The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for The Technomancer with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 152.6 FPS average. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 101.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. Stepping up to 4K at High settings yields 55 FPS, which represents a further 46% decline from the 1440p figure and a 64% drop from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling behavior points directly to the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivering 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count rises. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS versus the 4K Low result of 82.8 FPS shows that even at the same resolution, settings have a massive impact on the workload. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37.8 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than the entire difference between 1080p High and 1440p High.

At 1080p, the data suggests the CPU begins to matter more. The i5-14600KF boosts to 5.30 GHz and carries 14 cores with 20 threads, and the 1080p Low result of 231.3 FPS shows the processor can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, the scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low (148.7 FPS) and 4K Low (82.8 FPS) still shows a pronounced drop, indicating that even at Low settings, the GPU remains the bottleneck once resolution rises. The resolution scaling pattern is consistent: every jump in resolution costs a substantial fraction of frame rate, with the steepest penalty occurring between 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF belongs to the Core 14th Gen family, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its configuration of 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 3.50 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock, positions it as a high-end desktop processor. The benchmark results in the data show strong synthetic performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643. The Geekbench single-core score of 2778 and multi-core score of 15636 further confirm its capability.

In the context of The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the measured FPS data. The game was released on 2016-06-27, and its engine likely does not exploit modern multi-threading to the degree that newer titles do. The i5-14600KF's PassMark single-thread score of 4273 indicates excellent per-core performance, which is more relevant for older game engines that rely on fewer threads. The PassMark physics score of 2449 and the integer math score of 125982 provide additional context for compute-heavy workloads.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 93 versus all CPUs places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, scores 49166 average versus the 14600KF's 49367, a delta of 0.4% in favor of the KF variant. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X trails by 0.6% with an average score of 49062. These margins are small, indicating that the 14600KF's performance envelope is well-established. For The Technomancer specifically, the 1080p Low result of 231.3 FPS suggests the CPU is not holding back the system at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. The L3 cache of 24 MB shared and 2 MB L2 per core provide ample data locality for game workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for The Technomancer. Built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip on an 8 nm Samsung process, it packs 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The memory subsystem is substantial: 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1365 MHz drive the FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 83 versus all GPUs reflects its high-end positioning. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, has an average benchmark score of 41441 versus the 3080 Ti's 41224, a delta of -0.5% (meaning the 3080 Ti is marginally slower). The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41610 is 0.9% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 41687 is 1.1% ahead. These are small differences, but they contextualize the 3080 Ti's standing as a very capable card even in a modern benchmark comparison.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is clearly decisive. The 4K Ultra average of 45 FPS versus the 4K Low average of 82.8 FPS demonstrates how settings-dependent the card is at high resolution. The 1440p results show a healthier range: 77.3 FPS at Ultra and 148.7 FPS at Low. At 1080p, the card delivers 122.1 FPS at Ultra and 231.3 FPS at Low, which are excellent numbers for a game from 2016. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is unlikely to be a limiting factor for this title, as The Technomancer predates the era of large texture packs. The memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, however, plays a direct role in the resolution scaling observed, as higher pixel counts demand more data throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 231.3 FPS, Medium 177 FPS, High 152.6 FPS, and Ultra 122.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 109.2 FPS, showing a strong settings sensitivity. The transition from Low to Medium costs 54.3 FPS, while Medium to High costs 24.4 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 30.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that the most significant performance hit occurs when moving from Low to Medium, which is typical for games that enable more complex lighting and shadow effects at that tier.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 148.7 FPS, Medium 118.1 FPS, High 101.2 FPS, and Ultra 77.3 FPS. The spread here is 71.4 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 30.6 FPS, Medium to High is 16.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 23.9 FPS. The percentage losses are larger at each step compared to 1080p, reflecting the increased pixel workload. The 1440p High result of 101.2 FPS is still above the 100 FPS threshold, which many users consider smooth for a fast-paced game.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 82.8 FPS, Medium 61.7 FPS, High 55 FPS, and Ultra 45 FPS. The spread is 37.8 FPS. Here, the Low to Medium drop is 21.1 FPS, Medium to High is 6.7 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is borderline playable, while 4K High at 55 FPS is more acceptable. The 4K Low at 82.8 FPS shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still a limiting factor, as the resolution itself demands significant fill rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 434 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 26.2% of all configurations in the database for this specific game. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the position reflects a strong but not elite standing.

The high rank relative to the total number of combos is consistent with the component specifications. The 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile ranking among GPUs and the 14600KF's 93rd percentile among CPUs both contribute to a system that performs well above average. However, the rank of 434 also indicates that there are many combos with newer, more powerful components that outperform this pairing. The game's age and its likely sensitivity to single-threaded CPU performance mean that newer processors with higher IPC could achieve better results at lower resolutions, while newer GPUs with more bandwidth and compute throughput would dominate at 4K.

The gap between the 3080 Ti and its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark data is small — less than 2% in all cases — which suggests that the 434 rank is not due to a weak GPU but rather to the overall competitive field. The combination's performance is solidly above the median, and for a game from 2016, it delivers playable frame rates at all tested settings except the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1440p High produces 101.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 77.3 FPS, still playable. The 4K High result of 55 FPS is below 60 FPS, so 1440p is the recommended sweet spot for quality and performance.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its closest rival, the RTX 3090, in general benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark score for the RTX 3080 Ti is 41224, while the RTX 3090 scores 41441. This represents a delta of -0.5%, meaning the 3080 Ti is about half a percent slower than the 3090 in aggregate synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a better choice than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The average benchmark score for the 14600KF is 49367, versus 49062 for the Ryzen 9 5950X. The delta is 0.6% in favor of the Intel chip, indicating a slight edge in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra in The Technomancer?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 122.1. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 45 FPS. This represents a reduction of 77.1 FPS, or about 63% fewer frames per second, when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Low setting produces an average of 82.8 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. The 4K Medium setting yields 61.7 FPS, barely above the threshold. The 4K High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS at 55 and 45 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance relate to this game?

A: The i5-14600KF has a Geekbench single-core score of 2778 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4273. Since The Technomancer is from 2016, its engine likely relies heavily on single-thread performance, and the 1080p Low result of 231.3 FPS indicates the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU at lower resolutions.