The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: Based on the measured data, Low settings deliver the highest average frame rates at every resolution. At 1920x1080, Low produces 130.3 FPS, which is 30.6 FPS ahead of Medium and 65.6 FPS ahead of Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in The Technomancer?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF with AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1370 out of 1656 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating that while playable at lower resolutions, it does not stand out for this title.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i7-14700KF scores 44,557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is essentially tied with the Core i7-14700K (0% delta), 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115, and 1.3% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU's overall compute capability compared to its nearest competitors?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25,235. It is virtually matched with the AMD Radeon 890M (0% delta), sits 0.2% below the Radeon RX 580 2048SP, and 0.2% above the Radeon RX 6700M. It trails the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 0.5%.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The RX 6600 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 43.9 on Low settings, while Ultra drops to 21.7 FPS. The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's thread configuration and how might it affect game performance?

A: The Core i7-14700KF features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This high thread count is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, meaning CPU bottlenecks are unlikely at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process, with a die size of 237 mm² and 11,060 million transistors. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at an effective speed of 14 Gbps, delivering 224.0 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. The GPU's game clock is 2044 MHz, with a boost clock reaching 2491 MHz.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the RX 6600 can push frame rates well above 60 FPS on most presets, with Low hitting 130.3 FPS and High reaching 87.7 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, even Low settings only yield 43.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 21.7 FPS. This pattern clearly indicates that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are insufficient for the pixel throughput demanded at 4K in this title.

The GPU's pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s, with a raw FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS. These figures explain why the card performs adequately at 1080p but struggles when the resolution increases. The 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs are not enough to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings when the resolution quadruples.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. On High settings, the average frame rate drops from 87.7 FPS at 1080p to 57.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 30.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K.

Low settings show a similar trend: 130.3 FPS at 1080p, 83.4 FPS at 1440p, and 43.9 FPS at 4K. Medium settings go from 99.7 FPS to 65.4 FPS to 37.1 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, dropping from 64.7 FPS at 1080p to 41.9 FPS at 1440p and finally to 21.7 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern indicates that the RX 6600 is the limiting component at 4K. The CPU's 28 threads and 5.60 GHz boost clock are more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, but the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute throughput cannot keep pace when pixel count increases by a factor of four. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has headroom, as evidenced by the 130.3 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the data supports a clear recommendation based on resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings provide an excellent balance with 87.7 FPS average, which is 12 FPS lower than Medium but offers better visual quality. Ultra at 64.7 FPS is still playable, but the 23 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gains for all users.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 57.5 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings at 65.4 FPS would be the safer choice for maintaining a smooth experience. Low settings at 83.4 FPS are overkill for most users, while Ultra at 41.9 FPS dips into uncomfortable territory for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that no preset achieves a consistently playable experience. Low settings at 43.9 FPS is the best option, but even this falls short of 60 FPS. Medium at 37.1 FPS and High at 30.7 FPS are borderline, while Ultra at 21.7 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. Users targeting 4K should lower resolution or accept significant compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 130.3 FPS, Medium produces 99.7 FPS, High produces 87.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 65.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution to accommodate significant visual upgrades while remaining above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 83.4 FPS, Medium at 65.4 FPS, High at 57.5 FPS, and Ultra at 41.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 35-42% across all presets. Only Low and Medium remain above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 43.9 FPS, Medium at 37.1 FPS, High at 30.7 FPS, and Ultra at 21.7 FPS. No preset reaches 60 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 22.2 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is severely constrained, with even the lightest settings failing to deliver a smooth frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU ranks in the 96th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,104.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The game's 2016 release date means it was designed for far fewer cores, so the i7-14700KF's 28 threads are unlikely to be a bottleneck. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,290 and multi-core score of 44,557 indicate substantial processing power.

The data confirms this: at 1080p on Low settings, the combo achieves 130.3 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit rather than a CPU constraint. The CPU's high boost clock and large cache ensure that frame pacing remains consistent even when the GPU is under load. At higher resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes further as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF + AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 1370 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom 17% of the database. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong performance.

The CPU alone is a top-tier part, sitting in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Core i7-14700K (0% delta), AMD EPYC 9115 (0.3% ahead), and Ryzen 9 9950X (0.4% behind). The GPU, however, sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being the Radeon 890M (0% delta), RX 580 2048SP (0.2% ahead), and RX 6700M (0.2% behind).

This mismatch explains the combo's rank. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot translate that into high frame rates at 4K. At 1080p, the combo performs respectably, with most presets exceeding 60 FPS. However, the database ranking reflects performance across all tested resolutions, and the GPU's 4K weakness drags the overall position down. Users seeking better rankings would need a more powerful GPU to complement the i7-14700KF's capabilities.