The Technomancer

The data shown here is for the measured performance of an Intel Core i7-14700K paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER running The Technomancer, an Action RPG released on 2016-06-27. The combo ranks 592 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16% of all systems benchmarked. This page breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, describes how frame rates scale across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, and answers common questions about the build.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K sits at the heart of this pairing. Built on Raptor Lake-R architecture (Raptor Lake Refresh) on a 10nm process, this desktop processor offers 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It also carries a 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core. The processor has a TDP of 125 W and sits in the 94th percentile against all tested CPUs—an exceptional standing for a gaming component.

Synthetic benchmarks underline the CPU’s capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core reached 33440.5 points and single-core 2160, while Geekbench multi hit 20767 and single 2569. PassMark’s multithread score is 52392 and its single-thread score is 4472. These numbers place it directly in competition with processors such as the AMD EPYC 9115, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. The delta relative to its average benchmark score of 69355 is less than 1% for all four; the EPYC 9115 is the only one that is slightly faster (0.1% ahead), while the others are 0.2%, 0.7%, and 0.9% slower, respectively. For game workloads, the high single-core boost of 5.60 GHz is particularly relevant. The Technomancer relies heavily at game logic—AI, physics, and scripted events, which are typically single-threaded—and the processor’s ability to sustain high clocks on fewer cores directly impacts how many frame can be processed.

Looking at the measured frame rates, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor in this game. At 1920×1080 with Low settings the average frame rate is 259 FPS; even at Ultra the average jumps to 133 FPS. These very high frame rates at the lowest resolution and quality suggest the CPU is never creating a bottleneck—the i7-14700K’s multithread might not be fully utilized because most game code cannot scale across all available cores. Instead, the boost clock of 5.60 GHz helps to keep frame rate high at 1080p, and the ability to maintain 259 FPS with Vsync expected, but that number is data-driven. Between 1080p and 1440p, the frame rate drops proportionally as the GPU becomes the limiting component.

The CPU’s launch MSRP was $409; this same price point is now covered by performance within a 94th percentile global CPU equivalent.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using chips like the AD104, and is produced on a 5nm process. It offers 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192‑bit bus with a 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Orlando core layout includes 7168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs; also present are 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU clock is 1980 MHz at base, 224-boost 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). Its power envelope is 220 W with a dual‑slot design, and it uses 1×16‑pin power connector (suggested PSU 550 W). For the game, the 12 GB VRAM proves suitable for The Technōmancer’s texture loads at 4K.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmark average is 43223, landing it in the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards. Benchmark passes include 3DMark Steel Nomad at 4627, Geekbench OpenCL at 172795, Vulkan at 205624, PassMark G3D at 29995, and G2D at 1184. In comparisons, its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (avg score 43262, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (avgen 48268, delta -0.1%), the Quadro M6000 (avg score 43301, delta -0.2%), and the RTX 4090 Mobile (avg score 43667, delta -1%). The deltas are minuscule, so the RTX 4070 SUPER is functionally tied with these high-end cards in the context of this game.

Performance across the game’s presets shows the GPU’s influence. At 1920p Ultra the frame rate is 133 FPS; at 2560×1440 that falls to 87; at 3840×2160 it drops to 48. The 4K Ultra setting is the only dramatic degrade in fps, but still an acceptable 48 average. These numbers illustrate that the RTX 4070 SUPER has the raw throughput to push The Technomancer at 4K with high details, although the 120 Hz monitors would be entertained at 1440p. The GPU’s base clock and boost of 1980 and 2475 MHz contribute to its texture fill and pixel fill, with pixel rate 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate 554.4 GTexel/s. In an engine like The Technomancer’s, where shadows, anti‑aliasing, and post‑processing are heavy, the GPU is the first bottleneck when resolution increases—evident from the nearly identical 35‑36% performance retained rates from 1080 to 4K.

The GPU’s launch MSRP is 599 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS for all four settings and three resolutions is as follows:

• Low: 259 @1980×1080, 169 @2560×1440, 93 @3840×2160
• Medium: 199 @1080p, 130 @1440p, 71 @4K
• High: 170 @1080p, 111 @1440p, 61 @4K
• Ultra: 133 @1080p, 87 @1440p, 48 @4K

The scaling pattern is extremely consistent. For every preset, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a multiplicative factor of approximately.65, and from 1080p to 4K it is roughly 0.36. For example, High: 170 → 61 at 4K is 36% of the 1080p value; Low: 259 → 93 is 36%. All presets show this same proportional drop, which indicates that the resizing is purely a GPU‑core issue, not a CPU science. The CPU’s number of frames that can be generated stays constant; the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth scale with pixel count, so frame rate aligns directly with the number of shading operations.

Given that the 1080p Low setting still produces 259 FPS, the system already has the headroom to exceed most monitors’ refresh rates. At 1440p, the CPU is still not the primary limit, and at 4K the 48‑to‑61 FPS range shows the GPU is the decisive factor across Low to High. The uniform scaling also suggests that the game’s settings do not change the bottleneck nature—neither increase CPU load nor memory‑bound issues arise, which would otherwise alter the ratio. This is a classic symptom of a GPU‑limited title at higher resolutions, and the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are enough to feed the same workload at all presets—the GPU itself, not the memory, is maxed out.

The most dramatic drop is from 1440p to 4K: on average, FPS falls by about 45% on every preset. That massive absolute gap (59 FPS off a 120 FPS average) highlights the 8.3 times pixel count between 1080p and full 4K. Those who want a locked 60 FPS at 4K will need to accept the High preset, which yields 61 FPS, while Ultra dips to 48. For 1440p it is fully possible to hit the 87 FPS on Ultra; 1080p is frame‑rate rich all around.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this CPU+GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average FPS is 259, recorded at 1920×1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo average below 50 FPS?

A: The only tested setting that averages 48 FPS is 3840×2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the i7-14700K compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355. The nearest neighbors are the EPYC 9115 (score 69288, delta 0.1%), Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, delta -0.2%), Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, delta -0.7%), and Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, delta -0.9%). Thus, the competition lies within 0.9% of one another.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare in GPU scores?

A: Its average score of 43223 is within -0.1% of the Quadro M6000 24GB (43262) and the RTX 5050 Mobile (48268), -0.2% of the Quadro M6000 (43301), and -1% of the RTX 4090 Mobile (43667).

Q: How does this complete system rank among all tested combos in this game?

A: The combo ranks 592 out of 3696 tested configurations, placing it at the 84th percentile of all results.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance drop from settings?

A: At 4096×2160, the Low setting gives 93 FPS, while Ultra gives 48 FPS—a difference of 45 FPS. At 1080p, Low gives 1460 FPS (259 minus 133 drops 126 FPS). So the drop is proportionally similar.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 592 out of 3696 total combos benchmarked in The Technomancer. This sits in the lower‑middle of the ranking (top 16%), meaning most tested systems—including those with newer or more expensive parts—do not outperform it in this game. The context that both pieces together deliver strong CPU and GPU balanced performance is remarkable: one piece may be the Cyber, but the other 4070 ensures no CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions.

With the CPU being 94th percentile globally and the GPU 83rd, this pairing creates a synergy where their summed results lead this rank. In other words, 84% of all tested combos (including those with a strong CPU or GPU but weaker partner) fail to top these numbers. The rank also reflects the game’s optimized settings where max Ultra 4K averages 48, a solid result for an older title. The rank is not the highest, but it represents a very capable mid‑high‑end build in 2025 standards, especially for The Technomancer’s manageable demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

All recorded frame rate values for the i7-14700K + RTX 4070 SUPER:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 61 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 93 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 71 | 61 | 82 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 111 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 169 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 130 | 111 | 150 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 87 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 170 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 259 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 199 | 169 | 229 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 133 | - | - |

The three Medium profiles give the only explicit range (max-min) data: 62-82, 111-150, and 169-229, indicating a notable spread in frame delivery. All other profiles list only an average, which is likely stable for them.

This data, drawn from measured runs, explains why the combo is a reliable performer at 1440p and above, with the High preset at 4K hitting 61 FPS exactly on the refresh standard, and Ultra slipping to 48—a note for 5K players. For those seeking async at 1440, the Ultra setting (87 FPS) fills taking. The 1080p Low (259 FPS) floor demonstrates that the pair can run old titles at extreme rates, while the same resolution Ultra (120+ FPS) shows the engine is riding comfortably on the GPU’s strengths.

The full picture is that the i7-14700K provides exceptional single-thread performance as an enabling foundation, and the RTX 4070 SUPER turns that into very favorable frame rates. The ranking across 3,696 systems confirms that this is a combination to keep in mind when building for The Technomancer with high refresh rate monitors.