The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows surprisingly heavy performance demands for its age, and this particular pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT lands in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware combinations. The data indicates a system that is more than capable of handling the game at high refresh rates on 1440p, but which begins to show its limits when pushed toward 4K with maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS figures reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the performance cost of each pixel becoming more pronounced. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 117 FPS average, but moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 77 FPS, a 34% reduction in frame rate. The jump to 3840x2160 is even more severe, with High settings yielding just 42 FPS, which is a 64% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline is the signature of a graphics card that is becoming the primary limiting factor as the pixel count rises.

The scaling behavior across all settings presets confirms this analysis. At Low settings, the system moves from 179 FPS at 1080p to 117 FPS at 1440p and finally to 64 FPS at 4K. The relative performance loss from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 64%, which is nearly identical to the drop seen at High settings. This consistency suggests that the RX 6750 XT's raw pixel throughput, not some other system bottleneck, is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions. The game's engine appears to scale its workload linearly with resolution, and the GPU's 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus are being saturated as the resolution climbs.

At Medium settings, the data provides additional context with minimum and maximum FPS readings. At 4K, the average is 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57, showing a tight frame time distribution that indicates a stable, if not exactly smooth, experience. The 1440p Medium result shows an average of 90 FPS with a minimum of 76 and maximum of 103, which is a wider spread that suggests occasional dips but generally playable performance. The 1080p Medium result averages 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 158, which is a solid range for a high refresh rate monitor. The fact that the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium (117) is higher than the average FPS at 1440p High (77) underscores how much headroom this combo has at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a modern 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, and its capabilities are far beyond what a 2016 game like The Technomancer would have been designed to utilize. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, the CPU is well-equipped to handle the game's single-threaded logic and physics calculations. The processor's PassMark single-thread score of 4691 is a strong indicator of its ability to feed the GPU with draw calls without becoming a bottleneck.

In this particular game, the CPU's role appears to be largely secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The fact that performance drops consistently as resolution increases, regardless of settings preset, points to the GPU being the limiting factor in all scenarios. However, the 9700F's high multithreaded performance, as shown by its PassMark multithread score of 36470, ensures that even if the game engine does attempt to leverage multiple cores, there is ample headroom. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth with DDR5 support further ensure that data can be fed to the GPU without stutter.

The benchmark data for the CPU shows it performs in a tight cluster with other high-end processors. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. This indicates that within this class of hardware, the specific processor choice has minimal impact on The Technomancer's performance; the GPU is the deciding factor. The 9700F's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a top-tier part that will not hold back any modern graphics card, and its 65W TDP suggests it does so efficiently.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the workhorse of this pairing, and its specifications align well with the performance observed in The Technomancer. Based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, this GPU is a mid-range to upper-mid-range part that was released in 2022. The measured FPS data shows that the card's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for this game, even at 4K, as the frame rates drop due to compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a critical specification for this game, and the performance scaling suggests it is being fully utilized.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant to the observed results. With a base clock of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, the card is running at high frequencies. The 4K Ultra setting yields just 33 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire measured dataset. This is a clear indication that the card's compute throughput, rated at 13.31 TFLOPS FP32, is not sufficient for the highest settings at 4K. The performance at 1080p Ultra, which averages 92 FPS, shows that the card is still quite capable when the resolution is more manageable.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide context for its overall standing. Its average benchmark score of 26011 is just 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. This is a notable result, as it shows the RX 6750 XT is competitive with a high-end mobile GPU, but it also highlights that it is not a top-tier desktop part. The 71st percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces this position. In The Technomancer, this translates to a card that can deliver smooth 60+ FPS at 1440p with most settings, but which requires careful setting adjustments for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

When considering the entire database of tested CPU and GPU combinations, this pairing of Ryzen 7 9700F and RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 1262 out of 2825 for The Technomancer. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, which is a solidly above-average result. The data shows that the combination is more capable than a majority of systems that have been benchmarked, but it is not in the top tier reserved for flagship hardware.

The rank is a reflection of the GPU's relative position in the market. The CPU is a top-6% part (94th percentile), but the GPU is only in the 71st percentile. Since The Technomancer is primarily GPU-bound, the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the graphics card's mid-pack standing. The combo's performance is essentially a function of the RX 6750 XT's capabilities, with the CPU contributing very little overhead. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's lower rank is a clear signal that users with this processor should not be afraid to pair it with a more powerful GPU in the future, as there is significant headroom.

The 1262 rank out of 2825 also suggests that the system is capable of running the game well at standard monitor resolutions. The fact that it falls short of the top 1000 combos indicates that those systems are likely using higher-end GPUs, such as the RX 6800 XT or RTX 3080 class parts. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this rank is more than sufficient, but for 4K enthusiasts seeking maximum settings, it will be a source of frustration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

A detailed look at the measured FPS rows reveals a clear hierarchy of performance based on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is able to deliver high frame rates across the board. Low settings produce an average of 179 FPS, Medium settings produce 138 FPS, High settings produce 117 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 92 FPS. All of these results are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the Low and Medium settings are suitable for high refresh rate displays. The minimum FPS at Medium (117) is higher than the average FPS at Ultra (92), showing that the setting preset has a significant impact on the frame rate floor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gaps between settings narrow. Low settings average 117 FPS, Medium settings average 90 FPS, High settings average 77 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60 FPS. The 60 FPS average at Ultra is exactly at the standard for console-like smoothness, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS suggests it may dip below that point in demanding scenes. The Medium setting with a 76 FPS minimum and 103 FPS maximum provides a safer margin for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 64 FPS, which is playable, but the quality trade-off is significant. Medium settings average 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57, which is a borderline experience. High settings drop to 42 FPS, and Ultra settings crater to 33 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that the RX 6750 XT is out of its comfort zone at this resolution, and users will need to accept either lower settings or lower resolutions for a satisfactory experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice. It provides an average of 117 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target, and it offers a significant visual improvement over Medium. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate, but the 25 FPS difference between High and Ultra is a large cost for the visual gains. The Low preset, while delivering 179 FPS, is not necessary for a smooth experience and should be avoided.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is again the best balance of performance and quality. The 77 FPS average is comfortably above 60 FPS, and the visual fidelity is good. The Medium preset at 90 FPS is the safe choice for those who want a higher frame rate buffer, and the data shows its minimum FPS of 76 is solid. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is playable, but it is right at the edge of the smoothness threshold, and any dips below 60 FPS will be noticeable. The Low preset at 117 FPS is unnecessary for this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that delivers a consistent 60 FPS average, but it sacrifices most of the visual quality. The Medium preset at 49 FPS is a compromise that offers better visuals but introduces the risk of frame drops into the 40s. The High and Ultra presets should be avoided at this resolution due to their sub-45 FPS averages. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at Low settings, and users with a 4K monitor would be better served by playing at 1440p with High settings for a superior experience. The recommended path is to prioritize a high refresh rate at 1440p, as this is where the hardware's strengths are best utilized.