The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for modern hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600, using benchmark data to determine the balance between CPU and GPU capabilities across various resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for The Technomancer?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combo ranks 1315 out of 1656 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all tested systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14600K holds an average benchmark score of 49166. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 49062 and is just 0.2% behind. It also trails the Intel Core i5-14600KF by a marginal 0.4% and the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.9%.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25235 puts it in a tight cluster with rivals like the AMD Radeon 890M, which scores nearly identically, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is just 0.5% ahead.

Q: What is the best performance result measured for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 133 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest performance result measured for this combination?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 24.7 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics that could be used for this game?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14600K includes UHD Graphics 770, but the performance data provided is exclusively for the discrete AMD Radeon RX 6600.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and can boost up to 5.30 GHz, supported by a 24 MB shared L3 cache. In The Technomancer, this processor provides a substantial foundation for game logic and physics, but the benchmark results indicate it is not the primary constraint on performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 49166 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, highlighting its high processing capability relative to other models. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, has an average score of 49062, a difference of only 0.2%, suggesting that in CPU-heavy scenarios, the i5-14600K performs on par with that high-end competitor. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves 133 FPS, which allows the GPU to operate without a significant bottleneck. However, the performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings indicates that the CPU can feed frames efficiently, but the GPU's limits are reached quickly as graphical fidelity increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. This configuration is positioned for 1080p gaming, and the measured FPS data confirms this designation.

In The Technomancer, the RX 6600's role becomes the decisive factor for frame rates as resolution and settings increase. Its passmark G3D score of 15096 and its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate a mid-range performance level. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, are within 0.2% of its average score, showing that the RX 6600 sits in a very competitive performance band. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the GPU can deliver playable frame rates even on Ultra at 70.1 FPS, but at 4K, its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors, resulting in sub-30 FPS performance on Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 achieves a rank of 1315 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This ranking places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems, which is a significant indicator of its performance ceiling. The high percentile of the CPU (93rd) contrasted with the lower percentile of the GPU (69th) suggests a mismatch in this specific workload.

With a rank of 1315, the combo is outperformed by a large majority of other pairings. This suggests that while the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's computational demands, the GPU restricts the overall frame rate, especially at higher settings. The data implies that users with a more balanced system, or one with a stronger GPU, would see substantially better results in The Technomancer. The combo's position in the ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range performance, which prevents the system from leveraging the full potential of the i5-14600K's processing power.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance scales from 1080p to 4K, with a clear shift in bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 133 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately, and the GPU is the limiting factor. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the same Low settings produce 85.9 FPS, a drop of 35.4%. At 4K with Low settings, the frame rate falls to 45.6 FPS, a further 46.9% reduction from 1440p.

This pattern shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increasing pixel count. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 65.7%, from 133 FPS to 45.6 FPS. For High settings, the drop is even more pronounced: from 88.3 FPS at 1080p to 57.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 32.5 FPS at 4K, a total reduction of 63.2%. These numbers indicate that the AMD Radeon RX 6600's rendering capabilities and memory bandwidth are insufficient for smooth 4K gameplay, as the frame rate falls below 60 FPS in all 4K scenarios and below 30 FPS on Ultra. The CPU, with its strong single-threaded performance, is not the limiting factor in these high-resolution scenarios; the GPU's pixel throughput is.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination in The Technomancer.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 133 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 100.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 88.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 70.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 85.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 65.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 57.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 43.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 45.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 38.4 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 32.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 24.7 |

At 1080p, the GPU provides a smooth experience across all settings, with even Ultra settings maintaining an average of 70.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 62.9 FPS, indicating a wide performance range. Moving to 1440p, the system remains playable, but the gap between Low (85.9 FPS) and Ultra (43.1 FPS) narrows to 42.8 FPS, showing the GPU's increasing strain. At 4K, the performance is marginal; only Low settings achieve a playable average of 45.6 FPS, while Ultra dips to a stuttery 24.7 FPS. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only at the lowest graphical presets.