The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination. The data shows a system with substantial headroom at lower resolutions, but one that begins to strain at the extreme demands of 4K. This analysis examines the measured performance across all settings and resolutions to determine exactly where this combo excels and where its limits lie.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data reveals a clear progression of graphical capability across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, this combo is exceptionally strong, with every preset clearing the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. The most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average of 98 FPS, making it the recommended setting for a fluid experience at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system continues to impress. While the Ultra preset drops to an average of 64 FPS, it still remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at 1440p, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates.

The situation changes dramatically at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 35 FPS, which is far below the playable threshold. The High preset manages 45 FPS, and Medium achieves 53 FPS, both still insufficient. Only the Low preset, with an average of 69 FPS, clears the 60 FPS bar. Therefore, Low is the only viable setting at 4K, despite the significant visual compromise it represents.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of an Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1578th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast configuration, it is far from a low-end performer. The ranking suggests that the combo offers a balanced level of performance that is sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid 60 FPS gaming at 1440p, but it is not optimized for the most extreme 4K workloads.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with high settings?

A: No. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 45 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. To achieve a playable frame rate at 4K, the settings must be lowered to Low, which yields an average of 69 FPS.

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable at this resolution. Benchmark results show an average of 64 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, just clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The performance drop is significant. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 98 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average drops to 35 FPS. This represents a reduction of 63 FPS when moving up to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data does not provide specific measurements of memory usage or bottlenecks related to the 8 GB memory capacity. The performance metrics are based on measured frame rates, which show a clear scaling pattern with resolution and settings, but the cause of that scaling is not explicitly stated.

Q: Is the 14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The provided data does not contain separate CPU and GPU utilization metrics. The overall combo ranking and frame rate measurements are the only performance indicators. However, the strong performance at 1080p and 1440p suggests the CPU is not severely limiting the GPU in this title at those resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The measured FPS breakdown provides minimum frame rates for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 45 FPS. At 2560x1440, it is 82 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 125 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F's nearest rivals are all extremely close in average benchmark score, with deltas of less than one percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is a direct competitor, scoring just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also essentially tied, with a 0.2% higher score. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 0.5% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in The Technomancer.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is closely matched with several other cards. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 0.7% higher in average benchmarks. More surprisingly, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M are also very close, with scores 1.0% and 1.1% higher respectively. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the only nearby rival that scores lower, at 1.5% below the RTX 3070. These alternatives would likely produce similar frame rates in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system shows massive performance, with the Low preset hitting 191 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the GPU is not heavily taxed and the CPU is capable of feeding it data quickly. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 191 FPS to 98 FPS, a 93 FPS difference, which is a direct result of the increased graphical load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern continues. The Low preset averages 125 FPS, while Ultra drops to 64 FPS. This 61 FPS difference shows the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces performance from 98 FPS to 64 FPS, a 34 FPS drop that is almost entirely attributable to the increased GPU workload.

The transition to 3840x2160 makes the GPU bottleneck unmistakable. Even the Low preset only manages 69 FPS, a significant drop from the 125 FPS seen at 1440p Low. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 35 FPS, a 29 FPS drop from the already demanding 1440p Ultra setting. This steep decline at 4K, even on low settings, indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at this resolution. The CPU, while not the limiting factor here, still provides enough performance to allow the GPU to reach its limits.

The Verdict

The data provides a definitive answer on whether this PC can run The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the system is more than capable, running all settings including Ultra at an average of 98 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, it remains fully playable, with the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 64 FPS, just above the playability line.

The situation at 3840x2160 is more limited. The system cannot run the game at high or ultra settings with playable frame rates. However, by setting the graphics to Low, the average frame rate rises to 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, the verdict is that this PC can run The Technomancer at all three resolutions, but only with significant graphical compromises at 4K. The best experience is clearly at 1080p and 1440p, where the full visual quality of the game can be enjoyed without sacrificing smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured performance for each resolution and settings combination.

3840x2160

• Ultra: Average 35 FPS
• High: Average 45 FPS
• Medium: Average 53 FPS, Minimum 45 FPS, Maximum 61 FPS
• Low: Average 69 FPS

2560x1440

• Ultra: Average 64 FPS
• High: Average 82 FPS
• Medium: Average 96 FPS, Minimum 82 FPS, Maximum 110 FPS
• Low: Average 125 FPS

1920x1080

• Ultra: Average 98 FPS
• High: Average 125 FPS
• Medium: Average 147 FPS, Minimum 125 FPS, Maximum 169 FPS
• Low: Average 191 FPS