The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, based on measured frame rate data. The combination demonstrates a clear performance hierarchy across settings, with the GPU becoming an increasingly dominant factor as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a pronounced and predictable impact on frame rates as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 170 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 111 FPS, a reduction of 34.7%. At 4K, the average further declines to 61 FPS, which is a 64.1% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a frame time increase of approximately 5.3 milliseconds, while the jump from 1440p to 4K adds another 7.4 milliseconds. This non-linear progression suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus, begins to hit a bandwidth wall as the pixel count quadruples from 1440p to 4K. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating that the CPU and GPU are well-balanced for this title, but the headroom is quickly consumed by higher resolutions.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is even more dramatic. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 259, which drops to 169 FPS at 1440p and 93 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling: it is only 52.5% of the 1080p Low score. This indicates that even at the lowest graphical settings, the GPU is still the limiting factor at 4K, as the raw render resolution demand outweighs the reduced shading complexity. The 1440p Low result of 169 FPS suggests that this resolution is where the combo still offers substantial headroom, likely limited more by the CPU's single-thread performance at these high frame rates.

The data implies that for a consistent 60 FPS experience, 4K is only feasible at Medium settings, where the average is 71 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 48 FPS. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K shows a 32.4% performance penalty, which is substantial and points to the Ultra preset's high demand on the GPU's compute and memory subsystems.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer, particularly at higher resolutions. Its architecture, based on Ada Lovelace, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory are central to its capabilities. The memory operates at 1313 MHz with a 21 Gbps effective rate, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. This memory configuration is a critical factor in the 4K results, where bandwidth becomes a limiting resource.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed with a base of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz. The boost clock is the more relevant figure for sustained gaming performance, and the data suggests that the card is able to maintain high utilization across all tested settings. In the 1080p Low preset, the GPU is likely not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 259 FPS average, which is likely pushing against the CPU's limits. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's compute and memory resources are heavily taxed, resulting in the 48 FPS average.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 83, indicating it sits in the upper tier of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 43223, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, both with delta percentages within 0.2% of its score. This places the card in a competitive position, but the measured game data shows that The Technomancer's Ultra preset can still outpace its capabilities at 4K.

The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present, but for this 2016 title, which does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS, their impact on the measured FPS is likely minimal. The FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS and the texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are more relevant to the game's traditional rasterization workload. The 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs handle the pixel and texture processing, which is where the 4K Ultra preset's demands become apparent. The VRAM usage is not explicitly measured, but the 12 GB capacity is ample for this game's textures, even at 4K, suggesting that the bandwidth, not the capacity, is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, its multi-threaded capabilities are substantial. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 5.50 GHz, which is a significant advantage for games that rely on high single-thread performance. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score is 4691, and its multi-thread score is 36470. Its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 94, placing it in the top 6% of processors.

The CPU's role in The Technomancer becomes evident when analyzing the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 259, which is a very high number that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. However, the scaling from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra (259 FPS to 133 FPS) is a 48.6% drop, which is entirely attributable to the GPU's workload increase. The CPU is likely not the limiting factor at 1080p, as even the Ultra preset's 133 FPS is a high frame rate.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 9700F in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, with delta percentages of 0.2% and -0.2%, respectively. This indicates that the 9700F is performing in line with these high-end chips. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a considerable pool for game data, and its dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck in this title. The 65W TDP is low for a desktop processor of this capability, but it does not appear to affect performance in the measured data.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is well-suited for this game, providing ample headroom at lower resolutions. The data shows that the combo is not CPU-limited at 4K, as the frame rates are clearly dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The CPU's high boost clock is likely beneficial for the game's physics and AI calculations, but the primary performance limiter in this specific game is the GPU, especially at resolutions above 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 61 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 133, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 48 FPS. This represents a 63.9% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 130, with a minimum of 111 FPS. Given the high frame rate, the system is likely balanced, but the scaling pattern suggests the GPU is becoming more of a constraint as resolution increases.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 48, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile has a score of 43667. The delta percentage is -1%, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is 1% slower in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the data?

A: The highest average FPS is 259, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination holds a rank of 414 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 14.7% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a desktop setup. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the CPU and GPU, and the measured data suggests that this combo is well-optimized for this specific title.

The rank is likely influenced by the high CPU performance, as the Ryzen 7 9700F's percentile of 94 is higher than the GPU's percentile of 83. This suggests that the CPU is less of a limiting factor than the GPU in this game. The combo's position in the rankings confirms the balance between the 8-core processor and the 12 GB graphics card, which together provide a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with playable frame rates at 4K on medium settings.

The data shows that the combo is not near the top of the rankings, as there are likely combinations with higher-end GPUs that can handle the 4K Ultra preset more effectively. However, given the GPU's end-of-life production status and the CPU's active status, this pairing represents a capable mid-to-high-end system for this game. The rank of 414 indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but it is not in the top tier for extreme 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS target at 4K, the Medium preset is the best choice, as it provides an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS. The High preset at 4K is also viable, with an average of 61 FPS, but it is right at the threshold and may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided for a smooth experience, as it averages only 48 FPS.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset offers an excellent balance, with an average of 111 FPS. This provides a significant margin above 60 FPS and allows for smoother gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1440p also works well, with an average of 87 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for the best visual quality, as it maintains an average of 133 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors.

The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it sacrifices too much visual fidelity for marginal performance gains, especially at 1080p where the 259 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. The Medium preset is a good fallback for 4K if the user prefers higher frame rates over visual quality, but the High preset at 4K is the recommended sweet spot for a balance between image quality and performance. The data suggests that the combo is best utilized at 1440p with High or Ultra settings, where it delivers a high-performance experience without compromising on visual detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete breakdown of measured average FPS across all tested resolutions and settings for The Technomancer with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS 259.
• Medium: Average FPS 199, with a minimum of 169 and maximum of 229.
• High: Average FPS 170.
• Ultra: Average FPS 133.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS 169.
• Medium: Average FPS 130, with a minimum of 111 and maximum of 150.
• High: Average FPS 111.
• Ultra: Average FPS 87.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS 93.
• Medium: Average FPS 71, with a minimum of 61 and maximum of 82.
• High: Average FPS 61.
• Ultra: Average FPS 48.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across all settings. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 130 FPS. The transition to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% across all settings. The move to 4K incurs a further reduction of about 45-50% from the 1440p scores. The Medium preset consistently offers a frame rate that is roughly 15-20% higher than High, while the Low preset provides a 50-60% increase over High. The Ultra preset is consistently the most demanding, with a performance penalty of about 20-25% compared to High settings. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, are close to the averages, indicating stable performance without significant frame time spikes.