The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a varied performance landscape depending on resolution and quality settings. For the combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, the benchmark data indicates that 1080p and 1440p gaming is exceptionally strong, with even the most demanding presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. At 4K, however, the system requires a more conservative approach, with only the Low and Medium presets maintaining playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best quality preset for a stable 60+ FPS experience at 1920x1080?

A: All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1080p. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 111.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K resolution with high visual quality?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 51.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset, however, averages 63.1 FPS and is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, which is a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by 0.6% with a score of 53288.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 23172. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA P106-100, has a nearly identical score of 23249, a difference of only -0.3%.

Q: What is the most demanding setting that remains playable at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 76.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the highest quality setting that is fully playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 40.2 FPS, which occurs at a resolution of 3840x2160 with the Ultra quality preset. This is significantly below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the hardware in this system has close performance neighbors that would yield similar in-game behavior. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with an average score of 53620, is nearly matched by the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701 (a 0.2% difference). The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X also falls into this performance tier with a score of 53288, representing a 0.6% delta. These processors should provide a nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound experience in The Technomancer.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080's average score of 23172 places it alongside several other graphics cards. The NVIDIA P106-100 (23249) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250) are both within 0.3% of its performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273) and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276) show a slightly larger, but still minor, 0.4% difference. A system equipped with any of these alternative GPUs would be expected to produce frame rates very similar to those measured for the RTX 3080 in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users prioritizing a consistent 60 FPS experience, the data reveals the optimal quality preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still maintains a high level of performance, achieving an average of 111.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, with an average frame rate of 76.8 FPS, demonstrating that the system has ample headroom at this resolution.

The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the higher pixel count significantly impacts performance. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 40.2 FPS, and the High preset averages 51.9 FPS, both failing to meet the 60 FPS target. Consequently, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, delivering an average of 63.1 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K gaming with this hardware.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run The Technomancer, though the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 111.9 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. Similarly, at 2560x1440, all presets, including Ultra, are playable, with the highest setting producing an average of 76.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but requires a reduction in visual quality. The verdict data confirms that only the Low and Medium presets are playable at this resolution. The best playable setting is Medium, which yields an average of 63.1 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall short of the 60 FPS target, averaging 51.9 FPS and 40.2 FPS respectively. Therefore, the system is fully capable of a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming is possible with adjusted settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in The Technomancer. The game exhibits classic GPU-bound behavior, where the frame rate is heavily influenced by resolution. For instance, at the Ultra preset, moving from 1920x1080 (111.9 FPS) to 2560x1440 (76.8 FPS) results in a 31% decrease in performance. Further scaling to 3840x2160 (40.2 FPS) shows an additional 48% decrease. This steep decline at higher resolutions is indicative of the GPU being the limiting factor.

The CPU's influence is more apparent when examining the performance at lower resolutions, where the GPU workload is lighter. At 1080p, the difference between the Low (220.6 FPS) and Ultra (111.9 FPS) presets is substantial, showing a 49% drop in performance. This gap narrows at 4K, where the Low preset averages 78.9 FPS and the Ultra preset averages 40.2 FPS, a 49% difference as well. However, the absolute frame rates at 1080p are so high that the CPU is not a bottleneck for achieving playable performance. The data suggests that while the CPU is more than sufficient for this title, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a rank of 1033 out of 3696 total combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 28% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance level for this game. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components and confirms that this is a well-matched setup for achieving high frame rates in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average FPS of 40.2.
• High: Average FPS of 51.9.
• Medium: Average FPS of 63.1.
• Low: Average FPS of 78.9.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average FPS of 76.8.
• High: Average FPS of 98.2.
• Medium: Average FPS of 112.3.
• Low: Average FPS of 142.3.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average FPS of 111.9.
• High: Average FPS of 148.8.
• Medium: Average FPS of 175.
• Low: Average FPS of 220.6.

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy, with frame rates decreasing as resolution and quality settings increase. The most significant performance drop occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, particularly at the Ultra preset, where the average frame rate falls from 76.8 FPS to 40.2 FPS, a 48% reduction.