The Technomancer

The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016 that stresses both CPU and GPU in different ways depending on resolution and settings. The combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT graphics card produces a wide range of frame rates, from highly playable at 1080p to demanding at 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, but requires careful settings adjustments for 4K displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: This combination ranks 809 out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How well does this combo perform at the most common gaming resolution of 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the system delivers excellent frame rates across all settings, ranging from a low of 94.1 FPS on Ultra to a high of 178.4 FPS on Low, with High settings achieving 118.8 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, achieving 64.1 FPS. Medium settings drop to 50.6 FPS, High to 43.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31.2 FPS, which is below the smooth playability threshold.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 76.9 FPS, which is a solid playable experience. Medium settings provide a higher 91.7 FPS, but High offers a significant visual improvement for a moderate performance cost.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 37780, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a performance delta of only -0.1% compared to the Intel Xeon 6353P and -0.7% compared to the Intel Core i5-13600KF.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile ranking compared to all other tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of tested graphics cards, though it is not in the top tier.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 809 out of 1656 total combos. This places it just inside the top half of all tested systems, a solid result that reflects a balanced pairing rather than an extreme one. The ranking is a composite of the CPU's strong compute capabilities and the GPU's mid-range performance class.

This rank suggests the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the combination of the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's 12 GB of memory can shine. However, the rank also indicates that this combo is not designed for extreme 4K Ultra settings, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data implies that users seeking a top-tier 4K experience would need to look at higher-performing GPUs, while this combo is a practical choice for mainstream gaming resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture and codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on a base clock of 4.70 GHz and can boost up to 5.20 GHz. This high clock speed, combined with a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, is particularly relevant for gaming workloads. In The Technomancer, the data shows the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its strength. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34004 and single-core score of 4800 are indicative of a top-tier processor. Its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this. While the game may not utilize all 16 threads, the strong single-core performance ensures that the game's main logic and physics calculations are handled efficiently. The CPU's performance is so robust that at 1080p, the frame rate is likely limited by the GPU, not the processor, meaning the 9800X3D provides ample headroom for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 178.4 FPS, while Medium drops to 141 FPS and High settles at 118.8 FPS. Even the Ultra preset maintains a high average of 94.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. This resolution is where the combo performs best, offering maximum headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales predictably. The Low preset averages 114.4 FPS, Medium produces 91.7 FPS, and High delivers 76.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution yields 57.4 FPS, which dips just below the ideal 60 FPS mark but is still playable. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings produce an average of 64.1 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 50.6 FPS and High to 43.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, yielding only 31.2 FPS, which is not recommended for a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2600 MHz. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is a key asset for The Technomancer, as it likely allows the game's assets to be loaded efficiently at higher resolutions and settings without hitting memory limits that would cause stuttering. The GPU's 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs shows it is a capable mid-range performer.

In The Technomancer, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is significant, particularly when moving from High to Ultra settings. The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in its 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra workload is too demanding. The data suggests that the RX 6750 XT is best paired with a 1080p or 1440p monitor for this title, as its 12 GB of VRAM is more than enough for these resolutions, but its raw processing power is not suited for 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the data suggests prioritizing resolution and settings that keep the average frame rate above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 118.8 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still maintaining a very high frame rate. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 141 FPS is a viable option for pushing frame rates even higher, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is again the best choice, achieving 76.9 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the optimal balance for this resolution. The Medium preset at 91.7 FPS is an alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual improvement of High is generally worth the performance trade-off. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset, with its 64.1 FPS average, meets the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. While 4K Low is playable, the visual compromise is significant. For a 4K display, the data indicates that users should accept lower settings, as the RX 6750 XT does not have the compute power for Ultra or High presets at this resolution.