The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the hardware combination of an Intel Core i7-14700K and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. The recorded data provides a clear picture of how this pairing handles the game across a range of resolutions and graphical presets. The analysis that follows breaks down the measured FPS, offers answers to common questions, and provides a verdict on playability based on a 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for this configuration show a predictable decline in frame rates as resolution increases, with the graphical preset being the primary lever of performance at each step. The measurements are recorded as average FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame data available in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, the system operates comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested settings. The Low preset yields an average of 128.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 99.6 FPS, still a substantial margin above the target. The High preset delivers 83.2 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra setting maintains an average of 67 FPS. This range indicates that at Full HD, the combination of the Core i7-14700K and RTX 2060 has significant headroom, allowing for the highest visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

Scaling up to 2560x1440 introduces a more noticeable performance cost. The Low preset averages 82.4 FPS, which remains well above 60 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 66.3 FPS, which is still playable but with less overhead. The High preset falls to 55.4 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset averages 45.1 FPS. The data shows that at 1440p, the system can comfortably handle Low and Medium settings, but requires a step down in quality to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 4K (3840x2160), the RTX 2060 is clearly overextended. None of the tested presets achieve a playable average frame rate. The Low preset is the closest, with an average of 48 FPS. Medium drops to 38.6 FPS, High to 32.4 FPS, and Ultra to 24.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that this hardware combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in The Technomancer, as even the lowest settings fail to reach the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS for the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 is 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the highest quality setting that remains playable at this resolution, with an average of 66.3 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware for The Technomancer?

A: No. The data shows that all four presets at 3840x2160 yield average frame rates well below 60 FPS, with the highest being 48 FPS on the Low preset.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the RTX 3050 OEM has a score of 15199. This represents a delta of 0.6%, meaning the RTX 2060 is marginally ahead in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Core i7-14700K and the Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355, while the Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515. The delta is -0.2%, indicating that the two CPUs are effectively tied in average performance, with a negligible difference.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 128.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified from the recorded data.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays above the threshold. The average FPS at this setting is 67, confirming that all quality levels are playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that remains playable. It achieves an average of 66.3 FPS. The High and Ultra presets both fall below the 60 FPS target, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS requirement. The dataset indicates that there are no playable settings at this resolution for this hardware configuration.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run The Technomancer effectively, but the experience is highly dependent on the chosen resolution and graphical settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 67 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, as it allows for the full range of visual options.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, but with limitations. The playable settings are limited to Low (82.4 FPS) and Medium (66.3 FPS). The High preset at 55.4 FPS and the Ultra preset at 45.1 FPS do not meet the playable threshold. Therefore, users targeting 1440p must accept Medium settings as the ceiling for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

For 3840x2160, the verdict is negative. The database shows no playable settings at this resolution, as even the lowest preset only manages an average of 48 FPS. This hardware combination does not have the graphical horsepower to run The Technomancer at 4K with smooth frame rates. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p viable at medium quality for users willing to compromise on visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds a rank of 2864 out of 3696 total combos. This places the configuration in the lower portion of the ranking, indicating that while it can handle the game at certain settings, many other hardware combinations deliver superior performance. The rank reflects the bottleneck created by the GPU, as the CPU is significantly more powerful in synthetic benchmarks. This position suggests that users with this setup are near the lower end of the performance spectrum for this title, but the measured FPS data shows that playable experiences are still achievable at mainstream resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. For the Intel Core i7-14700K, the closest matching processors in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 9115, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. The AMD EPYC 9115 has a score of 69288, a delta of 0.1% from the Core i7-14700K. The Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a delta of -0.2%. The Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, a delta of -0.7%, and the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, a delta of -0.9%. These CPUs are all within a 1% performance envelope, meaning that swapping the Core i7-14700K for any of these would yield nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in The Technomancer.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, AMD Radeon 680M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and AMD Radeon RX 7600. The GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a delta of 0.1%. The RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a delta of 0.8%. These GPUs are extremely close in average performance, indicating that any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the same CPU. Users with any of these graphics cards can expect similar FPS results at the tested resolutions and presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals a clear split in how the CPU and GPU influence performance in The Technomancer. The Core i7-14700K is a high-end processor with a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The scaling between resolutions supports this conclusion. At 1920x1080, the GPU handles the workload sufficiently, with the Ultra preset delivering 67 FPS. When moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly at the same preset, falling to 45.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the frame rate. The CPU's role remains constant across these resolutions, as the number of draw calls and game logic operations does not change with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, as even the Low preset cannot reach 60 FPS, averaging only 48 FPS. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as its high single-thread and multi-thread scores in synthetic tests (such as 2160 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 33440.5 in multi-core) indicate it has ample headroom. The game's engine, being from 2016, is likely not optimized to leverage the full capabilities of a 20-core, 28-thread processor, but the data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint.

The performance gap between presets is also telling. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (128.4 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) is substantial, showing that the GPU is sensitive to the increased shading and texture work. At 2560x1440, the same preset swing results in a change from 82.4 FPS to 45.1 FPS. This pattern holds at 4K, where the Low preset at 48 FPS is nearly double the Ultra preset at 24.7 FPS. The consistent scaling with both resolution and settings confirms that the RTX 2060 is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, while the Core i7-14700K provides a stable foundation that does not hinder performance in this title.