The Technomancer

Intel Core i5-10400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 shows a clear performance profile in The Technomancer, with the data indicating a system that scales predictably across resolutions and presets. The recorded measurements provide a precise picture of what this combination can deliver, from 1080p gaming all the way to 4K. The benchmark results show that this is a capable setup for most gaming scenarios, but with distinct limits at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 130 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 85 FPS, while the Ultra preset brings the average down to 66 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS line, with Ultra being the most demanding setting that still maintains playability.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance profile changes noticeably. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, which remains comfortably playable. The Medium preset averages 65 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS, showing that it just clears the 60 FPS threshold on average. The High preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 43 FPS, indicating a significant performance hit at this resolution. The data shows that at 1440p, only Low and Medium settings are viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable framerates. The Low preset averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 36 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. The High preset averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 24 FPS. None of the presets at 4K reach the 60 FPS playable mark, indicating that this resolution is not suitable for this hardware combination in The Technomancer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Intel Core i5-10400F in a specific performance tier, with nearest rivals showing very close average scores. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-10400F. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, coming in at 0.5% higher. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6% lower. These near-identical scores suggest that the i5-10400F would deliver very similar CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer as these four alternatives.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show extremely close scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, just 0.0% behind. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% behind. These delta values are small, meaning the RTX 2060 should behave nearly identically to these cards in terms of raw GPU throughput in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows high average framerates across all presets, with the Ultra preset at 66 FPS and the Low preset at 130 FPS. The wide spread between presets indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as reducing graphical load yields substantial FPS gains. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the RTX 2060 at this resolution, since even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling between Low (85 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) shows a similar pattern, but the overall framerates drop. The Medium preset at 65 FPS and High at 56 FPS illustrate that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases. At this resolution, the CPU still appears to keep up, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor when pushing higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low preset averages 47 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 24 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction of roughly half the framerate, which points to the RTX 2060 being stretched to its limits. The CPU role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to become CPU-bound. The data indicates that the i5-10400F is sufficient for this game, with the RTX 2060 determining the playability ceiling at each resolution.

The Verdict

Can this PC run The Technomancer? The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, the system can run the game at all four presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 66 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p Ultra a fully playable option. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium averaging 65 FPS and serving as the best playable setting. The High preset at 56 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS fall short of the 60 FPS requirement.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain playable framerates at any preset. The highest average is 47 FPS at Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict indicates no playable settings at 4K, meaning this resolution is out of reach for this hardware combination. The data shows that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p viable only at reduced settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is identified from the measured data. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, making it the best settings option. This allows for maximum visual quality while maintaining playability. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 65 FPS, which is the best playable option. This preset provides a balance between visual fidelity and performance, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. At 3840x2160, there is no best settings option, as no preset reaches the 60 FPS average threshold. The closest is Low at 47 FPS, but it does not meet the playability criterion.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: No, the High preset at 2560x1440 averages 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which presets are playable at 3840x2160?

A: None of the presets at 3840x2160 are playable, as the highest average is 47 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, putting the RX 7600 at 0.8% behind.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 55 FPS, with an average of 65 FPS.

Q: Does the i5-10400F have a higher average benchmark score than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C?

A: Yes, the i5-10400F has an average score of 14185, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, meaning the Ryzen 3 is 0.6% lower.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, the Intel Core i5-10400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2911 out of 3696 total combinations. This places the system in the lower portion of the overall rankings, indicating that while it can handle 1080p and some 1440p scenarios, it falls behind many other hardware pairings tested in this game. The rank reflects the measured performance data, which shows the system struggling at 4K and only partially succeeding at 1440p. The 1080p results are solid, with all presets clearing 60 FPS, but the overall ranking is dragged down by the higher resolution limitations. The percentile data for the individual components shows the CPU in the 68th percentile and the GPU in the 58th percentile, which aligns with the mid-range positioning of this combo in the overall rankings.