The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a significant challenge for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing, while featuring a top-tier processor, is severely constrained by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates show a system that can handle the game at lower settings and resolutions but struggles to maintain playable performance as graphical demands increase.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 68 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that approaches or exceeds the standard 60 FPS target.

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K resolution?

A: No, the data shows it cannot. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 25 FPS on Low, 19 FPS on Medium, 16 FPS on High, and 13 FPS on Ultra. These figures are all far below the threshold for smooth, playable performance.

Q: How does the combo's performance rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2712 out of 2825 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the bottom 4% of all tested systems, indicating that it is one of the weaker configurations for running The Technomancer.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 68 FPS on Low settings to 35 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a significant 33 FPS decrease, or roughly a 49% reduction in performance, when moving to the highest visual quality preset.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 570's memory capacity a limiting factor?

A: The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. Given the significant performance drops at higher resolutions and settings, the data suggests that memory capacity and bandwidth are likely contributing factors to the system's inability to maintain playable frame rates in more demanding configurations.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D's high benchmark score translate to good gaming performance here?

A: No. While the CPU has a high average benchmark score of 58386 and ranks in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, the measured FPS in The Technomancer shows that the system is bottlenecked by the GPU. The CPU's power does not overcome the graphics card's limitations in this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combination is found at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. This is the only preset that provides a consistently smooth frame rate suitable for action-oriented gameplay. Moving up to Medium settings at the same resolution yields 53 FPS, which is playable but less fluid, and the minimum FPS of 45 suggests it may dip into less comfortable territory during intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, producing an average of 45 FPS. While this is below the 60 FPS ideal, it is still within a playable range for many users. However, the jump to Medium at this resolution brings the average down to 34 FPS, which is likely too choppy for a responsive action RPG. The High preset at 1440p falls to 29 FPS, and Ultra is at 23 FPS, both of which are not recommended for a satisfactory gaming experience.

The 3840x2160 resolution is not viable for this combination, as even the Low preset only manages an average of 25 FPS. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the data strongly suggests that users should target 1920x1080. If a higher resolution is desired, sticking to the Low preset at 2560x1440 is the only configuration that remains marginally playable. The performance scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and lowering resolution and settings is the only way to achieve acceptable frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive factor in this system's performance in The Technomancer. With a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, the GPU's raw compute power is a limiting factor. Its memory configuration, 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while adequate for older titles, appears insufficient for the demands of this game at higher settings. The data shows a clear and consistent decline in average FPS as resolution and settings increase, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this observation. With an average benchmark score of 28766, it sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874, and the AMD Radeon RX 470, which scores 28996. The RX 570's score is only 0.4% lower than the RX 6800M and 0.8% lower than the RX 470, showing that it is a mid-range performer. This mid-range positioning is consistent with its performance in The Technomancer, where it fails to deliver high frame rates at demanding settings.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a major bottleneck in this game. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the game is likely exceeding the available memory, leading to the abysmal 13 FPS average. Even at lower settings, the performance drop from 1080p Medium (53 FPS) to 1440p Medium (34 FPS) is substantial, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are being taxed. The data indicates that the RX 570, while a capable card for its era, is not powerful enough to handle The Technomancer's higher graphical presets, especially at resolutions above 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and settings. At the native 1920x1080 resolution, the system performs best. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 68 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a completely smooth experience. At Medium settings, the average drops to 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. High settings yield an average of 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 35 FPS. The progression shows a linear decline as visual quality increases.

Moving to 2560x1440 shows a significant performance hit. The Low preset produces an average of 45 FPS, which is a 34% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 34 FPS, with a minimum of 29 and a maximum of 40. High settings drop to 29 FPS, and the Ultra preset manages only 23 FPS. This resolution is only playable on the Low preset, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for a fast-paced game.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset averages only 25 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 45 FPS at 1440p. Medium settings are even lower at 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 22. High settings average 16 FPS, and Ultra settings produce a nearly unplayable 13 FPS. The data shows that this resolution is not feasible for this hardware combination, as all settings result in frame rates far below the threshold for playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 2712 out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 4% of all configurations tested for this game. This very low rank indicates that the pairing is not well-suited for this title, primarily due to the GPU's limitations. The high-performance CPU is unable to compensate for the GPU's lack of power, resulting in a system that is heavily bottlenecked.

The CPU's individual performance is exceptional, with a percentile rank of 92 out of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 58386 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, which has a score of 58323 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-14900, which has a score of 58115 and a deltaPct of 0.5%. This shows that the CPU is a top-tier performer. However, the GPU's percentile rank is only 74, and its average benchmark score of 28766 is much lower in comparison to the CPU's. The disparity in performance between the two components is the root cause of the low combo rank.

The data clearly shows that the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU. While the CPU is powerful enough to handle any modern game, the RX 570 is not. This is a classic example of a bottleneck, where the system's overall performance is limited by its weakest component. In The Technomancer, the RX 570 is the weak link, and its inability to provide sufficient frame rates at higher settings is what causes the combo to rank so poorly.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a flagship processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature for gaming performance. The CPU's benchmark results are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 41318, and its single-thread score is 4704.

Despite its immense processing power, the CPU's role in The Technomancer's performance is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the system is not CPU-bound, as frame rates do not improve when settings are lowered. If the CPU were the bottleneck, lowering the resolution would not have a significant impact on performance. However, the data shows a massive increase in FPS when moving from 4K to 1080p, which is a clear indication that the GPU is the limiting factor.

The CPU's high core count and clock speeds are more than sufficient for this game. The Technomancer, being a 2016 title, is unlikely to utilize more than a few cores effectively. The 9850X3D's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as its 92nd percentile ranking and its nearest rivals being the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (deltaPct -0.2%) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (deltaPct -0.7%), confirms that it is a top-tier part. However, in this specific scenario, its power is largely untapped, as the RX 570 cannot feed it enough frames to make use of its processing capabilities. The data suggests that the CPU is waiting on the GPU, and its advanced architecture and cache cannot overcome the graphics card's fundamental performance ceiling.