The Technomancer

Resolution Scaling

The recorded data for The Technomancer shows a clear and predictable FPS progression as resolution increases, but the shape of that curve reveals important details about which component is doing the heavy lifting at each setting level.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces 233 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 152 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 84 FPS, which is another 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as pixel count rises is classic GPU-bound behavior: the RTX 4070's rendering throughput is being consumed by the increasing pixel workload, while the CPU has ample headroom at these lower settings.

The Medium preset tells a similar story but with slightly different magnitudes. At 1080p Medium, the average is 179 FPS with a minimum of 152 FPS and maximum of 206 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 117 FPS with a 99 FPS minimum and 134 FPS maximum. The 4K Medium result lands at 64 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum and 74 FPS maximum. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 62 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 53 FPS. The scaling is not perfectly linear, which suggests that at 4K Medium, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor more decisively.

High settings show the same pattern: 153 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 53 FPS, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 45 FPS. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 119 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest recorded average in the entire data set, at 43 FPS, which is below the 55 FPS minimum recorded at 4K Medium.

The data indicates that this game becomes strongly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, and the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the relevant factors for 4K performance. The 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS average is the only sub-60 FPS result across all measured configurations, and even 4K High at 55 FPS sits below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the baseline for smooth gameplay.

At 1080p, the story is different. The 233 FPS Low result and 179 FPS Medium result indicate that the RTX 4070 has substantial headroom, and the CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU. The 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock on the Core Ultra 5 225 are adequate for this game's CPU demands at lower resolutions. The 1080p Ultra result of 119 FPS still leaves room above the 60 FPS mark, so even the heaviest preset at the lightest resolution is playable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process node from TSMC. The absence of hyperthreading means the thread count equals the core count, which is worth noting for a game like The Technomancer that was released in 2016 and may not be optimized for heavily threaded workloads.

The CPU's benchmark data shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. These numbers position the processor at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 with a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 with a delta of -0.5%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 225 sits in a tightly clustered performance band around these rivals.

In game-specific terms, the CPU's role in The Technomancer is most evident at 1080p. The 233 FPS Low result at 1080p suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The fact that 1080p Low achieves over double the frame rate of 4K Low (84 FPS) points to the GPU being the constraint at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

The single-core performance is particularly relevant for an Action RPG from 2016. Many games from that era relied heavily on one or two threads for game logic, physics, and draw call submission. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 is strong, and the PassMark single-thread score of 4412 confirms that the processor's single-thread capabilities are solid. The 4.90 GHz boost clock provides the clock speed headroom that older game engines often need to avoid CPU-bound frame rate caps.

The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, with 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. For a 2016 game, memory bandwidth is unlikely to be a limiting factor, and the DDR5 support means the platform has modern memory capabilities.

The data does not show any configuration where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck in The Technomancer. At every resolution and settings combination, the frame rate scales downward as resolution increases, which is the expected pattern for a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads are sufficient to avoid limiting the RTX 4070, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 233 FPS.

The processor's TDP is 65 watts, and it uses the Intel Socket 1851. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30459 and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6317 provide additional context for the CPU's overall capability. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2609 and single-core score of 368 round out the synthetic benchmark picture.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High produces 100 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, even High settings only reach 55 FPS average. The 1440p resolution offers a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate for this combination.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The 4K Medium preset delivers 64 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum and 74 FPS maximum. The 4K Low preset reaches 84 FPS average. The 4K High preset falls to 55 FPS average, and 4K Ultra drops to 43 FPS average. Medium settings at 4K are the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, a -0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a -0.4% delta. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a -0.5% delta. All four processors are within 0.5% of each other.

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

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 233 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 119 FPS average. The difference is 114 FPS, meaning Ultra settings cut the frame rate nearly in half compared to Low at the same resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 compare favorably to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a -1.3% delta. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a 1.3% delta. The RTX 4070 sits in the middle of this cluster.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 55 FPS at 4K Medium settings. The 1440p Medium preset records a 99 FPS minimum, and the 1080p Medium preset records a 152 FPS minimum. No minimum FPS values are listed for the Low, High, or Ultra presets in the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 847th out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 23% of all configurations in the database for this game. The rank reflects the measured FPS results across all resolutions and settings, not just a single configuration.

The ranking position makes sense given the measured data. The combo produces playable frame rates at 1080p across all settings, with the lowest 1080p result being 119 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, all presets remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 78 FPS being the lowest. At 4K, the situation changes: Medium at 64 FPS and Low at 84 FPS are above 60 FPS, but High at 55 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS fall below it.

The 847th rank out of 3696 combos indicates that there are 2849 configurations that perform better in this game, and 846 that perform worse. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position. The rank is determined by the complete set of measured FPS data, so the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS likely pulls the overall rank down from what it would be if only 1080p and 1440p results were considered.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs provide context for the combo's overall position. The CPU and GPU are both above the 80th percentile in their respective categories, which suggests the combo should perform well in most games. The 847th rank in The Technomancer specifically reflects this game's particular demands and the measured results across all settings.

The nearest CPU rivals are all within 0.5% of the Core Ultra 5 225 in average benchmark score, so the choice of CPU among these options would not significantly change the in-game ranking. The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with deltas ranging from -1.3% to 1.3%.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combo in The Technomancer. The primary consideration is maintaining a frame rate at or above 60 FPS average while maximizing visual quality.

At 1080p, all four presets are viable. Low produces 233 FPS, Medium produces 179 FPS, High produces 153 FPS, and Ultra produces 119 FPS. The Ultra preset at 119 FPS is still well above 60 FPS, so the highest quality settings are usable at this resolution. The 1080p Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 152 and a maximum of 206, which indicates stable frame pacing.

At 1440p, the situation is similar. Low produces 152 FPS, Medium produces 117 FPS with a 99 FPS minimum, High produces 100 FPS, and Ultra produces 78 FPS. All presets remain above 60 FPS average at 1440p, so users can select based on visual preference. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is the lowest average at this resolution but still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the recommendations change. Low produces 84 FPS, Medium produces 64 FPS with a 55 FPS minimum, High produces 55 FPS, and Ultra produces 43 FPS. The Medium preset is the highest quality option that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though the 55 FPS minimum indicates that frame drops below 60 FPS are possible. The Low preset at 84 FPS provides more headroom and is the safest choice for consistent frame rates at 4K.

The data indicates that the best overall experience depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, Ultra is the recommended preset because it delivers 119 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. For 1440p, Ultra at 78 FPS is also viable, though High at 100 FPS provides more headroom. For 4K, Medium at 64 FPS is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS average, and Low at 84 FPS offers a more consistent experience.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent frame time behavior across all resolutions, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 152 to 206 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 99 to 134 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 55 to 74 FPS. The narrower range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is working closer to its limit, resulting in less variation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for The Technomancer with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is presented below by resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

Low settings: 233 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded in the data.

Medium settings: 179 FPS average, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS. This is the only 1080p preset with recorded minimum and maximum values.

High settings: 153 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

Ultra settings: 119 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

The 1080p results span from 119 FPS at Ultra to 233 FPS at Low. The difference between Low and Ultra is 114 FPS, or roughly a 49% reduction. The Medium preset's 179 FPS sits between Low and High, and its recorded range of 152 to 206 FPS shows that frame times are generally consistent.

2560x1440 (1440p):

Low settings: 152 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

Medium settings: 117 FPS average, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS.

High settings: 100 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

Ultra settings: 78 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

The 1440p results span from 78 FPS at Ultra to 152 FPS at Low. The difference between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS. The Medium preset's range of 99 to 134 FPS indicates that the minimum stays above 60 FPS, which is a strong result for this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

Low settings: 84 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

Medium settings: 64 FPS average, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS.

High settings: 55 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

Ultra settings: 43 FPS average. No minimum or maximum FPS values are recorded.

The 4K results span from 43 FPS at Ultra to 84 FPS at Low. The difference between Low and Ultra is 41 FPS. The Medium preset's 55 FPS minimum means that frame drops below 60 FPS can occur, even though the average is 64 FPS. The High and Ultra presets both average below 60 FPS, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at each preset shows consistent GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 233 to 152 to 84 FPS as resolution increases. At Medium, the progression is 179 to 117 to 64 FPS. At High, it is 153 to 100 to 55 FPS. At Ultra, it is 119 to 78 to 43 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 64% at Low, 64% at Medium, 64% at High, and 64% at Ultra, indicating that the scaling pattern is consistent across all presets.