The Technomancer

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti lands at rank 354 out of 3,696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it comfortably in the top 10% of all configurations. This is a strong position, though not an outright dominant one, suggesting that while this pairing is well above average for this Action RPG, there are still roughly 353 combinations that edge it out in measured performance. The percentile ranking of the CPU at 95 versus all processors, combined with the GPU's 86th percentile standing, indicates a balanced system where neither component is drastically holding the other back in this particular title. Interestingly, the combo's rank relative to the total pool of 3,696 suggests that The Technomancer may favor certain hardware configurations more than others, and this pairing sits in a very respectable tier without reaching the absolute pinnacle. The data implies that for most players, this combo will deliver a thoroughly satisfying experience, but enthusiasts chasing the very top frame rates might find slightly better options elsewhere in the database.

# GPU Role

The RTX 5070 Ti brings 16 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a game released in 2016 like The Technomancer. The GPU's base clock sits at 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, and it packs 8,960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute reaching 43.94 TFLOPS. In the context of this game, the GPU appears to be the primary driver of performance scaling, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 184 FPS, while at 4K with the same settings, it drops to 66 FPS — a clear indication that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases. The GPU's benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,604 and a Passmark G3D score of 32,974, place it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (delta of -0.1%), the Intel Arc A550M (delta of 0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (delta of -2%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (delta of 3.1%). These comparisons show that the RTX 5070 Ti is in a tight cluster with these cards, performing within a few percentage points of each in synthetic benchmarks. For The Technomancer, the VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient, and the high bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are handled without bottlenecking. The GPU's role in this combo is clearly to provide the graphical horsepower needed for higher resolutions and settings, and the data confirms it does so effectively, though the CPU's contribution becomes more apparent at lower resolutions.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. From 1080p to 1440p, the High settings average drops from 184 FPS to 120 FPS, a reduction of 64 FPS or roughly 35%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average falls from 120 FPS to 66 FPS, a further drop of 54 FPS or about 45%. This progressive decline suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increases dramatically — 4K has four times the pixels of 1080p. At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 280 FPS at 1080p, 183 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. The fact that Low settings at 4K (101 FPS) still surpasses High settings at 1080p (184 FPS) in raw frame rate is expected, but the relative drops indicate that the GPU's workload scales almost linearly with resolution. The Medium settings row provides the only min and max FPS data in the pack: at 1080p, the range is 183 to 248 FPS with an average of 215; at 1440p, the range is 120 to 162 FPS with an average of 141; and at 4K, the range is 66 to 89 FPS with an average of 77. These ranges show that frame pacing remains consistent across resolutions, with the spread between min and max staying proportionally similar. The limiting component analysis points heavily toward the GPU, as the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads are unlikely to be saturated at any resolution in a game from 2016. However, the fact that 1080p Low hits 280 FPS suggests there is headroom in the CPU to push even higher if the GPU were faster, but at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The data implies that players targeting 4K should expect a significant performance hit compared to 1440p, and those seeking the highest frame rates should stick to 1080p or 1440p.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in The Technomancer?

A: This combination of Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 354th out of 3,696 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49,957, which is 0.1% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001), 0.4% above the Intel Arc A550M (49,737), 2% below the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50,951), and 3.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48,477).

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

A: Based on the data, 1440p at High settings provides an excellent balance with an average of 120 FPS, while 1080p at High delivers 184 FPS. For 4K, High settings yields 66 FPS, which is playable but not as smooth as lower resolutions.

Q: How much does performance drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 184 at 1080p to 120 at 1440p and then to 66 at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. It features 36 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, while the CPU's high core count and boost clock are likely sufficient for this 2016 title.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it features 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Its benchmark scores are impressive: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 39,399.5, while single-core hits 2,262.5; Geekbench multicore is 21,697 and single-core is 2,655; Passmark multithread scores 58,674 and single-thread scores 4,697. These results place the CPU at the 95th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 79,097. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900KF (avg score 79,371, delta of -0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (avg score 79,574, delta of -0.6%), the AMD EPYC 7413 (avg score 80,041, delta of -1.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (avg score 77,740, delta of 1.7%). In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, and given that the game released in 2016, it is unlikely to fully utilize 24 cores. The boost clock of 6.00 GHz is particularly relevant for single-threaded performance, which many games from that era relied upon. The measured FPS at 1080p Low — 280 FPS average — suggests that the CPU can handle even the most demanding frame rate scenarios without becoming a bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 52 FPS, which is clearly GPU-limited, as the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution. The data indicates that this processor provides ample headroom for The Technomancer, and any performance limitations observed are due to the GPU rather than the CPU.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in The Technomancer. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 144 FPS and High offering 184 FPS, Medium at 215 FPS, and Low at 280 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is 40 FPS, which is substantial, and the difference between High and Medium is another 31 FPS. For players with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, High or Medium settings would be the sweet spot, as they exceed 144 Hz and leave headroom for frame drops. At 1440p, the options narrow slightly: Ultra averages 94 FPS, High averages 120 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS, and Low averages 183 FPS. Here, High settings provide a solid 120 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays, while Medium pushes to 141 FPS for those seeking higher refresh rates. Ultra at 1440p is still playable at 94 FPS, but the visual gains may not justify the 26 FPS drop from High. At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained: Ultra averages 52 FPS, High averages 66 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS, and Low averages 101 FPS. For 4K, High settings offer the best balance, with 66 FPS being playable on most displays, while Medium provides a smoother 77 FPS if 60 FPS is the minimum acceptable threshold. Low at 4K delivers 101 FPS, which is impressive but sacrifices visual fidelity. The data suggests that High settings are the recommended preset for most resolutions, as they offer a strong balance between visual quality and performance. At 1440p High, the 120 FPS average is smooth, and at 4K High, the 66 FPS is acceptable for a cinematic experience. For competitive play, Medium at 1080p (215 FPS) or 1440p (141 FPS) would be preferable, as these settings maximize frame rates while retaining some visual polish. Ultra settings are only advisable at 1080p, where the 144 FPS average remains sufficiently high.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The full FPS breakdown for this combo in The Technomancer is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 280 FPS
• Medium: Average 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 248 FPS
• High: Average 184 FPS
• Ultra: Average 144 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 183 FPS
• Medium: Average 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS
• High: Average 120 FPS
• Ultra: Average 94 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 101 FPS
• Medium: Average 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS
• High: Average 66 FPS
• Ultra: Average 52 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly across all settings. The Medium settings rows provide the only min and max data points, showing that frame pacing remains stable with a spread of roughly 65 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time variance. At 1080p, the Low setting achieves 280 FPS, which is nearly double the Ultra setting's 144 FPS, highlighting the substantial performance cost of higher visual fidelity. The gap between High and Ultra is consistent across resolutions: 40 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. This diminishing absolute difference at higher resolutions suggests that Ultra settings impose a relatively larger percentage penalty as resolution grows. At 4K Ultra, the 52 FPS average is the lowest measured value, but it remains playable. The 1080p Low result of 280 FPS is the highest measured, showcasing the GPU's raw capability when unconstrained by resolution. These numbers provide a comprehensive picture of how this combo scales, with the GPU being the clear limiting factor at 4K while the CPU maintains high frame rates at lower resolutions.