The Technomancer

This combo ranks 1548th out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all possible systems. That position is respectable but not elite; the hardware is capable of running the game smoothly at most settings, though 4K Ultra demands more than it can deliver. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor at high resolutions, while the Core i5-14600KF provides ample headroom for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-14600KF and RTX 3070 sit at rank 1548 out of 3696 tested combos, which translates to roughly the 58th percentile of all pairings. This is a solid mid-tier result — the system outperforms the majority of tested configurations, but it is not in the top tier where 4K Ultra at 60 FPS becomes routine. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU is far stronger than the GPU, and that imbalance shows up most clearly at 4K, where the graphics card becomes the bottleneck.

Benchmark data supports this interpretation. The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 49394, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, scores 17208 on average, putting it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The gap between the 90th-percentile CPU and the 61st-percentile GPU means the graphics card will hold the system back in GPU-bound scenarios. In The Technomancer, that happens at 4K resolution, where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS on every preset except Low.

At 1440p and 1080p, the combination is much more favorable. The measured FPS data shows the system delivering well above the 60 FPS playable threshold on all presets at both resolutions. The ranking of 1548 out of 3696 reflects this mixed reality: strong performance at mainstream resolutions, but a clear ceiling at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a 1% margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, just 0.3% lower than the Core i5-14600KF's 49394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G comes in at 49196, a 0.4% deficit. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% behind at 48995. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, since the game's CPU demands are modest and none of these chips would bottleneck the RTX 3070 at any resolution.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, just 0.7% below the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% deficit. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M trails by 1.1% with a score of 17019. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the only rival that edges ahead, scoring 17468, which is 1.5% higher. For The Technomancer, swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these cards would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates. The RX 7600 XT is the most relevant comparison, as it is a modern direct competitor; the differences in measured FPS would be within a few frames at every resolution and preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 195 FPS on Low settings, 146.8 FPS on Medium, 128.1 FPS on High, and 99.4 FPS on Ultra. The frame rate drops by roughly 24% when moving from Low to Medium, another 13% from Medium to High, and another 22% from High to Ultra. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance even at 1080p, since raising graphics settings directly reduces frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers: 127.3 FPS on Low, 94.8 FPS on Medium, 80.3 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. The relative drops between presets are similar to 1080p, confirming that the GPU is still the bottleneck. However, the fact that the system can still hit 66 FPS at 1440p Ultra suggests the CPU is providing enough throughput to keep the GPU fed.

The picture changes at 3840x2160. Here, the system falls to 69 FPS on Low, 50.5 FPS on Medium, 48 FPS on High, and 38 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe: on Ultra settings, performance falls from 66 FPS to 38 FPS, a 42% reduction. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario — the RTX 3070 simply does not have enough fill rate and memory bandwidth to handle 4K Ultra in this game. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal; even on Low settings, the 69 FPS result is likely limited by the GPU's pixel throughput rather than any CPU constraint.

The resolution scaling data reinforces this. At 1080p Low, the system produces 195 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 127.3 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 69 FPS, another 46% drop. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at every resolution, with the CPU providing more than enough headroom even in the most CPU-intensive scenes typical of an action RPG.

FAQ

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 69 FPS. Medium drops to 50.5 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 38 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with an average of 66 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14600KF scores 49394 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.8%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 38 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches 99.4 FPS. The CPU's 90th-percentile performance provides ample headroom, but the RTX 3070's 61st-percentile ranking constrains high-resolution performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system averages 128.1 FPS at 1080p High. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and leaves plenty of room for smoother gameplay on higher refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17208 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT's 17083. In The Technomancer, the two cards would produce nearly identical frame rates at every resolution and preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 195 FPS average, Medium reaches 146.8 FPS, High hits 128.1 FPS, and Ultra stays at 99.4 FPS. All presets remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the spread from Low to Ultra is 95.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low settings average 127.3 FPS, Medium reaches 94.8 FPS, High hits 80.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 66 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is just above the playable threshold, making it the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution. The drop from 1080p to 1440p on Ultra settings is 33.4 FPS, a 34% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 69 FPS, Medium drops to 50.5 FPS, High falls to 48 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38 FPS. Only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between 1440p Ultra (66 FPS) and 4K Ultra (38 FPS) is 28 FPS, a 42% decline, demonstrating the GPU's inability to handle 4K with high quality presets.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values are available for any resolution or preset; only average FPS is recorded.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 69 FPS. Medium (50.5 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (38 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. Low is therefore the recommended setting for 4K, and even then the frame rate is only 9 FPS above the playable limit, leaving little room for demanding scenes to cause dips.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra settings average 66 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings offer 80.3 FPS, Medium reaches 94.8 FPS, and Low hits 127.3 FPS, but Ultra is the optimal choice for players who prioritize image quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the clear winner, averaging 99.4 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual fidelity. High settings (128.1 FPS), Medium (146.8 FPS), and Low (195 FPS) are all viable, but Ultra offers the best experience with nearly 100 FPS. The system has substantial headroom at 1080p, making it suitable for high refresh rate monitors even on the most demanding preset.