The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable experience in The Technomancer, decisively clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with room to spare. At 4K, however, the pairing falls short of smooth playability, with even Low settings averaging just 58.3 FPS. The data indicates this is a strong mid-range pairing for 1440p High settings, where it achieves a 75.2 FPS average, but it cannot sustain a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K. The benchmark results position this combo as a solid choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and a reliable 60+ FPS performer at 1440p, provided the user avoids the Ultra preset at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU reveals which other hardware would produce comparable performance in this game. For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the average benchmark score of 46881 places it within a very tight cluster of competitors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a mere 0.2% difference, indicating that systems built with this older AMD flagship would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, with a score of 47022, is only 0.3% ahead, making it a statistically indistinguishable alternative. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, sitting 0.5% behind the i7-13700K. In practical terms, a user with any of these four CPUs would see no meaningful difference in gameplay performance when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with an average benchmark score of 17639, is similarly matched with unexpected rivals. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2% higher, meaning this older card would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, assuming it can support the same DirectX features. The integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics solution comes within 0.3% of the RTX 4060's score, a remarkable result that suggests a system relying on this iGPU would offer comparable performance in this specific title. Two additional AMD workstation cards, the Radeon Pro 560 and Radeon Pro 460, score 17551 and 17509, sitting 0.5% and 0.7% behind the RTX 4060, respectively. These comparisons highlight that the RTX 4060's performance in The Technomancer is not unique, and several alternative GPUs could be swapped in without altering the overall experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding which component limits performance at each resolution in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the dramatic scaling across presets. The Low preset achieves 168.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 86.8 FPS, a reduction of 81.5 FPS or roughly 48%. This wide spread indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at all settings, and the frame rate is dictated by the graphics workload. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and a passmark_single_thread score of 4333, is more than sufficient for this title at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The Low preset delivers 111.7 FPS, while Ultra falls to 57.4 FPS, a difference of 54.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is proportionally similar to 1080p, confirming that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, shown by a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 30745 and a passmark_multithread score of 45887, are never stressed by this game, as the frame rates scale directly with pixel count and graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. The Ultra preset produces just 28.8 FPS, while Low yields 58.3 FPS. This 29.5 FPS spread shows that even the lowest settings cannot push the frame rate past the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that the i7-13700K is not holding back the RTX 4060 at any resolution, as the frame rate consistently drops with increased resolution and settings. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the raw compute power, rated at 15.11 TFLOPS, is simply not enough to handle 4K Ultra in The Technomancer.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2028 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that a slight majority of hardware combinations outperform it. However, this ranking must be interpreted in the context of the game's age and the hardware included in the database. The i7-13700K sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, indicating that the CPU is a top-tier component while the GPU is firmly mid-range. The combo's overall rank of 2028 reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU has substantial headroom remaining.

The ranking suggests that many systems with faster GPUs but slower CPUs would achieve higher frame rates in this game, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. Conversely, systems with the same GPU but slower CPUs would likely see similar performance, as the game is heavily GPU-bound. The data shows that this combo is not a top-tier performer for The Technomancer, but it is far from the bottom. The 3696 total combos include many high-end configurations, and a rank of 2028 indicates that this pairing is slightly below the median tested setup.

The Verdict

The verdict for this system is clear: the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 can run The Technomancer at playable frame rates, but only at specific resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset delivers 86.8 FPS, providing a smooth experience with maximum graphical fidelity. At 2560x1440, three of the four presets are playable, with High being the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS at 75.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls short at 57.4 FPS, just below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve 60 FPS on any preset. The best result is on Low settings, which averages 58.3 FPS, just under the playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware for The Technomancer, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system is fully capable of delivering a smooth experience at high settings. The verdict is that the system is playable at 1080p on Ultra and at 1440p on High, but not at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 168.3 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the GPU is far from being a limiting factor. The Medium preset drops to 129.9 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 109 FPS, and Ultra delivers 86.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 81.5 FPS, showing that the RTX 4060 has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 111.7 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings deliver 85.6 FPS, while High produces 75.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 57.4 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 54.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is now becoming the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 58.3 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 48 FPS, High falls to 36.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28.8 FPS. The performance degradation from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with the Ultra preset losing 28.6 FPS when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. The data shows that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are insufficient for smooth 4K gameplay in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the optimal choice is the Ultra preset, which delivers 86.8 FPS. This provides the highest graphical quality while still offering 26.8 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. The High preset at 109 FPS and Medium at 129.9 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 75.2 FPS. This preset offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance, with 15.2 FPS of margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 85.6 FPS is also playable, but High is the most demanding option that stays above the threshold. The Ultra preset at 57.4 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, as even the Low preset at 58.3 FPS fails to reach 60 FPS. The data shows that no preset can achieve the playable threshold at this resolution. Users seeking 4K performance would need to consider a more powerful GPU or accept a frame rate below 60 FPS. For this system, the recommended configurations are 1080p Ultra at 86.8 FPS and 1440p High at 75.2 FPS.