The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, challenges hardware with its blend of particle-heavy combat and sprawling environments. This analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT across four quality presets at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. The measured frame rates indicate a system that excels at mainstream resolutions but requires compromise at 4K, with the GPU clearly acting as the performance ceiling beyond 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling here is sharp and tells a clear story. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 117 at 1920x1080 to 77 at 2560x1440, then to 42 at 3840x2160. That is a drop of over half from 1080p to 4K. The identical pattern appears at Low preset: 179 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 64 at 4K. At Medium, the progression is 138 → 90 → 49, and at Ultra it runs 92 → 60 → 33. This consistent, substantial decline as resolution increases points squarely to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. A CPU-limited scenario would show far less sensitivity to resolution changes, yet the data shows that putting more pixels on screen saddles the Radeon RX 6750 XT above all else.

Specifically, at 4K, even the Low preset only reaches 64 FPS on average, while Ultra bottoms out at 33 FPS. That is a range of only about 31 FPS across all quality settings at that resolution, despite dramatic changes in graphics workload. At 1080p, the spread is far larger: Low offers 179 FPS versus Ultra at 92. The steep drop from 1080p to 4K across every preset reinforces that the 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and the 192-bit memory bus on the GPU are being pushed hard at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s role recedes.

The data suggests that for competitive or high-refresh gamers at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 9700X plus RX 6750 XT pair can deliver well over 100 FPS on any preset except Ultra, which still tackles ample headroom. At 1440p, the same applies only if you’re willing to stick to High or Medium. The 4K picture is different: even at Low the graphics force remains at the GPU, with frame pacing that passes 60 FPS only at the absolute minimum quality level.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RX 6750 XT places 1698th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer in this database. That puts the system in the upper-middle portion of the field, which aligns with its overall component standings – the CPU sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. The matchup is not a perfect one: the CPU sits well above the GPU in relative each measure. The graphics card is the weaker link, which explains the combination’s mid-pack rank.

In synthetic all- around benchmarks, the CPU scores an overall 37943 on average, with rivals like the Intel Core i9-14901E in the 0.1% and the Intel Core 5 211E within 0.3%. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 26,011, with its nearest rival – the AMD Radeon R9 M395X – at a 0.5% delta. But those are synthetic numbers; the in-game ranking tells a more nuanced story about how the two chips interact. The gap between the CPU’s high percentile and the combo’s mid-pack rank in Technomancer suggests that the game’s engine is not scaling the 9700X’s eight cores as effectively as its raw compute capabilities would suggest. The GPU’s lower percentile is also consistent with the fact that it becomes the performance limiter at higher resolutions.

The 1698/3696 ranking also places this combination behind the top-tier systems, but ahead of below-average configurations. Looking at the exact spread: this combo sits at the 1698 position, meaning that 1,697 combinations perform better, and 1,999 perform worse. So the setup delivers a playable experience even at 4K with compromises, but it is not a high-end bracket performer.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS previously achieved with this CPU/GPU combo?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS reaches 179. The Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 92.

Q: What resolution and settings allow for a 60 FPS average?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is exactly 60 FPS. Other configurations: 2560x1440 High (77), 1920x1080 Ultra (92), 1920x1080 High (117). At 4K only Low saves you 64 FPS, while Medium drops to 49.

Q: How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: How much video memory does the Radeon RX 6750 XT have?

A: It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192‑bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?

A: The launch MSRP is $359.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The launch MSRP is 549 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

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

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 49 | 42 | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 42 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 33 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 117 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 90 | 76 | 103 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 77 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 60 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 179 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 138 | 117 | 158 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 117 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 92 | — | — |

The data from the measured frames is consistent: only the Medium presets record min and max FPS values, showing the variation in real-game play. For instance, at 1080p Medium it ranges from 117 to 158 FPS, while at 4K Medium it varies between 42 and 57. These numbers align with the overall pattern – the deeper the resolution, the lower the ceilings for both average and spike performance.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 9700X is a Zen 5 part, fabricated on a 4nm process at TSMC, featuring 8 cores and 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes from the CPU alone. With a 65W TDP and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, it is one of the strongest mainstream desktop CPUs in this database, ranking in the 86th percentile of all CPU scores. Its DDR5 memory support with dual‑channel and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth further feeds the GPU’s demands, though the game rarely exercises the full memory bandwidth resource.

In mathematically intense workloads, its Cinebench R23 multi‑core score is 20,485, and the single‑core test returns a solid 1,500. The 3DMark 4‑ and 8‑thread scores are 4869 and 8184, respectively. This indicates a chip that can handle anything the engine throws at it in a 2016 title. The CPU’s performance at 1080p Low (179 FPS) shows that it can feed the GPU without bottlenecking at lower resolutions. Yet, as soon as resolution climbs, the frame rates no longer scale with the CPU’s headroom; instead they follow the GPU’s render path. The 33 FPS average at 4K Ultra is identical whether the CPU runs at 3.8 GHz or 5.5 GHz – it simply does not matter, because the GPU is out of steam.

Additionally, the RAM configuration – 12 GB – is enough to store most of the scene data at 4K. This means that the immediate cause of the 4K performance ceiling is not memory capacity but the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth. The RX 6750 XT’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs operate at a 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 rate. That is the limiting factor to which the CPU must throttle its pace.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured results, the best experience depends on your target display and frame-rate expectations. The goal is to pick the preset that delivers smooth playback without turning down quality more than necessary.

• At 1920x1080, the High preset yields 117 FPS average, which is a perfectly smooth experience for 60Hz or 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset is still very acceptable at 92 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, at 92 FPS, leaves enough headroom for a 90Hz monitor – hardly a caveat.

• At 2560x1440, Ultra exactly hits 60 FPS (60 average). For anyone who wants a larger performance cushion, High gives 77 FPS and Medium goes up to 90 FPS. If you are using a 144Hz 1440p panel, you should target Medium, which sustains a minimum of 76 FPS and an average of 90. The CPU is not the wall here – the GPU is.

• At 3840x2160, only Low achieves an average of 64 FPS, which barely pushes over 60 – but it is still the only setting that does not drop below that threshold in typical scenes. Medium averages 49 FPS with dips to 42 and peaks at 57, making it flirting with 60 but not stable. High and Ultra are only playable for 30 FPS target or cinematic use – 42 and 33 averages, respectively. For 4K, the ideal visual/performance balance is Low if you insist on 60 FPS, or drop to 1440p with High for a far prettier and equally fast experience.

Given the 1,698 out of 3,696 rank, this system is neither a high‑end nor a low‑end Arm. It is a good pairing for 1080p maxed or 1440p playable, and only at 4K does the restart the ceiling compression appear. The hidden gem is the Medium preset, which offers the widest frame time caps in the data – a sign of extra stability – all across 1080p, and 1440p with 90 FPS average.

Ultimately, the combination’s best environment is a 1080p monitor with Ultra settings for a great score, or a 1440p with a balanced profiles via High or Medium to keep all titles above 60 FPS. For lovers of a 4K display, the only way to hit 60 FPS average is by dropping to Low – a worthy trade‑off for the visual fidelity loss is your call.