The Technomancer

The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a wide range of performance depending on how you configure it. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but one that requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a strong pairing where the CPU has enough headroom to let the GPU do the heavy lifting, particularly at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 32,889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,643 in single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 49,367 puts it 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, while being 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 4345P.

For a game like The Technomancer, which launched in 2016, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 217.4 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is particularly beneficial for single-threaded tasks, which many games from that era rely on. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide substantial multi-threading headroom, but the measured FPS at 4K shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance is more than adequate to keep up with the RX 6800 XT's output.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 217.4 FPS, achieved with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 49,166.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 38.8.

Q: Does the GPU outperform the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49,982, which is 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's score of 48,704.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 139.3 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 74.5 FPS, a difference of 64.8 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 140.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 90.8 FPS, a reduction of 49.5 FPS, and at 4K it falls further to 50.9 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU's performance headroom is evident at 1080p, where even High settings allow for over 140 FPS, but the RX 6800 XT's workload becomes more demanding at higher pixel counts.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. With Low settings, the system goes from 217.4 FPS at 1080p to 139.3 FPS at 1440p, and then to 75.1 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is about 65% with Low settings, and about 64% with High settings. This consistent scaling suggests that the game's rendering pipeline is heavily GPU-bound, and the CPU's 14 cores are not a constraint even at lower resolutions. The 4K results, particularly the 38.8 FPS at Ultra, show that the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures, but the raw compute power of 20.74 TFLOPS is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at this resolution with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 587th out of 1,656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, which is a reasonable position given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The rank reflects that while this combo is strong, there are many other pairings that achieve higher average FPS, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher benchmark scores.

The data shows that this combo's performance is solid but not top-tier. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 87th percentile ranking are both respectable, but the game's engine appears to favor certain hardware configurations. The 587th rank out of 1,656 means that roughly 35% of tested combos perform better, which is expected given that the RX 6800 XT is an end-of-life product and newer GPUs offer higher performance. This rank is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a realistic assessment of where this hardware sits in the broader landscape of tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 217.4 FPS on Low, 167.4 FPS on Medium, 140.3 FPS on High, and 111.6 FPS on Ultra. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with a 105.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. At 2560x1440, the results are 139.3 FPS on Low, 108 FPS on Medium, 90.8 FPS on High, and 74.5 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 64.8 FPS at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 75.1 FPS on Low, 60.6 FPS on Medium, 50.9 FPS on High, and 38.8 FPS on Ultra. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, with the Low setting falling from 217.4 FPS to 75.1 FPS, a 142.3 FPS reduction. The Ultra setting drops from 111.6 FPS to 38.8 FPS, a 72.8 FPS reduction. These numbers indicate that the game is highly scalable, but the RX 6800 XT's performance at 4K is limited by its compute capabilities, especially at higher settings where the 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is taxed.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the data shows that Medium settings are the best choice, yielding 60.6 FPS. High settings at 4K drop to 50.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra settings at 38.8 FPS are not playable for most users. At 1440p, High settings provide 90.8 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. For users with high refresh rate monitors, Low settings at 1440p achieve 139.3 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays.

At 1080p, the system has ample performance for esports-style play, with Low settings hitting 217.4 FPS and even Ultra settings maintaining 111.6 FPS. For the best overall experience, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot, as it provides 90.8 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. If 4K is the target, Medium settings at 60.6 FPS is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, while High settings at 50.9 FPS may be acceptable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. The 38.8 FPS at 4K Ultra is not recommended for action gameplay, as the low frame rate will impact responsiveness.