The Technomancer

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

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer with the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the shape of that curve tells a nuanced story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 148.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 93.6 FPS, a 36.8% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields 50.5 FPS, a further 46% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K strongly suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The Ultra settings curve amplifies this observation. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 73.9 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that falls to 47.5 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 25.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial — 148.1 versus 73.9 FPS — which indicates that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload scales dramatically with both resolution and visual fidelity. The fact that 4K Ultra falls below 30 FPS suggests that this combination is not viable for maximum settings at 4K in this particular title.

What is particularly telling is the ratio of performance between settings at each resolution. At 1080p, Low gives 148.1 FPS while Ultra gives 73.9 FPS — a 2x difference. At 4K, the same settings comparison yields 50.5 versus 25.7 FPS — again almost exactly 2x. This consistent scaling factor across resolutions implies that the game's settings have a multiplicative effect on GPU workload, and the RX 7600 XT is handling that load in a linear fashion. The 16 GB of VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are apparently sufficient even at 4K Ultra, as there is no sudden collapse that would indicate memory capacity or bandwidth exhaustion.

The data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least balanced, because the jump from Medium (117.1 FPS) to Low (148.1 FPS) is only 26.5%, whereas from Medium to Ultra (73.9 FPS) is a 36.9% drop. This asymmetry suggests diminishing returns from lowering settings below Medium at 1080p — the CPU may be limiting the maximum achievable frame rate. At 4K, however, the scaling is more uniform across all settings, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 148.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 50.5 FPS on Low, 41.6 FPS on Medium, 35.7 FPS on High, and 25.7 FPS on Ultra. Only Low and Medium settings exceed 40 FPS, while Ultra falls below 30 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 20146. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, scores 20258, which is 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 19774, putting the RX 7600 XT 1.9% ahead of it.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 64.5 FPS while Ultra produces 47.5 FPS. This represents a 26.4% drop in average FPS when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU's 16-core configuration impact gaming performance in this title?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 39000 and single-core score is 5505, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for The Technomancer?

A: This specific combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1102 out of 1656 combos tested in this game, placing it in the lower third of the ranking.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT brings a substantial feature set to this 2016 Action RPG. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card offers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU clock speeds are notably high — the base clock runs at 1980 MHz, the game clock at 2470 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2755 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 22.57 TFLOPS.

In The Technomancer, the RX 7600 XT's performance characteristics manifest clearly. The GPU sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs based on average benchmark scores, with an average score of 20146. Its nearest rival, the RX 7600, is only 0.6% faster in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured FPS in this game shows the 7600 XT holding its own. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for a game from 2016, as modern titles at 4K can consume significant memory, but The Technomancer's requirements are likely well within the card's ample allocation.

The memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and the 128-bit bus width produce a bandwidth figure of 288.0 GB/s. While this is not exceptional by modern standards, the measured FPS data indicates that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor in this title. The smooth scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution — with no sudden frame rate collapses — suggests the memory subsystem is adequately provisioned. The card's dual-slot design and single 8-pin power connector with a 190 W TDP are modest, and the suggested PSU of 450 W indicates the card is not power-hungry.

The DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility mean the card is well-equipped for modern rendering techniques, though The Technomancer's age means it likely relies on earlier DirectX versions. The passmark DirectX 11 score of 167 and DirectX 12 score of 65 provide context for the card's capabilities across API generations. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2348 indicates strong modern API performance, which bodes well for the card's ability to handle this title's rendering demands.

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

The complete measured FPS dataset for The Technomancer with this combo spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 148.1 FPS on Low, 117.1 FPS on Medium, 99.3 FPS on High, and 73.9 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 74.2 FPS, with each step up in quality costing roughly 15-25 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 31 FPS (a 20.9% drop), from Medium to High costs 17.8 FPS (15.2% drop), and from High to Ultra costs 25.4 FPS (25.6% drop).

At 2560x1440, the numbers scale down proportionally. Low delivers 93.6 FPS, Medium 72.4 FPS, High 64.5 FPS, and Ultra 47.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 46.1 FPS. Notably, the percentage drops between settings are smaller at 1440p than at 1080p — Low to Medium is 22.6%, Medium to High is 10.9%, and High to Ultra is 26.4%. This pattern suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is doing more uniform work across settings, while at 1080p, the CPU can more easily feed the GPU at lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more constrained. Low produces 50.5 FPS, Medium 41.6 FPS, High 35.7 FPS, and Ultra 25.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 24.8 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across the three resolutions. The percentage drops at 4K are: Low to Medium is 17.6%, Medium to High is 14.2%, and High to Ultra is 28.0%. The 4K Ultra result of 25.7 FPS is the only sub-30 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, and even 4K High at 35.7 FPS is only marginally above the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT achieves a rank of 1102 out of 1656 total tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the 33rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly two-thirds of configurations outperform it in this game. Given the CPU's high standing — it ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 47282 — the relatively low combo rank points squarely at the GPU as the limiting factor.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its processing power. The Intel Core i7-13700KF scores 47334, which is 0.1% higher, making the two essentially identical in performance. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 47131, just 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i9-12900F scores 47081, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 47527, which is 0.5% higher than the 13700K. These tight margins indicate that the CPU is performing at the expected level for its class, with no anomalous degradation or boost.

The GPU's rank is more modest. The RX 7600 XT sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20146. Its nearest rivals include the RX 7600 at 20258 (0.6% higher), the RTX 2060 SUPER at 19774 (1.9% lower), and the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.9% higher). The RX 460 at 20088 is only 0.3% lower, which is a surprising comparison given the generational gap between these cards. The combo rank of 1102 suggests that while the GPU is mid-tier, it is the component holding back the overall system in this game.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1920x1080, the data clearly shows that High settings at 99.3 FPS provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The jump to Ultra costs 25.4 FPS (a 25.6% drop) for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a game of this era. Low at 148.1 FPS is excessive for most displays, and Medium at 117.1 FPS is also above the 100 FPS threshold, but High offers the best compromise.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 64.5 FPS is the recommended preset. Medium at 72.4 FPS is playable, but the visual fidelity loss may not justify the 11% FPS gain. Ultra at 47.5 FPS dips below the 60 FPS target and may introduce noticeable stutter on displays with higher refresh rates. Low at 93.6 FPS is smooth but likely sacrifices too much visual detail for a game that benefits from atmospheric rendering.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve a solid 60 FPS. Medium at 41.6 FPS and Low at 50.5 FPS are the only options above 40 FPS. High at 35.7 FPS and Ultra at 25.7 FPS are both below comfortable playability thresholds. For 4K gaming, Low settings at 50.5 FPS is the safest choice, though Medium at 41.6 FPS may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate. The data indicates that 4K is not this combo's strong suit, and users should either drop to 1440p or accept lower settings.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration and has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Its integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic display tasks, though the discrete RX 7600 XT handles all gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 13700K demonstrates strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 place it among the top desktop processors. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1136 in single-thread to 12412 in max-threads, indicating excellent thread scaling. The Geekbench scores of 17731 multicore and 2850 single-core reinforce this picture. The PassMark multithread score of 45887 and single-thread score of 4333 show balanced performance across different workload types.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, the processor's capabilities are evident. The 1080p Low result of 148.1 FPS suggests the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and any CPU-bound game logic. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, yet the combo rank of 1102 out of 1656 in this game indicates that the GPU is the constraining factor. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.5% of the 13700K, confirming that this processor is performing at its expected level and not introducing any bottleneck beyond what its specifications would predict.