The Technomancer

The Technomancer pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a combination that delivers a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and quality settings. This analysis uses recorded data from the database to examine how this specific CPU and GPU work together, how the combo ranks against other tested configurations, and what the measured FPS numbers indicate about performance limits.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses the GB203 chip built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² die. The card operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. These specifications place the card in the upper tier of the database, with a percentile of 86 versus all GPUs.

For The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient. The game's asset loads, textures, and scene complexity do not appear to stress the 16 GB VRAM at any of the tested settings. The recorded data shows no min FPS drops that would indicate memory pressure or bandwidth bottlenecks, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS falls to 52. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution rendering without stutter, as seen in the 4K Medium row where min FPS is 66 and max FPS is 89.

The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz contributes to consistent frame delivery across all settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 280 FPS average, which is well beyond what the game's engine likely needs for smooth play. The RTX 5070 Ti's 8960 shading units and 280 texture mapping units handle the game's visual effects and lighting calculations efficiently. The 96 ROPs ensure pixel throughput keeps pace at 4K, where the average FPS at High settings is 66.

Comparing the RTX 5070 Ti to its nearest rivals in the database, the average benchmark scores show a tight grouping. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, 2% higher, while the RX 6800 XT scores 48477, 3.1% lower. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5070 Ti sits in a competitive performance band. In actual game measurements, the RTX 5070 Ti demonstrates strong scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the CPU becoming more relevant at lower resolutions.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It features 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, on a 4 nm process. The L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which benefits gaming workloads that rely on repeated data access. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 87, and its average benchmark score is 39768. The nearest rivals show similar average scores: AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39603 (0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.7% lower), AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 at 39485 (0.7% higher), and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.8% lower). These narrow margins indicate the 9800X3D is well within the expected range for high-end desktop CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 354 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 10% of all configurations recorded in the database. The rank reflects how well this specific CPU and GPU pairing performs in this particular game, considering both components' contributions.

A rank of 354 out of 3696 means that 3342 other combos produce lower average FPS across the tested resolutions and settings. The top 353 combos likely feature higher-end GPUs or CPUs, or a combination that happens to scale better in this title. The RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile GPU score and the 9800X3D's 87th percentile CPU score suggest both components are strong, but the game's engine may favor other hardware configurations.

The measured FPS data shows that this combo delivers playable performance at all tested settings, from 4K Ultra at 52 FPS average to 1080p Low at 280 FPS average. The rank of 354 indicates that while this is a high-performing combo, it is not the absolute top tier. The gap between this combo and the top performers likely comes from GPUs with higher raw compute, such as those with more shading units or higher memory bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Ti's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance is substantial, but not the highest in the database.

The combo's rank also benefits from the CPU's strong single-thread performance. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 1212 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2080 in cinebench_r23_singlecore. These scores indicate the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates, which is visible in the 1080p results where FPS exceeds 280 on Low settings. At lower resolutions, the CPU becomes a more significant factor, and the 9800X3D's performance keeps the GPU from being starved of data.

Data from the database indicates that the combo rank is a composite measure, reflecting average performance across all measured rows. The 4K Ultra result at 52 FPS pulls the rank down compared to combos that achieve higher 4K averages. Conversely, the 1080p Low result at 280 FPS pushes it up. The net effect is a rank in the top decile, which aligns with the hardware's overall capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which quality preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, all settings produce high frame rates: Low averages 280 FPS, Medium averages 215 FPS with min 183 and max 248, High averages 184 FPS, and Ultra averages 144 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p delivers well above 60 FPS, so any setting is playable. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balanced experience, with an average of 215 FPS and a min of 183 FPS that ensures consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. Low averages 183 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS with min 120 and max 162, High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. All presets remain above 60 FPS, so the decision depends on whether visual fidelity or maximum frame rate matters more. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a min FPS of 120, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 120 FPS average is also smooth, but the min FPS is not recorded in the data, so the Medium preset's recorded min of 120 offers more certainty.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a steeper drop. Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with min 66 and max 89, High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 101 FPS is the only option that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 77 FPS average with a min of 66 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 66 FPS average has no recorded min, so frame dips could occur. Ultra at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The best overall experience across all resolutions is the Medium preset. At 1080p, it delivers 215 FPS average, at 1440p it delivers 141 FPS average with a min of 120, and at 4K it delivers 77 FPS average with a min of 66. This preset balances visual quality with performance, providing at least 60 FPS at every resolution. The High preset is acceptable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K it drops to 66 FPS average, which is borderline. The Ultra preset is only suitable for 1080p, where it reaches 144 FPS, but at 1440p it falls to 94 FPS and at 4K to 52 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals which component limits performance. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 280 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 183 FPS, a 35% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 101 FPS, a 64% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution.

The same pattern appears at other settings. For Medium, 1080p averages 215 FPS, 1440p averages 141 FPS (34% lower), and 4K averages 77 FPS (64% lower). For High, 1080p averages 184 FPS, 1440p averages 120 FPS (35% lower), and 4K averages 66 FPS (64% lower). For Ultra, 1080p averages 144 FPS, 1440p averages 94 FPS (35% lower), and 4K averages 52 FPS (64% lower). The consistent percentage drops across all settings confirm that resolution scaling is uniform and GPU-bound.

The fact that the FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 35%, and from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 64%, suggests that the GPU's rendering throughput scales with pixel count. The RTX 5070 Ti's 235.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 686.6 GTexel/s texture rate determine how quickly it can fill the screen. At 4K, the pixel count is 4 times that of 1080p, but the FPS does not drop to 25% of the 1080p value; it drops to about 36% (101 FPS at 4K Low versus 280 FPS at 1080p Low). This indicates that the GPU is not the only factor, and the CPU still contributes to frame delivery.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p, where the FPS exceeds 200 on most settings. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's single-thread score of 1212 in 3dmark and 2080 in cinebench_r23_singlecore provides the headroom needed to process game logic and draw calls at high rates. At 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck, as the FPS drops proportionally with resolution. The data shows that for this combo, 1080p is CPU-influenced, while 4K is clearly GPU-limited.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in The Technomancer?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 280 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average is 215 FPS, at High it is 184 FPS, and at Ultra it is 144 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 52 on Ultra to 101 on Low. Medium averages 77 FPS with a min of 66 FPS, and High averages 66 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that exceeds 100 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 354 out of 3696 total combos in The Technomancer. This puts it in the top 10% of all recorded configurations.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU plays a larger role, as FPS reaches 280 on Low settings, indicating the GPU has spare capacity. At 4K, the GPU is the clear limiter, with FPS dropping by roughly 64% from 1080p across all settings.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset has recorded min FPS values at all three resolutions: 183 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. This provides the most predictable frame delivery compared to other presets where min FPS is not recorded.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 (0.4% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951 (2% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477 (3.1% lower).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides exact average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS:

• Low: 280 FPS
• Medium: 215 FPS, with a min of 183 and max of 248
• High: 184 FPS
• Ultra: 144 FPS

All 1080p results exceed 140 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset shows the tightest range between min and max, indicating stable performance.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are:

• Low: 183 FPS
• Medium: 141 FPS, with a min of 120 and max of 162
• High: 120 FPS
• Ultra: 94 FPS

The 1440p results show a clear step down from 1080p, with the Low preset matching the 1080p High result. The Medium preset maintains a min of 120 FPS, which is sufficient for 120 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are:

• Low: 101 FPS
• Medium: 77 FPS, with a min of 66 and max of 89
• High: 66 FPS
• Ultra: 52 FPS

The 4K results show the GPU's limits. Only the Low preset breaks 100 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS. The Medium preset's min of 66 FPS indicates occasional dips, but the average of 77 FPS is still playable.

The data shows a consistent scaling factor across settings. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by approximately 35% for each preset. Moving from 1080p to 4K reduces FPS by approximately 64%. This pattern holds for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, confirming the GPU-bound nature of higher resolutions.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's specifications support these results. With a boost clock of 5.20 GHz and 96 MB of L3 cache, the CPU maintains high single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 1212 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2080. The CPU's 16 threads handle the game's background tasks, but The Technomancer's engine appears to rely primarily on single-core performance, which the 9800X3D provides in abundance.

The RTX 5070 Ti's memory configuration, 16 GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, supports the 4K rendering workloads without causing frame drops. The recorded min FPS values for Medium settings at all resolutions show no signs of memory throttling. The GPU's 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores are present, though The Technomancer likely does not use ray tracing or DLSS, given its 2016 release date.

The combo's performance in The Technomancer is strong across the board. The measured FPS data indicates that users can choose any resolution and preset combination and receive at least 52 FPS average, with the vast majority of combinations exceeding 60 FPS. The 1080p and 1440p results are particularly strong, with even Ultra settings maintaining 144 FPS and 94 FPS respectively. The 4K results are playable on Medium and High, with Ultra being the only setting that drops below 60 FPS.