The Technomancer

The Technomancer with an Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER places 271st out of 2,825 tested combos for this game. That puts this pairing in the top 10% of all configurations measured, a strong result for a 2016 Action RPG that can still challenge modern hardware at high resolutions. The combo’s standing reflects a balanced system where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully, though the data suggests the graphics card carries the heavier load in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 271st rank out of 2,825 combos places this setup well above the median, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER lands in the 76th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between those two percentile positions hints that the processor is relatively stronger in general compute than the graphics card is in raw graphics performance, yet the in-game ranking shows the pair working well together.

Compared to its closest CPU rivals, the Core Ultra 5 225’s average benchmark score of 36,938 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36,945, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018, which is just 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 comes in at 37,093, or 0.4% above. The Intel Core i9-12900T trails slightly behind at 37,112, which is 0.5% above this chip. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s average score of 31,087 is within 1.9% of its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31,206, which is 0.4% higher, while the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q is at 31,220, also 0.4% above. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell leads by 1.4% at 31,532, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX tops the group at 31,676, a 1.9% advantage. These differences are small enough that the 4070 Ti SUPER holds its own against older workstation and enthusiast cards, but it does not dominate them.

The data indicates this combo is well matched for The Technomancer. The CPU’s single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655, provides a solid foundation for the game’s logic, while the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and high memory bandwidth prevent texture streaming issues at 4K. The rank of 271 out of 2,825 suggests that most higher-ranked combos likely pair stronger CPUs or GPUs, but this setup remains competitive for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in The Technomancer. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game’s textures and effects at all tested resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz, with a base clock of 2340 MHz, allows it to sustain high throughput during extended sessions, and the 8,448 shading units process the game’s geometry efficiently.

In the measured results, the GPU’s influence is clear. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 275 FPS average, which is nearly double the 141 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This scaling shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, as the CPU can push well beyond 275 FPS in lighter loads. At 4K, the gap narrows: 99 FPS on Low versus 51 FPS on Ultra, with Medium at 76 FPS and High at 65 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS is the only sub-60 average in the entire dataset, indicating that the GPU’s limits are reached only at the most demanding settings.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for The Technomancer, which can consume significant memory at high resolutions. The data shows no min FPS drops below 64 FPS at 4K Medium, suggesting the GPU has enough memory headroom to avoid stutters from VRAM overflow. At 1440p Medium, the min FPS is 117, and at 1080p Medium it is 180, reinforcing that the memory subsystem keeps up with the game’s demands.

The GPU’s 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 689.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw compute needed for the game’s particle effects and lighting. The 96 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s, which helps maintain fill rates at 4K. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, though The Technomancer likely runs in DirectX 11 mode given its release date, so the ray tracing cores and tensor cores may not be fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play The Technomancer with this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 118 FPS average, which is smooth and visually detailed. 4K High drops to 65 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast action. 1080p High hits 180 FPS, so if you prefer maximum frame rates, that is the best option.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but barely. The measured 4K Ultra average is 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players prefer. If you want to play at 4K, dropping to High raises the average to 65 FPS, and Medium reaches 76 FPS.

Q: How much faster is this combo at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At Low settings, 1080p scores 275 FPS versus 99 FPS at 4K, which is roughly 2.8 times faster. At Ultra, 1080p hits 141 FPS against 51 FPS at 4K, a 2.8x difference as well, showing consistent scaling across the resolution range.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655 is strong, and the measured FPS at 1080p Low (275) is far above what most displays can show, indicating the CPU is not limiting. The GPU’s performance drops significantly as settings increase, confirming it as the constraint.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM make a difference in this game?

A: Yes, the data shows no min FPS drops below 64 FPS at 4K Medium, which suggests the 16 GB capacity prevents stutters from memory exhaustion. At 1440p Medium, the min FPS is 117, and at 1080p Medium it is 180, all indicating stable frame pacing.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p across all settings?

A: The averages are 180 FPS on Low, 138 FPS on Medium, 118 FPS on High, and 92 FPS on Ultra. This range gives players flexibility, with Ultra still above 90 FPS for a good experience.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 211 FPS average with a min of 180 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 138 FPS with a min of 117 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS target. Even at 4K Medium, the average is 76 FPS with a min of 64 FPS, which is playable and consistent.

High settings also perform well, with 1080p at 180 FPS and 1440p at 118 FPS, but 4K High falls to 65 FPS. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p and 1440p, where the averages are 141 FPS and 92 FPS respectively. At 4K Ultra, the 51 FPS average is below the comfort threshold, so Medium or High is the better choice for that resolution.

The data suggests that Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the jump from Medium to High costs roughly 73 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K. The jump from High to Ultra costs 39 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. For a 2016 game, Medium likely still looks good, and the frame rate headroom ensures smooth gameplay even in busy scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo starts at 275 FPS on Low, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 211 FPS with a min of 180 FPS and a max of 243 FPS. High settles at 180 FPS, and Ultra comes in at 141 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the GPU’s comfort zone, with even Ultra settings providing frame rates that exceed most 144Hz monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low delivers 180 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS with a min of 117 FPS and a max of 159 FPS, High reaches 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS. The 1440p results show a clear hierarchy, with each settings tier reducing the average by roughly 20-30 FPS. The min FPS at Medium is 117, which is still high enough for a smooth experience on a 120Hz display.

At 3840x2160, the GPU starts to show its limits. Low averages 99 FPS, Medium averages 76 FPS with a min of 64 FPS and a max of 87 FPS, High averages 65 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 48 FPS, which is significant, but the Medium result of 76 FPS is notable for being both playable and visually acceptable. The min FPS of 64 at 4K Medium is the lowest recorded in the dataset, but it is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each tier costing a predictable amount of performance. The data shows that 1080p Low offers the highest possible frame rates, while 4K Ultra offers the lowest, and the middle ground of 1440p Medium or High provides the best overall experience for most players.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which gives it strong single-thread performance for game logic. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655 and multi-core score of 25,891 indicate it can handle both the main thread and background tasks without becoming a bottleneck.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is less prominent than the GPU’s, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low. The 275 FPS average at that setting shows the CPU can feed the GPU faster than the graphics card can render, meaning the processor is not the limiting factor. The 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this chip is above average for gaming workloads.

The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, which helps maintain consistent frame times. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support ensures the CPU can quickly pass data to the GPU. The processor’s 65W TDP keeps thermals manageable, allowing the boost clock to sustain high performance during long gaming sessions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 225’s average benchmark score of 36,938 is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and within 0.5% of the others. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, this combo would perform nearly identically to systems with those processors. However, in The Technomancer, the GPU is the primary driver, so the CPU’s performance headroom ensures it will not drag down the frame rates, even at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed.