The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, shows a distinct performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The benchmark data indicates a system that is consistently capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which begins to strain at 4K, particularly under the highest visual loads. The results reveal a clear hierarchy where the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing for this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, but the shape of that decline is crucial. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 109 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 38 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average falls to 39 FPS, another 32 FPS loss. This pattern illustrates that the scaling cost is initially heavy between 1080p and 1440p, then continues but with a slightly less severe absolute drop, yet the relative percentage loss becomes more punishing as the resolution approaches the 4K threshold.

The limitation becomes more apparent when examining the High preset. At 1080p, the system produces 93 FPS, which drops to 61 FPS at 1440p. The 4K High result is just 34 FPS. The 4K figure is a stark indicator that the RTX 2060 SUPER is being pushed to its limits, as the pixel count more than quadruples from 1080p, and the frame rate plummets by 59 FPS. This demonstrates a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are becoming a bottleneck for the game's demands.

Comparing the Low preset across resolutions further reinforces this. At 1080p, the system achieves 142 FPS, which is a very high frame rate, demonstrating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU quickly. At 1440p, it drops to 93 FPS, and at 4K to 51 FPS. The fact that even on Low settings, 4K cannot maintain 60 FPS indicates that the GPU's raw fill rate and shading power are insufficient for that resolution, irrespective of the quality settings. The resolution scaling is thus heavily influenced by the RTX 2060 SUPER, and the data indicates that 4K is only viable for low-intensity scenes or less demanding presets.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the benchmark results point directly to the Medium preset as the sweet spot for this combination across most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 109 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum frame rate of 93 FPS ensures that most dips will not be noticeable. This provides a smooth and stable experience that is ideal for a game of The Technomancer's genre, where combat responsiveness is important. The Max FPS of 126 also shows there is headroom.

At 1440p, Medium remains the most balanced option. The average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS shows that the system can hold above the 60 FPS standard, giving a fluid and responsive experience. Pushing to High drops the average to 61 FPS, which is borderline, and the lack of a minimum frame rate measurement in the data suggests it might dip below 60 FPS, which could be noticeable. Ultra is not a viable option at 1440p, as the average falls to 48 FPS, below the playable threshold.

For 4K, the data strongly suggests that even Medium is only a marginal option. With an average of 39 FPS and a minimum of 33 FPS, the experience is not smooth. The Low preset at 51 FPS is the only 4K setting that comes close to a playable frame rate, but it is still below 60 FPS. Therefore, the recommendation is clear: for a balanced experience, Medium is the best choice at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K should be reserved for users who can tolerate lower frame rates or a lower visual quality preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a critical component in this setup, and its specifications directly relate to the game's performance outcomes. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a significant factor, especially at 4K. The Technomancer, being a 2016 title, is not a VRAM-heavy title, but the data shows a clear frame rate collapse at 4K with Ultra settings (26 FPS) and even High (34 FPS). The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for lower resolutions but is likely the limiting factor at 4K, as the game's textures and post-processing at those settings can utilize the bandwidth and capacity.

The GPU's clock speeds — a base of 1470 MHz and boost of 1650 MHz — are the core mechanics that drive the performance. The benchmark results show that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not maxed out, as the CPU can feed it quickly, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's raw compute power becomes the bottleneck. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and the texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are the key figures that dictate how fast the GPU can process the geometry and textures of the game. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is overwhelmed, producing only 26 FPS, indicating that the Turing architecture's capabilities are stretched to their limit.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 62 vs all GPUs places it in the mid-range category. In the nearest rivals, it is almost performance-equivalent to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, with a deltaPct of -0.4. This shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is a solid, but not high-end, GPU. The benchmark results for the GPU confirm this, as its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it in a competitive but not top-tier position. The GPU is clearly the primary factor in the frame rate at resolutions above 1080p, and its VRAM capacity and bandwidth are the most likely hurdles for the 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for The Technomancer, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 2609 out of 3696 tested combos. This places the system in the 71st percentile, meaning it outperforms 71% of all tested combinations. This is a solid result, but not a top-tier one, reflecting the mid-range nature of the GPU and the high-end nature of the CPU. The rank indicates that while the CPU is a high performer, the GPU holds back the overall combo from reaching higher positions.

The combo's position is a direct result of the GPU's performance ceiling. The CPU is a top-tier processor, with a percentile of 91 vs all CPUs, and its benchmark scores are strong. However, the game's performance is heavily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions, so the CPU's potential is not fully utilized. This is a classic bottleneck scenario where the system's rank is dictated by the weaker link, and in this case, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the determining factor. The rank of 2609 out of 3696 indicates that the system is more capable than the majority of others, but it is far from the top.

The combination's performance can be contextualized by looking at the GPU's rivals. The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 is very close to that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, deltaPct -0.4) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, deltaPct -0.5). This indicates that the GPU is a well-established middle-ground performer. The rank of the combo, therefore, is not a reflection of a poor system, but rather a reflection of the fact that many other tested combos include faster GPUs, which is expected. The combo is a reliable performer, but it does not lead the pack.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a formidable processor, and its specifications are not the limiting factor in this game. With 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 4.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, it provides an enormous amount of processing power. The benchmark results for the CPU confirm its strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300, a single-core score of 2016.5, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 51406. The CPU is a top-9% performer on the global scale, making it more than capable for any game.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 142 FPS, which is a high frame rate and is likely near the CPU's limit for this game. However, the 1080p Medium and High settings (109 and 93 FPS respectively) show that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU is still able to keep up. The CPU's high single-core performance, as evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2617, is critical for a game like this, where the CPU is responsible for the game's simulation and AI.

The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache is a notable, as it can help with the game's data access patterns, but the game is not CPU-intensive. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, and even at 1080p, the GPU is likely the limiting factor when settings are higher. The CPU's performance is more than sufficient for this game, and its 91st percentile ranking vs all CPUs shows that it is a top-tier processor. The CPU's role is to ensure the GPU is kept fully fed, and it does this well, but the game's performance is ultimately dictated by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a breakdown of the exact average frame rates measured for this configuration:

1920x1080:

• Low: 142 FPS
• Medium: 109 FPS (minimum 93, maximum 126)
• High: 93 FPS
• Ultra: 73 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 93 FPS
• Medium: 71 FPS (minimum 61, maximum 82)
• High: 61 FPS
• Ultra: 48 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 51 FPS
• Medium: 39 FPS (minimum 33, maximum 45)
• High: 34 FPS
• Ultra: 26 FPS

The data shows a clear trend: the frame rate is heavily dependent on the resolution. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with even Ultra achieving 73 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra setting drops to 48 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS, but the High is still at 61 FPS. At 4K, the game is only playable at Low, as Medium and High are below 40 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 26 FPS. The results indicate that the game is demanding, especially at higher resolutions, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, and the settings' impact is more pronounced at higher resolutions. The GPU's VRAM is likely a contributing factor, as the 8 GB capacity may be insufficient for the 4K Ultra settings. In contrast, the CPU's performance is not a limiting factor, as the system can achieve high frame rates at 1080p. The data for the game shows a clear performance hierarchy, with 1080p being the sweet spot for this configuration, while 1440p is viable with a compromise on settings, and 4K is only feasible for low-detail settings.