The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a mid-tier performance profile in The Technomancer, securing the 743rd position out of 1,656 tested CPU-GPU combinations. This places the combo in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations while trailing the top quartile of high-end builds. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, though the data shows the system is more capable at 1440p and 1080p than at 4K, where frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold at most settings. The CPU’s 96th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 73rd percentile standing indicate that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card, making the Radeon the limiting factor in this combo. Relative to its direct rivals, the i7-14700KF’s average benchmark score of 70,104 is essentially identical to the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70,074, with a delta of 0%, while it sits 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 9115 and 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. This suggests that CPU-side performance is not the differentiator in this game’s results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 743 out of 1,656 tested combinations places it squarely in the middle of the distribution, which is consistent with the GPU’s modest 73rd percentile standing among all graphics cards. The data indicates that this system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in The Technomancer, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, particularly at higher quality presets. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,557 and a Passmark multithread score of 52,425, ensures that frame pacing is unlikely to be CPU-limited in this 2016 Action RPG. However, the GPU’s 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked configurations is most pronounced at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 32.8 is below the playable threshold, whereas at 1080p Low, the 197.2 average FPS demonstrates that the system can deliver high refresh rates when settings are reduced. The percentile data confirms that this pairing is a capable mainstream option rather than a high-end enthusiast setup, with the CPU’s 96th percentile ranking indicating that future GPU upgrades would be viable without requiring a processor change.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the performance bottleneck in this combo, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and assets in The Technomancer at 1440p and below, but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The card’s boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz allow it to sustain high throughput, but the 245 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a mainstream power envelope rather than a flagship part. Benchmark results show the GPU achieves a Passmark G3D score of 22,547 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30,109 on average, a delta of 0%, while the AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30,158, which is 0.2% lower, indicating that the RX 7700 XT is positioned at the edge of a performance cluster where minor variations in game optimization can shift results. In The Technomancer, the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s is adequate for the 12 GB frame buffer, but the 4K Ultra preset’s 32.8 average FPS reveals that the card’s 96 ROPs and 3,456 shading units are insufficient to handle the pixel throughput required at that resolution. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility suggest it is well-prepared for modern rendering paths, though this 2016 title likely relies on older DirectX 11 paths, where the card’s Passmark DirectX 11 score of 232 indicates solid but not exceptional performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in The Technomancer?

A: This pairing ranks 743rd out of 1,656 tested CPU-GPU combinations, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,104, which is exactly 0% different from the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70,074, while it is 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 9115 and 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,097, placing it just 0% away from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 570.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of performance and quality?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 81.7 average FPS, which is above the 60 FPS smoothness threshold while still offering enhanced visual fidelity, making it the optimal balance in the measured data.

Q: Can the system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 67 at Low settings to 32.8 at Ultra, with High and Medium at 47.3 and 52 respectively, meaning only the Low preset approaches playable frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-core performance influence gameplay?

A: The i7-14700KF’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,557 and Passmark multithread score of 52,425 indicate strong parallel processing, which prevents CPU bottlenecks in this title’s AI and physics calculations, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows that the optimal experience in The Technomancer depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 130.1 average FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and only 67.1 FPS below the Low preset’s 197.2, making High the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset at 151.7 FPS offers a middle ground, but the jump from Medium to High costs only 21.6 FPS while providing noticeable graphical improvements. At 2560x1440, the High preset’s 81.7 average FPS is the sweet spot, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while the Ultra preset drops to 65 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 97.8 FPS is also viable, but High provides a better balance of fidelity and performance. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS, with even the Low preset at 67 FPS being the only option that exceeds the threshold, but the visual degradation is significant. For 4K, the Medium preset at 52 FPS is the most practical compromise, as it stays above the 30 FPS minimum while offering better detail than Low. The data indicates that the High preset at 1440p is the recommended configuration, as it provides a 81.7 average FPS, which is 16.7 FPS above the 60 FPS target and represents the highest quality setting that still maintains smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo’s performance is limited, with the Low preset achieving 67 average FPS, which is the only 4K setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 52 average FPS, a 22.4% decrease from Low, while High falls further to 47.3 average FPS, representing a 29.4% reduction from Low. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, delivering only 32.8 average FPS, which is 51% lower than Low and below the playable threshold for most users. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline of roughly 15 FPS per tier, with the gap between Medium and High being the smallest at 4.7 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra is the largest at 14.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system shows much stronger performance. The Low preset achieves 128.7 average FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience, while Medium delivers 97.8 average FPS, a 24% reduction from Low. High settings yield 81.7 average FPS, which is 36.5% below Low but still comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 65 average FPS, which is 49.5% lower than Low and sits right at the edge of the smoothness threshold, making it suitable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate stability. The scaling from Medium to High is 16.1 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 16.7 FPS, showing a consistent performance cost per quality tier.

At 1920x1080, the combo excels, with the Low preset reaching 197.2 average FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset delivers 151.7 average FPS, a 23.1% reduction from Low, while High achieves 130.1 average FPS, which is 34% below Low. The Ultra preset produces 97.4 average FPS, which is 50.6% lower than Low but still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The performance deltas between settings at 1080p are smaller in absolute terms, with Medium to High costing 21.6 FPS and High to Ultra costing 32.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not as heavily stressed at this resolution. Overall, the data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets or less demanding scenes.