The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting workload when paired with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that scales predictably, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU demonstrates ample headroom at lower ones.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a distinct pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 176.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 116.3 FPS, a drop of 60.5 FPS. At 4K High, the average falls further to 64.7 FPS, representing a 112.1 FPS reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling curve indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution climbs, with the CPU's substantial single-thread performance becoming less relevant at higher pixel counts.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (271.6 FPS) and Ultra (140.7 FPS) is 130.9 FPS. At 1440p, this delta shrinks to 86.7 FPS (179.4 vs 92.7). At 4K, the spread narrows further to 50.4 FPS (98.5 vs 48.1). This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the system has enough throughput to render frames quickly, and settings changes have a proportionally larger impact. At 4K, the GPU is working closer to its limits, so the relative cost of each setting tier compresses.

The 4K Ultra result of 48.1 FPS is notable. It sits below the 60 FPS threshold commonly sought for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium result of 72.4 FPS is more viable, while 4K Low at 98.5 FPS provides a comfortable margin. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient for Medium settings, but the rendering load at Ultra pushes the GPU beyond its comfortable range.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti operates with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Its memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. These specifications directly influence the measured results. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 240 TMUs handle the pixel and texture throughput required by The Technomancer's environments.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 31624 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024. Its percentile ranking of 85 among all GPUs places it in the upper tier. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (avgScore 45152, deltaPct -0.6), Intel Arc A730M (avgScore 45592, deltaPct -1.5), and AMD Radeon Pro 580 (avgScore 44195, deltaPct 1.6). These deltas show the RTX 4070 Ti is closely matched with mobile flagship silicon and some workstation parts, though the deltaPct values are minimal.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB appears adequate for this game's settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 48.1 FPS, which suggests the GPU is not necessarily VRAM-limited but rather compute-limited. The texture-heavy scenes at Ultra likely require more shading throughput than the 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance can deliver at that resolution. The memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth for the 192-bit bus, as evidenced by the 4K Medium result of 72.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 187 out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 11.3% of all tested combos, indicating a strong pairing for this title. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all measured resolutions and settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs contributes to this result. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (avgScore 50598, deltaPct -0.1), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (avgScore 50738, deltaPct -0.4), Intel Core i7-13850HX (avgScore 50827, deltaPct -0.5), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (avgScore 50944, deltaPct -0.8). These sub-1% deltas indicate the 7900X's average benchmark score of 50556 is essentially tied with these competitors, meaning the combo's ranking is driven more by the GPU's contribution than by any CPU advantage.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 85 among all GPUs is lower than the CPU's 93. This disparity suggests the RTX 4070 Ti is the weaker link in this pairing for this specific game. The combo's overall rank of 187 benefits from the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly at 1080p, where the 271.6 FPS Low result demonstrates minimal CPU bottleneck. At higher resolutions, the GPU's lower relative standing becomes more apparent, but the combo still secures a strong overall position.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all settings tiers deliver playable frame rates. The Ultra preset at 140.7 FPS provides a high-refresh experience, while High at 176.8 FPS offers a smoother margin. The Low preset at 271.6 FPS is excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play. The data suggests High is the sweet spot at 1080p, balancing visual quality with a 176.8 FPS average.

At 1440p, the High preset at 116.3 FPS is the recommended choice for most users. It provides a solid 100+ FPS experience. The Medium preset at 138.5 FPS offers a modest visual downgrade but with a 22.2 FPS improvement. The Ultra preset at 92.7 FPS remains above 60 FPS, making it viable for those prioritizing image quality. The Low preset at 179.4 FPS is unnecessary for typical 1440p displays.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Ultra preset at 48.1 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 64.7 FPS is the minimum recommended for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 72.4 FPS provides a better margin for frame pacing. The Low preset at 98.5 FPS is the safest choice for consistent performance, though it sacrifices visual fidelity. For 4K users, Medium at 72.4 FPS represents the best balance of visual quality and performance from the measured data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows 1440p High at 116.3 FPS offers the best balance of resolution and frame rate. 1080p High at 176.8 FPS is smoother, but 4K High at 64.7 FPS is playable yet closer to the minimum threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 176.8 at 1080p to 116.3 at 1440p, then to 64.7 at 4K. This represents a 112.1 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K, or a 63.4% decrease.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Based on the measured results, yes. The 4K Ultra preset at 48.1 FPS indicates the GPU is compute-bound rather than VRAM-limited, as the frame rate scales consistently with settings changes rather than hitting a memory cap.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 187 out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the top 11.3%. This is a strong result, driven by the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 85th percentile ranking.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low averages 179.4 FPS while Ultra averages 92.7 FPS. The difference is 86.7 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes. The data shows 4K High at 64.7 FPS, 4K Medium at 72.4 FPS, and 4K Low at 98.5 FPS all exceed 60 FPS. Only 4K Ultra at 48.1 FPS falls below this threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache supports game logic and physics calculations. Its benchmark scores reflect strong multi-threaded capability, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43695 and a single-core score of 6168.

The CPU's performance relative to the game's demands is evident in the scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 271.6 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU far beyond typical display refresh rates. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores, ranging from 10972 at 16 threads to 12536 at max threads, show consistent scaling across thread counts. The Passmark single-thread score of 4238 and multi-thread score of 51406 further confirm its capabilities.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions. The 1080p results show a wide spread between Low (271.6 FPS) and Ultra (140.7 FPS), suggesting the CPU has enough headroom to expose the GPU's full potential. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary limiter. The 4K Low result of 98.5 FPS versus 4K Ultra at 48.1 FPS demonstrates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 7900X's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with a near-identical average benchmark score to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (50598 vs 50556, deltaPct -0.1), confirms it is more than sufficient for this title. The data shows the CPU's 12 cores provide ample processing power for The Technomancer's AI and physics systems, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti to operate at its full potential across all tested settings.