The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, responds decisively to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combo. The data shows this pairing delivers a predominantly high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains a playable but more demanding target. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance ensuring that even the most taxing scenes remain fluid.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?*

A: The combo ranks 875th out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24% of all systems for this specific title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875), 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 695), and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (score 69355). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163) by 0.2%.

Q: What is the base and boost clock of the CPU in this test system?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the GPU's core clocks and how much VRAM does it have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s.

Q: What are the measured average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 119. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it is 78. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 43.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1080p yields the highest average FPS at 233, followed by Medium at 179, High at 153, and Ultra at 119.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Radeon RX 9070 XT combination achieves a rank of 875 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 23.7% of all evaluated systems, indicating a strong competitive position. The ranking demonstrates that this pairing is well-suited for the game, particularly when considering the demanding nature of the title at high resolutions and settings. The data shows that the performance is not just about the GPU; the CPU's capabilities in synthetic benchmarks contribute to this solid standing. The nearest CPU rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700KF, are within a 1% margin in average benchmark score, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this specific ranking. The GPU, while scoring in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, is supported by a CPU that ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, a combination that works well together for this game. The overall ranking suggests that the combo can handle the game's demands, but the exact performance is best understood by examining the measured FPS across different settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the primary driver of visual performance in The Technomancer, and its memory configuration plays a crucial role. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, the GPU is well-equipped to handle the game's texture-heavy environments and effects. The base clock of 1660 MHz, game clock of 2400 MHz, and boost clock of 2970 MHz provide a significant performance envelope. The GPU's shading units (4096) and texture mapping units (256) work in tandem to deliver the measured frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the GPU's load is substantial, resulting in an average FPS of 43, while at 1080p Low, the same GPU can push out an average of 233 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU's compute capability is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's percentile of 55.0 among all GPUs, while its nearest rivals are older or less powerful models, suggests that the RX 9070 XT is a modern GPU that performs well in this title. The data confirms that for this game, the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are more than sufficient, with the main performance differences coming from the resolution and graphics preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo handles The Technomancer across different resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the game runs exceptionally well. With Low settings, the average FPS is 233, which is a very high frame rate. Medium settings produce an average of 179 FPS, with a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 205 FPS. High settings yield an average of 153 FPS, and Ultra settings still achieve a smooth average of 119 FPS. This indicates that the combo can easily handle high refresh rate displays at 1080p, even with Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, Medium settings 117 FPS (with a min of 99 and max of 134), High settings 100 FPS, and Ultra settings 78 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of about 49% in average FPS, from 152 to 78, which is a typical trade-off for increased visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low settings average 83 FPS, Medium settings average 64 FPS (with a min of 55 and max of 74), High settings average 55 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 43 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a substantial 40 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario for this setup, but it is still playable.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is overkill for 1080p, comfortable at 1440p, and playable at 4K, with the exact experience depending on the preset chosen.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests a few key configurations. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides an excellent balance, with an average FPS of 153, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For players with high refresh rate (144Hz) monitors, the Medium preset at 1080p, with an average FPS of 179, is a good choice, while the Low preset, at 233 FPS, is best for maximizing frame rates, though it may compromise visual quality.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is ideal, with an average FPS of 100, providing a very smooth experience. The Medium preset at 117 FPS is also a strong option, offering a good balance between performance and visual fidelity. The Ultra preset still delivers a playable average of 77 FPS, making it the highest quality option that still maintains a smooth frame rate for most players.

At 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, with an average FPS of 55. The Medium preset at 64 FPS is a slightly more playable option, but the High preset offers a better visual experience. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is playable for those who prioritize visuals over performance, but the data suggests that Medium or High is the better setting for a consistent experience. In summary, the High preset is a strong recommendation across all resolutions, offering a good mix of visual quality and performance, with the Medium preset providing an extra boost for smoother frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a key component in this pairing, and its specifications directly influence the game's performance. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers a robust multi-threaded capability. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide the speed needed to keep the GPU fed. The CPU's cache structure, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3, helps reduce latency for the game's data.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark performance is notable. In the Passmark multi-thread test, it scored 36470, and in the single-thread test, it scored 4691. Its percentile of 94.0 indicates it is a top-tier CPU. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, Intel Core i7-14700KF, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and Intel Core i7-14700K, all have similar average scores, with the 9700F being within a 0.9% margin of all of them. This shows that the CPU's performance is well-matched for a high-end gaming system.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to handle the game's AI, physics, and other computations. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this system. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU is not under heavy load, the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that the game remains fluid. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor, but the CPU still has headroom to maintain a stable frame rate. The combination of the powerful CPU and GPU results in the system ranking in the top 24% of tested combos for this game, indicating that the CPU and GPU are well-balanced for this title.