The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 lands at rank 464 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. That places this configuration in the top 28% of all systems benchmarked for this title, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The combo's position reflects a balanced partnership where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other at most settings, though the data reveals the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component standings. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. When both are above the 80th percentile, the resulting system performance in a game like The Technomancer—which scales across both compute and graphics—will naturally fall into the upper quartile of tested configurations. The 464th rank out of 1656 is not merely a function of component strength; it also reflects how this specific pairing handles the game's engine demands, which we will dissect across resolution and settings below.

# GPU Role

The RTX 4070 brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. For The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, this memory configuration is more than sufficient, as the game's texture and geometry demands are modest by modern standards. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz (base 1920 MHz) drives 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, producing 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates: at 1440p High, the combo hits 102.6 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 53 FPS, indicating the GPU's raw throughput is the deciding factor at higher pixel counts.

The GPU's benchmark percentile (81st) is corroborated by its nearest rivals in the database. The RTX 4070 scores 37283 on average, sitting within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36371, +2.5% delta) and within 2.2% of the RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, -2.2% delta). Interestingly, the closest competitor is the older AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507, just 0.6% ahead. This tells us the RTX 4070 is performing at a predictable level for its class, and in The Technomancer specifically, it delivers playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra (42.8 FPS), though users seeking higher refresh rates will want to stay at 1440p or below.

# Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and consistent FPS drop as resolution increases, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p High, the combo produces 152.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 102.6 FPS, a 32.7% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 53 FPS, representing a 65.2% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical for a game where the CPU is capable of feeding frames well above 150 FPS at lower resolutions, but the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The resolution scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 120.9 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, 78.1 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, 42.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is only 35.4% of the 1080p Ultra performance, indicating that the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being fully exercised by the game's highest quality preset at 4K. Conversely, at Low settings, the scaling is flatter: 231.9 FPS at 1080p, 149.3 FPS at 1440p, and 81.2 FPS at 4K. The fact that 4K Low still exceeds 80 FPS confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor—the i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to drive high frame rates even at lower GPU loads.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for 60+ FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the combo delivers 78.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 42.8 FPS, so 1440p is the highest resolution that maintains fluid Ultra performance.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14400F's average benchmark score is 32508, placing it virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, +0.2% delta). It is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584) and the Intel Core i7-13705H (32586), showing it is a mid-pack performer among its generation peers.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a good match for this CPU in The Technomancer?

A: Yes. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings suggests no severe bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 231.9 FPS, which is near the CPU's practical limit for this game, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the constraint (42.8 FPS). The pairing is balanced for 1440p and 1080p gaming.

Q: What GPU is the RTX 4070 closest to in performance?

A: The RTX 4070's average score of 37283 is within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507). It also sits 1.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38008) and 2.2% behind the RTX 4080 Mobile (38135), while being 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36371).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High, it averages 53 FPS, and at 4K Medium, 64.2 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, Medium settings at 4K are the practical ceiling, while High or Ultra will require accepting variable frame rates.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like?

A: The i5-14400F scores 3093 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2333 in Geekbench single-core. These scores support its strong 1080p performance, where the game can exceed 150 FPS on High settings, indicating sufficient single-thread headroom.

# Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the data points to 1440p High as the sweet spot. At this setting, the combo averages 102.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and offers a significant visual upgrade over Low or Medium. If a higher frame rate is preferred, 1080p High delivers 152.4 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. For 4K users, Medium settings at 64.2 FPS is the highest preset that maintains a playable average above 60 FPS; stepping up to High drops the average to 53 FPS, which is still playable but not consistently smooth.

Ultra settings are only recommended for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate and are willing to play at 1080p (120.9 FPS) or 1440p (78.1 FPS). At 4K Ultra, the 42.8 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS standard, making it a poor choice for competitive or action-oriented gameplay. Low settings are unnecessary for this hardware, as even Medium at 4K provides a substantial improvement over Low (81.2 FPS) while maintaining a 64.2 FPS average.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile gaming CPU. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not saturated. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 231.9 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, 176.3 FPS—these numbers suggest the CPU can push well over 200 FPS in this game when the GPU load is light.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093 indicate strong all-around performance. Its 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs is supported by an average benchmark score of 32508, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and Intel Core i7-13705H. The i5-14400F's 65W TDP and 10 nm process node (Raptor Lake-R, Intel Socket 1700) make it an efficient choice, and its PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes) ensures no bandwidth limitation for the RTX 4070's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. In this game, the CPU never becomes a bottleneck, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions—the frame rate drops are proportional to pixel count, not CPU workload.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the i5-14400F + RTX 4070 delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 231.9 FPS, Medium 176.3 FPS, High 152.4 FPS, and Ultra 120.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 111 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily utilized at this resolution, but the CPU is still capable of feeding frames at over 230 FPS. This makes 1080p the optimal resolution for high-refresh-rate displays, with even Ultra settings exceeding 120 FPS.

At 1440p, performance remains strong but begins to show GPU limitations. Low settings average 149.3 FPS, Medium 115.3 FPS, High 102.6 FPS, and Ultra 78.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p High (152.4 FPS) to 1440p High (102.6 FPS) is 32.7%, which is significant but expected given the 2.25x increase in pixel count. At 1440p Ultra, the 78.1 FPS result is still smooth for most players, making this the recommended resolution for high-quality visuals with high frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 81.2 FPS, Medium 64.2 FPS, High 53 FPS, and Ultra 42.8 FPS. The gap between 1440p Ultra (78.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (42.8 FPS) is 45.2%, indicating that the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at the game's highest preset when pixel count quadruples. Even at 4K Low, the 81.2 FPS average is below the 1080p Medium result (176.3 FPS), confirming that resolution scaling has a disproportionate impact on this GPU at 4K. For 4K gaming, Medium settings (64.2 FPS) are the practical maximum for a consistent 60 FPS experience.