The Technomancer

The data for The Technomancer on the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, but which scales predictably toward a more graphically demanding experience at 4K. The measured frame rates across the three resolutions and four quality presets provide a clear picture of where the performance ceiling lies for this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and finally to 3840x2160 reveals a performance curve that is heavily influenced by the graphics settings. At the Low preset, the system delivers 191.2 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 126.4 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 70.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is still providing ample headroom, and the GPU is the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Moving to the High preset, the frame rates are 126.7 FPS at 1080p, 80.4 FPS at 1440p, and 44.2 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p here is 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 45%. This pattern indicates that the RTX 3070 is being pushed harder at High settings, but the Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, is not introducing a bottleneck at any resolution. The 5950X’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38607, ensures that even at 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate is not being artificially capped by the processor.

The most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset, shows 99.6 FPS at 1080p, 62.4 FPS at 1440p, and 37.2 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is steeper, with a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 37.2 FPS is the only measurement that falls below the 40 FPS threshold, indicating that this configuration is not suitable for maximum quality at the highest resolution. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the user must compromise on settings to achieve a playable frame rate, as the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is a substantial 33.4 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 80.4 FPS. This is a solid result that indicates the RTX 3070 can handle the increased pixel count of 1440p while maintaining fluid motion in The Technomancer.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 28238, placing it at the 72nd percentile. It is 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which scores 27985, and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which scores 27956. It trails the AMD FirePro S7150 by 0.6%, which scores 28409.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: Based on the scaling data, the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 191.2 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The 5950X’s 3DMark max threads score of 11597 and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it has ample processing power to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The difference is substantial. At Low settings, the average FPS is 191.2, while at Ultra, it drops to 99.6 FPS. This represents a 91.6 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU even at 1080p.

Q: What is the performance ranking of this specific CPU and GPU combination?

A: This combination ranks 772 out of 1656 possible combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper half of tested configurations, indicating that it is a competent pairing for this title.

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 55.9 at 4K with Medium settings. This is a playable frame rate, suggesting that Medium is the highest preset that can be used for a smooth 4K experience, as the Ultra preset only manages 37.2 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience that prioritizes high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity, the Medium preset appears to be the optimal choice. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 145.6 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset’s 99.6 FPS, while still offering a visual upgrade over the Low preset’s 191.2 FPS. The difference between Medium and Low is 45.6 FPS, which is less critical on a high refresh rate monitor, but the visual benefits of Medium are likely worth the performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides 96.1 FPS, which is an excellent result for a 1440p display. This is notably higher than the High preset’s 80.4 FPS and the Ultra preset’s 62.4 FPS. The 33.7 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra at 1440p suggests that the Ultra preset is not well optimized for this title, and the visual difference may not justify the performance hit.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering 55.9 FPS. This is the only preset at 3840x2160 that achieves a frame rate above 50 FPS. The High preset at 44.2 FPS and the Low preset at 70.6 FPS are both viable, but Medium offers the best compromise between visual quality and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 37.2 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it dips below the 40 FPS mark, which can lead to a less responsive and less visually fluid experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high across all presets. The Low preset leads with 191.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 145.6 FPS, High at 126.7 FPS, and Ultra at 99.6 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest presets is 91.6 FPS, showing that the RTX 3070 has significant headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show a clear step down. Low settings produce 126.4 FPS, Medium delivers 96.1 FPS, High yields 80.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.4 FPS. The 64 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller than at 1080p, but still indicates a substantial performance cost for the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall further. The Low preset achieves 70.6 FPS, which is the only result above 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium follows at 55.9 FPS, High at 44.2 FPS, and Ultra at 37.2 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 33.4 FPS, which is the smallest relative difference across the three resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at this pixel density.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 plays a central role in determining the game’s performance, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is likely a factor in the frame rate scaling observed, as the higher resolutions and presets place greater demands on memory capacity and bandwidth. The 44.2 FPS result at 4K High, compared to the 70.6 FPS at 4K Low, highlights how the GPU’s fill rate and shader throughput are taxed by the more complex rendering paths.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 1500 MHz and a boost of 1725 MHz, contribute to its overall performance. The measured scores in synthetic benchmarks, such as the 22214 in Passmark G3D, show that the GPU is capable of substantial compute work. However, the game’s performance at 4K Ultra, where it only reaches 37.2 FPS, indicates that the RTX 3070’s raw compute power is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at the highest settings and resolution. The GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 28238 place it in a competitive position, but the data from The Technomancer suggests that its performance ceiling is hit at 1440p with high-quality settings.

The GPU’s API support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 means it is fully compatible with the game’s rendering requirements. The 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units are the primary engines for pixel processing, and their workload is evident in the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K. The 96 ROPs handle the final pixel output, and their throughput is a key factor in the 4K results. The data shows that while the RTX 3070 is a strong performer, it is the component that dictates the playable settings envelope for The Technomancer, especially at 4K.