The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG, and this analysis covers the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The measured data shows this combination delivers highly playable performance across most resolutions and settings, with the CPU providing a strong foundation and the GPU scaling well from 1080p up to 4K. The benchmark results indicate a system that can handle the game’s demands smoothly, though the most demanding settings at 4K will test its limits.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture and a 3 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This configuration provides a solid balance of multi-core throughput and high single-core speed, which is relevant for a game like The Technomancer that is not typically a heavy multi-threaded workload. The processor’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensure data flows efficiently to the GPU.

The CPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals in the data are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196 (a 0.4% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 (a 0.5% difference). The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails slightly at 48698 (0.6% behind), while the Intel Core i5-14600K is the closest competitor at 48618 (0.8% behind). This indicates that the Ultra 5 245 sits in a highly competitive performance tier, and the differences between these chips are negligible in real-world gaming terms. The data suggests the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4070 SUPER, preventing it from becoming a bottleneck in The Technomancer’s frame rates.

In terms of the measured FPS results, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 259 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 1440p High, the 111 FPS average shows the processor can sustain high frame rates without issue. The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, is crucial for the game’s logic and physics, ensuring consistent frame pacing. The data confirms that this processor will not be the limiting factor when pushing for higher frame rates, allowing the GPU to do the heavy lifting.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience at each resolution. The goal is to balance visual quality with a smooth, playable frame rate, and the data shows distinct sweet spots for each target resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset delivers an average of 61 FPS, which is right at the threshold for smooth gameplay on a 60 Hz display. The Medium preset is a safer choice, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 61 FPS, ensuring that even in demanding scenes the frame rate rarely dips below 60. The Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid. The Low preset at 4K offers 93 FPS, but this comes at a significant cost to visual fidelity. For the best balance at 4K, the Medium preset is recommended, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while retaining a reasonable level of graphical detail.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset shines with an average of 111 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset also performs well at 130 FPS, but the High preset’s visual improvements are worth the minor FPS trade-off. The Ultra preset at 87 FPS is still very smooth and offers the best image quality, but the High preset provides a more consistent experience. For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a high frame rate that will satisfy most gamers without sacrificing much in the way of visual polish.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system is clearly GPU-bound at higher settings, but all presets are exceptionally fast. The Low preset hits 259 FPS, Medium at 199 FPS, High at 170 FPS, and Ultra at 133 FPS. For competitive play, the Low or Medium presets would maximize frame rates, but for a single-player Action RPG, the Ultra preset at 133 FPS is the best experience. It provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for those with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. The data shows that at 1080p, there is no practical reason to lower settings below High for a quality experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is playable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin with 71 FPS and a minimum of 61 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 259 at 1080p with the Low preset. This indicates the CPU and GPU combination is extremely capable at this resolution, with even the Ultra preset achieving 133 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals in terms of overall performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is within 1% of its nearest rivals. It is 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, but 0.6% faster than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a good match for the Ultra 5 245 in this game?

A: Yes, the measured FPS data shows that the system achieves high frame rates across all resolutions and settings. The GPU is a strong performer, and the CPU is more than capable of keeping up, resulting in a balanced pairing for The Technomancer.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 111 FPS, which is below 144 Hz but still very smooth. The Medium preset offers 130 FPS, which gets closer to the refresh rate cap. For the best balance, the High preset is recommended for its visual quality, but Medium will provide higher frames.

Q: Does the GPU’s performance in this game match its overall benchmark standing?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 43223. In The Technomancer, it demonstrates strong performance, with 4K High hitting 61 FPS and 1440p High hitting 111 FPS, indicating it is well-utilized in this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 414th out of 2825 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 15% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing. This ranking indicates that the pairing is highly effective for this specific game, outperforming the vast majority of other CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

The rank is a measure of the overall FPS performance across all measured settings and resolutions. Given the high frame rates observed, this ranking is expected. The system is not at the absolute top, likely due to other combos featuring more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090, but it sits comfortably in the upper echelon. This means that for a typical gamer, this combo will deliver a superior experience in The Technomancer, providing high frame rates at 1440p and even playable 4K performance. The data confirms that the Ultra 5 245 and RTX 4070 SUPER are a well-matched pair, with the ranking reflecting a solid, high-performance build that can handle this title with ease.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and it has 7168 shading units. The GPU also includes 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, which are not heavily utilized in a 2016 title like The Technomancer but do not hurt performance. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra settings, ensuring textures load without issue.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a strong overall performance, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995. Its percentile ranking is 83rd, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 (0.1% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (0.1% faster). The Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (0.2% faster), while the RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% faster at 43667. This indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end desktop part that performs on par with some professional and mobile flagships in synthetic tests.

In The Technomancer, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows clear scaling: at 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed, with FPS ranging from 133 at Ultra to 259 at Low. At 1440p, the load increases, with Ultra dropping to 87 FPS and High at 111 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with Ultra down to 48 FPS and High at 61 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical for a game that is not overly demanding on CPU, allowing the GPU’s raw compute power to dictate the frame rates. The 12 GB VRAM is ample, and the memory bandwidth ensures smooth performance even at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and quality presets. All numbers are exact averages, with minimum and maximum values recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 93 FPS.
• Medium: Average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS.
• High: Average 61 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 48 FPS.

At 4K, the frame rate drops steadily as settings increase. The Low preset is highly playable at 93 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a better visual experience while still maintaining a solid 71 FPS average. The High preset is right at the edge of 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below it.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 169 FPS.
• Medium: Average 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS.
• High: Average 111 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 87 FPS.

At 1440p, the system shows excellent performance. The Low preset exceeds 160 FPS, and even the Ultra preset stays above 85 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 111 FPS ensures a smooth experience, while the High preset provides a good balance of quality and speed.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 259 FPS.
• Medium: Average 199 FPS, with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 229 FPS.
• High: Average 170 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 133 FPS.

At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset approaches 260 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a 133 FPS average. The Medium preset’s minimum of 169 FPS shows that there is no significant frame drop in any scenario, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The data confirms that this combo is more than capable of delivering a top-tier experience at 1080p, with headroom for any setting.