The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a fascinating performance profile when paired with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The data shows this combination delivers exceptional frame rates, firmly placing it in the top tier of tested configurations with a combo rank of 130 out of 1656. While the GPU is clearly the dominant force at higher resolutions, the CPU's strong multi-core and single-core scores ensure that even at 1080p, the system avoids becoming bottlenecked, providing a smooth experience across all settings.

FAQ

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

A: This combination ranks 130th out of 1656 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations tested.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is a 0.4% difference from the i5-14600K's score of 49166. This makes the KF variant essentially identical in performance to its K-series counterpart.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 5070 Ti and the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 4080 have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the 5070 Ti at 52086 and the 4080 at 52085, representing a 0% delta. They are performance peers in this database.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in the game?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 286 FPS, which was achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the i5-14600KF a capable processor for gaming based on its benchmark scores?

A: Yes. It achieves a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with a single-core score of 4643 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-core score of 32889, indicating strong performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 49.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of performance in The Technomancer, especially as resolution and graphical demands increase. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, it provides a substantial 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in this game. The GPU's high pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are directly reflected in its ability to maintain high frame rates.

The data shows that the GPU's performance is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. When moving from Low to Ultra settings at 4K, the average frame rate drops from 101.2 FPS to 49.5 FPS, a clear indication that the GPU is being tasked with significantly more work. The RTX 5070 Ti's 8960 shading units are fully engaged during these intense scenes. Its average benchmark score of 52086 and 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirm its high-end status, allowing it to handle the game's demands with ease at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers frame rates well above 100 FPS in most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a predictable but steep curve, dictated by the GPU's workload. The most significant drop occurs between 1440p and 4K. For example, on High settings, the average frame rate falls from 124 FPS at 2560x1440 to 68 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 56 FPS. This substantial decrease shows that 4K resolution, especially with High or Ultra settings, places a heavy load on the RTX 5070 Ti.

Conversely, the jump from 1080p to 1440p is less severe. On High settings, the frame rate goes from 186.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 124 FPS at 2560x1440. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is not entirely GPU-bound, as the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly. The fact that Low settings at 1080p yields 286 FPS, while the performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 142.5 FPS, shows that the GPU is still the main scaling component, but the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are sufficient to prevent a hard bottleneck at the lower resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the measured data points to High settings as the optimal choice across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver a very high 186.9 FPS average, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium's 222.6 FPS while still maintaining an exceptionally smooth experience. At 2560x1440, High settings again prove their worth, with an average of 124 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

While Ultra settings offer the highest visual quality, the performance cost is steep. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 97.2 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 49.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider the minimum for a fluid experience. Medium settings provide a solid fallback for 4K gaming, with an average of 79.6 FPS, but High at 68 FPS offers a better balance of quality and speed for most users. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p can hit 286 FPS, but this sacrifices most of the game's visual detail.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 130 out of 1656 tested configurations in The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 8% of all tested hardware pairings, indicating a very high level of performance. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the i5-14600KF's strong single-core performance is sufficient to keep the powerful RTX 5070 Ti fed with data, preventing it from being underutilized.

The data suggests this is a well-balanced pairing for this title. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs are both high, but the combo's overall rank is even stronger. This implies that the pairing is more effective in this specific game than their individual percentile scores might suggest, likely due to the CPU's ability to handle the game's engine logic without holding back the GPU's raw rendering power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of the system's performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. Average FPS ranges from 286 on Low, 222.6 on Medium, 186.9 on High, and 143.5 on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the highest settings, the system is far above the 60 FPS standard.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings produce an average of 186.2 FPS, Medium 141.8 FPS, High 124 FPS, and Ultra 97.2 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for the RTX 5070 Ti, offering high detail with refresh rates suitable for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. Low settings achieve 101.2 FPS, Medium 79.6 FPS, High 68 FPS, and Ultra 49.5 FPS. This shows that 4K Ultra is a demanding scenario, but the system remains playable on High settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF plays a critical supporting role in this configuration. While the GPU handles the heavy lifting of rendering, the CPU must manage game logic, physics, and draw calls. With 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficient cores) and 20 threads, it has significant parallel processing power, reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889. This ensures that complex scenes with many entities do not cause frame drops due to CPU limitations.

Its single-core performance is equally important for gaming. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz helps drive high frame rates, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 and its 93rd percentile ranking. This strength is why the system can achieve frame rates like 186.9 FPS at 1080p High; a weaker CPU would bottleneck the GPU at these settings. The data shows the i5-14600KF is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 5070 Ti, providing a balanced platform that extracts the full potential from the graphics card in The Technomancer.