The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly capable experience in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, while 4K requires some settings adjustments to achieve smooth playability. This pairing sits in the 1578th rank out of 3696 tested combinations for this title, placing it squarely in the upper-middle tier of performance. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the role of each component, and how to best configure the game for your display.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this hardware?*

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are excellent choices. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 98 FPS, while at 1440p, the High preset delivers a smooth 82 FPS average. For 4K (3840x2160), you will need to use the Low or Medium settings to stay above 45 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rivals in general GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, making the RTX 3070 0.7% faster. It also leads the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037) by 1% and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019) by 1.1%.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, which puts it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. It is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089) and Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089), both showing a 0% delta. It is only 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201).

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p for a balance of quality and performance?

A: The Medium preset is the sweet spot at 2560x1440, offering a 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS. This provides a significant jump from the High preset's 82 FPS average while still maintaining a smooth experience. The Ultra preset drops to 64 FPS, which may be less desirable for fast-paced action.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU's memory configuration, with 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured frame rates do not indicate a hard VRAM limit at the tested settings, as performance scales consistently with resolution and preset changes, suggesting the GPU's compute capabilities are the primary factor.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D's single-thread score in Geekbench is 2426, while its multi-core score is 15610. Similarly, in Cinebench R23, it scores 1713 points single-core and 16817 points multi-core. This indicates strong performance in both areas, which is beneficial for a game like The Technomancer that may rely on both.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of frame rates in The Technomancer, especially at higher resolutions. Built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process, this GPU features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. Its core clocks are rated at a base of 1500 MHz and a boost of 1725 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a substantial 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration allows for effective handling of the game's textures and effects.

The GPU's benchmark results show it performs at the 61st percentile globally, with an average score of 17208. This places it just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% faster). The measured FPS in-game reflects this mid-to-high-tier standing. At 1080p, the GPU is able to push frame rates well beyond 100 FPS on most presets, indicating that it is not the bottleneck at this resolution. The scaling of performance from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows a classic GPU-bound pattern, where the workload on the graphics card increases substantially with each resolution step. The RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands, as the performance drops are consistent with compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data clearly illustrates how The Technomancer scales across the three tested resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 125 FPS at 1920x1080 to 82 FPS at 2560x1440, a 34% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 45 FPS, a further 45% decrease from the 1440p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating a strong reliance on the GPU's pixel processing power.

For the Medium preset, the averages are 147 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The Low preset shows the least dramatic scaling, with 191 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. This suggests that at lower settings, the game's rendering pipeline is less demanding, but the GPU is still the limiting factor. The scaling behavior points to a system that is heavily GPU-bound in this title. The CPU, with its high single and multi-threaded scores, is capable of feeding the GPU at all tested resolutions. The fact that 4K performance drops to below 60 FPS on all but the Low preset confirms that the RTX 3070, while powerful, is not a 4K-class card for this particular game. Users targeting 4K will need to compromise on visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to specific presets for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable with a 98 FPS average, but the High preset at 125 FPS offers a more comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 147 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, ensuring frame times stay consistently low.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides a solid 82 FPS average, which is generally considered smooth for an action RPG. However, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering a 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS, which is a better experience for a game with combat. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid during intense action sequences.

For 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The Low preset yields a 69 FPS average, making it the only setting that consistently breaks the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced game but may show stutter in fast scenes. The High and Ultra presets, at 45 FPS and 35 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. The sweet spot for 4K is the Medium preset if you can tolerate occasional dips, but the Low preset is the safest choice for consistent performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The detailed frame rate data provides a comprehensive view of performance.

1920x1080:

• Low: 191 FPS average
• Medium: 147 FPS average, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS
• High: 125 FPS average
• Ultra: 98 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 125 FPS average
• Medium: 96 FPS average, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS
• High: 82 FPS average
• Ultra: 64 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 69 FPS average
• Medium: 53 FPS average, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS
• High: 45 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

The frame time data for the Medium preset at each resolution shows a consistent range, which indicates stable performance without major hitches. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets is substantial, with Ultra being roughly 49% slower at 1080p, 49% slower at 1440p, and 49% slower at 4K compared to Low. This consistent percentage difference suggests that the Ultra preset applies a similar multiplicative load on the GPU across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D serves as a high-performance foundation for this gaming system. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it clocks up to 5.00 GHz boost. The processor's standout feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads. This is complemented by 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16817 and a single-core score of 1713, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 15610 and a single-core score of 2426.

The CPU's performance is in the 83rd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 33079. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both of which have an average score of 33089. This indicates that for general compute tasks, the 7800X3D is at the top of its class. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to maintain a steady stream of draw calls and game logic. Given that the FPS scales predictably with resolution, it is clear the CPU is not the bottleneck. Even at 1080p with the Low preset, where the GPU is least stressed and the frame rate reaches 191 FPS, the CPU is still able to keep up. The high single-thread performance and massive L3 cache ensure that the game's main thread is well-fed, allowing the RTX 3070 to operate at its full potential. This combination results in a balanced system where the GPU is the primary limiter, which is the ideal scenario for maximizing graphical fidelity.