The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents an interesting case for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Benchmark results confirm this combination is playable across most modern resolutions, though the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K that demands careful settings management. The measured FPS figures show a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, solid performance at 1440p, and only marginal playability at 2160p, making it a versatile but not universally overpowered setup for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near distinct performance peers. The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scoring 32233, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900 trails by just 0.2% at 32226, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, putting it 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% behind with 32121. For gaming, this means the i5-14400F will behave almost identically to these four processors, so users coming from any of them should see no meaningful frame rate differences in The Technomancer.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scoring 17639 on average and ranking in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, has a more eclectic set of neighbors. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% lower at 17588, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 sits at 17551, a 0.5% gap. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 rounds out the group at 17509, 0.7% behind. The deltaPct values here are remarkably tight, all under one percent, indicating that the RTX 4060 delivers frame rates nearly indistinguishable from these older or integrated alternatives in synthetic tests. However, the measured FPS in The Technomancer shows the RTX 4060 is clearly capable of handling the game’s demands, so the similarity to rivals is more about raw compute scores than real-world gaming experience.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1920x1080?*

A: Yes. At 1080p, all four tested settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 85.3 FPS, while Low reaches 171.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The data shows High is the most demanding playable preset at 1440p, averaging 72 FPS. Medium runs at 82.9 FPS, Low at 111.3 FPS, and Ultra falls below the threshold at 58.7 FPS.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The Low preset averages 60.6 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, High to 38.5 FPS, and Ultra to 30.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1981 out of 3696 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the field.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F had a launch MSRP of $196, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 had a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Q: Which component is stronger relative to its peers?

A: The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The processor is comparatively stronger in its market segment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average frame rates but no minimum or maximum values. At 1920x1080, performance is consistently high. The Low preset averages 171.8 FPS, Medium drops to 130.9 FPS, High runs at 109.2 FPS, and Ultra keeps 85.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 50.3% reduction in average frame rate, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers tighten. Low averages 111.3 FPS, Medium falls to 82.9 FPS, High runs at 72 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 47.3%, slightly less pronounced than at 1080p. The key detail is that Ultra fails to reach 60 FPS, while High remains comfortably above it.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to struggle. Low averages 60.6 FPS, barely hitting the playable mark. Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, High to 38.5 FPS, and Ultra to 30.9 FPS. The falloff from Low to Ultra is 49%, and even the highest playable setting is only 0.6 FPS above the threshold. This resolution demands significant compromise, with only the lowest preset delivering smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and RTX 4060 combination ranks 1981 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it slightly above the median, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms a majority of tested systems. The percentile position of the CPU at 83 and GPU at 61 suggests the processor is doing more heavy lifting in the ranking, as the GPU is closer to average. The rank implies that many other combos, likely with more powerful graphics cards, achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the rank reflects solid playability, but the 4K results drag the overall standing down relative to combos with stronger GPUs.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the playable resolution depends heavily on the settings preset. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all presets, including Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 85.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 72 FPS, making it playable, but Ultra falls short at 58.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 60.6 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p offers unrestricted settings, 1440p requires dropping from Ultra to High, and 4K mandates the lowest quality preset. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1440p High is the sweet spot; for those needing 4K, Low is the only option that maintains smooth motion.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 85.3 FPS. This gives users full graphical options without any frame rate concerns. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 72 FPS. This provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (82.9 FPS) while still delivering comfortable performance. At 3840x2160, the only preset above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 60.6 FPS. The margin is razor-thin, just 0.6 FPS above the threshold, so users should expect occasional dips in demanding scenes, though the average remains playable. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so frame pacing stability is unknown, but the averages suggest these presets are viable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct workload distribution between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the wide FPS spread between presets: Low runs at 171.8 FPS while Ultra drops to 85.3 FPS. The 50.3% performance difference from settings changes indicates the GPU is being taxed more as quality increases. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom at this resolution, as even the highest preset maintains 85.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role intensifies. The spread from Low (111.3 FPS) to Ultra (58.7 FPS) is 47.3%, and the fact that Ultra falls below 60 FPS shows the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count. The CPU continues to provide sufficient throughput, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU load. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The scaling from Low (60.6 FPS) to Ultra (30.9 FPS) shows a 49% reduction, and even the highest playable setting barely clears 60 FPS. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely limiting factors at this resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, since the GPU spends more time on pixel processing, reducing the frequency of draw calls that stress the processor. Across all resolutions, the CPU’s performance remains consistent, but the GPU’s workload scales dramatically, making it the decisive component for The Technomancer at higher settings.