The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an Action RPG released in 2016, stresses the engine's performance limits when paired with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. This combination ranks 847th out of 3,696 tested combos in the database, placing it in the top quarter of systems. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at high resolutions, while the CPU's ample multi-threaded resources keep 1080p and 1440p performance high. With a launch MSRP of $799 for the Ryzen and $599 for the RTX 4070, the platform delivers a smooth experience at reasonable detail levels, though 4K Ultra remains unplayable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS tells a clear story about what limits this system. From 1080p to 4K, average frame rates collapse substantially across all preset levels. At High settings, the average goes from 153 FPS at 1920x1080 to 100 FPS at 2560x1440, then down to 55 FPS at 3840x2160. That's a drop of 53 FPS moving to 1440p and another 45 FPS to 4K. At Low, 1080p is 233 FPS, 1440p is 152 FPS, and 4K is 84 FPS—a 149 FPS decline from 1080p to 4K. Medium shows the same pattern: 179 FPS (1080p), 117 FPS (1440p), and 64 FPS (4K). Even at the lowest preset, 4K only reaches slightly above 60 FPS, while 1440p comfortably exceeds display refresh limits.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would see similar FPS across resolutions because the same number of frames would be produced regardless of pixel count. Instead, each step up this halves the pixel count? Actually doubling pixels roughly halves FPS. At High, 1080p 153 to 1440p 100 is a 34% drop, while 1440p to 4K loses 45 FPS. The 4K Low result of 84 FPS is only 36% of 1080p Low's 233 FPS. The GPU's rendering capacity is stretched by the extra fill rate, and the 2016-era engine's efficiency is limited at high resolutions. The RTX 4070's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and its 12 GB of GDDR6X become more strained at 4K, though the GPU's 5888 shading units and 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 help keep Low settings viable.

The presence of a strong CPU like the Ryzen 9 5950X is not particularly relevant at 4K, but the 1080p results confirm that the processor is more than capable for this title. The fact that 1080p Low exceeds 230 FPS shows the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates without being a serious limiter. At 4K, the load shifts entirely to the GPU, making the CPU nearly irrelevant. This is exactly what is expected for a game of this era—CPU demands are modest, and the resolution dictates the GPU load.

CPU Role

The data includes the Ryzen 9 5950X's specifications. It is a 16-core / 32-thread processor from AMD's 5000 series, built on the 7 nm Zen 3 architecture (codename "Vermeer"). It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost up to 4.90 GHz, with 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (capacity 64 GB). The CPU's internal benchmarks show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,017 and a single-core score of 1,614—strong numbers that indicate its ability to handle any game properly.

In this game, the 1080p results are the only test that might slightly feel CPU-bound. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 233 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most monitors. This indicates that the CPU is not the first obstacle at that resolution; the GPU is handling the majority of the workload. The situation changes at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU's pixel-throughput becomes the bottleneck. The Ryzen 9's 32 threads are far beyond what The Technomancer's likely uses, as the game is from 2016 that typically leverages fewer than 8 cores. The high single-thread performance of 1,614 points in Cinebench ensures that the game's limited threading can be executed at full speed.

Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, the AMD EPYC 8124P, the Intel Core i9-13900F, and the Intel Core i7-14700, have average scores within 0.4%, -0.3%, 0.4%, and -0.7% respectively of the Ryzen 9 5950X's average benchmark score of 51,947. This closeness underscores that the CPU is at parity with a wide range of high-end chips, making its role in this performance data largely from the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows give a clear view for choosing a preset per resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 119 FPS average, but that's still above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. However, stepping to High yields 153 FPS and Medium bumps to 179 FPS. Since the game runs comfortably over 100 FPS even at Ultra, a user can prioritize image quality; the preset High offers a good blend of fidelity and speed. But if the goal is to maintain 120+ FPS, Medium is the highest setting that does so at 179, while High at 153 is also above 120. Minimal at the consoles target the "Low" is still 233 FPS which is an overkill.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Medium averages 117 FPS with min/max spanning 99-134, making it the only preset that exceeds the common 60 FPS target for a sustained experience. High at 100 FPS supports with only 78 FPS. Low at 152 is usable, but the drop in visual fidelity from the clarity 1440p is often not worth it. Medium stands out as the best balance: it maintains almost double the frame rate of Ultra (78) while being the highest setting that stays above 114. The min of 99 ensures pleasant even during demanding scenes.

At 4K UHD (3840x2160), the situation forcing a choice. Ultra drops to 43 FPS—not acceptable for most. High is 55, still below the typical 60 FPS metric. Medium at 64 (with min 55) is the only preset that averages above 60, and it also uses the only row with minFps data indicates a floor of 55, which is borderline but playable. Low at 84 is higher than Medium's 64, but the visual sacrifice is severe. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the best recommendation if the player insists on 4K, as it offers a playable average while avoiding the sub-60 frames of High and Ultra. Emergent: this is a title from 2016, so the engine's own quality settings might have diminishing returns; but the measurable outcome is objective: Medium is the only preset that gets over 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,696 combos tested in the database, the pairing of Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 847, meaning it sits beyond the 20% best systems. This is a solid placement, reflecting the capable GPU and the robust CPU complementing each other. The performance tiers vary widely, and the 847th spot indicates that there are many faster or slower combos, but overall it is in the upper quartile.

The GPU alone ranks in the 81st percentile, compared to all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its closest rival—the NVIDIA Tesla P4—posts a 0.1% diff, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% away, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% difference, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% away. That tight spread underscores how this GPU sits in a performance class that includes both mobile and desktop parts, but its standing in the database is strong. The CPU's percentile is 91, with an average score of 51,947 and it sits within 0.7% of four nearby chips.

The combo's rank is much lower than the percentile of its CPU, which suggests that the game frame rate is dominated by the GPU's raw fill rate rather than by the CPU's multi-thread might. Many other systems with similar or weaker CPUs but less capable GPUs will beat this config in this game. Conversely, if the game were multi-threaded to the hilt, the Ryzen 9 would have boosted the combo's rank higher. Given the Action RPG's release in 2016, its engine doesn't adapt to the 32-thread capability, so the RTX 4070’s 81st percentile is the real determinant.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average is 153 FPS at 1920x1080 High settings; the CPU 4.90 GHz, GPU 12 GB.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 provide a smooth experience at 4K?

A: At 4K, Ultra averages 43 FPS and High 55 FPS; only Medium at 64 (min 55) and Low at 84 surpass 60 FPS, so Medium is the only preset that balances speed and visual fidelity.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost up to 4.90 GHz, with 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: All closest rivals—Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, AMD EPYC 8124P, Intel Core i9-13900F, and Intel Core i7-14700—are within 0.7% of its average benchmark score of 51,947.

Q: What is the GPU's role in The Technomancer?

A: The RTX 4070 is the primary performance limiter; the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus see moderate scaling, but its compute quotient (29.15 TFLOPS FP32) determines frame rates more than the CPU.

Q: What preset should be used for a 120 Hz display?

A: At 1440p, only Medium offers an average above 100 FPS (117) with a min of 99; High and Ultra fall shorter, so the appropriate is 1440p Medium for a faster display. At 1080p, the High setting (153 avg) and even Ultra (119) are sufficient, though Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot for smooth visuals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Below are the calculated average, minimum, and maximum FPS for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA RTX 4070 combination across all recorded settings in The Technomancer.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 55 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 84 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 64 | 55 | 74 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | High | 100 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 152 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 117 | 99 | 134 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 78 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | High | 153 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 233 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 179 | 152 | 206 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 119 | – | – |