The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer with this AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 117 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops that to 76 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 42 FPS, which is about 45% lower than the 1440p result and 64% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck in this pairing.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At High settings, the averages are 77 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K is 46%. At Medium settings, the numbers are 90, 59, and 32 FPS respectively, with similar percentage declines. Ultra settings show 60 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. In every case, the scaling is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, which is the signature of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU work per frame stays constant while the GPU work per frame grows.

The Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are substantial, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and a single-core score of 2016.5. The processor ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs. This is far more computational headroom than a 2016 action RPG like The Technomancer would require, especially at higher resolutions. The GTX 1070, by contrast, ranks in the 47th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9780. The data strongly suggests that the GTX 1070 is the component determining frame rates in this game, and the resolution scaling behavior confirms it.

The 4K Ultra result of 21 FPS is particularly telling. That is below playable thresholds for most users, and the fact that dropping to Low settings at 4K only recovers to 42 FPS indicates the GPU is struggling with the raw pixel throughput. The 1080p results, by contrast, show headroom: 60 FPS at Ultra and 117 FPS at Low. The CPU is not the constraint at any resolution; the evidence points to the GPU being the limiting component across the entire resolution range tested.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture using the GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2002 MHz, which translates to 8 Gbps effective. These specifications place the GTX 1070 as an upper-mid-range card from the GeForce 10-series generation, originally released in June 2016.

In The Technomancer, the VRAM allocation appears to be sufficient at all tested settings, since the game does not exhibit the severe frame rate collapses that would indicate memory capacity exhaustion. The 8 GB frame buffer is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K the 8 GB does not appear to be the limiting factor based on the measured results. The bottleneck is more likely raw compute throughput and memory bandwidth. The 256.3 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable for the era, is strained at 4K resolutions where pixel fill requirements multiply.

The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 9780, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082 and a Passmark G3D score of 13498. Its nearest rivals in benchmark terms are the AMD FirePro W5000 (avg score 9803, delta -0.2%), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (avg score 9832, delta -0.5%), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (avg score 9724, delta 0.6%), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (avg score 9716, delta 0.7%). These deltas are all under 1%, indicating the GTX 1070 sits in a tightly clustered performance tier. The game results reflect this mid-pack positioning: the card can handle 1080p with ease, manages 1440p reasonably, but falls below 30 FPS at 4K on High and Ultra settings.

The boost clock behavior is relevant to the measured results. The 1683 MHz boost is the rated maximum, and in a thermally unconstrained scenario the card would sustain that clock. The game's frame rates at 1080p High (77 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (60 FPS) suggest the card is operating near its full capability in those scenarios. At 4K, the card is clearly not able to maintain playable frame rates, with the Ultra preset averaging just 21 FPS. The data indicates a GPU that is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming but outmatched by 4K demands in this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3057 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. That places it in the lower 17% of all tested combos, which is a notable finding given the strength of the CPU. The ranking reflects the overall frame rate performance across the tested resolutions and settings, and the GTX 1070's mid-pack GPU positioning drags the combo down despite the high-end processor.

The rank of 3057 out of 3696 means that 639 other combinations performed worse in this game. The combination is not at the very bottom, but it sits well below the median. This makes sense when considering the GPU's percentile ranking of 47 against all GPUs. A GPU in the 47th percentile paired with a CPU in the 91st percentile is inherently unbalanced for a game like The Technomancer, which is not heavily multithreaded. The game's release date of June 2016 predates the CPU by several years, and the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are largely underutilized in this title.

The combo ranking suggests that if a user were to upgrade the GPU while keeping the CPU, the performance in this game would improve substantially. The CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the resolution scaling analysis. The combination's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's capabilities rather than any deficiency in the processor. In the context of all tested combos, this pairing represents a GPU-bound system where the CPU is far more powerful than necessary for the game's demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in The Technomancer?

A: The best measured average FPS is 117 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 90 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 77 FPS at 1080p High.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 21 (Ultra settings) to 42 (Low settings). The Medium preset yields 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 and maximum of 37. This is generally below the threshold for smooth gameplay, so 4K is not recommended for this game with this hardware.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 76 FPS average. Medium settings produce 59 FPS (min 50, max 67), High settings yield 50 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 39 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X or the GTX 1070 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GTX 1070 is the limiting component. The FPS drops proportionally with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile and has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300, far exceeding what this 2016 title requires.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's benchmark standing compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5000 at 9803 (delta -0.2%), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M at 9832 (delta -0.5%), NVIDIA Tesla M10 at 9724 (delta 0.6%), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 at 9716 (delta 0.7%). All these deltas are within 0.7% of the GTX 1070's score.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 76, the maximum is 103, and the average is 90.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of this combo's performance in The Technomancer.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows. Low settings produce an average of 117 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and maximum of 103. High settings yield an average of 77 FPS. Ultra settings deliver an average of 60 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 23% reduction, from Medium to High is a 14% reduction, and from High to Ultra is a 22% reduction. The 1080p results are all above 60 FPS, meaning even Ultra settings are playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results show a clear performance drop. Low settings average 76 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 67. High settings average 50 FPS. Ultra settings average 39 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is just below 60 FPS, and Ultra dips below 40 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, Low settings are the only preset that consistently achieves it at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal at best. Low settings average 42 FPS. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 and maximum of 37. High settings average 27 FPS. Ultra settings average 21 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and even Low settings fall below 45 FPS. The Ultra result of 21 FPS is barely above slideshow territory, and the Medium preset's minimum of 27 FPS indicates inconsistent frame pacing.

The full data set shows that the GTX 1070's performance envelope in this game spans from 117 FPS at 1080p Low down to 21 FPS at 4K Ultra. The scaling between resolutions is consistent: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by roughly one-third to one-half, depending on the settings preset. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values at all three resolutions, showing 76-103 FPS at 1080p, 50-67 FPS at 1440p, and 27-37 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 13,140 million across a dual-die design of 2x 71 mm². The base clock is 4.70 GHz and the boost clock is 5.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The processor supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it has an integrated Radeon Graphics unit.

The CPU's benchmark results are extensive. In Cinebench R23, it scores 29300 multicore and 2016.5 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 4820.5 multicore and 323 single-core. Geekbench results show 19267 multicore and 2617 single-core. Passmark results include 51406 multithread, 4238 single-thread, 103952 floating point math, 169273 integer math, and 632505 data compression. The 3DMark scores range from 1093 single-thread to 12536 max-threads. The processor ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is minimal because the game is not demanding on processor resources relative to what this CPU provides. The game was released in June 2016, and its threading model would not have been designed for 12-core processors. The measured FPS results show GPU-bound behavior, as established in the resolution scaling analysis. The CPU's high single-thread score of 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 and 4238 in Passmark single-thread ensures that even the game's primary thread is well-served.

The nearest CPU rivals in benchmark terms are the AMD EPYC 7313P (avg score 53206, delta 0.2%), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (avg score 53469, delta -0.3%), Intel Xeon 634 (avg score 52974, delta 0.6%), and Intel Core i7-14700F (avg score 53620, delta -0.6%). These deltas are all under 1%, indicating the Ryzen 9 7900X is in a tightly contested performance tier. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking confirms it is one of the stronger processors in the database, and in this game it is clearly not the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The settings recommendations are based on the measured frame rates and the typical thresholds for playability. For a smooth experience at 1920x1080, the data supports using Ultra settings, which deliver an average of 60 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that still maintains a 60 FPS average at 1080p. High settings at 77 FPS offer a comfortable margin above 60 FPS if frame rate stability is preferred over maximum visual fidelity. Medium at 90 FPS and Low at 117 FPS are available for users who prioritize higher refresh rates, but they are unnecessary for basic playability at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the recommendations shift. Low settings at 76 FPS are the only preset that stays above 60 FPS on average. Medium settings at 59 FPS are very close to 60 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS, which is acceptable for many users. High settings at 50 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and may exhibit noticeable stutter. For a 1440p experience, Medium settings provide the best balance between visual quality and frame rate, with the caveat that the minimum of 50 FPS means some scenes will dip below 60.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a playable frame rate by typical standards. Low settings at 42 FPS is the highest average, followed by Medium at 32 FPS, High at 27 FPS, and Ultra at 21 FPS. For users who insist on 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then the experience will be marginal. The Medium preset's minimum of 27 FPS suggests inconsistent performance that could be distracting. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo in The Technomancer is not recommended.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Ultra at 60 FPS average, which provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings at 59 FPS is the recommended compromise. The combination of a high-end CPU and mid-range GPU means the system is well-balanced for 1080p gaming in this title, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.