The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. In the context of The Technomancer, this CPU is overwhelmingly powerful for the game’s demands. The benchmark data shows the processor achieving a 3DMark 16-thread score of 16,374 and a single-thread score of 1,292, indicating that its per-core performance is exceptionally strong. For an Action RPG from 2016, the game’s logic, AI, and physics calculations are unlikely to stress a 16-core/32-thread design. The CPU’s massive 128 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature, as it helps reduce memory latency in scenarios where the game engine needs to access large datasets, but The Technomancer is not known for such workloads. The data strongly suggests that the CPU will not be a limiting factor at any resolution tested. This is corroborated by the CPU’s overall performance percentile of 96, meaning it outperforms 96% of all CPUs in the database. While the CPU is capable of handling any modern title, in this specific game, its role is to stay out of the GPU’s way. The 3DMark max-thread score of 17,184 versus the 16-thread score of 16,374 shows excellent scaling, but the game’s engine likely uses far fewer threads. Consequently, the measured frame rates are dictated by the graphics card, not the processor. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D sits in a class of its own, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, being just 1.8% behind in average benchmark score, a negligible difference for gaming.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is 2544 MHz with a game clock of 2171 MHz. For a 2016 title, this modern RDNA 3.0 architecture is more than sufficient to handle the game’s graphical demands. The data shows the GPU’s Passmark G3D score is 22,547, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which has a virtually identical average score with a deltaPct of 0%. This places the RX 7700 XT in a competitive mid-range tier. However, the measured FPS data reveals that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. For example, at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 191.3 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 35.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s raw compute, with an FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS, is being fully utilized as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for The Technomancer, as the game does not feature high-resolution texture packs that would exceed this capacity. The GPU’s role is to push pixels, and the benchmark results indicate it scales predictably with load, dropping from a high refresh rate experience at 1080p to a borderline playable experience at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 191.3 FPS. This is a CPU-bound scenario, where the powerful Ryzen 9 9950X3D ensures the GPU is fed with enough data to hit high frame rates. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 128.1 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls further to 68.2 FPS. This transition from 1080p to 4K Low represents a 64% reduction in frame rate, which is a typical result when the GPU becomes the limiting component. The scaling is even more dramatic at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 97.6 FPS, but this plummets to 63.7 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 35.9 FPS at 4K Ultra. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a 63% decrease. These numbers indicate that The Technomancer is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance headroom is vast but the RX 7700 XT’s fill rate and shading power are finite. The data also reveals the cost of the Ultra preset: at 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64.4 FPS (128.1 vs 63.7), which is a significant 50% performance hit. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, such as increased draw distances or particle effects, which are common in Action RPGs. The 4K performance, even on Low settings at 68.2 FPS, is playable, but the title’s age means that the bottleneck is almost entirely on the GPU’s rasterization capabilities.

FAQ

Q: At what resolution and settings does the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + RX 7700 XT combo achieve the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 191.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 151.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT a bottleneck for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D in this game?

A: Yes, the data strongly indicates a GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 191.3 FPS, but this falls to 35.9 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU’s performance percentile is 96, while the GPU’s is 73, and the frame rate drops correlate directly with increased GPU load, not CPU load.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival in this analysis?

A: The RX 7700 XT’s average benchmark score is 30,097, which is essentially identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060’s score of 30,109, showing a deltaPct of 0%. It is also 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 570, which has a score of 30,158.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate on Low settings is 128.1 FPS, while on Ultra settings it drops to 63.7 FPS. This represents a 64.4 FPS decrease when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K (3840x2160), the system achieves 68.2 FPS on Low settings and 45 FPS on High settings. It only dips below 30 FPS at the Ultra preset, which produces 35.9 FPS. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, Low settings are required.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance rank relative to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 71,660, which is 0.9% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 and 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in The Technomancer.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 191.3 FPS
• Medium: 151.7 FPS
• High: 128.0 FPS
• Ultra: 97.6 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 128.1 FPS
• Medium: 96.8 FPS
• High: 81.9 FPS
• Ultra: 63.7 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 68.2 FPS
• Medium: 55.2 FPS
• High: 45.0 FPS
• Ultra: 35.9 FPS

The data shows a consistent hierarchy: performance decreases as resolution and settings increase. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 23.7 FPS (151.7 to 128.0), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 30.4 FPS (128.0 to 97.6). This pattern repeats at 1440p and 4K, indicating that the Ultra preset is the most demanding. The combo rank in this game is 756 out of 1,656 tested combinations, placing it in the top half of all systems. This rank is influenced by the powerful CPU, but the GPU’s 73rd percentile score keeps the overall combo from being in the top tier. The minimum and maximum FPS were not recorded in the benchmark data, so only the average FPS is available for analysis. The 4K Ultra result of 35.9 FPS is the only data point below 40 FPS, suggesting that this setting is intended for less demanding titles or lower resolutions.