The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing. The measured data shows this combination achieving a combo rank of 1397 out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the lower 16th percentile of all systems. This ranking indicates that while the hardware is competent for general productivity, the GeForce GTX 1070 is the primary constraint in this title, limiting the experience to playable but not exceptional frame rates across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1397 out of 1656 places it firmly in the lower tier of tested configurations for The Technomancer. With an average benchmark score of 36029 for the CPU and 12331 for the GPU, the system’s performance is heavily skewed by the graphics card’s Pascal architecture. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with 8 cores and 16 threads, sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, rivaling the Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.2% faster), Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.4% slower), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.6% faster) in synthetic tests. This suggests the processor is not the bottleneck.

However, the GPU’s 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs tells a different story. The GTX 1070’s average score of 12331 positions it near the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7% slower) and GeForce GTX 880M (1.3% faster), indicating it is a mid-range performer by contemporary standards. In the context of The Technomancer, this translates to a system that can handle the game at lower resolutions and settings, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher presets. The data shows a clear ceiling: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 19.2, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while at 1080p Low, it reaches 116.1 FPS, demonstrating the GPU’s capacity when the graphical load is reduced.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the user’s target resolution and preference for visual fidelity versus smoothness. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 116.1 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays and fast-paced action. The Medium preset, at 91.1 FPS, offers a balanced compromise, providing better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset, at 76.7 FPS, is also viable for 60 Hz monitors, but the Ultra preset at 62.8 FPS approaches the lower boundary of acceptable performance, with dips likely in intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset yields 76.2 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset drops to 58.6 FPS, and High falls to 51.6 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 41.7 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. For 3840x2160, the data shows that only the Low preset, at 38.8 FPS, is marginally playable; Medium (33 FPS), High (28.2 FPS), and Ultra (19.2 FPS) are all too demanding for this GPU. Therefore, the recommended approach is to use High settings at 1080p for a solid 60 FPS experience, or Medium at 1440p for a playable but less consistent frame rate. For 4K, users should expect to rely on Low settings or reduce the resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the most effective resolution, with all presets averaging above 62 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets stay above 58 FPS, while 3840x2160 fails to reach 40 FPS even on Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 perform at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 62.8 at 1080p, 41.7 at 1440p, and 19.2 at 4K. This indicates that Ultra is only viable at 1080p for a 60 Hz display, and becomes increasingly unplayable at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 9700X ranks in the 89th percentile among CPUs, with scores rivaling the Intel Core i5-14500HX, while the GTX 1070 only ranks in the 51st percentile for GPUs. The frame rate drops at higher settings are consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Only with the Low preset, which averages 76.2 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 58.6 FPS, and High falls to 51.6 FPS, so consistent 60 FPS at 1440p is not achievable beyond Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1070’s average score of 12331 is 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12241) and 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M (12490). It also trails the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504) by 1.4%.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU’s single-thread performance on this game?

A: The CPU’s single-thread score of 1280 in 3dmark and 4459 in Cinebench R23 is strong, but the game’s frame rates are more dependent on GPU settings. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 9824 shows ample multi-thread headroom, but the GPU cannot utilize it to improve FPS at higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets is usable. Low averages 116.1 FPS, Medium averages 91.1 FPS, High averages 76.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 62.8 FPS. This shows a steady decline in frame rate as graphical fidelity increases, with a total drop of 53.3 FPS from Low to Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 25 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 14.4 FPS, and High to Ultra is 13.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 76.2 FPS, which is a 34.3% decrease from 1080p Low. Medium averages 58.6 FPS, High averages 51.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 41.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 34.5 FPS, showing that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s becomes a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low averages 38.8 FPS, Medium averages 33 FPS, High averages 28.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 19.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 19.6 FPS, and even the highest-performing preset fails to reach 40 FPS. This indicates that the GTX 1070’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for 4K gaming in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the decisive component in this combo’s The Technomancer performance. Its specifications, including a base clock of 1506 MHz and boost clock of 1683 MHz, are fixed, and the data shows that frame rates scale directly with the GPU’s workload. The card’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but proves insufficient for 4K, as evidenced by the sub-40 FPS results at that resolution.

The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 13498 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082, place it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. This mid-range positioning is reflected in the game’s performance: the card can handle low to medium presets at 1080p with ease, but struggles with high and ultra presets at higher resolutions. The GPU’s Vulkan score of 47395 and OpenCL score of 47490 suggest it can handle compute tasks, but the game’s rendering demands are what ultimately limit the experience.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the GTX 1070’s average score of 12331 is nearly identical to the Quadro K4200 and GTX 880M, indicating that within this performance class, there is little differentiation. The GPU’s 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this era, but the 10.5-inch length and 1x 8-pin power connector are worth noting for system integration. Ultimately, the data suggests that the GTX 1070 is a capable 1080p card for this game, but its age and architecture limit its ability to deliver high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings.