The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the most capable resolution, with the combo delivering 142.6 FPS at High settings and 217.7 FPS at Low settings. This resolution provides the widest margin above playable frame rates across all settings presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested combinations in this game?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K with AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 534 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested. This rank reflects strong but not top-tier performance for this title.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 93.4 FPS while Ultra settings drop to 75.8 FPS, a difference of 17.6 FPS. The data indicates High settings maintain smoother frame delivery while Ultra only adds marginal visual fidelity.

Q: Does the Radeon RX 9070's 16 GB VRAM provide sufficient capacity for this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory, paired with a 644.6 GB/s bandwidth, is more than adequate for The Technomancer's demands. The measured FPS data shows no memory-related bottlenecks even at 3840x2160 Ultra, where the combo still achieves 41.3 FPS.

Q: How does the i9-14900K's single-core performance influence results?

A: The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 3064 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040 indicate strong per-thread performance. The Technomancer's engine benefits from this, as evidenced by solid frame rates at 1080p where CPU overhead is more prominent.

Q: Is this combo better suited for high refresh rate or high resolution gaming?

A: The data suggests versatility: 1920x1080 High delivers 142.6 FPS suitable for high refresh rate displays, while 3840x2160 Medium achieves 59.8 FPS for near-4K gaming. The 2560x1440 Medium result of 112.7 FPS offers a balanced middle ground.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process, brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. The memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, combined with a boost clock of 2520 MHz and a game clock of 2070 MHz, provides substantial headroom for The Technomancer's rendering demands. The GPU's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs drive pixel throughput of 322.6 GPixel/s, which directly translates to the measured frame rates.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 81.2 FPS at Low settings to 41.3 FPS at Ultra settings, a clear indication that pixel fill rate and shader work are the primary constraints. The Radeon RX 9070's FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS supports complex lighting and particle effects common in Action RPGs, yet the 4K Ultra result shows the GPU operating near its practical limits for this title.

The RX 9070's 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, scores 34866, a marginal -0.2% difference. The data indicates this GPU delivers consistent performance for a 2016-era game, with the 12 Ultimate DirectX support ensuring compatibility with modern rendering paths.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K provides 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. This processor, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process, ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and single-core score of 7040 demonstrate exceptional computational capability, though The Technomancer likely does not fully utilize all 24 cores given its 2016 release.

The CPU's role in this game is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 217.7 FPS at Low settings, a figure that heavily depends on the processor's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The PassMark single-thread score of 4697 and Geekbench single-core score of 3064 confirm that per-core performance is strong enough to prevent CPU bottlenecks in most scenarios.

However, the data shows that at 4K resolution, the CPU's influence diminishes significantly. The gap between 1080p and 4K frame rates at identical settings (e.g., High settings: 142.6 FPS vs 50.6 FPS) indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The i9-14900K's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core help maintain low latency, which benefits the game's engine when processing AI routines and physics calculations typical of the Action RPG genre.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1920x1080, High settings provide the optimal balance with 142.6 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 114.4 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the performance cost. Low settings at 217.7 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates outweigh visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 112.7 FPS, making it the sweet spot for this resolution. High settings at 93.4 FPS remain smooth, while Ultra at 75.8 FPS approaches the threshold where frame pacing could become noticeable. Low settings at 143.9 FPS are available for users prioritizing frame rate above all else.

For 3840x2160 gaming, Medium settings at 59.8 FPS represent the most viable preset for consistent playability. High settings at 50.6 FPS are acceptable for slower-paced exploration, but Ultra at 41.3 FPS risks dropping below comfort thresholds during intense combat sequences. Low settings at 81.2 FPS offer a playable 4K experience for users willing to sacrifice visual quality.

The data strongly suggests that Medium or High presets provide the best experience across all resolutions. The performance delta between Medium and Ultra (18.5 FPS at 1080p, 36.9 FPS at 1440p, 18.5 FPS at 4K) indicates that Ultra settings impose significant costs without proportional visual gains in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves rank 534 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, positioning it in the 67.8th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects a strong pairing that outperforms the majority of tested systems, though it does not reach the top tier reserved for more specialized high-end configurations.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component standings. The CPU's 97th percentile rank among all processors is higher than the GPU's 79th percentile, suggesting that the i9-14900K provides more headroom relative to its peers. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, scores nearly identically (34866 vs 34780, a -0.2% difference), indicating that the RX 9070 is competitively positioned within its class.

The combo's rank in this game suggests that the 2016 title does not fully stress either component. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads exceed the likely requirements of a game from that era, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources. This results in a system that performs well above the median combo but leaves performance untapped due to the game's age and engine limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 217.7, Medium 169.7, High 142.6, and Ultra 114.4. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a progressive decline, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Low and Medium (48.0 FPS difference). The High to Ultra transition costs 28.2 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings have a significant impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 143.9, Medium 112.7, High 93.4, and Ultra 75.8. The pattern mirrors 1080p, with Low to Medium showing a 31.2 FPS drop and High to Ultra costing 17.6 FPS. The absolute frame rates remain playable across all presets, though Ultra dips below the 80 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 81.2, Medium 59.8, High 50.6, and Ultra 41.3. This resolution shows the most dramatic impact of settings changes, with Low to Medium costing 21.4 FPS and High to Ultra costing 9.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 41.3 FPS is the only configuration across all resolutions that falls below 50 FPS, indicating a need for settings adjustment at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings is from 142.6 FPS to 93.4 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. Scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a further drop from 93.4 FPS to 50.6 FPS, a 45.8% reduction. The cumulative 1080p-to-4K drop at High settings is 64.5%, which aligns with the pixel count increase from approximately 2.07 million to 8.29 million pixels (a 4x increase), though the actual frame rate reduction is less severe due to other bottlenecks.

At Low settings, the scaling is: 217.7 FPS at 1080p, 143.9 FPS at 1440p (a 33.9% drop), and 81.2 FPS at 4K (a 43.6% drop from 1440p). The 1080p-to-4K reduction of 62.7% is slightly less than at High settings, suggesting that the GPU's fixed overhead (such as driver and geometry processing) becomes relatively more significant at lower visual presets.

This scaling pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 9070 is the primary limiting component in this combination. The CPU's performance at 1080p (217.7 FPS at Low) shows it can sustain very high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering capabilities constrain performance as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 41.3 FPS represents the most demanding scenario, where the GPU's 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 36.13 TFLOPS compute are pushed to their limits. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring Medium settings or lower for acceptable performance.