The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that clearly separates hardware combinations. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the benchmark data reveals a setup that is capable of strong 1080p and 1440p play, but which struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K. The combo ranks 952nd out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the pack, a position heavily influenced by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve playable frame rates. At 1440p, the Ultra preset dips to 58.3 FPS, and at 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, making 1080p the clear target for a consistently smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The benchmark average score for the RTX 4060 is 23181. It is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Conversely, it is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M. This indicates it is tightly clustered with its direct competitors.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. The CPU's strong multi-core and single-core scores, such as 32889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4643 in single-core, are more than sufficient for this title. The significant FPS drops at higher resolutions point to the GPU as the primary limiting factor.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 171.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 85.6 FPS. This represents a substantial 85.9 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset nearly halves the frame rate compared to Low.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. It is 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4345P and 1.4% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: According to the measured FPS, no. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 58.5 on the Low preset. The High preset only achieves 40.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 29.7 FPS, which is not a smooth experience for an Action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 secures the 952nd position out of 1656 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places it in the 42.5th percentile of all tested combos, a ranking that suggests a mid-tier performance profile. This is not a top-tier setup for this title, but it is also far from the bottom. The ranking reflects a system that can deliver high frame rates at 1080p but begins to lose ground as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's high percentile ranking (93rd vs all CPUs) contrasts sharply with the GPU's more modest 66th percentile, indicating that the i5-14600KF has significant headroom that the RTX 4060 cannot fully utilize in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the decisive component in this combo's performance in The Technomancer. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: as resolution and settings increase, frame rates drop sharply, which is typical of a GPU reaching its limits. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range performer. Its average benchmark score is 23181, which places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals, all within a 0.8% margin of each other. This suggests that in this game, the RTX 4060's performance is very predictable and consistent with its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the performance is robust across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 171.5 FPS. The High preset delivers 112.9 FPS, and the Medium preset hits 133.2 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still manages a very playable 85.6 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the combo shines, offering high frame rates even with the most demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the strain on the GPU becomes evident. The Low preset remains smooth at 110.4 FPS, and the Medium preset produces 86.1 FPS. The High preset drops to 69.9 FPS, which is still acceptable. However, the Ultra preset falls to 58.3 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider optimal for a smooth gaming experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles significantly. No preset achieves a 60 FPS average. The Low preset manages 58.5 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 43.9 FPS. The High preset delivers 40.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 29.7 FPS. This data confirms that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination in The Technomancer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo is found at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This provides an average of 112.9 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 60 FPS target, while still offering a substantial visual upgrade over the Medium preset. The Ultra preset, at 85.6 FPS, is also a viable option if visual fidelity is the top priority, as it still maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 69.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS target and provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended here, as its 58.3 FPS average is below the ideal threshold. For 4K, the data suggests that even the Low preset, at 58.5 FPS, is the only option that comes close to playable, but users should expect to compromise heavily on visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a powerful processor that is not the bottleneck in this configuration. With 14 cores and 20 threads, it has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows that the CPU's performance is far ahead of what the RTX 4060 can consistently feed it at higher resolutions. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, and it does so effectively. The FPS drops observed at 1440p and 4K are not due to CPU limitations, but rather the GPU's inability to render frames at those resolutions quickly enough. The CPU has ample headroom, as indicated by its high percentile ranking and its performance relative to its nearest rivals.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from 1080p to 4K shows a clear and consistent drop, which is a hallmark of a GPU-limited system. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 112.9 at 1080p to 69.9 at 1440p, a decrease of 43 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K, it drops further to 40.8 FPS, another 29.1 FPS loss. This pattern is repeated across all settings. For instance, at the Ultra preset, the frame rate falls from 85.6 at 1080p to 58.3 at 1440p, and then to 29.7 at 4K.

This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component. As the resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must process grows exponentially, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The CPU's performance remains constant, so it is not a factor in this decline. The conclusion is straightforward: this combo is optimized for 1080p and can handle 1440p with some settings adjustments, but the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title.