The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows a wide performance spread across the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination, with benchmark results indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck only at very high settings. At 1080p, the measured average frame rates range from 110.5 FPS at Ultra to 219.3 FPS at Low, demonstrating the processor’s ability to feed the graphics card effectively in this title. Moving to 1440p, the averages remain strong but drop predictably, while 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this pairing is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions or for 4K with reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings delivers a measured average of 93.3 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with smoothness. At 1920x1080, High settings achieve 141.4 FPS, while 3840x2160 at High drops to 52.2 FPS, indicating that 1440p is the practical sweet spot for this pairing.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of measured performance?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 110.5 FPS versus High’s 141.4 FPS, a difference of roughly 30 frames. At 2560x1440, the gap widens, with Ultra at 73.8 FPS and High at 93.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra yields 41.2 FPS while High reaches 52.2 FPS, showing that Ultra consistently costs about 20-25% of the frame rate compared to High.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but only with lower settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 80.7 FPS, and Medium averages 59.4 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS at 52.2 and 41.2 FPS respectively, so 4K requires a settings reduction for a consistently smooth experience.

Q: What is the measured frame rate at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The benchmark shows 219.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is the highest recorded average across all tested configurations. This indicates that the combination can drive very high refresh rates when graphical demands are minimized.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance support this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29149 and a single-core score of 4115. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 7980, while the single-thread score is 959, suggesting that both multi-core and single-core capabilities are strong enough to avoid holding back the GPU in most scenarios.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect The Technomancer?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures and effects, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across resolutions without a sudden drop attributable to memory limitations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, and the benchmark scores indicate robust processing power: the Cinebench R23 multi-core result is 29149, while the single-core result is 4115. These scores place the CPU in the 87th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 31580.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate scales from 110.5 FPS at Ultra to 219.3 FPS at Low, showing that the processor can maintain high throughput without becoming a limiting factor. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6539 and the 4-thread score of 3684 suggest that the game benefits from the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities, though the single-thread score of 959 is also sufficient for the game’s logic and physics calculations.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is marginally ahead. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31543, a delta of 0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31495, a delta of 0.3%. These differences are negligible, meaning that the CPU’s performance in this game is essentially tied with these alternatives. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34293 and the PassMark physics score of 3522 further confirm that the processor handles the computational load of an Action RPG without presenting a bottleneck, allowing the RX 9070 to operate at its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for this combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 219.3 FPS, Medium reaches 171.4 FPS, High achieves 141.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 110.5 FPS. For most players, the High preset at 1080p offers the best experience, as it maintains a frame rate well above 140 FPS while providing superior visual quality over Medium. The jump from Medium to High costs about 30 FPS, but the visual improvements are typically worth it for a game like this.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. High settings average 93.3 FPS, which is smooth for most monitors, while Ultra falls to 73.8 FPS. Medium settings yield 110.1 FPS, but the drop to High is modest and the visual uplift is noticeable. Therefore, High is the recommended preset at 1440p, as it sits comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and balances performance with fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low settings produce 80.7 FPS, Medium drops to 59.4 FPS, and High falls to 52.2 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 41.2 FPS. The data suggests that Medium at 4K is the only preset that stays close to 60 FPS, making it the default recommendation for a consistent experience. Players prioritizing smoothness over quality should use Low, which provides a significant margin above 60 FPS. High is only advisable for those who accept a sub-60 frame rate for better visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 holds a rank of 561 out of 1656 combos. This places it in the 66th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs above the median but is not among the top tier. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the 7800X3D’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4115) and the RX 9070’s mid-to-high tier graphics capabilities produce solid, but not exceptional, results in this specific title.

The CPU alone is in the 87th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 79th percentile, suggesting that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing. This imbalance is visible in the measured FPS, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions. For instance, at 3840x2160 with Ultra, the average drops to 41.2 FPS, indicating that the RX 9070 cannot keep up with the CPU’s potential output. Conversely, at 1920x1080 with Low, the 219.3 FPS shows that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits, but the GPU’s ceiling is reached at around 220 FPS in this game.

The rank of 561 suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates at 4K or with Ultra settings. However, this combo excels in scenarios where the CPU matters most, such as high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, where it outperforms systems with weaker processors but similar GPUs. The delta between the GPU’s average benchmark score of 34780 and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2 at 34866, is only -0.2%, meaning that the RX 9070 is effectively equivalent to that card in raw compute, but the gaming-specific results in The Technomancer are what determine this rank.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, based on the Navi 48 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture, provides 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, offering a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is 2520 MHz with a game clock of 2070 MHz, and it has 3584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s, which are adequate for the graphical demands of The Technomancer.

In the measured benchmarks, the GPU’s role is most apparent at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates decline from 80.7 FPS at Low to 41.2 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating that the 4K resolution is heavily dependent on the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s assets, as there is no evidence of stuttering or drop-offs that would suggest memory exhaustion. The 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is also sufficient for the 256-bit bus, allowing for smooth texture streaming at 1440p and 4K.

The GPU’s overall performance, as measured by its average benchmark score of 34780, places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, has a score of 34677, a delta of 0.3%, meaning the RX 9070 is slightly ahead of that card. However, in The Technomancer specifically, the GPU’s capabilities are the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate dips below 45 FPS. At 1080p, the GPU is more than capable, with all presets exceeding 110 FPS, showing that the card’s raw compute power is sufficient for lower resolutions but not for the highest settings at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination in The Technomancer are as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low averages 80.7 FPS, Medium averages 59.4 FPS, High averages 52.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 41.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with each settings tier costing roughly 10-20 FPS.

• 2560x1440: Low averages 141.3 FPS, Medium averages 110.1 FPS, High averages 93.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 73.8 FPS. At this resolution, the frame rates are consistently above 70 FPS, with Low providing a substantial margin for high-refresh-rate monitors.

• 1920x1080: Low averages 219.3 FPS, Medium averages 171.4 FPS, High averages 141.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 110.5 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, with even Ultra staying above 110 FPS and Low approaching 220 FPS.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern: reducing the resolution from 4K to 1080p increases the average frame rate by roughly 2.7x at the same settings. For example, High settings go from 52.2 FPS at 4K to 141.4 FPS at 1080p, while Low settings go from 80.7 FPS to 219.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p (110.5 FPS) is nearly identical to the Medium preset at 1440p (110.1 FPS), indicating that resolution has a similar impact to a two-tier settings change. These measurements provide a comprehensive picture of how this hardware handles The Technomancer, with the GPU being the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions and the CPU providing ample headroom at lower ones.