The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers a robust performance profile in The Technomancer, with the data showing that the CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s engine, while the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM becomes the primary factor at higher resolutions. The benchmark results confirm that this pairing ranks in the top 8% of all tested combinations, achieving playable frame rates at 4K Ultra and exceptional performance at 1440p and 1080p.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. With 128 MB of shared L3 cache and a 4 nm process node, this CPU sits in the 96th percentile of all processors, indicating top-tier compute capability. Its benchmark scores reflect this strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59712 and a single-core score of 8430, alongside a Geekbench multi-core result of 22515.

In The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, the CPU’s role is largely about maintaining a stable frame delivery floor, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combination reaches 281.5 FPS, a figure that is only achievable if the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 16374 and max-thread score of 17184 indicate that multi-threaded workloads are handled decisively, preventing any CPU-induced stutter during dense combat or exploration scenes.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 9950X3D’s average benchmark score is 71660, which is 0.9% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71056) and 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420). It also leads the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104) by 2.2%. While these deltas are modest in synthetic tests, the real-world impact in The Technomancer is that the CPU never becomes the limiting factor, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 280 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves crucial for The Technomancer’s higher settings where texture data demands increase.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a balanced profile: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 and a Passmark G3D score of 32974. Its percentile ranking of 87 places it among capable cards, with an average benchmark score of 52086. The nearest rival comparison is striking: the RTX 5070 Ti scores exactly 0% different from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (52085), indicating near-identical raw performance. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52505) by 0.8% but leads the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826) by 2.5%.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth directly influence the measured FPS at 4K. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 54.2, which is largely attributable to the memory subsystem being saturated by high-resolution textures. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient, but the data suggests that the GPU’s compute units are the primary constraint at this resolution, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5070 Ti ranks 131st out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 7.9% of all configurations, which is a strong showing given the game’s age and the diversity of hardware tested. The ranking reflects that while the CPU is overkill for this title, the GPU’s performance at 4K Ultra is the limiting factor, preventing a higher rank.

The data indicates that the combo’s strength is in high-refresh-rate scenarios. At 1080p, the combination delivers frame rates that exceed 145 FPS even at Ultra settings, which puts it in the upper echelon of configurations. The 131st rank out of 1656 reflects the balance between the two components; neither is severely bottlenecking the other, even though the CPU is significantly more powerful than necessary for this game’s engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers the following average frame rates:

• Low: 281.5 FPS
• Medium: 219.6 FPS
• High: 188.3 FPS
• Ultra: 145.3 FPS

At 2560x1440, performance drops predictably but remains highly playable:

• Low: 186.4 FPS
• Medium: 145.4 FPS
• High: 121.6 FPS
• Ultra: 96.3 FPS

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component:

• Low: 104 FPS
• Medium: 78.2 FPS
• High: 64.3 FPS
• Ultra: 54.2 FPS

These numbers show a consistent pattern: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 34-36% across all settings, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by another 44-45%. The absolute FPS at 4K Ultra (54.2) is still above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays, but only marginally, indicating that users with 120 Hz 4K monitors will need to adjust settings for higher refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling behavior reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU’s headroom is exposed at 1080p. From 1080p Ultra (145.3 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (96.3 FPS), the frame rate drops by 33.7%. From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (54.2 FPS), the drop is 43.7%. This accelerating decline is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the increased pixel count demands more from the shader units and memory bandwidth.

Conversely, at 1080p Low, the combination achieves 281.5 FPS, which is 93.7% higher than the 1080p Ultra result. This large gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution indicates that the game’s Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU’s compute and memory subsystems. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to handle the frame delivery at all settings, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the frame rate does not exceed the CPU’s capability to feed frames.

The data suggests that for users targeting 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting factor, and dropping from Ultra to High (64.3 FPS) or Medium (78.2 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For 1440p users, the GPU still has headroom, but the CPU’s advantage becomes less relevant as the resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination achieves an average of 281.5 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all resolutions and settings.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K Ultra gaming in The Technomancer?*

A: Yes, but barely. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 54.2, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Users seeking 60 FPS at 4K should use High settings (64.3 FPS) or Medium settings (78.2 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is exactly 0% different from the RTX 4080’s score of 52085. This indicates virtually identical raw performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 71660.

Q: How much does performance drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 121.6 (1440p) to 64.3 (4K), representing a 47.1% decrease.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops from 64.3 FPS at High to 54.2 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU’s performance remains sufficient to support these frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in The Technomancer. At 4K resolution, the Ultra preset (54.2 FPS) falls short of the 60 FPS target, making High settings (64.3 FPS) the optimal choice for a balance between visual quality and smoothness. Users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays should consider Medium settings (78.2 FPS) to achieve frame rates well above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset (96.3 FPS) already exceeds 60 FPS, and the High preset (121.6 FPS) is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset (145.4 FPS) is suitable for 144 Hz monitors, while the Low preset (186.4 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting extreme refresh rates.

At 1080p, all presets deliver excellent performance. The Ultra preset (145.3 FPS) is the best choice for 144 Hz displays, while the High preset (188.3 FPS) suits 165 Hz or 240 Hz monitors. The Low preset (281.5 FPS) is only relevant for competitive play or for users with 360 Hz displays, as the visual quality degradation is significant.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the best cost-benefit trade-off across all resolutions, providing a 20-25% performance increase over High settings while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity. For most users, the Medium preset at 4K (78.2 FPS) or High at 1440p (121.6 FPS) represents the sweet spot for a smooth and visually pleasing experience.