The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that stresses both processor and graphics hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, using only the provided benchmark data to understand how this combination handles the game across resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for The Technomancer?

A: The combo ranks 1984 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This indicates capable but not top-tier performance for this specific title.

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves the highest average of 169 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers a strong 86 FPS average, showing the headroom available at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the CPU compared to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (which has a -1% deltaPct). It is also 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 falls in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs better than the majority of cards but is not in the top tier. Its average benchmark score is 17639.

Q: Does the GPU face significant competition from integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the data shows the RTX 4060's average score of 17639 is only 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, which scores 17588. This suggests the discrete GPU's advantage is narrow in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 40 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 72 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 110 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1984 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the setup in the 46th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 46% of tested systems. This is a middling result, suggesting that while the hardware is competent, it does not push this particular game to the highest echelons of performance.

This ranking is particularly telling when considering the strength of the individual components. The CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all processors, indicating top-tier computational power. The GPU, however, is in the 61st percentile, which caps the system's overall capability. The data suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing for this game, preventing the combo from achieving a higher rank. The result is a system that is strong for general productivity and many tasks, but only average for high-end gaming at demanding settings.

The rank reflects a balance where the CPU's power is not fully utilized in this gaming scenario. With the RTX 4060's performance ceiling, the i7-14700KF's high core count and clock speeds provide little benefit beyond ensuring the GPU is fed with data. In essence, the combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's 61st percentile standing, rather than a reflection of the CPU's 94th percentile capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its memory clocks run at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with a TDP of 115 W.

These specifications directly influence the measured FPS in The Technomancer. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is a critical factor at higher resolutions. The game's demands at 4K likely stress the memory capacity, and the data shows a significant performance drop at 3840x2160. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 17639, indicates that its raw compute power is moderate. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and the Passmark G3D score of 19545 provide a baseline for its gaming performance, which aligns with the measured FPS in this title.

The RTX 4060's closest rival in the database is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which has a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning the RTX 4060 is only 0.2% faster. This close competition is reflected in the gaming results, where the card shows strength at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU's role is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rates scale directly with resolution changes while the CPU's power remains largely untapped.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results. The Low preset achieves an average of 169 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 and a maximum of 149. High settings produce an average of 111 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a strong 86 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains playable but drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 85 FPS with a range of 72 to 97, and High settings produce 72 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, which is still fluid for most players.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is severely challenged. Low settings yield an average of 61 FPS, which is the only 4K preset to exceed 60 FPS. Medium settings average 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 53, while High settings average 40 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 31 FPS, which is marginally playable but not ideal for a smooth experience. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is capable of handling 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, but it is not suited for 4K at high quality settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 86 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. The High preset at 111 FPS is also an option for those with higher refresh rate monitors, but the visual fidelity of Ultra is worth the minor frame rate reduction.

For 1440p, the High preset provides the best balance, achieving an average of 72 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most users. The Medium preset at 85 FPS offers a smoother experience with a slight reduction in visual quality, making it a viable alternative. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced action sequences.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only reliable option, averaging 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 47 FPS and High at 40 FPS are playable but will show noticeable frame pacing issues. The Ultra preset at 31 FPS is not recommended for a satisfactory experience. For the best experience at 4K, users should prioritize the Low preset to maintain fluidity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It has an L3 cache of 33 MB shared across the cores. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 44167 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6235 in single-core, indicating exceptional processing power.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic data. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 169 FPS is likely near the game's engine limit, but the CPU's 94th percentile ranking suggests it can handle even higher loads. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K confirms this, as the FPS drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a GPU-bound workload.

The i7-14700KF's high single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, ensures that the game's main thread is processed efficiently. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, has an average score of 69996, which is 0.2% lower. This marginal difference in synthetic benchmarks is unlikely to manifest in gaming, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the average is 169 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low yields 110 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K Low, the average is 61 FPS, which is a 64% reduction from 1080p and a 45% reduction from 1440p. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the load on the graphics card increases exponentially with resolution.

The same pattern is evident at other settings. At Medium, the FPS drops from 130 at 1080p to 85 at 1440p (a 35% drop) and then to 47 at 4K (a 64% drop from 1080p). At High settings, the averages are 111, 72, and 40 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. This consistent scaling indicates that the RTX 4060's processing power and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of performance. The CPU's role is static across these resolutions, confirming that it is not the bottleneck.

This behavior is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060. The 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but become strained at 4K. The data shows that the GPU's performance drops by more than half when moving from 1080p to 4K, regardless of settings preset. This is a clear indicator that users seeking 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, as the RTX 4060 is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming.