The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system where the GPU is the primary constraint, yet the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures consistent frame delivery. This analysis breaks down the benchmark data to explain how this pairing performs, where its bottlenecks lie, and how to best configure it for playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 2070 SUPER combo secures the 1025th position out of 1656 tested combinations for this title. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating that while the system is capable, many other pairings deliver higher average frame rates in The Technomancer. The CPU itself is a powerhouse, with an average benchmark score of 39453, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD EPYC 4245P (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i7-13700F (0.9% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.7% faster). This suggests the processor is not the limiting factor. The GPU, however, is a different story; it sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 22206. This score is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.9% slower), positioning the RTX 2070 SUPER as a mid-range performer in the current landscape. The data suggests the combination’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU’s performance ceiling, which is consistently hit in the game’s most demanding settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is substantial but shows its limits at higher resolutions. The GPU’s compute power is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly to the frame rates observed. At 1080p, the GPU can push high frame rates, but as resolution scales, the demand on its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs increases, causing performance to drop. The card’s boost clock of 1770 MHz is standard for the series, and the data shows it is not overclocked. The GPU’s percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs, combined with its benchmark scores like the Passmark G3D score of 18169, confirms it is a capable but not top-tier part. In The Technomancer, the GPU is the primary bottleneck; the CPU is more than capable of feeding it data, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to keep up at higher settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 103.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 65 FPS, a 37.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 39.2 FPS, a 62.3% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the GPU’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor. The CPU’s performance is not the issue; its multi-threaded scores (e.g., 33150 in Cinebench R23) are more than sufficient to handle the game’s logic. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, with Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 82.2 FPS at 1080p to 50.9 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 27.7 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that to maintain a smooth experience at 4K, significant compromises in visual fidelity are necessary. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 26.1 FPS (53.8 vs 27.7), showing that the GPU’s performance headroom is almost entirely consumed by higher graphical workloads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear guide for optimal settings. For a 60 FPS target, 1920x1080 with High settings is the best option, achieving 103.9 FPS with ample headroom. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 65 FPS, which is still above 60 but leaves little margin for demanding scenes; Medium settings at 77.3 FPS offer a more comfortable buffer. At 3840x2160, achieving 60 FPS is not possible. The highest playable option is Low settings at 53.8 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 4K yield 43.3 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth. The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p with High settings is the sweet spot for this combo, while 4K should be reserved for Low settings if a higher frame rate is prioritized over fidelity. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p, where it still produces a very playable 82.2 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K resolution with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, Low settings produce an average of 53.8 FPS, while Medium settings drop to 43.3 FPS. High and Ultra settings are not recommended for 4K as they fall to 39.2 FPS and 27.7 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: For 2560x1440, the High preset is recommended, delivering an average of 65 FPS. If you prefer a higher frame rate, the Medium preset at 77.3 FPS provides a more significant performance cushion, while the Low preset reaches 104.8 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 39453 places it in the 90th percentile, and its nearest rivals show it is highly competitive. The significant frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does this combo’s overall rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1025th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower half of the database, reflecting the GPU’s mid-range performance rather than the CPU’s high-end capabilities.

Q: What are the performance differences between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 158.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 82.2 FPS. This represents a 75.9 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU but still remains playable.

Q: What is the average frame rate for the High preset at 4K?

A: The measured average frame rate for the High preset at 3840x2160 is 39.2 FPS. This is below the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it less ideal for fast-paced action sequences.