The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for The Technomancer, delivering playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The data confirms that this system exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold in the vast majority of scenarios, with the only exception being the 4K Ultra preset, which falls slightly short. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is best utilized at 1440p and 1080p, where it provides a high-performance experience with substantial headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance, with an average of 298 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 229 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. High settings yield an average of 195 FPS, while Ultra settings still produce an impressive 152 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the combination of the Core i7-13700K and RTX 4080 is far from being a bottleneck, providing a smooth and highly responsive experience even at the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset delivers an average of 195 FPS, while Medium settings produce an average of 149 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. High settings achieve a 128 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain a solid 100 FPS average. The data shows that even at this higher resolution, the system comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, making 1440p an ideal resolution for this hardware when aiming for maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down as expected, but the system remains capable. Low settings average 107 FPS, Medium settings average 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS, and High settings average 70 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the measured data where the system does not maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience, indicating that 4K Ultra is too demanding for this specific game and hardware pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, suggesting that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is not fully utilized at this resolution. The difference between Low (298 FPS) and Ultra (152 FPS) is significant, but the absolute numbers are so high that the Intel Core i7-13700K’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and Passmark single-thread score of 4333, is likely the limiting factor in some scenarios. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU’s role is more prominent due to the lower rendering load on the GPU.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The average FPS drops from 195 at Low to 100 at Ultra, a reduction that aligns with the increased pixel count and shading demands. The RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth become more critical here, and the system still delivers excellent results. The scaling suggests a more balanced workload between the CPU and GPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The average FPS at High (70) is nearly half of the 1440p High result (128), which is a typical scaling pattern for a 4K workload. The Ultra preset’s drop to 55 FPS further confirms that the RTX 4080’s raw compute power is the primary constraint at this resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes as the resolution increases, and the data shows that the GPU’s capabilities are the deciding factor for achieving high frame rates at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K performs very similarly to several AMD and Intel processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average benchmark score of 46971, which is a deltaPct of -0.2% compared to the Core i7-13700K’s 46881 average score. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 5900 would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (+0.5%). The Intel Xeon w3-2535 also falls within this range with a score of 46653 (+0.5%). For gaming, any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 would yield comparable frame rates, as the differences are within a margin of error.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080’s closest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209 (a deltaPct of 0.1% compared to the RTX 4080’s 54247). This means the RTX 4080 SUPER would perform virtually identically in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1%), which is slightly higher, suggesting it might offer marginally better performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.7%). These figures indicate that the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S could potentially deliver slightly higher average frame rates than the RTX 4080 in some benchmarks, though the deltaPct values are small. In practice, users with these alternative GPUs would experience very similar behavior in The Technomancer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 213 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top percentile of all configurations, indicating that it is a high-end setup. The rank of 213 means that the vast majority of other hardware combinations, likely including those with older or lower-tier components, will produce lower frame rates. This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system performing exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p, and capably at 4K. The high rank reflects the strength of both the CPU and GPU, as well as their compatibility for this particular title.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer effectively. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 152 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra providing an average of 100 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable setting at an average of 70 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 55 FPS. For users who prioritize 4K gaming, the data suggests that High settings are the optimal choice, providing a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. For those who want maximum visual quality, 1440p Ultra is the recommended configuration, offering a high frame rate and excellent image fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: The best settings at 2560x1440 are Ultra, which achieves an average FPS of 100. This is the highest quality preset that maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. High is the best playable setting with an average of 70 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of 55 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER are extremely close in performance, with a deltaPct of 0.1% based on their average benchmark scores. In The Technomancer, the performance difference would be negligible.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high, with Low settings averaging 298 FPS. The data suggests the CPU can limit the GPU in some scenarios, but the overall performance is still excellent, making any potential bottleneck a non-issue for practical gameplay.

Q: What is the average FPS on Medium settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. This is a playable and smooth experience.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS on all presets at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) deliver average frame rates well above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 152 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than double the playable threshold.