The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a varied performance landscape depending on resolution and settings. When paired with the Intel Core i5-14600K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the data reveals a system that is capable of high frame rates but demands careful settings and resolution management, especially at 4K. The measured frame rates showcase a wide delta between the most demanding and least demanding configurations, highlighting the scale of performance headroom available.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is the most important data point for understanding this combo. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 153 fps at 1920x1080 to 100 fps at 2560x1440, and finally to 55 fps at 3840x2160. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 35% reduction in frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 4K results in a 45% reduction. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is a 64% reduction in average frame rate, from 153 fps to 55 fps.

This scaling pattern indicates a shift in the limiting component. At 1080p, the frame rate is high, suggesting the graphics card (RTX 4070) is mostly able to keep up with the game's 3D rendering load, with the CPU (Core i5-14600K) able to feed it. However, the progression to 4K shows a much larger frame rate hit. The drop from 1440p to 4K is a 53% reduction, which is a strong indicator that the GPU is becoming fully utilized and is the primary bottleneck at the highest resolution. The 64% total reduction from 1080p to 4K is a severe drop, but the consistent high frame rates at lower resolutions suggest the system is not CPU-bound at 1080p. The data, therefore, shows a system that is GPU-bound at 4K, but with the CPU capable enough to deliver high frame rates at 1080p.

Another aspect of resolution scaling is the impact on the Ultra preset. At 1080p, Ultra yields 119 fps, High yields 153 fps, Medium 179 fps, and Low 233 fps. At 1440p, Ultra yields 78 fps, High 100 fps, Medium 117 fps, and Low 152 fps. At 4K, Ultra yields 43 fps, High 55 fps, Medium 64 fps, and Low 84 fps. The resolution scaling of the Low preset shows an interesting trend: whereas the frame rate is 233 fps at 1080p, it is still 84 fps at 4K. The Ultra preset drops from 119 fps at 1080p to 43 fps at 4K, a 64% reduction. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 has the compute headroom to handle the game at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU is heavily taxed, especially with the Ultra preset.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the key component in this setup's gaming performance. Its role is defined by its memory configuration and clock speeds. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 1313 MHz, with a 21 Gbps effective rate. This memory configuration is a determining factor in how the card handles the different resolutions and settings tested.

In The Technomancer, the 12 GB VRAM capacity is a critical asset. The game's High and Ultra presets, especially at 4K, require more video memory. The 12 GB capacity ensures that the card doesn't hit a memory wall that would cause stuttering or texture pop-in, even at 4K Ultra. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 43 fps, which is a playable, if not ideal, frame rate. This suggests the 12 GB of VRAM is enough to feed the GPU without severe memory pressure. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is also a key factor in the GPU's ability to fetch texture data. The 192-bit bus width is a balanced choice, but the high effective clock speed helps maintain a high bandwidth.

The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz is a high figure for a 40-series card, and its base clock of 1920 MHz provides a solid foundation. The data shows that at 1080p High, the system is not GPU-bound, with a frame rate of 153 fps. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not the primary limiter, and the CPU's performance is more important. As resolution increases, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth become more critical. The 4K data points show a clear trend: the frame rate is limited by the GPU's fill rate and shading units, as evidenced by the drop from 153 fps at 1080p to 55 fps at 4K High. The RTX 4070's advantage in this game, as per the data, is its ability to maintain playable frame rates at high resolutions without exceeding VRAM, which would cause severe issues.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 and the Passmark G3D score of 26927, provides insight into its raw compute capability. The compute performance, measured by the Passmark GPU Compute score of 14720, is a good indicator of its parallel processing power, which can be relevant for the game's physics and effects. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 103, while a different metric, shows its hardware-accelerated rendering, which is a key feature for a game from 2016. The GPU's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are part of the Ada Lovelace architecture but do not directly impact this game's results, which is not a ray tracing title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear map for optimal settings, depending on the user's target frame rate and resolution. The data shows that the game is highly scalable, with a wide range of frame rates across the four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra).

For 1920x1080 users, the frame rates are all high, but the Ultra preset at 119 fps is a solid experience. The Low preset's 233 fps is a massive frame rate, but it's not necessary for most displays. The Medium preset, at 179 fps, is a balanced choice for high refresh rates. The High preset, at 153 fps, is also a strong option. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 100 fps is a great target for a 100 Hz+ monitor. The Medium preset at 117 fps is also excellent, and the Ultra preset at 78 fps is still very playable. The Low preset at 152 fps is an option for competitive play, but the visual hit is significant.

For 3840x2160, the data shows a different story. The High preset at 55 fps is playable, but not ideal for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 64 fps is a better target for a 60 Hz display, but the Low preset at 84 fps is the only preset that provides a comfortable margin over 60 fps. The Ultra preset at 43 fps is not recommended for a 4K experience, as it dips below 30 fps in some scenarios (the minimum observed is 43 fps, but the average is 43, suggesting frame time issues). The best 4K experience per the data is the Medium preset, which provides a 64 fps average with a minimum of 55 fps, making it the only 4K setting that consistently stays above 60 fps.

The data suggests that the High preset is a strong choice for 1440p, as it maintains a 100 fps average. For 1080p users, the High preset is still a strong choice, but the Medium preset offers 179 fps, which is a more noticeable jump for high refresh rate monitors. The settings are a trade-off between frame rate and visual quality, but the data shows that the RTX 4070 can handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p with high. At 4K, the user must accept a lower preset to maintain a playable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 847th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 23% of all tested configurations. This rank is a strong indicator of the overall performance, but it's not a top-tier ranking. The rank of 847 out of 3696 means that there are 846 other combos that performed better in this game, and 2849 that performed worse. This ranking confirms the combo's capability, but it also highlights that there are faster configurations available.

The rank is a game-specific metric, and its position is influenced by the CPU and GPU's performance. The CPU's percentile is 90, meaning it's in the top 10% of all CPUs, and the GPU's percentile is 81, meaning it's in the top 19% of all GPUs. The combination of a top 10% CPU and a top 19% GPU, when paired with a 2016 game, results in a rank that is in the top 23% of all combos. This is a slightly lower ranking than the individual components might suggest, likely because the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, and the RTX 4070's performance is more of a limiting factor than the CPU. The combo's rank of 847 is a strong showing, but it's not a top-tier result.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.30 GHz. These specifications are more than enough to handle The Technomancer, which is a 2016 game that doesn't require a high-end CPU. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game at 1080p. At 1080p, the High preset yields 153 fps, which is a high frame rate, and the CPU's role is not a limiting factor. The data indicates that the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions.

The CPU's performance in Cinebench R23, with a multicore score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064, is a strong indicator of its ability to handle game physics and logic. The single-core score is particularly important for game logic, and it's high. The CPU's Passmark Multithread score of 38682 is also a strong indicator of its overall computing power. The CPU's performance in the data shows that it is not a bottleneck for a game like The Technomancer, which is GPU-heavy. However, at 4K, the game is more GPU-bound, so the CPU's role in a 4K experience is less important than the GPU's powerful. The 125W TDP and LGA 1700 socket are the physical attributes, but the performance is what matters.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings?

A: The average FPS is 55.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60Hz display?

A: At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the High preset is a good choice, but at 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 fps.

Q: How does the 12 GB of VRAM affect the game?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient for the game to avoid memory stutters, even at 4K Ultra, as the data shows playable frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data shows that at 1080p the system is not CPU-bound, with High settings yielding 153 fps.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 99.

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-14600K and RTX 4070?

A: The combo ranks 847th out of 3696 tested combos.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table provides the exact measured FPS data for each tested configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 55 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 84 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 64 | 55 | 74 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 100 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 152 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 117 | 99 | 134 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 78 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 153 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 233 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 179 | 152 | 206 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 119 | - | - |

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the most constrained. The Low preset achieves 84 fps, which is the only preset with a three-digit average. The Medium preset reaches 64 fps, with a minimum of 55 fps. The High preset drops to 55 fps, and the Ultra preset is at 43 fps. This shows that at 4K, the user must choose between the Low preset for the highest frame rate or the Medium preset for a balance of visuals and performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are more comfortable. The Low preset is 152 fps, the Medium preset is 117 fps, the High preset is 100 fps, and Ultra is 78 fps. The Medium preset's minimum of 99 fps is a strong indicator that it's a stable experience.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are excellent. The Low preset is 233 fps, the Medium preset is 179 fps, the High preset is 153 fps, and Ultra is 119 fps. The Medium preset's 152 min is a great result. The data shows a clear scaling from 4K to 1080p, with the RTX 4070 able to deliver a high refresh rate at 1080p.