The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for The Technomancer across the three tested resolutions reveal a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, but with some notable deviations at the extremes. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 180 to 118, a 34% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the High preset average falls further from 118 to 65, a 45% decline. This steepening curve as resolution increases is the signature of a system where the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is progressively becoming the limiting factor.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 275 FPS average. This is an exceptionally high figure that suggests the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X with its 12 cores and 24 threads boosting to 5.60 GHz, is still capable of feeding the GPU efficiently even at such a low graphical load. The 4K Low result of 99 FPS average shows that even when visual fidelity is minimized, the sheer pixel count of 3840x2160 imposes a significant burden. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 176 FPS, a 64% performance drop, which underscores that pixel throughput is the primary constraint at that resolution.

The Medium preset data provides the most complete picture, as it includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 and maximum of 243. The gap between average and minimum is 31 FPS, or roughly 15%. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 159. The spread here is 21 FPS, about 15% as well. At 4K Medium, the average is 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87. The spread is 12 FPS, approximately 16%. This consistent relative spread across resolutions indicates that the frame time variance scales proportionally with the average, suggesting no anomalous stuttering or CPU bottleneck artifacts at any specific resolution.

The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a 11 FPS drop (76 to 65), while from High to Ultra it is a 14 FPS drop (65 to 51). The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS average, hitting 51 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra settings introduce graphical features that are disproportionately expensive at high pixel counts. In contrast, the 1080p Ultra result of 141 FPS average shows that at lower resolutions, the GPU has ample headroom to absorb the additional load. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for 1440p and 1080p gaming, but which requires careful settings selection to maintain high refresh rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 396 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 10.7% of all configurations in the database for this specific title. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 92, meaning it outperforms 92% of all tested processors in general benchmarks. The GPU's percentile is 76, outperforming 76% of all tested graphics cards.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (92) and the combo's overall rank (top 10.7%) suggests that the game's performance is not solely dictated by the processor. The GPU's lower percentile of 76 pulls the overall combo ranking down from what the CPU alone might achieve. The benchmark results confirm this, as the frame rates scale heavily with resolution, which is a GPU-centric workload.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X's average benchmark score of 57498 is a mere 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 9015's 57555 and 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313's 57399. It also sits 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-14900's 58115 and 1.4% below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M's 58323. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the Ryzen 9 9900X is competitive with these enterprise and high-end desktop parts in synthetic workloads.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average benchmark score of 31087 is 0.4% below the NVIDIA Quadro M5000's 31206 and the GRID M60-1Q's 31220. It trails the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell by 1.4% (31532) and the TITAN RTX by 1.9% (31676). These are all relatively small margins, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER performs in the same tier as these professional and previous-generation flagship cards.

The ranking data shows that this combo is a high-performing pairing for The Technomancer, though not at the absolute apex. The 396th rank out of 3696 combos reflects a strong synergy between a top-tier CPU and a very capable GPU, with the primary performance ceiling being the GPU's capabilities at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this hardware for a high refresh rate experience?

A: The data shows that at 1440p with High settings, the combo achieves 118 FPS average. At 1080p High, it reaches 180 FPS. Both are well above 60 FPS, but 1440p offers a significantly higher pixel density while still maintaining a frame rate suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 76, which is playable. At 4K High, it drops to 65 FPS average. However, 4K Ultra yields only 51 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498. This is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 9015, with a delta of -0.1%, and 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313. It is also within 1.4% of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M's score.

Q: What is the frame rate consistency like at different settings?

A: The Medium preset provides minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1080p, the minimum is 180 and maximum is 243. At 1440p, the minimum is 117 and maximum is 159. At 4K, the minimum is 64 and maximum is 87. The relative spread between average and minimum is consistent around 15-16%, indicating stable frame pacing.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The resolution scaling data strongly suggests yes. As resolution increases, the frame rate drops substantially, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU rank is in the 92nd percentile, while the GPU is in the 76th, indicating the GPU is the more likely bottleneck.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 396th out of 3696 tested combos. This places it in the top 10.7% of all configurations in the database for The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. The dataset includes average FPS for all configurations, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 275 FPS. The Medium preset averages 211 FPS, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 243. High settings average 180 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 141 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 134 FPS, or 49%. Each step up in quality costs a significant number of frames, but even the most demanding Ultra preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 180 FPS. Medium settings average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 159. High settings average 118 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 92 FPS. The delta from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 88 FPS, a 49% reduction, mirroring the percentage drop seen at 1080p. This consistency suggests that the relative cost of each quality tier is uniform across these two resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 99 FPS. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87. High settings average 65 FPS. Ultra settings produce the lowest average of 51 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 48 FPS, a 48% reduction. Notably, the 4K Medium minimum of 64 FPS is just above the 60 FPS line, while the 4K High average of 65 FPS shows that this preset is right on the edge of playability.

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, all presets are playable with massive headroom. At 1440p, all presets exceed 90 FPS average, making this the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming. At 4K, the Low and Medium presets are the only ones that consistently maintain average FPS above 60, with High being borderline and Ultra falling below.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in determining this game's performance at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This substantial bandwidth is crucial for feeding the GPU's 8448 shading units at 4K resolution, where texture data and frame buffer requirements are immense.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2340 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, are high for the Ada Lovelace architecture. The boost clock of 2610 MHz allows for significant compute throughput, rated at 44.10 TFLOPS FP32. This raw compute power is directly applicable to the pixel and shader workloads in The Technomancer, which explains why the GPU can still deliver 99 FPS average at 4K Low settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 31087 is within 2% of the NVIDIA TITAN RTX and Quadro M5000. The nearest rival data shows it is 0.4% behind the Quadro M5000 and GRID M60-1Q, and 1.4% behind the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. These comparisons indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end part, though not the absolute fastest ever tested.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient for a game released in 2016, and it is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any of the tested settings. The bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 51, is more likely due to the computational load of the Ultra preset's effects, such as advanced lighting and shadows, rather than memory capacity. The GPU's role is clear: it is the primary performance arbiter at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU can keep up with its demands at all tested resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X serves as a robust foundation for this gaming configuration, providing ample processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck in The Technomancer. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, the CPU has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for gaming, where single-threaded performance often matters most.

The CPU's benchmark results reinforce its capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 32172, and its single-core score is 2253. The Geekbench multicore score is 22174, with a single-core score of 3010. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 12552, while the single-thread score is 1286. These figures demonstrate a strong balance between multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The CPU's percentile rank of 92 out of all CPUs indicates it is in the top 8% of processors. Its average benchmark score of 57498 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 9015 and Intel Core i9-14900. The 64 MB of L3 cache is a large pool that can help keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to prepare draw calls and manage game logic. The high frame rates at 1080p Low (275 FPS) and 1440p Low (180 FPS) confirm that the CPU can process frames far faster than the GPU can render them at those settings. Even at 4K Low, the 99 FPS average suggests the CPU is not struggling. The data indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X provides more than enough headroom for this game, ensuring that the GPU is the limiting factor in all scenarios where graphical settings are increased.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear framework for recommending settings based on the target resolution and performance goals. For users with a 1080p monitor, the data shows that even the Ultra preset, with an average of 141 FPS, provides an exceptional experience. There is no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution, as all presets far exceed the 60 FPS threshold and even the 144 Hz threshold for the Low through High presets.

For 1440p, which appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware, the Ultra preset delivers 92 FPS average, which is excellent for most high refresh rate displays. The High preset offers 118 FPS average, giving even more headroom for 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. Given the minimal visual difference between High and Ultra in many titles, the High preset is the recommended choice for 1440p to ensure a consistently high frame rate, while Ultra remains viable for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

At 4K, the recommendations are more nuanced. The Ultra preset's 51 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable judder. The High preset, with a 65 FPS average, is borderline and would be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but may struggle in action-heavy scenes. The Medium preset, with a 76 FPS average and a minimum of 64 FPS, is the recommended choice for 4K. This preset offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, ensuring that the frame rate stays comfortably above 60 FPS even in demanding moments. The Low preset at 99 FPS is available for those who prioritize frame rate above all else at 4K.

The data suggests an inverse relationship between resolution and settings headroom. At 1080p and 1440p, users can max out the game and still achieve high frame rates. At 4K, a reduction to Medium settings is necessary to maintain a smooth experience. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 64 at 4K is particularly important, as it indicates that the frame rate does not dip below the 60 FPS threshold, providing a consistent gameplay experience. The recommendation is to use High at 1440p for the best combination of visual quality and performance, and Medium at 4K for a stable, playable frame rate.