The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, places distinct demands on its host hardware. The benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reveals a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions and presets. This analysis examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the measured frame rates, contextualizing the results against the system's components and its standing among other tested combinations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.70 GHz, which provides the single-thread headroom that many games from this era prioritize. The processor's L3 cache is a 20 MB shared pool, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the benchmark data does not specify which was used. In synthetic workloads, the CPU scores 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,093 in single-core, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 32,508 is virtually identical to that of the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32,513 with a 0% delta, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, which averages 32,446 (0.2% delta).

For a title like The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. The 14400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is the more critical figure for this task, as it ensures that even the most demanding single-threaded scenarios do not become a bottleneck. The data supports this: at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 212.4 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can comfortably push the GPU to its limits at lower resolutions where the graphics card is not the primary constraint. The 10-core configuration with 16 threads also provides ample multi-threaded capacity for background tasks or games that utilize more cores, but the performance here is largely dictated by the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's percentile rank of 88 underscores its position as a high-end part, and its benchmark parity with the i7-12800H suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the two processors would deliver a nearly indistinguishable experience. The processor's launch MSRP is $196, a figure that reflects its market positioning at the time of release.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, utilizing the Navi 21 chip fabricated on a 7 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for The Technomancer at high resolutions, where texture data and frame buffer requirements can be substantial. The card's 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs provide the raw compute power, reflected in its FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS. In the GPU benchmark arena, the RX 6800 XT holds the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,982. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, scores 49,737 (0.5% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 48,704 (2.6% delta), meaning the RX 6800 XT sits slightly ahead of that competitor in aggregate synthetic performance.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution and settings increase. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system drops to 37.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily loaded. Conversely, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 212.4 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is a significant asset; while the data does not show VRAM usage, the presence of 16 GB ensures that memory capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any of the tested configurations. The GPU's pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s are the theoretical ceilings for fill-rate-bound scenes. The measured frame rates suggest that the RX 6800 XT provides a smooth experience at 2560x1440 on High settings, where it achieves 90.5 FPS, but struggles to maintain playable rates at 4K Ultra. The card's performance relative to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in synthetic tests (2.6% delta) does not directly translate to this specific game, but it frames the RX 6800 XT as a top-tier competitor.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate in the measured data is 212.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,508, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H's score of 32,513, a 0% delta.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM capacity a likely bottleneck in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, and the data shows no indication of memory-related performance issues, suggesting the VRAM capacity is sufficient for the tested settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 140.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 72.9 FPS, a difference of 67.5 frames per second.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 598th out of 1,656 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all systems evaluated.

Q: What is the GPU's standing in the overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT achieves a rank of 598 out of 1,656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the 64th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms a majority of the tested hardware configurations. This ranking is a holistic measure that considers both CPU and GPU capabilities in the context of this specific game. Given that the CPU is in the 88th percentile and the GPU is in the 87th percentile, a combined rank of 598 out of 1,656 suggests the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The results show that the system is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions but falls into less desirable territory at 4K Ultra. The rank indicates that while the hardware is strong, it is not in the top echelon for this game, likely due to the GPU's limitations at extreme settings. The data suggests that the system is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, but 4K gaming requires a reduction in settings to maintain smooth performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware is found at the 2560x1440 resolution with High settings, which yields 90.5 FPS. This configuration provides a high level of visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. While the Low preset at 1440p achieves 140.4 FPS, the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 109.5 FPS, which is a strong alternative if a higher frame rate is preferred over maximum detail. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 140.4 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, while the Ultra preset at 1080p still manages a respectable 112.1 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution is the most demanding; the High preset only reaches 49.7 FPS, which is below ideal for a smooth experience, and the Ultra preset drops to 37.1 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 75.8 FPS is the only viable option for a playable frame rate, but this sacrifices much of the visual quality. Therefore, the recommended preset is High at 2560x1440, as it balances visual quality and performance, delivering a consistently smooth experience without requiring settings to be lowered.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average frame rates for the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination across all tested resolutions and settings.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is heavily constrained. The Low setting produces an average of 75.8 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution to exceed 60 FPS. The Medium setting drops to 59 FPS. The High setting averages 49.7 FPS, and the Ultra setting falls to 37.1 FPS. This indicates that 4K gaming is only feasible with significant graphical compromises.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially. The Low setting achieves 140.4 FPS, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. The Medium setting averages 109.5 FPS, and the High setting delivers 90.5 FPS. Even the Ultra setting maintains a playable 72.9 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering high detail with excellent frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its maximum potential. The Low setting reaches 212.4 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. The Medium setting averages 166.1 FPS, and the High setting achieves 140.4 FPS. The Ultra setting, while the most demanding, still produces a highly playable 112.1 FPS. The data from 1080p suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rates scale consistently with the GPU's capabilities across the settings.