The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for modern hardware. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveals a title that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the relationship between CPU and GPU load is nuanced. Benchmark results indicate the system is highly capable, delivering playable frame rates across the board, but the data also shows where the bottlenecks lie for this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 233 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the average frame rate at 4K Ultra compare to the average at 1440p Ultra?

A: The average frame rate at 4K Ultra is 43 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra, it is 78 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 35 FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (the GPU in this combo) an actual match for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 is a very capable GPU for this game. The benchmark data shows that it achieves a combined average of 55 FPS at 4K High settings, 100 FPS at 1440p High, and 153 FPS at 1080p High, indicating that it can handle even demanding settings at high resolutions.

Q: What is the combination's overall rank among tested configurations for this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination is ranked 847th out of 3696 tested combos.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 152 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 78 FPS. The difference is 74 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings are substantially more demanding.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at the Medium settings for 1920x1080?

A: For the Medium settings at 1920x1080, the data shows a min FPS of 152 and a max FPS of 206, with an average of 179 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this combination allows for a clear look at the performance trade-offs between the different settings presets. The game is not a static experience; the frame rate varies widely depending on resolution and the quality preset selected. For a player targeting the highest refresh rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the only option that truly unlocks very high frame rates, hitting a measured average of 233 FPS.

However, for most users, the best experience is likely found at the High preset. At 1080p, it yields a robust 153 FPS average, and even at 1440p, it maintains an excellent 100 FPS. The High preset is a sweet spot because it provides a significant boost in visual quality over Low and Medium, while still delivering the high frame rates that most players look for. The data shows that the step from Medium to High at 1440p is only a 17 FPS loss (from 117 FPS to 100 FPS), which is a reasonable trade-off for better visuals.

For players with a 4K display, the High preset is still a viable option, with a 55 FPS average being acceptable for a single-player Action RPG. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, dropping the average to 43 FPS. This is a playable frame rate but may be too low for competitive or fast-paced play, and the performance gap between High and Ultra at 4K is a significant 12 FPS. The data shows that the High preset provides a better balance for 4K, because the jump to Ultra is large and the frame rates start to dip below the 60 FPS threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend of decreasing performance as resolution increases. This is the standard expectation, but the specific numbers show how the system handles the load. At the High settings, the performance drop-off from 1080p to 1440p is 53 FPS (from 153 FPS to 100 FPS), and from 1440p to 4K is another 45 FPS (from 100 FPS to 55 FPS). This indicates that The Technomancer is quite sensitive to the number of pixels rendered.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 35% reduction in average FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 45% reduction. This ever-increasing performance penalty when moving to higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming a more limiting factor as the workload increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, which suggests the CPU may be a more significant contributor to the performance ceiling.

The pattern of the results makes the bottleneck clear. At 1080p, the High preset yields 153 FPS, but at 4K, it drops to 55 FPS. The 4K result is a 64% reduction from the 1080p result. This massive drop is a clear indicator that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in this scenario. When the resolution increases, the GPU has to work harder to fill all those pixels, and its performance ceiling is reached. The CPU is likely not the bottleneck at these high resolutions, as the game's frame rate is heavily dependent on the GPU workload. The data shows that the 4K performance is much more constrained than the 1080p performance, pointing to the GPU as the main constraint at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete of the system's performance across all tested settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low settings deliver an average of 233 FPS. The Medium settings produce an average of 179 FPS, while the High settings average 153 FPS. The Ultra settings bring the average down to 119 FPS, which is still very high. For the Medium preset, the measured FPS range is between a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 206.

At 2560x1440, the Low settings average 152 FPS. The Medium settings average 117 FPS, with a range of 99 to 134 FPS. The High settings average 100 FPS, and the Ultra settings average 78 FPS. The differences between these settings at this resolution are substantial, with a 74 FPS difference between the Low and Ultra presets.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Low settings average 84 FPS. The Medium settings average 64 FPS, with a range of 55 to 74 FPS. The High settings average 55 FPS, and the Ultra settings average 43 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is a significant 41 FPS, showing that the game engine is highly sensitive to the settings preset when rendering at high resolutions. The data shows a clear step-down in performance as settings increase for all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the deciding factor in this game's performance, and the data shows exactly how its capabilities translate into frame rates. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. It also has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, a memory bus width of 192 bits, and a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's specifications are a strong match for the game's requirements.

The GPU's performance is directly reflected in the measured FPS. The 12 GB of VRAM is a key asset for playing at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the game is playable, but the frame rates are lower than at lower resolutions. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is also a factor in the game's performance, as it is able to handle the texture data needed for the game's visuals.

The RTX 4070's overall performance, as shown by its benchmark scores, places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 37648, and it is closely matched with its nearest rivals. The data shows the GPU is a strong performer, and its capabilities are fully utilized by the game. The GPU's performance is a perfect match for the game's CPU, ensuring that neither component is overly burdened.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a high-end processor, and its role in The Technomancer is to ensure the game is not limited by the CPU. This processor has 20 cores and 20 threads. The base clock is 3.90 GHz and the boost clock is 5.50 GHz. It has a large 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. This is a powerful CPU that is not likely to be the limiting factor in this game.

The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional. For example, it scores 35,850 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,020 in single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 23,085 for multi-core and 2,713 for single-core. These numbers show that the CPU is far more powerful than what a game from 2010 would need. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, but they are also likely bottlenecked by the GPU. The data shows that the game is not limited by the CPU in these scenarios.

The CPU's percentile is 94, meaning it is faster than 94% of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which is 1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which is 1.3% slower. These close margins indicate that the Ultra 7 265K is a top-tier CPU. Because the CPU is so powerful, the GPU is the main limiting component for The Technomancer, and the performance is dictated by the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 847th out of 3,096 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This is a strong rank, placing this combo in the top 23% of all tested systems. The data shows that this is a very capable setup for this game.

The high CPU and GPU performance do not directly translate to the very top of the rankings. The rank is determined by the measured FPS in this specific game, and the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU is a high-end component, but the game's engine is more dependent on GPU performance. The results show that the combo is a strong performer, but it is not the absolute best, largely due to the high resolutions that are the source of the tests.

This rank of 847 out of 3,096 indicates that the system is in the top 22.9% of all tested combinations. The combination of the RTX 4070 and the Ultra 7 265K ensures that the game runs very smoothly at even the highest settings. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, and the game is likely to provide a good experience for most players. The performance is strong and consistent.

The rank is an overall summary of the combo's performance. The data shows that the combo is a solid choice for playing The Technomancer. The system is not the absolute top of the ranks, but it is certainly a high-end setup that will handle the game with ease. The combination of the powerful CPU and the high-end GPU offers a great experience for players who have a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor or a 1440p monitor.