The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, interacts with modern high-end hardware in ways that reveal the age of its engine. Benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 show a combination that scales predictably with resolution and settings, yet consistently delivers frame rates well beyond the range of playability. The data indicates that this processor and graphics card pairing is a powerful, if somewhat overqualified, match for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of the Intel Core i7-14700K and RTX 5080 combination in The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 48th out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3% of all systems benchmarked for this specific game.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580. It is also 1.9% lower than the Intel Arc Pro A60, showing a tight cluster of performance among these cards.

Q: What is the best performance result recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate measured is 314.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops significantly from 112.1 FPS on Low to 57.7 FPS on Ultra, a clear sign of GPU load. The CPU remains consistent across resolutions, suggesting it is not the bottleneck.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the components in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has a launch MSRP of $409, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The Core i7-14700K and the Core i7-14700KF have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of 0, meaning their performance is effectively the same.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database positions this specific hardware pairing as a top-tier performer for The Technomancer. With a combo rank of 48 out of 1,656 tested systems, it sits in the 97th percentile of all configurations. This is a commanding position, indicating that the vast majority of other CPU and GPU pairings will deliver lower frame rates. The rank reflects the raw power of both components, even when running a title from 2016.

The processor itself, the Intel Core i7-14700K, holds the 96th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,074. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, scores 70,104, a negligible difference of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70,420, which is 0.5% higher, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 1.4% behind. These margins are all within a 2% band, showing that the 14700K is firmly in the top echelon of processor performance, a position that ensures it will not bottleneck the graphics card in this game.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5080 holds the 89th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 59,188, which is slightly ahead of the Intel Arc A570M by 1.6% and the Intel Arc A580 by 2.5%, but slightly behind the Intel Arc Pro A60 by 1.9%. While these rival GPUs are close in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5080's real-world performance in The Technomancer, as shown in the measured FPS data, solidifies its high ranking. The combination of a top-5% CPU and a top-10% GPU results in a system that is overqualified for this game, providing a massive performance buffer.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, plays the decisive role in determining frame rates in The Technomancer. The measured data shows a direct correlation between the GPU's workload and performance. The card's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the textures and assets of a 2016 title, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's high pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are the key specifications driving the impressive fill rates observed in the benchmarks.

The RTX 5080's clock speeds, with a boost clock of 2617 MHz, allow it to process the game's DirectX 12 workload efficiently. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. Frame rates scale from 112.1 FPS on Low to 57.7 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating that the card is being pushed to its limits by the resolution and settings. At lower resolutions, such as 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high (314.9 FPS on Low) that the GPU is likely not fully saturated, and the game's engine or CPU could become a secondary factor, though the data still shows a clear progression tied to settings. The GPU's capacity is so vast that even at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, it still manages to produce 107.8 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

• At 3840x2160: High settings deliver an average of 72.1 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming. Ultra settings drop this to 57.7 FPS, which is a more noticeable hit for a marginal visual gain. High is the recommended choice for a flawless 4K experience.
• At 2560x1440: High settings produce 136.8 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. The step up to Ultra yields 107.8 FPS, which is still excellent and recommended for users who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate.
• At 1920x1080: High settings achieve 205 FPS, making it ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. Ultra settings still deliver 161.3 FPS, which is also superb. For users with a 144Hz monitor, either setting will work, with Ultra providing the best visual fidelity.

The "Ultra" preset appears to be more demanding than the visual quality it provides in this game, making "High" the sweet spot for maximizing performance without a meaningful sacrifice in image quality. The "Low" and "Medium" presets are unnecessary for this hardware, as even the highest settings produce playable frame rates at all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear picture of performance scaling across different resolutions and settings. All numbers below represent average FPS, as min and max values were not provided.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 314.9 FPS
• Medium: 240.9 FPS
• High: 205 FPS
• Ultra: 161.3 FPS

At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally powerful. Even on Ultra, the system produces over 160 FPS, ensuring a buttery-smooth experience on any monitor. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of about 49%, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the game is always fluid.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 202.9 FPS
• Medium: 158.8 FPS
• High: 136.8 FPS
• Ultra: 107.8 FPS

At 1440p, the GPU begins to work harder. The frame rates are still very high, with Ultra settings maintaining a triple-digit average. The drop from Low to Ultra is about 47%, showing consistent scaling. This resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding preset clears the 100 FPS mark.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 112.1 FPS
• Medium: 85.8 FPS
• High: 72.1 FPS
• Ultra: 57.7 FPS

At 4K, the workload on the RTX 5080 is substantial. The data shows a clear progression, with Ultra settings pushing the frame rate below 60 FPS. While this is still playable, the High preset, at 72.1 FPS, provides a better balance for a consistent high-refresh 4K experience. The 4K results also show the largest relative performance drop from Low to Ultra (49%), highlighting the GPU's increased sensitivity to settings at this resolution.