The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust experience in The Technomancer, with benchmark results indicating that the combination is well-balanced across most settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 60+ frame rates at 1440p, while 4K performance proves demanding, requiring careful settings adjustments. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS metrics, scaling behavior, and ranking within the broader database of tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title like The Technomancer. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 208.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the same Low preset drops to 138 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33.8%. At 4K, the Low preset yields 73.9 FPS, which is another substantial drop of about 46.4% from 1440p. This scaling behavior strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the limiting component once resolution climbs, as the CPU has ample headroom.

The High preset tells a similar story with slightly lower overall numbers. At 1080p, High averages 139 FPS, which falls to 91.8 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and then to 50.5 FPS at 4K (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering load rather than any CPU bottleneck. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, appears more than sufficient for this 2016 Action RPG, even at higher settings.

Ultra settings amplify the GPU-bound nature further. At 1080p, Ultra averages 104.8 FPS, dropping to 72.5 FPS at 1440p (a 30.8% reduction) and then to 36 FPS at 4K (a 50.3% reduction). The 4K Ultra performance dipping below 40 FPS is a strong indicator that the RX 7800 XT reaches its limits with maximum graphical fidelity at that resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively gentle, but the jump to 4K produces a steep cliff, particularly with Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls by half.

For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that even Medium settings (59.9 FPS) barely hold 60 FPS, while High (50.5 FPS) requires a tolerance for sub-60 gameplay. This resolution scaling analysis points to a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K demands a trade-off between visual quality and frame rate. The CPU's performance percentile of 94 versus the GPU's 76 percentile further confirms that the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS with High settings?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 91.8 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average drops to 50.5 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. Therefore, 1440p is the highest resolution that comfortably sustains 60+ FPS on High.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 104.8. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 36. This represents a reduction of 68.8 FPS, or approximately 65.6% lower performance. The scaling is not linear, with the 4K Ultra result being particularly punishing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: Given that the CPU has a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs and the GPU has a percentile rank of 76 against all GPUs, the data indicates the GPU is the weaker component. The measured FPS drops of 30-50% when moving from 1440p to 4K across all presets confirm that the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS in the dataset is 208.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates that the combination has significant headroom for high refresh rate displays at lower graphical presets.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 625th out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 37.8% of all systems. This suggests a mid-to-high tier performance level for The Technomancer specifically.

Q: Does the GPU's benchmark score align with its in-game performance?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 32619, with a percentile rank of 76. The measured in-game FPS at 1080p High (139 FPS) and 1440p High (91.8 FPS) are consistent with a GPU that performs well above average, though the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS shows its limitations under maximum load.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p displays, the High preset (139 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it provides a substantial improvement over Medium (160 FPS is higher but the gap is modest, while Low at 208.5 FPS sacrifices too much fidelity). Ultra at 1080p still delivers 104.8 FPS, which is playable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 34.2 FPS, making High the sweet spot for smoothness.

At 1440p, High settings (91.8 FPS) offer the best experience, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS while maintaining good visuals. Medium (103.1 FPS) is also viable and provides extra headroom, but High remains the preferred preset for those who want a balance. Ultra at 1440p (72.5 FPS) is playable but sits closer to the 60 FPS threshold, and the 19.3 FPS loss from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains. Low at 1440p (138 FPS) is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount.

For 4K, the choice is more constrained. Medium settings (59.9 FPS) are the only preset that nearly hits 60 FPS, making it the recommended option for a playable experience. High (50.5 FPS) and Low (73.9 FPS) are alternatives, but Low sacrifices significant visual detail. Ultra at 4K (36 FPS) is not recommended due to sub-40 FPS performance, which will feel sluggish in an Action RPG. The data clearly shows that Medium at 4K is the pragmatic ceiling for this combo.

Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset consistently shows the largest FPS penalty, and the measured numbers suggest that High is the performance-per-visual-quality sweet spot for this hardware pairing. For users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, dropping to Medium yields a 15-21% FPS improvement at 1440p and 4K, which may be worthwhile on high refresh rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 208.5 FPS, Medium achieves 160 FPS, High reaches 139 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 104.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 103.7 FPS, indicating that even at maximum settings, the system maintains over 100 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the RX 7800 XT shines, with all presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected drop. Low averages 138 FPS, Medium hits 103.1 FPS, High delivers 91.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 72.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 65.5 FPS, but all settings still clear 60 FPS. The High preset at 91.8 FPS is particularly notable, as it provides a smooth experience that is only 13.2 FPS below Medium.

At 3840x2160, the performance compression becomes severe. Low settings average 73.9 FPS, Medium drops to 59.9 FPS, High falls to 50.5 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 36 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 37.9 FPS, and only Low manages to stay above 60 FPS. Medium barely misses the 60 FPS mark, while High and Ultra require compromises. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo is not designed for maximum resolution gaming at high fidelity.

The progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns. At each resolution step, the percentage loss from the previous step is roughly 30-50% for corresponding settings. This uniformity reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, with the CPU providing ample support throughout.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 625th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects a solid mid-to-upper tier position, indicating that the pairing is more capable than the majority of tested configurations. The CPU's own percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs suggests it is a top-tier processor, while the GPU's 76 percentile places it above average but not elite.

When considering the nearest rivals from the CPU benchmark data, the i7-14700F scores 54097 on average, which is 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54450) and 1.1% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681). It outperforms the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2% and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 1.7%. These marginal differences indicate that the CPU is competitive with high-end alternatives, though it does not lead the pack.

For the GPU, the RX 7800 XT averages 32619, which is 0.2% above the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) and 0.7% above the AMD FirePro S10000 (32388). It trails the NVIDIA P104-100 by 0.4% and the NVIDIA T600 Mobile by 0.7%. These near-zero deltas show that the GPU sits in a tight cluster of similar-performing parts, making its relative ranking highly sensitive to specific game workloads.

The combo's overall rank of 625 out of 1656 suggests that while not a top-100 performer, it delivers a dependable experience. The measured FPS data supports this, with the system providing playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all presets. For a 2016 Action RPG, this hardware is more than adequate, and the rank reflects a system that will handle the game without significant compromises. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile explains why the combo does not rank higher overall, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.