The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing. The data reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU taking the lead role at higher demands and the CPU providing a robust foundation.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 144 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 94 FPS, a drop of 50 FPS. At 4K, the average falls further to 52 FPS. This represents a 64% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the High preset. The trend is similar across other settings, with Low settings dropping from 219 FPS at 1080p to 143 FPS at 1440p and finally 79 FPS at 4K.

This scaling pattern suggests that the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is notable, but the jump to 4K is where performance takes the most significant hit. The data indicates that at 4K, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is working much harder, and the frame rate becomes a function of the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than the CPU's processing power. The 4K Ultra preset, with an average of 40 FPS, confirms this trend, showing that the most demanding configuration pushes the GPU to its limits.

The relationship between resolutions is not linear. For instance, at Medium settings, the 1080p result of 169 FPS drops to 110 FPS at 1440p, and then to 60 FPS at 4K. The most significant relative performance loss occurs between 1440p and 4K, where the frame rate often drops by nearly half. This suggests that the RX 9070's memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory are sufficient for lower resolutions but become a limiting factor at 4K, especially with higher visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, featuring a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its benchmark results show a strong single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470. In the context of The Technomancer, a game from 2016, these specifications are more than adequate to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

The data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 219 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high performance. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions. Instead, the FPS continues to scale with settings, suggesting that the Ryzen 7 9700F has headroom even at 1080p.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is also telling. The data shows it is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, while being 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF. This places the 9700F in a highly competitive position, with performance that is nearly identical to some of the most powerful desktop and mobile processors available. For a game like The Technomancer, this level of CPU performance means that the primary constraint on frame rate will almost always be the graphics card, not the processor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience. At 4K, the Medium preset yields an average of 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that maintains an average at or above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K drops to 52 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 40 FPS, both of which may result in a less smooth experience. The Low preset at 4K achieves 79 FPS, but it likely sacrifices visual quality.

For 1440p, the data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a significant improvement over the Medium preset's 110 FPS? No, the High preset is actually lower. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 110 FPS, while High achieves 94 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 73 FPS. The best experience at 1440p appears to be the Medium preset, which offers 110 FPS and a minimum of 94 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. However, the High preset at 94 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized over raw frame rate.

At 1080p, all presets deliver high frame rates. The Low preset reaches 219 FPS, Medium reaches 169 FPS, High reaches 144 FPS, and Ultra reaches 112 FPS. For users with high refresh rate monitors, the Low or Medium presets would be ideal. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 144 FPS is a strong choice. The Ultra preset at 112 FPS is still excellent and provides the highest visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination holds a rank of 1114 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 30% of all tested configurations. This ranking is notable given the game's age and the modern components involved.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 69 among all GPUs suggests that it is a mid-to-high-range performer. Its performance is very close to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, with a delta of 0.6% in its favor, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which is 0.8% faster. It also edges out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile by 1.1% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by 1.2%. This indicates that the RX 9070 provides performance that is comparable to a mix of previous-generation desktop and high-end mobile solutions.

The combo's rank of 1114 suggests that while the components are powerful, the game's engine may not fully utilize the latest hardware features. The data implies that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not a limiting factor, and the RX 9070 is performing as expected. The rank is likely influenced by other combos with higher-end GPUs, such as those with more VRAM or higher bandwidth, which can push higher frame rates at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2520 MHz, and it has a game clock of 2070 MHz. These specifications are crucial for understanding its performance in The Technomancer.

The GPU's role becomes more prominent at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 40 FPS, which is a significant decrease from the 112 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities, including its 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs, are being fully utilized at 4K. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s are likely the limiting factors at this resolution.

The 16 GB of VRAM is a substantial asset, ensuring that the game's textures and assets are fully loaded into memory without exceeding capacity. The 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is also sufficient for the demands of The Technomancer. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 and a Passmark G3D score of 25381, reinforce its position as a capable performer. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate in this game, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 112 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 60, with a minimum of 51 FPS. The High preset averages 52 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the rank of this CPU/GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The combo is ranked 1114 out of 3696 tested combinations.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 110 FPS, which is the highest average among the tested presets at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured frames per second for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 219 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 169 | 143 | 194 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 144 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 112 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 143 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 110 | 94 | 127 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 94 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 73 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 79 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 60 | 51 | 70 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 52 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 40 | - | - |

The data confirms a consistent hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower settings produce higher frame rates. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only data points with min and max FPS, showing a range of about 19-24 FPS between the minimum and maximum, which indicates a reasonably stable frame pacing. The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, results in an average of 40 FPS, making it the least playable option in this dataset.