The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination. The recorded data for this pair spans three resolutions and four quality presets, revealing a consistent performance hierarchy that depends heavily on both the graphical settings and the pixel count. This analysis examines the measured frames per second, the roles of the processor and graphics card, and where this specific pairing ranks among all tested configurations in the database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected pattern: as resolution increases, average frame rates decline across every settings preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 201 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 131 FPS, a reduction of 70 FPS or roughly 35%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 72 FPS, which is 129 FPS below the 1080p Low result. This steep decline indicates that the game's rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, particularly at lower quality settings where the GPU is not otherwise limited by complex effects.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High average is 132 FPS, 1440p High is 86 FPS, and 4K High is 47 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 46 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 39 FPS. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 4K is about 64%, meaning the 4K High result is less than half of the 1080p High result. This pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the workload grows with each additional pixel.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 103 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 67 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 37 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra is 66 FPS, a 64% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is particularly low, indicating that this preset pushes the GPU to its limits. The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 154 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior across resolutions implies that the RTX 3070 Ti is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, appears capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low settings. As resolution increases, the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low is 98 FPS higher than Ultra (201 vs 103). At 4K, Low is 35 FPS higher than Ultra (72 vs 37). This narrowing gap suggests that at 4K, even Low settings are demanding enough to constrain the GPU, leaving less headroom for quality improvements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses the GA104 chip on an 8 nm process from Samsung. It has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The memory operates at 19 Gbps effective. These specifications are directly relevant to the measured results in The Technomancer.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this game at the tested resolutions and settings. The database shows no signs of texture streaming failure or stuttering that would indicate memory exhaustion, and the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings (47 at 4K, 86 at 1440p, 131 at 1080p) are consistent with normal GPU-bound performance rather than VRAM swapping. The 608.3 GB/s bandwidth is likely a key factor in maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, where the memory subsystem must feed a large number of pixels.

The RTX 3070 Ti's pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s provide context for the scaling patterns. At 4K Ultra, the 37 FPS average suggests the GPU is fully saturated with pixel and texture work. The FP32 throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS is not the limiting factor, as the game's shading load appears to be more memory-bound than compute-bound. The boost clock of 1770 MHz is modest compared to some newer cards, but the data shows it is sufficient to deliver 86 FPS at 1440p High and 72 FPS at 4K Low.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 29945, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095, delta -0.5%). These close scores indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti performs similarly to these cards in synthetic tests, and the measured game data reflects that level of capability. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is below the commonly accepted threshold for smooth gameplay, confirming that the GPU is the constraining factor at this extreme setting.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of which settings presets deliver the best experience at each resolution. The database records four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The choice of preset should depend on the target resolution and the desired frame rate.

At 1080p, all presets achieve playable frame rates. Low delivers 201 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. Medium delivers 154 FPS with a minimum of 131 FPS. High delivers 132 FPS, and Ultra delivers 103 FPS. For a typical 60 Hz display, any preset works, but the data suggests that High is a balanced choice, offering a 132 FPS average while retaining better visual quality than Low or Medium. Ultra at 103 FPS is also viable, though the additional visual fidelity may not be worth the 29 FPS drop from High.

At 1440p, the choices become more constrained. Low delivers 131 FPS, Medium delivers 101 FPS, High delivers 86 FPS, and Ultra delivers 67 FPS. All of these are above 60 FPS, so a 1440p display with a 60 Hz refresh rate can use any preset. However, for a 144 Hz display, only Low and Medium would consistently stay above 100 FPS. High at 86 FPS is still smooth but requires a display that can handle variable refresh rates. Ultra at 67 FPS is the minimum for 60 FPS gameplay, but it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 4K, the data shows that only Low and Medium are comfortably playable. Low delivers 72 FPS, and Medium delivers 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS. High drops to 47 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. For a 60 Hz 4K display, Low is the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium is borderline, with an average of 55 FPS and a minimum of 47 FPS, meaning some scenes will dip below 60 FPS. High and Ultra are not recommended for smooth gameplay at 4K, as their averages fall below 50 FPS.

The best experience per the measured rows depends on the user's hardware. For 1080p, High provides a strong balance of visual quality and performance. For 1440p, High also works well, though Medium is safer for high refresh rate displays. For 4K, Low is the only preset that guarantees 60 FPS, with Medium as a compromise for those who prioritize visual fidelity over a locked frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The recorded average FPS is 132 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra result compare to the 1080p Ultra result?

A: The 4K Ultra average is 37 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra average is 103 FPS. The 4K result is 66 FPS lower, a 64% reduction.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB VRAM enough for this game at 4K?

A: The measured data shows stable frame rates without VRAM-related issues. The 4K Medium result has a minimum FPS of 47, which indicates normal GPU-bound performance rather than memory swapping.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded in the database for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 201, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the RTX 2080 Ti in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2080 Ti's score of 29783.

Q: At which resolution is the CPU more likely to be the bottleneck?

A: At 1080p, the high frame rates (201 FPS on Low) suggest the CPU is still able to feed the GPU. At 4K, the much lower frame rates (37 to 72 FPS) indicate the GPU is the primary limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 1318 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the upper third of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the overall performance across all measured resolutions and settings, weighted by the game's typical workload.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 70163, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, delta 0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, delta 0.9%). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, which is 1% higher than the i7-14700KF. These close scores indicate that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game; its performance is comparable to several high-end alternatives.

The GPU ranks in the 75th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29945. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, delta 0.1%), the RX 6800 (30095, delta -0.5%), and the RTX 2080 Ti (29783, delta 0.5%). The RTX 3070 Ti sits between these cards in synthetic performance, and the measured game data is consistent with that positioning.

The rank of 1318 out of 3696 suggests that while this combo is capable, there are many faster configurations. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is a weak point, as many higher-ranked combos likely achieve better performance at that extreme setting. The 1080p results are strong, but the game's scaling behavior means the combo's ranking is dragged down by its 4K performance. For users targeting 1440p or lower, this combo performs well, but for 4K enthusiasts, it is only adequate on Low or Medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 44167 for multi-core and 6235 for single-core, indicating strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at most settings. The game is an action RPG from 2016, and its engine likely does not utilize 20 cores heavily. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (201 FPS) suggests the CPU can handle the game's logic and draw calls without becoming a bottleneck. However, the single-thread performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, is likely more relevant than the multi-core score, as many games rely on a few threads for main game logic.

The CPU's Passmark single-thread score is 4480, and its multi-thread score is 52425. These scores indicate that the i7-14700KF is well above average for both metrics. In the context of this game, the data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate reaches 201 FPS, which is a high value that could be limited by the CPU in some scenes. However, the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings (131 at 1080p) suggest that the CPU is not causing significant frame drops.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which scores 69515 (0.9% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, which scores 70879 (1% higher). These differences are minor, and in a game like The Technomancer, the CPU choice is unlikely to produce a noticeable difference in FPS beyond the GPU's capabilities. The 125 W TDP and 5.60 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for sustained performance, but the game's engine appears to be more GPU-bound.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains 12 measured FPS entries for this combo, covering three resolutions and four settings presets. Each entry records an average FPS, and some also include minimum and maximum values.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 201 FPS. The Medium preset averages 154 FPS, with a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. The High preset averages 132 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 103 FPS. These results show a clear step-down from Low to Ultra, with a total difference of 98 FPS between the two extremes.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 131 FPS. The Medium preset averages 101 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS. The High preset averages 86 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 64 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p due to the lower overall frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 72 FPS. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. The High preset averages 47 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS, the smallest absolute gap across the three resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 131 FPS and the maximum is 178 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 86 FPS and the maximum is 116 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 47 FPS and the maximum is 64 FPS. These ranges indicate that the Medium preset has a stable frame delivery, with the minimum staying within 23 FPS of the average at 1080p, 15 FPS at 1440p, and 8 FPS at 4K.

Comparing presets within a resolution, the data shows consistent scaling. At 1080p, Low is 47 FPS higher than Medium, Medium is 22 FPS higher than High, and High is 29 FPS higher than Ultra. At 1440p, Low is 30 FPS higher than Medium, Medium is 15 FPS higher than High, and High is 19 FPS higher than Ultra. At 4K, Low is 17 FPS higher than Medium, Medium is 8 FPS higher than High, and High is 10 FPS higher than Ultra. The performance cost of each preset step decreases as resolution increases, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher pixel counts.

The highest recorded average FPS is 201 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 37 at 4K Ultra. The data confirms that this combo can handle 1080p and 1440p with any preset, while 4K requires Low or Medium for acceptable performance.