The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust experience in The Technomancer, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured data set provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the 2016 Action RPG, from high-refresh 1080p play to playable 4K. This analysis breaks down the FPS measurements, component roles, and optimal configuration based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends entirely on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the data shows that the High preset delivers an average of 117 FPS, which is a strong result for smooth gameplay. While the Low preset reaches 179 FPS and Medium achieves 137 FPS, the jump to Ultra drops the average to 92 FPS. Given that the High preset provides a 25 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining a frame rate well above standard 60 Hz displays, High is the recommended setting for 1080p. It balances visual fidelity with a significant performance buffer, avoiding the diminishing returns seen when pushing to Ultra. The Medium preset, with its average of 137 FPS, is also a viable option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual detail, but High offers the best compromise in the measured data.

At 2560x1440, the High preset remains the standout choice. The measured average of 77 FPS is comfortably playable and represents a sensible middle ground. The Medium preset reaches 90 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not justify the 13 FPS gain for most users. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly on the threshold for smooth gameplay but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset, at 117 FPS, is exceptionally fast but sacrifices too much visual quality for a 1440p panel. Therefore, High is the recommended preset for 1440p, offering a 17 FPS advantage over Ultra while retaining higher graphical fidelity than Medium.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset, with an average of 64 FPS, is the only setting that consistently breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit noticeable stutter in action-heavy sequences. The High preset drops to 42 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS, both of which are below the smoothness threshold for a fast-paced Action RPG. Given these numbers, the Low preset is the only recommended option for 4K gaming in The Technomancer with this hardware combination. It is the sole setting that provides a consistently fluid experience, while Medium remains a fallback for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 117 FPS, making it the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. While Low and Medium achieve higher frame rates (179 and 137 FPS respectively), High provides a significant visual upgrade over Low and a 25 FPS advantage over Ultra.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset drops to 49 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 42 and 33 FPS respectively, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the 1440p Ultra performance compare to 1080p High?

A: The 1440p Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, while 1080p High averages 117 FPS. This represents a 57 FPS drop when moving from 1080p High to 1440p Ultra, highlighting the significant performance cost of higher resolution and settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a bottleneck for the RX 7700 in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 179 FPS, indicating strong CPU performance. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, FPS drops consistently across all settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 90 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with some headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Low?

A: 1080p Ultra averages 92 FPS, while 4K Low averages 64 FPS. This shows a 28 FPS difference, indicating that the resolution increase has a more substantial impact on performance than the settings reduction.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth. This substantial memory allocation is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, a game from 2016, ensuring that texture loading and memory-intensive scenes are handled without issue at any of the tested settings. The GPU's base clock is 1900 MHz, with a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz. These clock speeds directly influence the frame rates achieved; the jump from 42 FPS at 4K High to 64 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates how the GPU's clock speed and workload interact.

The benchmark results show the GPU's raw compute capabilities. The RX 7700 scores 20974 in Passmark G3D and 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, positioning it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X, AMD Radeon RX 9060, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with the RX 7700 trailing the RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7% and the RX 9060 by 1% in average benchmark score. In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU can push frame rates above 170 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 33 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU's processing power is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, with the 16 GB VRAM preventing any memory-related bottlenecks from emerging.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 is ranked 1275 out of 2825 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top half of all configurations tested, indicating a solid, mid-to-upper-tier performance level. The ranking considers the entire system's capability, and the data shows that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K performance limited to lower settings.

This rank is influenced by the strengths and weaknesses of both components. The CPU, a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 4 part, is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. The GPU, conversely, is in the 58th percentile, with an average score of 15852. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is often CPU-limited at lower resolutions but GPU-limited at higher ones. The 1275th rank reflects this balance, showing that while the CPU has significant headroom, the GPU is the determining factor for overall gaming performance in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 117 at 1920x1080 to 77 at 2560x1440, and finally to 42 at 3840x2160. This represents a 75 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, or a 64% reduction in frame rate. The scaling is not linear; the biggest single drop occurs between 1440p and 4K, where the FPS falls by 35.

At Low settings, the pattern is similar. The average FPS is 179 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 64 at 4K. This shows a 115 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset follows the same trend: 137 FPS at 1080p, 90 at 1440p, and 49 at 4K. This consistent scaling across all settings strongly indicates that the system is GPU-bound. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. Instead, the FPS drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The RX 7700's rendering capabilities are being fully utilized, and the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads are not the bottleneck in this scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS values for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 in The Technomancer is as follows:

• 1920x1080:
• Low: Average 179 FPS
• Medium: Average 137 FPS (minimum 117, maximum 158)
• High: Average 117 FPS
• Ultra: Average 92 FPS

• 2560x1440:
• Low: Average 117 FPS
• Medium: Average 90 FPS (minimum 76, maximum 103)
• High: Average 77 FPS
• Ultra: Average 60 FPS

• 3840x2160:
• Low: Average 64 FPS
• Medium: Average 49 FPS (minimum 42, maximum 57)
• High: Average 42 FPS
• Ultra: Average 33 FPS

This breakdown shows the full performance envelope. At 1080p, the system is capable of very high frame rates, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 90 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a minimum of 117 FPS, ensuring no drops below 60 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains capable, with all presets except Ultra maintaining averages above 75 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 76 FPS indicates stable performance. At 4K, the performance drops significantly, with only the Low preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 42 FPS shows that there can be noticeable frame dips, while High and Ultra are below playable thresholds for smooth action.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with 64 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 29300 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2016.5 in single-core, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, and Intel Core i7-14700F, with the Ryzen 9 7900X performing within 0.6% of these competitors in average benchmark score.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The high core count and boost clock ensure that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this game. This is confirmed by the FPS scaling: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 179 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that demands strong single-thread performance. The CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and strong single-core score of 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 are sufficient to drive the RX 7700 to its limits at lower resolutions. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes. The data shows that the CPU has significant headroom, as the FPS drops are entirely attributable to the GPU's workload at higher pixel counts. The 12 cores and 24 threads are more than adequate for this 2016 title, ensuring that the system's performance is consistently GPU-bound at 1440p and 4K.