The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional experience in The Technomancer, achieving playable frame rates at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows this combo is firmly in the top tier of systems, with the only scenario approaching the 60 FPS threshold being 4K Ultra at 61.3 FPS average. This is a high-end pairing that leaves virtually no performance headroom concerns for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 and Core i7-13700K combination produces strong results across all four presets. The Low preset averages 121.5 FPS, providing a massive cushion above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings reduce the average to 96.2 FPS, still a very fluid experience. High settings deliver an 80.5 FPS average, which remains comfortably playable. The most demanding configuration, Ultra, still manages a 61.3 FPS average, just barely clearing the 60 FPS line. This means even at maximum visual fidelity in 4K, the system holds its ground, though users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High for additional headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales up significantly. The Low preset reaches an impressive 222.6 FPS average, more than tripling the playability threshold. Medium settings produce a 168.7 FPS average, while High settings deliver 146.8 FPS. Ultra at this resolution achieves a 112.7 FPS average, which is nearly double the 60 FPS target. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra represents an 84% improvement in average frame rate, highlighting how resolution scaling affects this hardware combination.

At 1920x1080, the system enters extremely high refresh rate territory. Low settings produce a 309.6 FPS average, making this combination suitable for the fastest displays. Medium settings yield 265.8 FPS, and High settings deliver 222.1 FPS. Even Ultra at 1080p maintains a 176.8 FPS average, which is nearly triple the playability threshold. The progression from 4K to 1440p to 1080p at Ultra settings shows a clear pattern: 61.3 to 112.7 to 176.8 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU remains the primary scaling factor as resolution drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Core i7-13700K sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is nearly identical, with an average score of 46971 compared to the i7-13700K's 46881, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also very close at 47022, just 0.3% ahead. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, putting them 0.5% behind. For gaming, these differences are negligible, meaning users with any of these CPUs would see essentially identical frame rates in The Technomancer.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090's 79842 average. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% behind at 79396. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.1% with a score of 78940. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% ahead at 80959. These workstation and mobile-class comparisons suggest that in pure compute terms, the RTX 5090's performance profile is matched by several non-gaming-focused cards, though gaming-specific features and driver optimizations would differentiate real-world gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling in The Technomancer. At 4K Ultra, the combination averages 61.3 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Ultra increases this to 112.7 FPS, an 84% improvement. Further dropping to 1080p Ultra yields 176.8 FPS, a 57% improvement over 1440p. This consistent scaling with resolution indicates the RTX 5090 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Core i7-13700K provides ample headroom.

The settings scaling at a fixed resolution also points to GPU dominance. At 4K, moving from Ultra to Low increases the average from 61.3 to 121.5 FPS, a 98% improvement. At 1440p, the same preset change goes from 112.7 to 222.6 FPS, a 97% gain. At 1080p, Ultra to Low moves from 176.8 to 309.6 FPS, a 75% improvement. The smaller relative gain at 1080p suggests the CPU begins to exert more influence at lower resolutions, but the effect is modest. The i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and passmark single-thread score of 4333, keeps it from becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide substantial multi-threaded capability, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 30745, ensuring that any game logic or physics threads are well-served. However, the data indicates that for The Technomancer, the GPU workload dominates frame rate outcomes. At 4K Ultra, the system is clearly GPU-limited, while at 1080p Low, the 309.6 FPS result suggests the GPU is still the primary driver, just with more headroom available.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i7-13700K and RTX 5090 combination ranks 56th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 1.5% of all systems tested, a remarkable position. The percentile rankings support this: the CPU sits at the 89th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU at the 92nd percentile against all GPUs. When combined, these components produce a system that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives.

The ranking context becomes clearer when examining the CPU's benchmark position. With an average benchmark score of 46881 and a percentile of 89, the i7-13700K is a high-end processor but not the absolute fastest available. Similarly, the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile and average score of 79842 place it near the top of GPU charts. The combination of a top-decile CPU with a near-top-decile GPU yields a rank that reflects both components' strengths, though the GPU's higher percentile suggests it contributes more to this game's performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the combination achieves a 61.3 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce a 112.7 FPS average, making it the most demanding preset that still delivers well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rival in benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K scores 46881 on average, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a difference of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3% ahead at 47022.

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

A: The data shows GPU dominance, as reducing resolution from 4K to 1080p at Ultra settings increases frame rates from 61.3 to 176.8 FPS, while CPU performance remains constant.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system achieves a 222.1 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings, providing excellent performance for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems?

A: It ranks 56th out of 3696 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems benchmarked in The Technomancer.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers a 61.3 FPS average. This is the maximum visual quality available, and while it barely clears the threshold, it remains playable. Users seeking more stability could drop to High for an 80.5 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, producing a 112.7 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS requirement and provides the full visual experience without compromise. The next step down, High, offers 146.8 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity for marginal gains.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve a 176.8 FPS average, making it the clear best option. The system has enough performance to run the game at maximum quality while still delivering frame rates suitable for high refresh rate monitors. Lower presets offer even higher numbers—Medium at 265.8 FPS, Low at 309.6 FPS—but these are unnecessary for a smooth experience.