The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for modern hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, using only the provided benchmark data. The system holds a rank of 820 out of 1656 tested combinations for this title, placing it in the upper-middle tier of configurations. The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings, with the GPU often becoming the primary constraint at higher graphical loads.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 94.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the highest settings preset tested at this resolution, and it still maintains a frame rate above 90 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097. This is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which has an average score of 54450. It is also 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 falls into the 73rd percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 30109. This indicates it performs better than the majority of graphics cards in the database.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the system achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 177.5 FPS. This occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, showing the system's capability for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower graphical fidelity.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 5060 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

A: The nearest rival data shows the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a 0% deltaPct compared to the RTX 5060. This means their average benchmark scores are effectively identical, with the RTX 5060 scoring 30109 and the RX 7700 XT scoring 30097.

Q: Does the i7-14700F have more threads than cores?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700F features 20 cores and 28 threads. This indicates it supports Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing for greater parallel processing capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of graphical performance in The Technomancer. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. These specifications are fixed components in the measured data; the game's engine will utilize this memory capacity and bandwidth to load textures and geometry.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the frame rates are high, but the scaling down to 4K demonstrates the GPU's workload intensifying. The data suggests that the 8 GB VRAM allocation is sufficient for the tested presets, as the system completes all tests without reported errors. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 19.18 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, are the theoretical ceiling for the rendering pipeline.

The RTX 5060's performance relative to its peers is closely matched. Its average benchmark score of 30109 places it in the 73rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, has a deltaPct of 0, indicating statistical parity in average performance. This context is important; the measured FPS in The Technomancer reflects this GPU's specific capabilities and how the game's engine leverages them.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear inverse relationship between resolution and performance. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 118.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 76.7 FPS, a significant decrease. At 4K (3840x2160), the same High preset yields only 41.4 FPS. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets.

The scaling factor from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. For example, at Medium settings, the frame rate goes from 136.5 FPS at 1080p to 91.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 51.9 FPS at 4K. This non-linear decline suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting component as pixel count increases. The 4K resolution requires the GPU to process four times the number of pixels as 1080p, which directly translates to a heavier load on the RTX 5060's rendering units.

The data indicates that the CPU, with its 20 cores and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, is less likely to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops are more consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. At 1080p, the system's high frame rates, such as 177.5 FPS on Low, suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, but the GPU's workload scales faster than the CPU's as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear basis for recommending the optimal settings preset. The data shows that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding the lowest frame rates at every resolution. At 4K, Ultra produces an average of 32.6 FPS, which is below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset offers a better balance at 1440p, achieving 76.7 FPS, which is often considered a good target for a fluid experience.

For the best experience per the measured rows, the High preset at 2560x1440 appears to be the sweet spot. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a playable frame rate of 76.7 FPS. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 118.9 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for users who prefer higher frame rates, offering 136.5 FPS at 1080p and 91.5 FPS at 1440p.

The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates, should be avoided unless absolute maximum FPS is the sole priority. It produces 177.5 FPS at 1080p, but the visual fidelity reduction is likely to be substantial. The 4K resolution with any preset except Low results in frame rates below 60 FPS, making it less suitable for a consistent experience. Therefore, the recommendation is to use High settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance, particularly at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data is as follows. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 177.5 FPS on Low, 136.5 FPS on Medium, 118.9 FPS on High, and 94.4 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression, with each step up in settings costing a measurable amount of performance. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 83.1 FPS, indicating the significant impact of graphical effects.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 116.8 FPS on Low, 91.5 FPS on Medium, 76.7 FPS on High, and 58.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is evident across all presets. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below 60 FPS, showing that this configuration is more suited for High settings or lower at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 58.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is considerably lower. The averages are 63.6 FPS on Low, 51.9 FPS on Medium, 41.4 FPS on High, and 32.6 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming with this hardware is limited to the lowest settings for a smooth frame rate. The scaling from 1440p to 4K results in a near-halving of performance for most presets, underscoring the GPU's workload at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 35443 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5003 points in single-core. This strong single-thread performance is often crucial for game logic, while the high core count can assist with background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple threads.

The CPU's performance, relative to its rivals, is closely matched. Its average benchmark score of 54097 is within 1.7% of the AMD EPYC 7313P, which has a lower score of 53206. The data shows the i7-14700F is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X in average score. This level of performance is more than sufficient to handle the processing demands of The Technomancer, which is not typically considered a CPU-intensive title.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 177.5 FPS, which is a high frame rate that could potentially be limited by the CPU in some scenarios. However, the consistent drop in FPS as resolution increases points towards a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's high boost clock and substantial thread count ensure it is not the primary limiting factor, allowing the RTX 5060 to define the performance ceiling. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs further supports its capability to drive this GPU without significant constraint.