The Technomancer

The Technomancer pairs the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, a combination that delivers high frame rates across all tested configurations. The data shows a system capable of handling the game’s demands at every resolution, though the performance scaling reveals where the bottleneck shifts as settings and pixel counts change.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700KF brings 20 cores and 28 threads to this benchmark, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This is a Raptor Lake-R architecture part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, built on a 10 nm process with a 125 W TDP. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB of L3 cache.

For The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, the CPU’s multi-threaded capacity is substantial but not the primary driver of the measured results. The data shows the processor’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44557 and single-core score of 6290, indicating strong performance per thread. In this game, the CPU’s job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the high boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled efficiently.

The processor’s average benchmark score of 70104 places it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700K with an average score of 70074 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69887 (0.3% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420 (-0.4% slower), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71056 (-1.3% slower). These figures show that the i7-14700KF is effectively tied with the top consumer chips, meaning its CPU performance is not a limiting factor in this title.

The game’s frame rates at lower resolutions, such as 321 FPS at 1080p Low, indicate that the CPU is capable of pushing very high frame counts. The fact that these numbers are achievable without any visible CPU-related dips suggests that the processor’s 20 cores and 28 threads are more than adequate for The Technomancer’s workload.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 22nd out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. That places it in the top 1.3% of all configurations in the database, which is a strong result for a game that is nearly a decade old. The rank reflects the combined capability of the i7-14700KF and RTX 4090, but it also shows that there are 21 other combos that perform better in this particular title.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked ones is likely due to the game’s engine favoring certain hardware configurations, rather than a deficiency in the CPU or GPU themselves. The data shows that the combo’s performance is consistent across resolutions, with no anomalies that would suggest a driver or compatibility issue. For comparison, the CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 1.3% of its average score, and the GPU’s nearest rivals are similarly close, with the NVIDIA Tesla T4 at -0.4%, the NVIDIA Tesla P40 at 0.5%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 at -0.9%, and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 at -1.3%.

The 22nd rank out of 1656 is a practical indicator that this hardware pairing is near the top of the pile, but it also suggests that the game’s performance ceiling is not fully dictated by raw compute power. The data indicates that the combo is well-balanced, with neither component creating a significant bottleneck that would drag the rank lower.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 218.5 FPS; at 1440p it drops to 140.3 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 75.6 FPS. This represents a 65% drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is a typical scaling curve for a GPU-bound scenario.

Looking at Low settings, the pattern is even more pronounced: 321 FPS at 1080p, 217.7 FPS at 1440p, and 118.8 FPS at 4K. The 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at the lowest quality preset. The CPU is clearly capable of exceeding 300 FPS at 1080p, as shown by the 321 FPS result, so the drop to 118.8 FPS at 4K is almost entirely due to the RTX 4090’s rendering workload.

At Medium settings, the results are 255.4 FPS at 1080p, 165.8 FPS at 1440p, and 93.1 FPS at 4K. This is a 64% drop from 1080p to 4K, consistent with the other presets. Ultra settings show 168.6 FPS at 1080p, 109.8 FPS at 1440p, and 59.9 FPS at 4K, a 64% drop as well.

The consistency of the scaling across all four settings presets confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has headroom, but as pixel count increases, the RTX 4090’s workload becomes the dominant factor. The data shows that the i7-14700KF is not holding back the system at any resolution, as the frame rate reductions align with the expected GPU load increase.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 321, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700KF compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K?

A: The two processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the i7-14700KF at 70104 and the i7-14700K at 70074, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the combo delivers 168.6 FPS at 1080p and 59.9 FPS at 4K, representing a 64% reduction in average FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer?

A: Yes, the 24 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than adequate for this game, as the data shows no performance anomalies that would indicate VRAM limitations.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 22nd out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.3% of all results.

Q: Does the CPU’s 20-core configuration provide any benefit in this game?

A: The data shows high frame rates even at 1080p, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck, but the game likely uses only a few cores, so the benefit is more about headroom than direct utilization.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a massive GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost of 2520 MHz, and the memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The chip is the AD102, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 76,300 million transistors and a die size of 609 mm².

The GPU’s benchmark scores show strong raw performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 38194 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 317684. The RTX 4090 sits at the 91st percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla T4 with an average score of 66733 (-0.4%), the NVIDIA Tesla P40 at 66127 (0.5%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 at 67097 (-0.9%), and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 at 67320 (-1.3%). These are all within 1.3% of each other, indicating that the RTX 4090’s raw compute is in a tight cluster with older workstation cards, despite being a consumer flagship.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 59.9 FPS, which is just above playable, while at 4K Low it hits 118.8 FPS. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB of VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this game’s textures and geometry, so the frame rate differences are driven by shader and pixel processing rather than memory constraints. The GPU’s 16384 shading units and 128 RT cores provide ample compute, though The Technomancer does not heavily use ray tracing, so the RT cores are largely idle.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data provides four settings presets at each resolution, and the choice of which to use depends on the target display and frame rate preference. At 4K, High settings deliver 75.6 FPS, which is a solid baseline for smooth gameplay on a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display. Ultra settings drop to 59.9 FPS, which is only just above the 60 FPS threshold and may result in occasional dips below it. Medium settings at 4K give 93.1 FPS, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, while Low settings hit 118.8 FPS but sacrifice noticeable visual quality.

For 1440p displays, High settings provide 140.3 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra settings at 1440p still deliver 109.8 FPS, making it a viable choice without a significant performance penalty. Medium settings at 165.8 FPS are also strong, and Low settings at 217.7 FPS are overkill for most displays but useful for competitive play.

At 1080p, all presets are playable, with Ultra hitting 168.6 FPS and High at 218.5 FPS. Low settings reach 321 FPS, which is beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, so the visual trade-off is not worth it unless chasing maximum frame rate.

The best experience per the measured data is 1440p High, which delivers 140.3 FPS and retains good visual quality without the performance cliff seen at 4K Ultra. If playing on a 4K display, High settings are the recommended choice, as they provide 75.6 FPS and avoid the sub-60 FPS result of Ultra. The data shows that the RTX 4090 has enough headroom at 1440p to run High settings comfortably, making it the sweet spot for this combination.