The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for modern hardware. The data here measures the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, and the results show a combination that decisively overpowers this older title. The measured frames per second are exceptionally high, indicating that the primary bottleneck at most settings is the CPU's ability to feed the GPU, rather than the GPU's rendering limits. This pairing sits in the 79.6th percentile of all tested combos for this game, ranking 338th out of 1656, placing it firmly in the top tier for performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The combination ranks 338th out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all systems for this specific game. This high percentile confirms it is a very potent pairing for this title.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The maximum average FPS is recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it reaches an average of 251.4 FPS. This is the only measured configuration that exceeds the 250 FPS mark.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 able to maintain a 60 FPS experience at 4K in this game?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 58.8, which is just below the 60 FPS target. However, dropping to Medium settings yields an average of 69.1 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its closest rivals in general GPU benchmarks?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 5070 is 0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 0.6% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. It is 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 and 0.7% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 580X.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i5-14600K and its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K's average score is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 1% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. It is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600KF and 0.9% lower than the AMD EPYC 4345P.

Q: What are the key specifications of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Intel Core i5-14600K with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a boost clock of 2512 MHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this configuration. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is accessed via a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. In The Technomancer, the data shows the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by the chosen settings preset.

At 3840x2160, the jump from Low to High settings reduces the average frame rate from 87.5 FPS to 58.8 FPS, a significant 28.7 FPS drop. This indicates that the game's High and Ultra presets impose a substantial load on the GPU's shading and memory subsystems. The RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient to handle the game's effects, but the demands of higher presets are clear. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rates scale directly with the graphics preset. The card's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces its high-end positioning, though its nearest rivals in average score, such as the RTX 3090, show how close the top-tier performance margins are.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 338 out of 1656 tested combinations, this system places in the 79.6th percentile for The Technomancer. This is a strong result, indicating that the i5-14600K and RTX 5070 combination delivers performance that is significantly higher than the average system tested. The ranking reflects a balance where both components contribute effectively, but the sheer power of the CPU ensures the GPU is rarely starved for data at lower resolutions.

The high ranking is corroborated by the measured frame rates. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 164 FPS on High settings, which is a very high refresh-rate experience. The data shows that the combo is not just capable of high frame rates but also maintains a substantial lead over lower-tier configurations. The GPU's percentile rank of 83 and the CPU's percentile rank of 93 both point to top-shelf components, and their combined rank in this game reflects that synergy, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast, delivering an average of 251.4 FPS on Low, 196 FPS on Medium, 164 FPS on High, and 127.5 FPS on Ultra. These figures show that even at the highest preset, the system provides a very high refresh-rate experience without any concerns.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. The average FPS is 166.4 on Low, 124.7 on Medium, 106.1 on High, and 81.4 on Ultra. The step from High to Ultra here is a 24.7 FPS difference, which is a noticeable cost for the extra visual features. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to work harder. The average FPS is 87.5 on Low, 69.1 on Medium, 58.8 on High, and 47.3 on Ultra. This resolution provides a playable experience on Medium and High, but the Ultra preset drops below 50 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS mark.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still delivers 81.4 FPS, which is well within the range of high refresh-rate monitors and offers the best visual quality. For 3840x2160, the High preset is the best balance, providing 58.8 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target. If a solid 60 FPS is a hard requirement, the Medium preset at 4K yields 69.1 FPS and is a better choice than High. The Low preset offers no advantage at 4K, as the Medium preset provides a significantly higher frame rate for a modest visual cost. The data clearly shows that the Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K with this combo.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is critical, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU can render frames quickly. The data indicates that at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting the CPU is effectively managing the game's logic and draw calls to keep the GPU fed.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4642, is beneficial for a game from this era. Its multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881, also ensure that background tasks and the game's AI systems do not cause hitches. The i5-14600K's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above the average processor. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, with a 0.2% higher average score. This high level of CPU performance is the reason the combo can achieve frame rates above 250 FPS at 1080p, as the GPU is never the limiting factor at that resolution.