The Technomancer

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile combination ranks in the 39th percentile for The Technomancer, placing 2257th out of 3696 tested combos. This is a mid-pack result that shows the pairing is capable of solid 1080p and 1440p play, but it falls behind the top tier of configurations for this specific Action RPG. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for mainstream gaming, yet it does not have the raw headroom to dominate at higher resolutions or maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2257 out of 3696 places it squarely in the middle of the performance distribution. Benchmark results indicate that while this system is far from the bottom, it is also not competitive with the top 40% of tested configurations. The RTX 4060 Mobile, sitting at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, provides the primary performance driver here, but the Ultra 7 155H’s 83rd percentile CPU ranking does not compensate for the GPU's mid-range positioning.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4060 Mobile is essentially tied with the desktop RTX 2080, showing a 0.7% lower average score. This means the mobile chip delivers last-generation desktop flagship performance in this title. The gap to other competitors is similarly narrow: it sits 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B580, and 1.3% ahead of the RTX 5060 Mobile. These tiny deltas suggest that in The Technomancer, the GPU choice is not a differentiator among these modern parts; the performance is governed more by the game’s engine and the specific settings used.

The CPU side shows a similar clustering. The Ultra 7 155H’s average benchmark score of 32697 is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600T (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.1% faster). This indicates that the processor is not a bottleneck in this game, as its performance is statistically indistinguishable from several other modern mid-range options. The data suggests that for The Technomancer, the 155H provides more than enough computational headroom, and the overall combo rank is primarily constrained by the GPU’s capabilities at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings. For a 1920x1080 display, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS. This guarantees a smooth experience well above typical refresh rates. The High preset also works well at 1080p, with an average of 99 FPS, but the Medium setting offers a more substantial performance buffer for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset remains the best choice, achieving an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. This maintains a playable frame rate that is generally considered the floor for fluid action gameplay. The High preset drops to 64 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less margin for dips. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 50 FPS average, which is noticeably less smooth for a game that may involve fast-paced combat.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that this combo is not suited for high-refresh gaming. The Low preset yields an average of 54 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The High preset at 35 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS are not recommended for a consistently enjoyable experience. The measured data strongly suggests that users should target 1080p or 1440p with Medium settings to get the best balance of visual quality and frame rate from this hardware.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 54 FPS. High and Ultra settings produce averages of 35 FPS and 28 FPS respectively, which are not smooth enough for comfortable play. The Medium preset at 4K is not measured, but the trend indicates it would fall between Low and High.

Q: What is the best preset for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS. This is the only measured setting that consistently stays above the 100 FPS mark. The Low preset reaches 150 FPS average, but the Medium setting provides a better visual experience while still maintaining high frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to the previous generation?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is just 0.7% lower than the desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080. This indicates that the mobile 4060 performs on par with a high-end desktop GPU from the previous generation in this game.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor for this game?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has a benchmark score that is within 0.4% of its closest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T. This suggests the processor provides ample performance and is not the bottleneck; the frame rates are limited by the GPU.

Q: What is the impact of dropping from High to Medium settings at 1440p?

A: Dropping from High to Medium at 2560x1440 increases the average frame rate from 64 FPS to 75 FPS. The minimum FPS also improves from an unmeasured value to 64 FPS, providing a more stable experience.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 77 FPS. While playable, it is a significant drop from the Medium preset’s 115 FPS average. Given the performance hit, the Medium preset offers a much smoother experience with likely minor visual differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the scaling across presets is clear. The Low preset produces an average of 150 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. The High preset averages 99 FPS, and Ultra drops to 77 FPS. This shows a typical performance curve where the cost of Ultra is steep relative to the gains in visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low averages 98 FPS, maintaining a high frame rate. Medium averages 75 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. High averages 64 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra falls to an average of 50 FPS, which is noticeable less fluid.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become challenging for the hardware. Low is the only preset with an average above 50 FPS, hitting 54 FPS. Medium averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable with the lowest settings.

The data also shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset offers a substantial improvement over Low, but the jump from High to Ultra is relatively small in terms of average FPS. For example, at 1440p, High to Ultra is a 14 FPS drop, while Medium to High is an 11 FPS drop. This suggests that the game’s Ultra preset is particularly demanding, and Medium provides the best balance of performance and quality across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is the decisive component in this combo’s gaming performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, it delivers a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1545 MHz with a boost of 1890 MHz, and memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). These specifications place it in the mid-range of the GeForce 40-series, and its benchmark scores confirm this positioning.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 17469 puts it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. This is a solid result, but it is not exceptional. The data shows it is closely matched with the RTX 2080, which suggests that for a game like The Technomancer, the 4060 Mobile has enough raw power for 1080p and 1440p but struggles with 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the measured settings, as there are no reported issues with texture loading or stuttering in the data.

The GPU’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for modern game features. However, the measured FPS data shows that the performance is primarily limited by the GPU’s compute capabilities rather than memory or API features. The jump from 1440p Medium (75 FPS) to 4K Medium (41 FPS) demonstrates the expected resolution scaling for a GPU of this class. The RTX 4060 Mobile is a capable chip for mainstream gaming, but it does not have the headroom to run The Technomancer at maximum settings beyond 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. This is a high-end mobile processor, and its benchmark scores reflect that. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

Despite its capabilities, the CPU’s role in The Technomancer is largely supportive. The benchmark percentile of 83rd among all CPUs shows it is more powerful than the GPU is relative to its peers. The nearest rival data, with scores within 0.4% of the 155H, confirms that this processor is not a limiting factor. When the CPU is not the bottleneck, the frame rates are determined by the GPU.

The processor’s high single-thread score of 3468 in PassMark is likely sufficient for the game’s logic and physics. The multi-thread score of 24873 suggests that even if the game utilizes multiple cores, the 155H has ample headroom. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 150 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limit rather than a CPU limit. In this context, the Ultra 7 155H serves as a stable foundation, ensuring that the RTX 4060 Mobile is the primary determinant of performance. The CPU’s 28 W TDP also suggests it can sustain its boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling, maintaining consistent performance across the benchmark runs.