The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study in hardware scaling due to its age and engine characteristics. When paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the benchmark results reveal a system that is overwhelmingly capable, but the data shows distinct patterns in how performance is distributed across resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, indicating a clear shift in the limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers an average of 179 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average falls to 117 FPS, a reduction of about 35%. The most significant drop occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, where the average FPS plummets to 64, a further 45% decrease. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and its large cache are able to feed frames quickly, but the GPU is already the primary bottleneck at 1440p, with that bottleneck becoming even more pronounced at 4K.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution reinforces this. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 131 FPS (271 down to 140 FPS), showing that even at the highest framerates, the GPU is still the primary constraint. At 4K, the same settings span only 48 FPS (98 down to 50 FPS), which is a narrower absolute range but a more significant relative slowdown, confirming the GPU is saturated. The data for the Medium preset, which is the only one with min/max FPS recorded for all resolutions, shows a consistent pattern: 210 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K. This scaling shows a near-linear relationship with the pixel count, further confirming that the RTX 4070 Ti's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of performance at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the star of this show. The data shows that the GPU, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, provides a 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a crucial spec, as the game's performance at 4K shows the GPU is heavily utilized. The 4K Ultra settings result in 50 FPS, which is the lowest score recorded. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz are the core engines driving this, as the game scales noticeably with settings.

The GPU's performance in this game is surprisingly strong given its age. The 4K High preset at 64 FPS is a solid, playable result, and the 4K Medium at 75 FPS is even better. The benchmarks indicate that the 4070 Ti is not just a capable 1080p or 1440p card; it has enough headroom for 4K. In the broader context of the database, the RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,795, putting it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in this aggregate score are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, a -0.8% difference) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,384, a -1.3% difference), which shows the 4070 Ti is a very high-end part. The game's performance at 4K aligns with this GPU's status, with the card being the primary limiting factor at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 50.

Q: At which resolution does the RTX 4070 Ti hit its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 271, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the game is heavily optimized for lower resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield an average of 117 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 91 FPS. The difference is 26 FPS, a 22% drop, showing that Ultra is a significant but not massive step up in requirements.

Q: Is the 4K resolution playable for this game on this hardware?

A: Yes. The 4K Medium preset delivers an average of 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS. Even the High preset is playable at 64 FPS, though the Ultra preset at 50 FPS is less smooth.

Q: How does the 4070 Ti's performance compare to its nearest rivals in the aggregate GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,795. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, is 0.8% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher. This shows the performance is very close to these top-tier cards in the aggregate.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 178 FPS, with an average of 210 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the system's performance for The Technomancer. The following is a breakdown of average framerates across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system is well beyond any possible refresh rate. Starting with the lowest load, the Low preset produces an average of 271 FPS. The Medium preset averages 210 FPS, with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241 FPS. The High preset averages 179 FPS, and the Ultra preset manages an average of 140 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is a 131 FPS drop, demonstrating that the game scales across the board.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset delivers an average of 178 FPS. The Medium preset sees an average of 137 FPS, with a range of 116 to 158 FPS. The High preset averages 117 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 91 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, which is less of a drop than at 1080p, showing that the higher resolution is already taxing the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset gives an average of 98 FPS, which is still a good result. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87 FPS. The High preset averages 64 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to a 50 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48 FPS, which is a more significant relative drop than at 1440p. This data shows that as you increase the resolution, the performance scales down.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 462nd out of 3,696 tested combo configurations in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 12.5% of all tested systems. This is a very strong result, indicating that this specific hardware pairing is much better than the average system for this game. It is importantly this rank is, the data suggests, heavily influenced by the GPU's performance at 4K, as the CPU is so powerful that it doesn't become a limiting factor. The combo's performance is consistent with the high percentile rankings of its individual parts. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. This pairing is therefore a top-tier setup for this title, being able to maintain high frame rates across all settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with its 8 cores and 16 threads is the key CPU. Its architecture is Zen 4, codenamed Raphael, and it features a large L3 cache of 96 MB (shared). This large cache is the defining feature of the 7800X3D and helps in many games, but in The Technomancer, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU.

The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p, where the CPU is often the limiting factor, the 7800X3D still delivers high FPS. The CPU's boost clock of 5.0 GHz and base clock of 4.2 GHz, combined with the massive cache, keeps the minimums high. As the resolution increases, the CPU load decreases, and the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. This is evidenced by the fact that the FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is much more severe than from 1080p to 1440p, as the GPU's load increases.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its power. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16,817 in multi-core and 1,713 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 15,610 multi-core and 2,426 single-core. The 3DMark scores for 16 threads are 7,980, and for 2 threads 1,887. These scores indicate a very strong CPU. In the aggregate CPU benchmarks, it has an average score of 33,079, placing it at the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with an average score of 33,089, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with 33,201. These are all within a normal range, but the 7800X3D's large cache and high boost clock give it an edge in games.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user's target resolution and refresh rate.

For 4K, the best balance is Medium settings. The average FPS of 75 is a solid 60+ FPS experience, with a minimum of 64 FPS that keeps the game smooth. The High preset is also playable at 64 FPS, but it's right at the edge of the 60 FPS target, and any demanding scene could dip it further. Ultra at 50 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience.

For 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot. The 117 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS target and allows a high refresh rate monitor to shine. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is also a good choice if you have a 90 Hz or 100 Hz monitor, but High provides a more comfortable margin. Low settings at 178 FPS are overkill and not necessary for a smooth experience.

For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice. The 140 FPS average is already above 120 Hz, and the game is very playable. If you have a 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor, the High preset at 179 FPS will be a much better fit, but the Ultra preset provides the best visual fidelity. The Low preset at 271 FPS is only for extreme refresh rates.

In summary, the data shows a clear scaling from 1080p to 4K. This hardware is a top-tier combo that delivers a great experience at any resolution. The CPU is never a bottleneck, and the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The GPU is the primary factor in the 4K resolution. The best experience is to use the highest preset that maintains an average FPS above your target refresh rate, with the Medium and High settings offering the best balance of quality and performance.