The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in The Technomancer shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold in every tested setting. The Low preset averages 169 FPS, Medium drops to 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS, High averages 111 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 86 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo has substantial headroom at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to compress. Low averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 85 FPS with a range of 72 to 97 FPS, and High averages 72 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that falls below the threshold, delivering an average of 56 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 54 FPS, showing that the GPU is becoming more influential as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low averages 61 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 30 FPS, and only the Low preset stays at or above 60 FPS. The data shows that this resolution requires significant compromises, and the 4K Ultra setting is effectively unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

The min and max figures, where recorded, provide additional context. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 110 FPS means even the worst-case frame time stays far above the threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 72 FPS minimum still clears 60 FPS, but the 97 FPS maximum shows variance that could be perceptible on high-refresh displays. At 4K Medium, the 40 FPS minimum and 53 FPS maximum confirm that the experience is inconsistent, with frame times that would likely cause noticeable stutter.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS, so higher presets are not playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 72 FPS. Ultra falls short at 56 FPS, so High is the recommended ceiling for 1440p.

Q: Is Ultra settings possible at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset averages 86 FPS at 1080p, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby processors in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, which places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. It sits within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 14277, and within 0.5% of the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 14115.

Q: How does the GPU compare to nearby graphics cards in overall benchmark scores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a score of 17666, a difference of only 0.2%.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 130, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS, providing a smooth and consistent experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1984 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the game's age and the fact that many modern high-end configurations will outperform this pairing, but it also indicates that the combo is far from the bottom of the list. In percentile terms, the combo sits at roughly the 46th percentile, meaning about 46% of tested configurations are slower.

The CPU's individual percentile of 68 among all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 61 among all GPUs suggest that neither component is a bottleneck in general compute tasks. However, the combo rank in this specific game is lower than either component's individual percentile, which indicates that The Technomancer's engine does not fully leverage the strengths of this hardware. The game's 2016 release date likely means it relies on older rendering techniques that do not scale as efficiently with newer GPU architectures.

The ranking data shows that this combo is a mid-pack performer for this title. It will handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, but it will not compete with top-tier configurations at 4K. The gap between the combo rank and the component percentiles is a useful signal: in this game, the pairing underperforms relative to what the individual parts would suggest, likely due to the game's engine characteristics.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the database, several other CPUs and GPUs would produce similar performance to this pairing. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F's closest matches include the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163, just 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core 7 160UL with an average score of 14232, 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These processors are all within a narrow band of performance, so swapping the i5-10400F for any of these would yield negligible differences in The Technomancer's CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's nearest rivals are all AMD products. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2% higher, making it the closest match. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in The Technomancer, though architectural differences could affect specific scenes differently.

For a user considering this combo, the practical takeaway is that any of these rival components would produce nearly identical performance. The deltas are all under 1%, which is within measurement noise for most games. The choice between these parts would come down to platform compatibility and other system requirements rather than gaming performance in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from the measured FPS across resolutions and presets reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the system is likely CPU-limited in many scenarios, as even the Ultra preset maintains 86 FPS and the CPU's 68th percentile ranking suggests it can feed the GPU adequately. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 83 FPS, from 169 to 86, which is a 49% reduction in frame rate. This large spread indicates that the GPU is doing more work as settings increase, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 54 FPS, from 110 to 56, a 49% reduction as well, but the absolute frame rates are lower. The fact that Ultra drops to 56 FPS suggests the GPU is now the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU's workload does not increase significantly with resolution while the GPU's pixel-processing load does.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Ultra preset averages only 31 FPS, and even Low averages just 61 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 30 FPS, a similar percentage reduction, but the absolute numbers are far below the threshold. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal, as the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, 272.0 GB/s, become the constraining factors.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, along with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provide enough single-thread performance for this game's engine, which is not heavily multithreaded. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth and shading throughput limit performance. The data shows that this combo is balanced for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 can run The Technomancer, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 86 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, offering smooth frame rates across the entire settings range.

At 2560x1440, the system maintains playability at Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging 72 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56 FPS, so it is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Users at this resolution should stick to High for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the threshold, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS, all of which are below the playable standard. For 4K gaming, the combo requires the lowest settings to remain playable, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is only 1 FPS, which leaves little room for frame time spikes.

The verdict is clear: this system is a solid 1080p and 1440p performer, but it is not suited for high-settings 4K play in this title. The recorded data confirms that the 60 FPS threshold is met at 1080p Ultra, 1440p High, and 4K Low.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the only option at 4K that meets the playable threshold, and it does so with just a 1 FPS margin, so users should be aware that scene complexity could push it below 60 FPS in demanding moments.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 72 FPS. This preset provides a 12 FPS buffer above the threshold, making it a more comfortable choice than the 4K Low setting. Medium averages 85 FPS and Low averages 110 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 86 FPS. This gives a 26 FPS buffer above the threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in heavy scenes. High averages 111 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS, and Low averages 169 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains fully playable.

For users prioritizing visual fidelity, the recommended configurations are 1080p Ultra at 86 FPS, 1440p High at 72 FPS, and 4K Low at 61 FPS. These settings provide the best combination of image quality and frame rate stability that the hardware can deliver in The Technomancer.