The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a thoroughly capable experience in The Technomancer, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1080p and 1440p, this combination provides a substantial margin over the 60 FPS playability threshold at every settings level, while 4K requires a modest compromise in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay. The data indicates that this is a high-performance pairing where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for this combination shows a clear and consistent hierarchy across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest settings produce an average of 253.8 FPS, which represents the absolute peak performance of this pairing. Moving up the settings ladder, Medium delivers 191.5 FPS, High delivers 165.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains a strong 126.5 FPS average. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 1080p is significant, with a drop of 127.3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the system, yet the final result remains far above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains robust but shows the expected reduction from the 1080p figures. Low settings yield an average of 163.0 FPS, while Medium achieves 123.7 FPS and High reaches 110.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces an average of 86.6 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 76.4 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, which suggests that the resolution increase is beginning to balance the load between the CPU and GPU.

The 3840x2160 results reveal where this combination starts to feel the pressure. Low settings produce an average of 86.6 FPS, and Medium delivers 71.4 FPS, both of which remain playable. However, High settings drop to 59.5 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra drops further to 43.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43.2 FPS, the smallest absolute difference of any resolution, indicating that at this point the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. Across all resolutions, the data shows diminishing returns from higher settings as resolution increases, with the performance cost of Ultra becoming progressively steeper.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 126.5 FPS. This gives the user the full visual experience with a massive performance cushion, making it the clear choice for this resolution. Even at the highest settings, the system is nowhere near its limits, and the frame rate remains more than double the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings choice, delivering an average of 86.6 FPS. This is a particularly strong result because it shows that the combination can handle the highest preset at a higher resolution without any compromise. The 86.6 FPS average provides a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS, ensuring that demanding scenes are unlikely to cause noticeable stutter or drops below the playable threshold.

The 3840x2160 resolution tells a different story. Here, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 71.4 FPS. While High settings achieve 59.5 FPS, this is technically below the 60 FPS threshold and therefore not recommended for consistent playability. Ultra at 43.4 FPS is clearly not viable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should use Medium settings to secure a playable experience, with the understanding that High and Ultra are reserved for less demanding scenarios or for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results illustrate a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as evidenced by the large frame rate swings between settings. The jump from Low at 253.8 FPS to Ultra at 126.5 FPS shows that the GPU is still capable of pushing very high frame rates, but the CPU’s performance headroom allows these numbers to scale dramatically. The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck at this resolution, even at the lowest settings where the GPU has less work to do.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The frame rates at Low (163.0 FPS) are notably lower than at 1080p (253.8 FPS), indicating that the GPU is now handling a heavier pixel load. However, the Ultra preset still achieves 86.6 FPS, which suggests that the CPU continues to feed the GPU adequately. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is less pronounced than at 1080p, reinforcing that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The performance drop from Low (86.6 FPS) to Ultra (43.4 FPS) is severe, and even the High preset falls below 60 FPS. This behavior is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus are being pushed to their limits. The CPU’s role diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The data indicates that for this game, the i7-13700K provides ample headroom at all resolutions, while the RTX 5070 is the component that determines whether the 60 FPS threshold is met at higher settings.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run The Technomancer successfully across all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with Ultra achieving 126.5 FPS, making this an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, all settings also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 86.6 FPS providing a great balance of visual quality and performance. The system is fully capable of delivering smooth gameplay at these resolutions without any compromises.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system clears 60 FPS on Low (86.6 FPS) and Medium (71.4 FPS) settings, making these the only viable options for consistent playability. High settings at 59.5 FPS are technically below the threshold and may result in occasional dips, while Ultra at 43.4 FPS is not suitable for smooth play. Therefore, users seeking 4K gameplay should stick to Medium settings to ensure a stable experience. Overall, the data confirms that this combination is a strong performer for The Technomancer, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra is out of reach.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 offers nearly identical CPU performance, with an average benchmark score of 46971 compared to the i7-13700K’s 46881, representing a negligible delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also extremely close at 47022 (-0.3%), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, +0.5%) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, +0.5%) are similarly matched. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in The Technomancer as the i7-13700K, meaning that the choice between them would not meaningfully alter the gaming experience.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected, as they are all older or lower-tier products. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, a delta of 0.1% from the RTX 5070’s 40377, putting them on par. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, +0.8%) and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, -1.2%) are also within a narrow performance band, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568, +2%) is slightly slower. These comparisons suggest that while the RTX 5070 is a current-generation part, its average benchmark score places it in a performance tier that overlaps with several professional and mobile GPUs, meaning that users with those alternatives would see similar frame rates in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks at 701 out of 3696 total combinations. This places it in the top 19% of all tested systems, indicating a well-above-average performer. The high rank is largely driven by the strong CPU, which sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, and the capable GPU, which is in the 82nd percentile of all graphics cards. The combination of these two components ensures that the system is not held back by a weak link, and the measured FPS data confirms that it excels at lower resolutions while remaining competent at 4K. For users looking at this specific game, the rank suggests that this configuration delivers a premium experience, with only a minority of other tested combos outperforming it, and most of those likely featuring higher-end GPUs.