The Technomancer

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to deliver strong frame rates in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. This combo ranks in the top 9% of all tested configurations for this title, and benchmark results show that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 20 cores and high boost clock provide ample headroom at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s 20 threads are fully utilized in modern games, but The Technomancer, being a 2016 title, is unlikely to scale perfectly across all cores. Benchmark results indicate that the processor’s single-core performance is a strong asset here, as the game’s engine tends to favor higher clock speeds over raw multi-core throughput.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 5960, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This high single-core throughput helps maintain minimum frame rates in scenes with heavy physics or AI calculations. The multi-core score of 42216 in the same test shows that the processor has substantial headroom for background tasks or streaming, but in The Technomancer, it is not the limiting factor at most settings. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4689 and multithread score of 49682 reinforce this picture: strong per-thread performance with plenty of aggregate capability.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64823 on average, just 0.3% higher than the Ultra 7 265’s 64640 average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is 0.3% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9124 is 0.7% ahead. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the Ultra 7 265 is essentially tied with these server-class parts in synthetic workloads. For gaming, the difference is negligible, and the data shows that the processor’s 5.30 GHz boost clock is the key attribute for The Technomancer’s frame pacing.

At 1080p with Low settings, the CPU is likely doing more work relative to the GPU, but the measured 280 FPS average indicates that the Ultra 7 265 has no trouble feeding the RTX 5070 Ti. The processor’s L3 cache of 30 MB is shared across all cores, which helps reduce memory latency in game logic. With a TDP of 65 watts, the chip runs efficiently, but that is not directly relevant to frame rates. The launch MSRP for this CPU is $394, but that figure does not influence performance metrics.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P?

A: The AMD EPYC 4464P has an average benchmark score of 64823, which is 0.3% higher than the Ultra 7 265’s 64640. In practical gaming terms, this delta is negligible, and the Ultra 7 265’s higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz gives it an edge in single-threaded scenarios like those found in The Technomancer.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in The Technomancer?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 243rd out of 2825 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 8.6% of all configurations. This indicates that the pairing is well above average for The Technomancer’s performance demands.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (101 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) is 49 FPS, a 49% drop. At 1920x1080, the same settings change results in a drop from 280 FPS to 144 FPS, a 136 FPS difference, but the percentage drop is similar at 48.6%.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB VRAM become a limiting factor at 4K?

A: The measured data does not show VRAM-related stutters or crashes at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 52. The 16 GB GDDR7 memory with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for this game, as the minimum observed FPS at 4K Medium is 66, indicating no memory thrashing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 120 FPS average. Given that the GPU has a PassMark G3D score of 32974 and the CPU’s single-thread score is high, the data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter here, as the CPU has more than enough capacity to push higher frame rates if the GPU could render them.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RX 6900 XT has an average benchmark score of 50951, which is 2% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti’s 49957. This places the 5070 Ti slightly below that rival in synthetic tests, but in The Technomancer, the 5070 Ti’s 16 GB VRAM and Blackwell architecture deliver solid results at all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint at 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 184 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops this to 120 FPS, a 34.8% decrease. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 66 FPS, which is a further 45% drop from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance does not degrade with resolution.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (280 FPS) and Ultra (144 FPS) is 136 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 89 FPS (183 FPS Low vs. 94 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the gap is 49 FPS (101 FPS Low vs. 52 FPS Ultra). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even lowering settings from Ultra to Low only recovers 49 FPS, whereas at 1080p, the same settings change recovers 136 FPS because the GPU has more headroom.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 183 FPS with a maximum of 248 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 120 FPS with a maximum of 162 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 66 FPS with a maximum of 89 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing remains consistent, with no severe dips that would indicate a CPU bottleneck. The data indicates that for smooth gameplay at 4K, users should expect around 66 FPS as the floor, which is above the typical 60 FPS target.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 215 FPS average, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 141 FPS, still comfortably above 120 FPS for smooth motion. At 4K Medium, the average is 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS, ensuring that the game remains playable even in demanding scenes.

The High preset at 4K yields 66 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little headroom for dips. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a smooth experience. Therefore, the data suggests that Medium settings are the optimal choice for this combo, as they provide a 48% performance uplift over Ultra at 4K (77 FPS vs. 52 FPS) while still offering enhanced visual features compared to Low.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 144 FPS, which is still high, but the Medium preset at 215 FPS provides a 49% performance increase. For competitive or fast-paced gameplay, Medium at 1080p is the recommended setting. At 1440p, Medium’s 141 FPS is superior to High’s 120 FPS, and the visual difference between Medium and High in this 2016 title is less pronounced than the frame rate gain. The Low preset is only recommended for maximum frame rates, as it hits 280 FPS at 1080p, but the visual compromises are significant.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 243rd out of 2825 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the top 8.6% of all configurations, indicating that it is a high-performing pairing for this specific game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s substantial rasterization capabilities.

The CPU’s percentile of 93 versus all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 86 versus all GPUs suggest that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its peers. This imbalance is not problematic for The Technomancer, as the game’s demands are more GPU-intensive at higher resolutions. The combo rank of 243 out of 2825 means that there are 242 configurations that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs with even higher clock speeds, but the margin is not extreme.

The nearest GPU rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, has an average benchmark score that is 2% higher, but the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB VRAM and newer architecture give it advantages in modern titles. In The Technomancer, the measured FPS figures show that this combo can exceed 60 FPS at 4K with Medium settings, which is a strong result for a game from 2016. The rank of 243 also implies that the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, including many with older flagship GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 280. Medium settings yield 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 and a maximum of 248. High settings produce 184 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 144 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 48.6% reduction in frame rate, which is expected as the GPU works harder on visual effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 183 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 and a maximum of 162, High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35% at each settings level, consistent with the increase in pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.69 million.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89, High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 66, which shows that the combo can maintain playable frame rates even in the most demanding scenes, but users should stick to Medium or lower for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, with 8960 shading units and 96 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s, which directly impacts how quickly it can fill frames at high resolutions.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score is 32974, and its average benchmark score is 49957, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 50951 on average, which is 2% higher. However, the RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, which scores 48477 and is 3.1% lower. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for The Technomancer, as the game’s textures and assets from 2016 do not require more than 8 GB, let alone 16 GB.

The GPU’s role in this combo is to be the primary performance driver at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates high enough that the GPU’s limits are not reached, as evidenced by the 280 FPS Low result. At 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors, with the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth helping to maintain 66 FPS at High settings. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores are not directly tested in this game’s benchmarks, but they do not hinder performance in this rasterized title. The GPU’s boost clock of 2452 MHz ensures that it can sustain high utilization in demanding scenes, and the measured frame times at 4K Medium show a minimum of 66 FPS, indicating that the GPU does not experience severe hitches.