The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust performance profile in The Technomancer, securing a firm position in the upper third of tested system configurations. With a combo rank of 1228 out of 3696 tested combinations, this pairing places itself comfortably above the median, indicating it is well-suited to handle the game’s demanding action-RPG environments. The data places this combo in the 67th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested system configurations. This is a solid result for a platform built around a mid-range processor and a high-end graphics card, and it reflects the ability of this pairing to push high frame rates at the resolutions most commonly used by gamers.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination achieves a rank of 1228 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the upper half of performance, solidly above the absolute middle of the pack. The percentile of 40 suggests that while it is not in the elite echelon, it outperforms a sizable majority of systems tested in this specific game. This ranking is a direct reflection of the underlying hardware: a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Raptor Lake refresh generation, and a 16 GB graphics card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. In a title that depends heavily on both CPU and GPU throughput, the partnership proves capable of delivering high-refresh-rate gameplay at lower resolutions, while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.

This result is particularly interesting when considering the components' individual standings. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F, holds a percentile of 83, meaning it ranks in the top 17% of all CPUs tested on the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, all of which post similar average scores with deltas of ±0.2%. This indicates that the i5-14400F is performing exactly as expected in a benchmark-agnostic context. On the GPU side, the RX 7800 XT holds a percentile of 51, indicating that it is slightly above the average of all GPUs tested. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, and NVIDIA Tesla K20c, with delta scores of -0.5% to +1.3%, which places it in a tightly competitive group. These positions suggest that the game performance is heavily influenced by the GPU, but the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities prevent it from becoming a bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the definitive driver of frame rates in The Technomancer. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides a 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the texture and geometry loads of an action RPG. The GPU's 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units work with clock speeds that boost up to 2430 MHz to deliver high raw compute throughput. The base clock is 1295 MHz and the game clock is 2124 MHz, which shows the card's ability to sustain performance under load. The 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a indicator of the card's capacity to handle the complex shader work.

In The Technomancer, this GPU configuration translates into strong performance at all tested settings. At 1080p, the card never dips below 108 frames per second, even at Ultra settings, showcasing that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM also ensures that even at 4K Ultra, texture memory is not a constraint. The card's 51st percentile standing in the benchmark database, with an average score of 11627, is a representation of its overall capabilities. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7800 XT is slightly above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has an average score of 11680, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, with a score of 11528. This indicates that the RX 7800 XT is a competitive, if not dominant, option in its performance class.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling data reveals a predictable pattern of performance degradation as the number of pixels increases. At 1080p, the combination of the i5-14400F and RX 7800 XT delivers exceptional frame rates, with all settings surpassing 100 frames per second. The jump to 1440p reduces performance by a significant margin, and the drop to 4K further amplifies the differences. The frame rate delta between 1080p and 4K is substantial, particularly at the highest settings, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

For example, at Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 108 FPS at 1080p to 70 FPS at 1440p, a decline of 35%, and then to 39 FPS at 4K, a further 44% drop. This pattern is consistent across all settings, suggesting that the RX 7800 XT's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K. Conversely, the relatively small performance hit from 1080p to 1440p, when compared to the 1440p to 4K drop, indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed. The fact that the 1440p High setting yields 90 FPS, while 4K High yields 50 FPS, shows that the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K when compared to the lower pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo are comprehensive and reveal a clear performance hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low setting delivers an average of 210 FPS, which is the highest of any tested configuration. This demonstrates the GPU's ability to push a vast number of frames when pixel load is minimal. Medium averages 162 FPS, High 138 FPS, and Ultra 108 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra shows a 102 FPS drop, which is a 48% reduction, highlighting the impact of graphical quality settings on performance. The 1080p Medium settings show a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain high but start to show the GPU's limits. Low averages 137 FPS, which is a 35% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121. High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. At 1440p, the frame rate is still above 60 FPS for all settings, ensuring a smooth experience on 1440p monitors. The 4K resolution is where the performance becomes more demanding. Low averages 76 FPS, Medium 58 FPS, High 50 FPS, and Ultra 39 FPS. The 4K Medium setting has a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 67. The 4K Ultra average of 39 FPS is the only configuration that drops below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the RX 7800 XT is at its limits with the highest visual quality and the highest resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting but essential role in this game. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU provides a strong foundation for the game's AI, physics, and game logic, which are often single-threaded or lightly threaded. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that the CPU can handle the game's demands without becoming a large bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, as demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645, is strong, but the game's engine is more likely to be limited by single-thread performance in certain scenarios.

The CPU's single-core performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2058 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, is adequate for the game's needs. In a genre like Action RPG, where the CPU may handle many entities, the i5-14400F's 10-core/16-thread configuration proves to be more than enough. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25470 and integer math score of 81524 highlight the CPU's ability to handle the game's background tasks without causing frame drops. The percentile of 83 for the CPU indicates that it is a strong processor, well above the average. The combination of a high core count, high clock speeds, and a large cache makes this CPU a solid partner for the RX 7800 XT, especially at resolutions below 4K where the CPU's performance is more likely to be a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the optimal setting for this combo is High at 1080p, delivering a robust 138 FPS average. This setting provides a significant improvement over the Medium preset while offering an experience that is likely to be nearly indistinguishable from Ultra for most users. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 30 FPS, but the High setting offers a 30 FPS advantage over the Medium, which is a more substantial performance jump. For those with 1440p displays, High is the recommended setting, with an average of 90 FPS, which is a solid experience that maintains a high frame rate. At 4K, the recommendation is to use Medium or Low to maintain playable frame rates. Medium at 4K averages 58 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold, but it is a playable experience for most. Low at 4K, with 76 FPS, provides a better frame rate and is a better option for competitive play. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 39 FPS average is too low for a smooth experience in an action RPG. The data clearly shows that the RX 7800 XT is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can deliver very high frame rates at all settings, with a slight compromise on the Ultra preset. For the best overall experience, High at 1440p is the sweet spot, with High at 1080p being the more comfortable option.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is a powerful combination for The Technomancer, capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with playable performance at 4K only at Medium and Low settings. The combo's ranking of 1228 out of 3696 places it in a strong position, and the CPU's strong multi-core performance helps to ensure that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows that this combo is an excellent choice for gamers who prioritize high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while still offering a good experience at 4K. The performance is not the absolute top, but it is a reliable and robust option for a game that demands a lot from both the processor and the graphics card.