The Technomancer

The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016, and the data shows how a modern Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 handles this title. The benchmark results reveal a configuration that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but demonstrates strong CPU headroom that allows for massive frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS to clarify where the bottleneck sits and which settings provide the best playable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable progression as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 94.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Ultra drops that to 62.6 FPS, a significant 33.5% reduction. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls further to 31.8, which is roughly half the 1440p figure and only a third of the 1080p result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the rendering load increases exponentially with pixel count, and the RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus are the limiting factors here.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, at High settings, the average FPS is 116.7 at 1080p, 77.3 at 1440p, and 39.9 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 34%, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 48%. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is not the bottleneck in this game; if it were, the frame rates would not scale down so dramatically with resolution. Instead, the data shows a system where the CPU can easily feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s raw pixel throughput limits performance as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for playing The Technomancer with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance. At High settings, it produces an average of 77.3 FPS, which is smooth and playable. While 1080p yields higher frame rates, the visual fidelity improvement at 1440p is substantial, and the performance hit is acceptable.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 61.3, which is playable. However, at Medium settings it drops to 50.7 FPS, and at High and Ultra settings, the frame rates fall to 39.9 and 31.8 respectively. The data suggests that 4K is only viable with Low or perhaps Medium settings for a consistent experience.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF holding back the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?

A: The benchmark results indicate it is not. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 70104, placing it in the 96th percentile. More importantly, the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth and consistent, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 176.1 FPS average at 1080p Low settings.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested combinations in this game?

A: This specific pairing ranks 852 out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is expected given that the game is older and the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in it.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra settings in terms of performance?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, the average FPS goes from 176.1 on Low to 94.2 on Ultra. At 1440p, it goes from 113.8 on Low to 62.6 on Ultra. At 4K, it goes from 61.3 on Low to a barely playable 31.8 on Ultra. This represents a performance penalty of roughly 46-48% for the highest visual quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for The Technomancer, this configuration of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 holds a rank of 852 out of 1656 tested combos. This places it squarely in the middle tier of all systems tested. The percentile standing of the individual components is notably different. The CPU is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier processor. The GPU, however, is in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The final rank of 852 reflects the GPU’s more modest standing, confirming that the graphics card is the determining factor for this game’s performance.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a nearly identical average benchmark score, with a deltaPct of 0. This means the RTX 5060 is essentially on par with that card in synthetic tests. Other close competitors include the NVIDIA Tesla M60 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, with deltaPct values of 0.5 and 0.6 respectively. These comparisons show that the RTX 5060 is performing as expected for its class, and the in-game rank is a direct consequence of that performance level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. The data is measured, not estimated, and includes average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 176.1 FPS
• Medium: 136.9 FPS
• High: 116.7 FPS
• Ultra: 94.2 FPS

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 113.8 FPS
• Medium: 87.6 FPS
• High: 77.3 FPS
• Ultra: 62.6 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 61.3 FPS
• Medium: 50.7 FPS
• High: 39.9 FPS
• Ultra: 31.8 FPS

These numbers show a consistent and significant performance drop at each higher resolution. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a frame rate reduction of roughly 35% across all settings. The move from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing, with a reduction of roughly 45-50%. This data reinforces the analysis that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the performance bottleneck, as the scaling is directly tied to the GPU’s rendering workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and it can boost up to 5.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 44557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6290 in single-core. This places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is 70104. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, has an average score of 70074 with a deltaPct of 0, indicating they are essentially identical in performance.

In the context of The Technomancer, this CPU is not the limiting factor. The game, being an Action RPG from 2016, does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded, but the 14700KF’s high single-core performance ensures it can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without issue. The evidence for this is the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 176.1 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that requires a strong CPU to feed the GPU. The fact that this is possible shows the CPU is more than capable. Furthermore, the CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is excellent, with a deltaPct of only -0.4 compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, which has an average score of 70420. The CPU’s role here is to provide a stable platform with enough headroom, and the data confirms it does so admirably.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing a resolution of 2560x1440. At this resolution, the High settings preset delivers an average of 77.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. If you have a higher refresh rate monitor, the Medium preset at 1440p, which yields 87.6 FPS, is also an excellent choice, sacrificing a small amount of visual quality for a noticeable gain in smoothness.

For those with a 1080p display, the High preset at 116.7 FPS is the recommended starting point. The Ultra preset, at 94.2 FPS, is also perfectly playable and will deliver the best visual fidelity. The Low preset at 1080p, with its 176.1 FPS, is only necessary for competitive play on a very high refresh rate display, as the visual quality difference between Low and Medium is typically more noticeable than the frame rate difference between 136.9 and 176.1.

4K gaming is possible but requires compromise. The Low preset at 4K, with an average of 61.3 FPS, is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset, at 50.7 FPS, is playable but may have noticeable dips. The High and Ultra presets at 4K should be avoided, as frame rates in the 30-40 range do not provide a good gameplay experience for an action RPG. Ultimately, the best experience is a balance of visual quality and performance, and the data points to 1440p High as the sweet spot for this hardware.