The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-performance combination that delivers a definitive yes for The Technomancer, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, including 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the sheer headroom at 1080p and 1440p makes this a powerful setup for this 2016 Action RPG.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Benchmark data indicates that the performance profile of this specific CPU and GPU combination places it in a unique tier, but the individual components have close rivals that would yield similar in-game results. The Intel Core i5-14400F holds an average benchmark score of 32,279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32,233, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also virtually identical, scoring 32,226, a 0.2% delta. On the AMD side, the Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F, making it a slightly faster alternative. The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5% with a score of 32,121. In practice, any of these processors would provide a nearly indistinguishable experience when paired with the same GPU in The Technomancer, as the game's frame rates at 4K are clearly limited by the graphics card, not the CPU.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves an average benchmark score of 56,083, ranking in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55,757, a 0.6% difference that would be imperceptible in gameplay. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is also remarkably close, with a score of 55,698 (0.7% slower). A more notable alternative is the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which scores 54,828, trailing the RTX 5080 by 2.3% — a gap that could translate to a few frames per second at lower resolutions but is still within the same performance class. Conversely, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the only listed rival that is faster, scoring 57,367, which is 2.2% ahead of the RTX 5080. For The Technomancer, swapping the RTX 5080 for any of these cards would result in a similar qualitative experience, with the primary differences appearing as slight variations in average FPS at 1080p and 1440p where the GPU is less of a bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in The Technomancer is clear when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The average FPS at Ultra settings is 159.3, but dropping to Low settings only increases the frame rate to 265.4. This 66% jump demonstrates that the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU's performance of 10 cores and 16 threads is the limiting factor in extracting maximum frame rates. The single-core strength of the i5-14400F, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,055, is sufficient to keep frame rates well above the playable threshold, but it prevents the system from reaching the full potential of the RTX 5080.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the load shifts towards the GPU. The average FPS at Ultra drops to 107.1, while Low settings produce 208.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 47% performance penalty, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. This trend intensifies at 3840x2160, where the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. At 4K, the average FPS at Ultra falls to 58.7, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while Low settings yield 114.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 49% reduction in frame rate, which is almost entirely attributable to the RTX 5080's workload. The CPU's role is diminished at this resolution; its performance is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the graphics card's rendering capabilities dictate the final frame rate. The data confirms that for this game, the RTX 5080 is the critical component for 4K playability, while the i5-14400F provides a solid foundation that prevents CPU bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for a 60 FPS experience at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves 75.5 FPS average. The Ultra preset dips to 58.7 FPS, falling short of the playable threshold. Therefore, High is the recommended setting for 4K. At 2560x1440, the system has enough performance to run the most demanding preset. The Ultra setting produces an average of 107.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS target. For a 1440p display, Ultra is the best choice, offering the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay. Similarly, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended setting, delivering a very high average of 159.3 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a consistently smooth experience even in demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC configuration is unequivocally capable of running The Technomancer. The verdict by resolution is positive across the board, with the system clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold in all but one specific configuration. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering an average of 159.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS, and Ultra achieving 107.1 FPS. The only caveat appears at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset falls short with an average of 58.7 FPS. However, the High preset at 4K achieves a solid 75.5 FPS, and even Medium (87.2 FPS) and Low (114.1 FPS) are highly playable. The data shows that the RTX 5080 is the decisive factor for 4K performance, and while it cannot quite sustain 60 FPS at the absolute highest settings, it offers a fully playable experience at High. For all practical purposes, this system can run the game at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, and at high settings for a flawless 4K experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average frame rates for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination in The Technomancer. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded.

• 3840x2160 (4K) :
• Low: 114.1 FPS
• Medium: 87.2 FPS
• High: 75.5 FPS
• Ultra: 58.7 FPS

• 2560x1440 (1440p) :
• Low: 208.2 FPS
• Medium: 156.5 FPS
• High: 132.7 FPS
• Ultra: 107.1 FPS

• 1920x1080 (1080p) :
• Low: 265.4 FPS
• Medium: 241.2 FPS
• High: 207.0 FPS
• Ultra: 159.3 FPS

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-14400F and RTX 5080 run The Technomancer at 4K with all settings on maximum?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 58.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 75.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440. It delivers an average of 107.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality available in the game.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, is only 0.1% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% slower.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: No, the RTX 5080 is actually slower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE has an average score of 57,367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080's score of 56,083. The RTX 5080 is, however, faster than the AMD Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE by 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: With the Ultra preset at 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 159.3 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the combination of the i5-14400F and RTX 5080 is overkill for 1080p gaming in this title.

Q: Does the game perform better at Low settings than at Ultra settings at 4K?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 114.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 58.7 FPS. This represents a 49% performance decrease when switching from Low to Ultra.