The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in The Technomancer, depending on resolution and quality preset. Across the twelve measured configurations, the combo ranges from a demanding 40.4 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a fluid 224.3 FPS average at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this pairing is strongest at 1440p and 1080p, where it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset, while 4K requires dropping to Medium or below to maintain the same standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the frame rate scales steeply with preset quality. The Low preset averages 82.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 63.6 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. High falls further to 54.6 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS line. Ultra is the most taxing, producing an average of 40.4 FPS, which represents a roughly 51% reduction compared to Low. The gap between Medium and High is 9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 14.2 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset exacts a disproportionate cost at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, all four presets stay above 60 FPS. Low leads with 145.8 FPS, followed by Medium at 113.1 FPS, High at 95.5 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The scaling pattern is consistent: each step up in quality reduces the average by roughly 20-22 FPS, except for the jump from Medium to High, which costs 17.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still retains a 13 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution is the sweet spot for maxing out visuals without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the CPU-GPU combo becomes highly frame-rate-limited by the game engine rather than hardware headroom. Low averages 224.3 FPS, Medium 174.8 FPS, High 146.6 FPS, and Ultra 115.7 FPS. Even at Ultra, the average is nearly double the 60 FPS target. The relative cost of each preset tier is smaller in percentage terms than at higher resolutions, which suggests that the system is not fully stressed at 1080p. The step from Low to Medium costs 49.5 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 30.9 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase.

The data includes only average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame time data is provided for any resolution or preset. All figures are averages, so transient stutters or frame pacing issues cannot be assessed from this pack.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component dominates. At 1080p, the average FPS at Low is 224.3, while at 1440p Low it is 145.8, and at 4K Low it is 82.2. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are likely being taxed heavily at 4K, especially on the High and Ultra presets.

Conversely, the CPU’s role is more visible at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the 224.3 FPS average suggests that the Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is able to feed the GPU sufficiently. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and PassMark multithread score of 45887 indicate strong multi-threaded capability, which likely helps in an Action RPG with many simultaneous entities. However, at 4K Ultra, the 40.4 FPS average is far below any CPU limit, confirming that the GPU is the decisive factor there.

The preset scaling also hints at CPU involvement. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 41.8 FPS, while at 1080p the difference is 108.6 FPS. This larger absolute delta at 1080p suggests that the CPU can still push higher frame rates when GPU load is low, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. For players targeting 4K, the data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains than upgrading the CPU. For 1080p high-refresh monitors, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2529, 3DMark single-thread score of 1136) is sufficient to sustain frame rates above 200 FPS at Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13700K posts an average benchmark score of 46881. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it is effectively identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, also -0.2% relative. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 with a +0.5% delta, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 with +0.5%. These four alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer, with differences well under 1%. A user swapping the i7-13700K for any of these CPUs would see no measurable change in the FPS figures listed above.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172 and sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals all cluster within 0.4% of its score. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (-0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (-0.4%). These GPUs would deliver nearly the same performance in this game, meaning a system built with any of them would produce average FPS within rounding error of the RTX 3080’s numbers. The RX 6600M is a mobile part, so it would require a laptop or a specialized adapter, but its compute performance aligns closely.

The practical takeaway is that the combo’s measured FPS is representative of a broader class of hardware. If a user cannot source an RTX 3080, any of the four rival GPUs would offer a similar experience, assuming the CPU remains the i7-13700K or one of its close rivals.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1020 out of 3696 combos. That places it in the top 27.6% of all tested systems. The rank reflects the overall average performance across all resolutions and presets, not just the highest settings. Given that the combo achieves 63.6 FPS at 4K Medium and 115.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra, the mid-pack rank is consistent with a system that is strong but not elite—there are 1020 other combinations that score higher, and 2676 that score lower.

The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize this rank. The CPU is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile. The GPU is the weaker link, which aligns with the 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS. Systems ranked above this combo likely pair the i7-13700K with a higher-tier GPU, or use a comparable CPU with a faster graphics card. Systems ranked below likely have a weaker GPU or a less capable CPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The measured data shows 4K Low averages 82.2 FPS and 4K Medium averages 63.6 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. 4K High (54.6 FPS) and 4K Ultra (40.4 FPS) fall below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p on this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 73 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS. All other presets at 1440p also exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 145.8 FPS, Medium at 113.1 FPS, and High at 95.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score is 23172. Its closest rivals—NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X—all score between 23249 and 23276. These differences are within 0.4%, so frame rates would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data shows the CPU can push frame rates to 224.3 FPS on Low settings, indicating it is not a bottleneck. The GPU becomes more relevant as settings rise, with Ultra dropping to 115.7 FPS. At 1080p, both components have headroom, but the GPU’s load increases more with preset changes.

Q: What average FPS does the Ultra preset produce at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 115.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the highest measured FPS for the Ultra preset across all resolutions.

Q: Is this combo ranked high among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1020 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.6%. The CPU is in the 89th percentile, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile, so the ranking reflects the GPU being the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 63.6 FPS. The Low preset also qualifies with 82.2 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while retaining a 3.6 FPS margin above the threshold. High and Ultra are not playable at this resolution, as they average 54.6 FPS and 40.4 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 73 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it maintains a 13 FPS cushion over the 60 FPS line. All lower presets (High at 95.5 FPS, Medium at 113.1 FPS, Low at 145.8 FPS) also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity without dropping below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again leads, averaging 115.7 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above 60 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for players with 1080p displays. The High preset (146.6 FPS), Medium (174.8 FPS), and Low (224.3 FPS) are all playable, but Ultra is the best balance of quality and performance.

The Verdict

The data shows that the Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can run The Technomancer effectively, but the answer depends on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 115.7 FPS—this is a fully playable experience with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all presets are above 60 FPS, and Ultra delivers 73 FPS, making it the recommended target. At 3840x2160, the system is only partially playable: Low (82.2 FPS) and Medium (63.6 FPS) pass the threshold, while High (54.6 FPS) and Ultra (40.4 FPS) do not. For 4K gaming, players should stick to Medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The verdict is that this combo is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, and a capable 4K machine only when settings are moderated.