The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a mixed but generally positive experience for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, but 4K remains out of reach. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 62 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the combo still performs well, with Medium settings averaging 61 FPS and Low at 79 FPS, but High drops to 52 FPS and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. At 3840x2160, the results are disappointing, with even Low settings only reaching 44 FPS and High dropping to 29 FPS, confirming that 4K is not viable for this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the Intel Core i7-14700F in a distinct performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 53620 places it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are extremely close in performance. The Intel Xeon 6505P has an average score of 53701, which is a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning it is essentially identical in performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469 with a deltaPct of 0.3, again a near-match. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288 with a deltaPct of 0.6, while the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206 with a deltaPct of 0.8. These narrow deltas indicate that any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer, as the game's performance is far more dependent on the GPU at higher resolutions.

For the graphics card, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582, a deltaPct of -0.1, making them performance twins. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a deltaPct of 0.1, so it would also produce very similar results. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 with a deltaPct of 0.4, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 with a deltaPct of -0.5. A user with any of these GPUs paired with the i7-14700F should expect nearly the same FPS numbers in The Technomancer at each resolution and preset combination. The differences between these rivals are so small that they fall within typical run-to-run variance.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured FPS data shows the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best settings option at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 61 FPS. The High preset drops to 52 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 44 FPS. The High preset averages 29 FPS, Medium averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, while the Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a deltaPct of 0.6. This means the i7-14700F is approximately 0.6% faster in synthetic benchmarks, which is a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Intel Arc B570 and the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. The deltaPct is -0.1, indicating the A750 is marginally faster by 0.1%, which is within the margin of error and would not produce a noticeable FPS difference.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves 121 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K Low, it only reaches 44 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that the Arc B570's performance limits the system, while the i7-14700F has ample headroom to drive the game.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3696 tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 ranks at position 2972 for The Technomancer. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested combos. The low ranking is surprising given that the individual components have solid benchmark scores. The CPU sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. However, the game's performance is heavily dependent on the GPU, and the Arc B570's mid-range capabilities hold the combo back. The rank suggests that while this system is functional for many titles, it is not a top-tier configuration for The Technomancer specifically, likely due to the game's demanding graphical requirements at higher resolutions. The combination is more than adequate for 1080p gaming but falls behind other combos that feature higher-end graphics cards.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 can run The Technomancer, but the experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, making it the recommended setting for full visual fidelity at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the combo remains playable but with restrictions. The Medium preset is the highest setting that achieves 60 FPS, averaging 61 FPS, while Low averages 79 FPS. High and Ultra fall short at 52 FPS and 41 FPS, respectively. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any preset. The best result is Low at 44 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS target. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination. For users with a 1080p monitor, this is a capable setup for The Technomancer, and those with 1440p displays can still enjoy the game by dialing settings back to Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the playable threshold. The High preset averages 29 FPS, with no min or max data recorded. Low performs better at 44 FPS, but this is still insufficient. Medium averages 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS. Ultra is the weakest, averaging only 22 FPS. At 2560x1440, the picture improves significantly. Low averages 79 FPS, Medium averages 61 FPS with a min of 52 FPS and a max of 70 FPS, High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with the Low preset losing 35 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, the system shines. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a min of 79 FPS and a max of 107 FPS, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The data shows a clear and expected trend: performance scales with resolution and preset, with the 1080p Ultra preset being the most demanding configuration that still hits the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS dictates the best settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 62 FPS. This allows users to experience the game with all graphical features enabled while staying above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the highest playable option, averaging 61 FPS. This represents a balance between visual quality and performance, as the High preset drops to 52 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, meaning there is no "best" playable setting. The Low preset comes closest at 44 FPS, but it still falls short. The data implies that users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution or accept a sub-60 FPS experience, as the hardware simply does not have the GPU headroom for this demanding resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in running The Technomancer. The game is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. Evidence for this comes from the dramatic FPS drops as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo produces 121 FPS, but at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 44 FPS, a 64% reduction in average frame rate. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck, where the Arc B570's 10 GB of memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, does not show signs of being a limiting factor, as even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 62 FPS. The preset scaling further supports this. At 1440p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS from 79 to 61, and from Medium to High, it drops to 52. This consistent degradation with increasing graphical load points to the GPU as the primary constraint. The i7-14700F's high single-core performance, evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2429, ensures it can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. The data suggests that for users seeking higher FPS at 4K, upgrading the GPU would yield significant gains, while the CPU would remain a stable foundation for the system.