The Technomancer

The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing shows a system capable of extreme performance at any resolution. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination is substantially overqualified for the game’s demands, offering a buttery-smooth experience even at 4K with high settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s massive core count ensures the game never becomes processor-bound at lower resolutions.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. With a large 33 MB shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, this CPU is built for heavy multi-threaded workloads. In the broader context, its average benchmark score of 54097 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a top-tier performer overall.

For a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, the CPU’s role is mostly about maintaining a high minimum frame rate and ensuring the game logic, physics, and AI don't create bottlenecks. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system hits an average of 296 FPS. This incredibly high number suggests that the game’s engine is not heavily threaded, as the CPU’s 28 threads are likely not all being utilized. However, the sheer single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003, is more than adequate to handle the game's logic without breaking a sweat.

The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is a key indicator of its standing. Compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, the i7-14700F is a mere 0.6% slower in average benchmark score, a negligible difference. It is also 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. However, it is 1.2% faster than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313P. This data confirms that the i7-14700F is not just a high-core-count chip but also a leader in single-threaded performance, which is often the critical factor for older game engines. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this configuration; the frame rates are consistently dictated by the GPU and the chosen settings.

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

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's score of 54450. This places them virtually on par in overall computational performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS the system can achieve in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 296, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system has immense headroom, as the frame rate is likely limited by the game engine or VSync rather than the hardware.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER more powerful than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 53489. The performance gap is very small, but the NVIDIA card does lead in this metric.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the average FPS drops from 68.1 on High settings to 52.5 on Ultra settings. This represents a significant 15.6 FPS reduction for the visual fidelity increase.

Q: Does the CPU or the GPU become the limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: At 1080p, the data shows the system achieving 195.4 FPS on High settings. Because this is so high, the game is likely not bottlenecked by the CPU (given its 94th percentile standing) but rather by the GPU's frame rendering limits or the game's own engine caps.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU+GPU combo for The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 100th out of 1656 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the top 6% of all tested systems, indicating a very high level of performance.

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

The measured FPS data from 1080p to 4K provides a classic picture of GPU-bound scaling. Starting at 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves 195.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 124.3 FPS, a decrease of 36.4%. Finally, at 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 68.1, a further 45.2% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets.

This scaling behavior is a clear indicator that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance remains constant, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is powerful, but the demands of 4K rendering still cause frame rates to nearly halve compared to 1440p. For example, at 4K Low, the system manages 104.8 FPS, while at 1080p Low it hits 296 FPS. This shows that even at the lowest settings, the pixel throughput required at 4K is a massive challenge for the GPU.

The data suggests that for a game from 2016, the RTX 4080 SUPER is overkill for 1080p and 1440p. At these resolutions, the system is likely hitting engine-level limits or the high refresh rate ceiling of a display, as the FPS numbers are exceptionally high. It is only at 4K where the GPU's raw power is truly tested, and even then, it delivers a highly playable experience at High settings. The CPU, with its 20 cores, is clearly not the bottleneck; the scaling pattern is strictly tied to the GPU's rendering load.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 100 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 6.0% of all configurations tested, a strong result that confirms its high-end status. The data for this combo is marked as measured, not estimated, lending credibility to its performance numbers.

This high ranking is expected given the individual components. The CPU is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. When paired, they create a system that excels in this game. The ranking suggests that the only systems that outperform it are likely those with newer, top-tier hardware, such as the RTX 50-series GPUs or perhaps a more expensive CPU. The i7-14700F’s nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, would perform similarly, but the GPU is the more critical factor here.

The rank of 100 means that 99 other combos have produced higher average FPS in this specific game. This could include systems with the RTX 4090 or the RTX 5070 Ti, which is a close rival to the 4080 SUPER but does not outperform it in average benchmark scores. The benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER is 2.9% faster than the RTX 5070 Ti, so the ranking difference is likely due to other CPU combinations. For a high-refresh-rate 1440p or a solid 4K experience, this combo is exceptionally well-suited, as the rank indicates it will handle the game flawlessly.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the Ultra preset is the best choice. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 151.3 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it achieves 101.5 FPS. These frame rates are well above the 60 FPS standard and are high enough to take advantage of high refresh rate monitors, making the visual quality increase worthwhile.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 68.1 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Moving up to Ultra at 4K drops the frame rate to 52.5 FPS, which may be noticeable and less fluid for some players. The data shows that the jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 15.6 FPS, which is a significant performance hit. Therefore, for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K, High is the recommended preset.

The Medium preset is a fallback for users who want to push higher frame rates at 4K or who have a 120Hz+ 1440p display. At 4K Medium, the system achieves 83.5 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it hits 146.7 FPS. However, given the High preset's strong performance, it is generally the better choice. The Low preset offers maximum performance, with 296 FPS at 1080p, but it sacrifices visual quality. The data suggests that for most users, High at 4K or Ultra at 1440p will provide the best overall experience, as these settings leverage the system's power without unnecessary compromises.

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

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER in The Technomancer is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Ultra: The system averages 151.3 FPS.
• High: The system averages 195.4 FPS.
• Medium: The system averages 227.9 FPS.
• Low: The system averages 296 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: The system averages 101.5 FPS.
• High: The system averages 124.3 FPS.
• Medium: The system averages 146.7 FPS.
• Low: The system averages 195 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: The system averages 52.5 FPS.
• High: The system averages 68.1 FPS.
• Medium: The system averages 83.5 FPS.
• Low: The system averages 104.8 FPS.

These numbers illustrate a clear performance hierarchy. The frame rates scale predictably with both resolution and settings. The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, still yields a playable 52.5 FPS, while the least demanding, 1080p Low, reaches 296 FPS. The data confirms that this hardware combo has no trouble running The Technomancer, and the only limitation is the user's display refresh rate and preference for visual quality. The consistency of the scaling across all presets indicates a well-balanced system with no unexpected performance dips.