The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows remarkably strong performance on this Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairing, with the data indicating that the system is capable of delivering well over 60 frames per second at nearly every resolution and settings combination tested. The measured frames per second figures reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial core and thread count provides ample headroom for the game's engine at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across the four available presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 141 FPS, which is far beyond the needs of standard 60Hz displays and even comfortably exceeds the requirements of most high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Medium preset at this resolution achieves a significantly higher 211 FPS average, with a minimum of 180 FPS, making it the best choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play where frame rate is the primary concern.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 92 FPS average, which is excellent for a high-resolution experience. The High preset at this resolution reaches 118 FPS, providing a smoother experience while retaining most of the visual fidelity. For users with 144Hz displays at 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, as it provides an average frame rate close to the refresh rate ceiling. The Low preset at 1440p jumps to 180 FPS, indicating that the game's visual settings have a substantial impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits with the most demanding settings. The Ultra preset drops to a 51 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay on a 4K display. The High preset, however, recovers to a 65 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it provides a playable and fluid experience. The Medium preset at 4K offers a 76 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is also viable, but the High preset provides a better balance of visual quality and frame rate. The data suggests that High settings at 4K offer the best experience, while Ultra is only suitable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate smoothness.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. The benchmark results show that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 275 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain very high performance, and that the game's engine is well-optimized for multi-core processors.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks further contextualizes its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42,216 points in the multi-core test and 5,960 points in the single-core test. These scores indicate a very strong processor that can handle both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded tasks with ease. In The Technomancer, this translates into a system that is not likely to be CPU-limited in most scenarios, unless the player is pushing for extremely high frame rates at 1080p with the lowest settings.

The data suggests that the CPU's architecture, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, is well-suited for modern game engines that can utilize multiple threads. The lack of hyper-threading, as indicated by the equal core and thread counts, does not appear to be a hindrance in this game. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is also excellent, which is crucial for games that rely on a primary game thread. The measured FPS at 1080p Low, which is the most CPU-sensitive scenario, shows the processor is capable of delivering over 275 FPS, a figure that aligns with its top-tier benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a 60Hz display?

A: For a standard 60Hz display, the data shows that the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 92 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. Even the demanding 4K Ultra preset achieves a 51 FPS average, which is close but below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K, with a 65 FPS average, is the most reliable way to hit 60 FPS at that resolution.

Q: Can this system handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes, the benchmark results indicate it is more than capable. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system averages 118 FPS, which is suitable for a 120Hz display. For a 144Hz display, the Low preset at 1440p achieves a 180 FPS average, providing ample headroom to maintain high frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The high frame rates at 1080p, such as the 275 FPS average on Low settings, suggest that the game can effectively utilize the CPU's multi-core capabilities to prevent a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: The measured data shows a 51 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is playable but may not feel perfectly smooth. The High preset at 4K, which averages 65 FPS, is the better choice for a smoother 4K experience.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 275 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 141 FPS. This represents a significant 134 FPS difference, demonstrating the substantial impact that visual settings have on performance in this game.

Q: How does the minimum FPS on Medium settings compare across resolutions?

A: The Medium preset has recorded minimum FPS values. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 180 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 117 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 64 FPS. These figures show that the frame time consistency scales with resolution, with lower resolutions providing a higher minimum frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 271st out of 2,825 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 10% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a very high-performing setup for this specific title. The high ranking is supported by the measured frame rates, which show that the system is capable of delivering a smooth experience at high resolutions and settings.

The CPU's individual performance is also notable. It sits in the 93rd percentile when compared to all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64,640. Its closest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64,823 (a delta of -0.3%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which scores 64,438 (a delta of 0.3%). This shows that the Core Ultra 7 265 is a top-tier processor. The GPU, while not as high in its own percentile ranking, is still a strong performer. It is in the 76th percentile for all GPUs, with an average score of 31,087. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 and NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q, which have average scores of 31,206 and 31,220 respectively, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is in a competitive performance bracket.

The combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-end GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for The Technomancer. The low combo rank number (271) out of a large pool of 2,825 combos signifies that this pairing is in the upper echelon of performance. The data confirms that neither component is a significant bottleneck at most settings, allowing the system to perform to its full potential.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 180 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 118 FPS, a reduction of 62 FPS or approximately 34%. At 3840x2160, the average further drops to 65 FPS, another 53 FPS reduction from the 1440p figure. This trend is consistent across all settings presets, showing that the game's performance is heavily dependent on resolution.

This scaling pattern indicates that the system is primarily GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, is being tasked with rendering more pixels, which directly impacts its frame output. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, as the GPU takes longer to complete its rendering tasks. The fact that the frame rate drops by a similar absolute amount between 1080p and 1440p, and then again between 1440p and 4K, suggests a linear scaling of GPU load with pixel count.

The data shows that the CPU has enough headroom to support high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. For example, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 275 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 99 FPS. This 176 FPS difference demonstrates that the GPU's rendering capacity is the primary constraint as resolution increases. The performance drop is expected and consistent with the hardware's specifications, showing that for this game, users should target 1440p for high refresh rates and 4K for a high-fidelity experience at around 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured FPS data for The Technomancer with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 275. The Medium preset averages 211 FPS, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 243. The High preset averages 180 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution averages 141 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low settings preset averages 180 FPS. The Medium preset averages 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 159. The High preset averages 118 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 92 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance decreases as expected. The Low settings preset averages 99 FPS. The Medium preset averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87. The High preset averages 65 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution averages 51 FPS.

This data shows a complete picture of the system's capabilities. The system is exceptionally fast at 1080p, capable of exceeding 200 FPS on Medium settings. At 1440p, it provides a superior high-refresh-rate experience, surpassing 100 FPS on High settings. At 4K, it is still capable of smooth gameplay, with the High preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution (180, 117, and 64) indicate that frame pacing is consistent, with no major stutters. Overall, the measured data confirms that this hardware combination is an excellent choice for playing The Technomancer at any resolution.