The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG, and this dataset pairs the Intel Core i7-14700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The benchmark results show a combination that delivers high frame rates across all tested settings, but the scaling pattern reveals a system where the GPU is the primary engine. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality presets, while the i7-14700F provides enough headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p.

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 Refresh architecture. It operates on the Intel Socket 1700 platform and features a base clock of 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU has a 33 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This configuration places the i7-14700F in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end part with substantial multi-threaded capability.

In the context of The Technomancer, the CPU's performance is more than adequate for the game's demands. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 249.2 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution and settings level, as the frame rate is likely limited by the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than processor throughput. The i7-14700F's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003, helps maintain high frame rates in scenes that depend on game logic and draw calls.

The processor's multi-core strength is also relevant for background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple threads. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 16571 demonstrate that the CPU has ample computational headroom. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-14700F trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X by only 0.6% in average benchmark score, and it is 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. It is ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2% and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 1.7%. These marginal differences in synthetic benchmarks do not translate into a meaningful performance gap in this game, where the GPU is the dominant factor.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 295 out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This position places the combo in the top 18% of all tested setups, which is a strong result for a modern mid-to-high-end configuration. The ranking reflects the combination's ability to produce high frame rates, but it is not the absolute top performer, as other combos with more powerful GPUs or different CPU configurations achieve higher average scores.

The rank of 295 out of 1656 indicates that while this combo is capable, there is a substantial group of setups that outperform it. The data suggests that the RTX 5070, despite being a current-generation GPU, is positioned in the middle of the performance spectrum when paired with this CPU. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41687 places it in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs, which is respectable but not flagship-level. The combination's rank is likely determined by the GPU, as the CPU is sufficiently powerful to support even the highest frame rates seen in this dataset.

When considering the competition, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% slower), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (0.5% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (0.7% faster). These narrow margins in synthetic benchmarks do not reflect the real-world gaming performance differences, but they do indicate that the RTX 5070 is clustered with previous-generation high-end cards in raw compute power. In The Technomancer, the combo's rank shows that it is a solid performer, but not a chart-topper.

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

The frame rate scaling across resolutions clearly demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 167.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the frame rate drops to 110.4 FPS, which is a reduction of approximately 34%. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average is 60.1 FPS, a further drop of about 45% from the 1440p result. This steep decline in performance as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the processor has enough power to feed the graphics card, but the GPU cannot maintain the same throughput at higher pixel counts.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 249.2 FPS at 1080p to 166.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 88 FPS at 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 131.7 FPS at 1080p to 84.3 FPS at 1440p and 46.4 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern of frame rate halving or near-halving with each resolution step indicates that the RTX 5070's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck.

If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would show less variation with resolution changes, as the CPU's workload would remain constant regardless of pixel count. The data shows the opposite, with frame rates scaling inversely with resolution. This confirms that the i7-14700F is not holding back the GPU, even at 1080p where the CPU demand is highest relative to GPU load. The processor's 5.40 GHz boost clock and high single-core performance allow it to keep up with the GPU's output at all resolutions tested.

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

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of the combo's performance across all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo delivers very high frame rates. With Low settings, the average is 249.2 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth for any display. Medium settings yield 196.6 FPS, High settings produce 167.5 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 131.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 117.5 FPS, showing that the graphics settings have a significant impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable drop. Low settings average 166.8 FPS, Medium settings average 127.1 FPS, High settings average 110.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 84.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 82.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of about 35% across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings average 88 FPS, Medium settings average 71 FPS, High settings average 60.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average 46.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.6 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with an average reduction of about 45% across settings. This indicates that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit memory bus are being stressed at 4K, but the card still manages playable frame rates at most settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. It includes 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores.

The GPU's memory configuration is sufficient for The Technomancer, even at 4K Ultra settings where the average frame rate is 46.4 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, as the data shows the performance is more dependent on the GPU's compute throughput. The memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s allows the card to feed its 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance, which is essential for maintaining frame rates at high resolutions.

The RTX 5070's performance in this game is respectable but not overwhelming. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41687 places it in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. In the measured FPS data, the card shows a clear pattern of being the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The frame rate differences between settings at the same resolution are substantial, indicating that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are the primary drivers of performance. The card's 80 ROPs and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the pixel throughput becomes a limiting factor, as evidenced by the 46.4 FPS average at Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: For a consistent 60 FPS, the 3840x2160 High preset averages 60.1 FPS. For more headroom, the 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 84.3 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D in average benchmark score. It is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P.

Q: Is the GPU capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, the combo achieves very high frame rates. The Low preset averages 249.2 FPS, Medium averages 196.6 FPS, High averages 167.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 131.7 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 167.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 60.1 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a reduction of approximately 64%.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank against all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes, while the CPU's high single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 5003) ensures it does not bottleneck the system.