.6 FPS). The CPU's position in the 89th percentile reinforces that this is a well-matched pairing, with neither component dramatically outclassing the other in ways that would create an obvious bottleneck.

Out of 1656 combos, being ranked 93rd means there are 92 configurations that deliver higher frame rates in this specific game, but those are likely to involve more expensive or newer hardware. For a mainstream high-end setup, this ranking indicates excellent performance headroom across all tested resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the data suggests avoiding Ultra settings if you want to stay above 60 FPS. The 4K High preset at 68.3 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a meaningful visual upgrade over Medium (80.2 FPS) while maintaining a smooth frame rate. If you prefer maximum visual quality and can tolerate occasional dips, 4K Ultra at 56.9 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 1440p, the High preset at 124.6 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it balances visual fidelity with frame rate. The Ultra preset at 101.6 FPS is also excellent if you want the best image quality and have a 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitor. Medium at 149.5 FPS is worth selecting for competitive play or if you have a 144 Hz display and want to ensure frame rates stay well above the refresh rate.

At 1080p, every setting is playable, but the Ultra preset at 155.1 FPS gives you the full visual experience without sacrificing performance on a 144 Hz monitor. The Low preset at 295.9 FPS is unnecessary unless you are using a 240 Hz or higher refresh display and want to maximize frame rates. The Medium preset at 230.9 FPS is a reasonable middle ground, but the jump to High at 194.6 FPS offers better visuals for a relatively small frame rate cost.

Overall, the High settings preset across all resolutions provides the most consistent experience: 194.6 FPS at 1080p, 124.6 FPS at 1440p, and 68.3 FPS at 4K. This preset avoids the harsh visual compromises of Low and Medium while staying clear of the performance penalty of Ultra, making it the best default choice for this hardware combination.