The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a strong showing in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Measured data places this combination at rank 150 out of 3,696 tested combos, with average frame rates ranging from 303.7 FPS at 1080p Low down to 56.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU occupies the 87th percentile, indicating a high-end pairing that still faces a clear boundary at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 150th out of 3,696 tested configurations for The Technomancer. That places it comfortably in the top 4% of all measured systems, a strong result for a game that is nearly a decade old. The rank reflects the combined capability of the i5-14600KF and RTX 5080, but it does not tell the whole story: the GPU’s 87th percentile and the CPU’s 90th percentile suggest that both components are well above average, yet the game’s demands still expose a gap at the highest settings.

At 1080p, the system is far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset—even Ultra delivers 159.9 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra holds 104.1 FPS, and at 4K, High manages 76.4 FPS. The only preset that falls below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 56.7 FPS. This means the combo is effectively playable at all resolutions except the absolute maximum preset at 4K. The rank of 150 suggests that many other combinations—presumably with even stronger GPUs or more optimized pairings—can push 4K Ultra past 60, but this pairing still outperforms the vast majority of tested systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the CPU and GPU provide context for what else would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% higher average benchmark score), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.8% lower). These deltas are tiny—all within 1% of the i5’s average score—so swapping to any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical performance in The Technomancer, assuming the GPU remains the same. The game is not heavily multithreaded, so the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are unlikely to be the limiting factor; the benchmark scores reflect general compute capability rather than game-specific behavior.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher average score), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% lower). These differences are similarly small, meaning that a system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-14600KF would produce frame rates within a few percent of what is measured here. For example, at 1440p High, the 134.9 FPS average could shift by roughly 1–2 FPS with a rival GPU, which is negligible in practice. The data suggests that the RTX 5080 is not uniquely positioned; several AMD alternatives offer comparable rasterization performance for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 303.7 FPS versus 159.9 FPS—a drop of about 47%. At 4K, Low yields 113.2 FPS and Ultra 56.7 FPS—a drop of about 50%. The relative impact of presets is nearly identical at both resolutions, which implies that the GPU’s workload scales similarly with settings regardless of pixel count. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario: raising the preset increases shading, texture, and post-processing demands, which directly affect the GPU.

Resolution scaling tells a clearer story. At High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 208.9 to 134.9 (a 35% decrease), and from 1440p to 4K reduces it further to 76.4 (a 43% decrease). The consistent drop with each resolution step indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck—CPU performance does not change with resolution, yet FPS falls sharply. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions at the same preset, but that is not the case.

The CPU’s role is therefore secondary. With a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and a strong single-thread score (4,594 in Cinebench R23 single-core), the i5-14600KF is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5080. The game’s 2016 release date and relatively simple engine likely do not tax modern multi-core CPUs heavily. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 303.7 FPS, which is far beyond any CPU-bound ceiling. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is strained to 56.7 FPS, the CPU is not the limiting factor—the GPU simply cannot render enough frames to reach 60. In short, the RTX 5080 dictates performance in this title; the i5-14600KF provides ample headroom.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra?*

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 56.7, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 76.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 1440p, with an average of 104.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 150th out of 3,696 tested combos, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations measured for this game.

Q: What are the closest CPU alternatives?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 all have average benchmark scores within 1% of the i5-14600KF. Any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. FPS scales strongly with resolution and preset, while the CPU’s high single-thread performance ensures it does not bottleneck even at 1080p Low (303.7 FPS).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average is 56.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. All other settings and resolutions exceed 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below lists the exact average FPS for each resolution and preset combination. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not provided in the data.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 76.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 113.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 85.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 56.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 134.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 203.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 156.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 104.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 208.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 303.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 242.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 159.9 |

The data shows a clear monotonic relationship: higher resolutions and higher presets both reduce FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra remains above 150 FPS, indicating massive headroom. At 1440p, all presets exceed 100 FPS. At 4K, only Ultra dips below 60, and even then it is only 3.3 FPS short of the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): High — 76.4 FPS. Ultra falls to 56.7 FPS, so High is the highest playable setting.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra — 104.1 FPS. All presets exceed 60, so Ultra is the best choice.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra — 159.9 FPS. Again, all presets are playable, and Ultra delivers the highest visual quality.

These recommendations come directly from the measured FPS data. At 4K, users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity could also use Medium (85.0 FPS) or Low (113.2 FPS), but High offers the best balance of quality and performance without crossing the 60 FPS line.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer effectively at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: Playable at High, Medium, and Low, with High being the best preset at 76.4 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging 56.7 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Playable at all four presets. Ultra delivers 104.1 FPS, making it the recommended setting.
• 1920x1080: Playable at all four presets. Ultra achieves 159.9 FPS, far above the 60 FPS threshold.

The combination of an Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is more than sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p, and it handles 4K well as long as the Ultra preset is avoided. The only limitation is the single 4K Ultra configuration, which falls short by a narrow margin. For a game released in 2016, this pairing delivers exceptional frame rates, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver. The CPU’s high percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck even in the most demanding scenes. Overall, the data indicates a highly capable system for The Technomancer, with only a minor concession needed at 4K Ultra.