The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 lands at rank 1114 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. That places it in the upper third of all configurations tested, roughly the 70th percentile. The rank reflects a system that is clearly capable of handling this 2016 Action RPG with authority, though it is not among the absolute elite combinations in the database.

What makes this ranking particularly interesting is the asymmetry between the two components' individual standings. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 75779. Its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75738 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75716 (0.1% behind) — are essentially statistical ties. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 trails by just 0.4% at 75488. This CPU is at the very top of the performance pyramid.

The RX 9070, by contrast, sits at only the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23877. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24170 (-1.2% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24063 (-0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23736 (0.6% delta). The GPU is competent but not exceptional in the broader context. The combo rank of 1114 out of 3696 suggests that, for this particular game, the pairing performs better than the GPU's individual percentile might predict — likely because The Technomancer's engine responds well to the CPU's strengths.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2518 MHz, which translates to 20.1 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 1330 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. This is a Navi 48 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 219 FPS average — this is a scenario where the GPU has ample headroom and the CPU's single-thread strength (3dmark_single_thread score of 1292) helps push frame rates to very high levels. The jump from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra drops the average to 112 FPS, a 49% reduction that reflects the increased shading and texture work demanded by higher presets.

The RX 9070's 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs handle The Technomancer's geometry and effects well. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s are substantial figures. The FP32 throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS suggests the GPU can process the game's visual computations efficiently. The 56 ray accelerators are present but The Technomancer predates widespread ray tracing adoption, so their impact on this title is likely minimal.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 144 at 1920x1080 to 94 at 2560x1440, then to 52 at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions — the RX 9070's workload increases substantially as pixel count rises.

The Low settings curve tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers: 219 FPS at 1080p, 143 FPS at 1440p (35% drop), and 79 FPS at 4K (64% drop). The proportional drops are nearly identical across settings, which suggests the limiting factor shifts predictably as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound or engine-limited — 219 FPS is exceptionally high for a 2016 title. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, provide ample single-thread performance for the game's logic.

At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 40 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration measured, and the 52 FPS at 4K High versus 40 FPS at 4K Ultra shows a 23% performance cost for the highest preset. The medium settings at 4K produce 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS — the only resolution where the min/max data is available at 4K. The 51 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the experience remains playable.

# FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D a bottleneck for the Radeon RX 9070 in The Technomancer?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 219 FPS average, which is extremely high. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 1292 and 3dmark_16_threads score of 16374 indicate strong performance in both lightly-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The CPU ranks at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, so it has substantial headroom.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS with this combo?

A: At 1440p, all settings except Ultra deliver above 60 FPS: Low at 143 FPS, Medium at 110 FPS, and High at 94 FPS. At 4K, only Low (79 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS) achieve 60 FPS or higher. The 4K Medium average of exactly 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS means there will be dips below 60.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070's average benchmark score is 23877. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736, which is 0.6% lower. These are all within a tight band, indicating the RX 9070 is competitively positioned.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 128 MB of L3 cache benefit The Technomancer?

A: The L3 cache of 128 MB is substantial. While the benchmark data does not directly measure cache impact on this specific game, the CPU's overall percentile of 95 and its multicore scores — Cinebench R23 multicore at 42018 and Geekbench multicore at 26736 — suggest strong memory subsystem performance. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth on dual-channel DDR5 further supports this.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 112 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. The jump from 1080p High (144 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (112 FPS) costs 22% performance.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings was measured. Low settings produce an average of 219 FPS. Medium settings yield 169 FPS average, with a minimum of 143 FPS and maximum of 194 FPS. High settings deliver 144 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 112 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 49% reduction in average frame rate, from 219 to 112 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with lower absolute values. Low settings average 143 FPS. Medium settings average 110 FPS, with a minimum of 94 FPS and maximum of 127 FPS. High settings average 94 FPS. Ultra settings average 73 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at roughly 35% across all settings — from 219 to 143 FPS at Low, 169 to 110 FPS at Medium, 144 to 94 FPS at High, and 112 to 73 FPS at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 79 FPS at Low, 60 FPS at Medium (with minimum 51 FPS and maximum 70 FPS), 52 FPS at High, and 40 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Medium setting is the only configuration at this resolution with min/max data available, showing a range of 51 to 70 FPS. The 4K High to 4K Ultra drop is 12 FPS, a 23% reduction. The 4K Low to 4K Ultra drop is 39 FPS, a 49% reduction — identical to the 1080p proportional drop, indicating consistent scaling.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 9000 series, based on Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The TDP is 170 W, and it supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU features 128 MB of L3 cache, with 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 219 FPS — a number that indicates the engine is being pushed to its limits by the CPU's single-thread performance. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 1292 and passmark_single_thread score of 4737 demonstrate strong per-core performance. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 2549 suggests dual-thread workloads are handled efficiently.

The CPU's multicore capabilities are also relevant. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 17184, Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018, and Geekbench multicore score of 26736 indicate that when The Technomancer uses additional threads for physics, AI, or streaming, the 9950X3D has ample capacity. The passmark_multithread score of 70255 and passmark_physics score of 5670 further confirm this. The CPU's percentile rank of 95 places it among the top processors in the database.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, High settings at 144 FPS average offer the best balance — the 112 FPS at Ultra costs 22% performance for presumably marginal visual gains. The Medium setting at 169 FPS is also excellent, but High delivers a smoother experience while still far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, High settings at 94 FPS is the recommended choice. The Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the point where frame time consistency becomes noticeable. The Medium preset at 110 FPS provides extra headroom, but High maintains higher visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 94 FPS average leaves room for the 73 FPS Ultra option for users who prioritize visuals.

At 4K, the decision is more constrained. Medium settings produce exactly 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS — this is the highest quality preset that maintains the 60 FPS target on average. High settings drop to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for many users. Low settings at 79 FPS are the smoothest option but sacrifice significant visual quality. The data suggests Medium is the sweet spot at 4K, delivering the best visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS on average, acknowledging that dips to 51 FPS will occur in demanding scenes.

The overall recommendation is to use High settings at 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, and Medium settings at 4K if the 60 FPS target is important. The 4K High option at 52 FPS is viable for those who prefer higher visual fidelity over frame rate consistency. The data indicates this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being playable at reduced settings.