The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in this benchmark analysis. The measured data reveals a system that delivers high frame rates across all tested configurations, with the balance between the 8-core Zen 5 processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU shifting as resolution and settings change. The following sections break down the specific contributions of each component, the scaling behavior, and the optimal settings derived from the measured results.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with an 80 KB L1 cache per core. Its 4 nm process node from TSMC houses 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and includes Radeon Graphics as an integrated GPU.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is best understood through its synthetic benchmark performance. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1280 and the 3dmark 2-thread score of 2525 indicate strong single-core capability, which is often critical for game logic and physics. The multi-threaded results are substantial: the 3dmark 16-thread score reaches 9824, and the max-thread score is 9771, showing that the processor scales well with additional threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31588 and single-core score of 4459 further confirm this balance. The Passmark multithread score of 37161 and single-thread score of 4654 place the CPU in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700X sits within a tight performance band. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which scores 35940, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802. Conversely, it trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H by 0.4% (that chip scores 36165) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H by 0.8% (that chip scores 36328). These deltas are minimal, meaning the CPU is not a differentiating factor against these specific competitors. For this game, the data shows that the CPU provides ample headroom; at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 276.2, a figure that likely approaches the engine’s limits rather than being constrained by the processor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 121.8M / mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The card features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 208.8 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 626.4 GTexel/s, supporting FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s influence is evident from the frame rate scaling with settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 48.3, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter at the highest fidelity. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s assets, as no memory-related stutters are indicated in the measured average FPS figures. The GPU’s benchmark scores show a strong overall profile: the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5024, and the Passmark G3D score is 31624. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 186784 and OpenCL score of 205028 demonstrate strong compute capabilities.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900. It is 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (which scores 45152) and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A730M (which scores 45592). However, it is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (which scores 44195) and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (which scores 45642, though this delta is negative, meaning the 4070 Ti trails it). The data shows that the GPU’s performance is consistent with its class, providing high frame rates at 1440p and playable rates at 4K, but it is the component that governs the upper limits of the settings slider.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p High, the system achieves 177.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 117.8 FPS, a reduction of 59.6 FPS. At 4K High, the average FPS falls further to 63.6, which is a 113.8 FPS drop from 1080p High. This steep decline with increasing pixel count indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The scaling is even more pronounced at the Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system runs at 139.3 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 94.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 48.3 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is approximately 65%, which is substantial. In contrast, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 276.2 FPS; at 1440p Low, it achieves 181 FPS; and at 4K Low, it still manages 95.6 FPS. The fact that even at 4K Low the frame rate is nearly double the 4K Ultra figure suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed by the visual effects at higher presets.

This behavior indicates that The Technomancer is primarily a GPU-bound title for this combo. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 1280 in 3dmark and its 89th percentile ranking ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution. The data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear for most settings, but the jump to 4K imposes a significant penalty, reinforcing that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB memory and compute resources are the deciding factor for high-resolution gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete matrix of performance across all combinations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 276.2 FPS, which is the peak for the entire dataset. The Medium preset achieves 209.5 FPS, High reaches 177.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 139.3 FPS. This progression shows that each settings tier costs approximately 30-40 FPS at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected drop. The Low preset averages 181 FPS, Medium achieves 138.3 FPS, High reaches 117.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 94.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 86.9 FPS, which is a larger absolute difference than at 1080p, where the gap is 136.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become more of a factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 95.6 FPS, Medium achieves 73 FPS, High reaches 63.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 47.3 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even the Low preset cannot fully escape the resolution penalty. The data shows that the system is capable of 60+ FPS at 4K High, but falls below that threshold at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 186 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 11.2% of all tested configurations. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo delivers frame rates well above the playability threshold at all tested settings and resolutions.

The rank of 186 indicates that there are 185 other combos that outperform this setup, but the vast majority of the 1656 combos (1470, to be precise) perform worse. This position is a reflection of the GPU’s 85th percentile standing and the CPU’s 89th percentile standing, which together form a balanced pairing. The CPU’s nearest rivals show negligible performance differences, meaning the rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s class. The RTX 4070 Ti’s nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, is only 0.6% faster on average, which suggests that the 4070 Ti is not far from the top of its performance tier.

Given that the data is measured, not estimated, this rank provides a reliable reference point. For a game released in 2016, this modern hardware combination is overkill, but the benchmark results show that the game can still stress the GPU at 4K Ultra. The rank of 186 out of 1656 is a strong showing, indicating that users of this combo can expect excellent performance in this title, with only a small fraction of alternative setups (such as those with higher-end GPUs) providing noticeably better results.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For users with a 60 Hz display at 3840x2160, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 63.6 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 48.3 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stutter on a 60 Hz panel. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 73 FPS, which is also viable, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it averages 94.1 FPS. This is well above 60 FPS and provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 1440p achieves 117.8 FPS, which is also excellent, but Ultra is preferable for those who want the best image quality. The Medium preset at 138.3 FPS and Low at 181 FPS are unnecessary unless the user has a high refresh rate monitor and prioritizes frame rate over visuals.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, averaging 139.3 FPS. This exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors and provides the full visual experience. The High preset at 177.4 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz displays, but Ultra is the best overall choice. The Low preset at 276.2 FPS and Medium at 209.5 FPS are only relevant for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays (240 Hz or above), where the extra frames may be beneficial despite the reduced graphical quality.

In summary, the data suggests the following: at 4K, use High; at 1440p, use Ultra; at 1080p, use Ultra. This guidance is derived directly from the measured average FPS values, ensuring that the chosen preset maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS for the resolution in question. The system’s 12 GB VRAM and 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient to handle these presets without issue, as evidenced by the consistent average FPS figures across the board.