The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this configuration, pairing the Intel Core i5-10400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, show a wide performance envelope across resolutions and presets. The data indicates that this system is fully capable of running The Technomancer at high framerates, with the most demanding settings proving problematic only at 4K resolution.

At 3840x2160, the average framerate scales predictably with the selected preset. With Low settings, the system produces an average of 93.1 FPS. Moving up to Medium reduces the average to 69.8 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 61.3 FPS, which sits just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset, however, drops below that threshold with an average of 47.6 FPS, making it the only recorded setting at this resolution that fails to maintain a playable framerate.

The 2560x1440 resolution presents a much stronger picture. Low settings yield an average of 156.5 FPS, while Medium settings reach 133.2 FPS. The High preset produces 113.8 FPS on average, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 85.5 FPS. Every setting at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold with considerable headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest framerates. The Low preset averages 183.9 FPS, Medium averages 164.6 FPS, and High averages 156.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still averages 133.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never remotely constrained by the playability threshold, even at maximum quality settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between resolution tiers is substantial. The difference between 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra is 47.8 FPS, while the gap between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 37.9 FPS. These deltas indicate that resolution scaling has a significant impact on performance, but the system retains enough headroom to remain playable at all settings except 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that holds an average framerate at or above 60 FPS is identified from the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 61.3 FPS, which clears the playability threshold by a slim margin. The Ultra preset falls short at 47.6 FPS, so High represents the maximum quality setting that remains playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable. The recorded average of 85.5 FPS provides substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning users can run the game at maximum quality settings without compromising framerate.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 133.3 FPS. This is comfortably above the playability threshold, and the high framerate suggests that the system has considerable performance headroom at this resolution, even with all quality settings maximized.

The verdict data confirms these selections. The database lists High as the best playable setting at 4K with an average of 61.3 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with 85.5 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p with 133.3 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that at lower resolutions, the GPU is the primary performance driver, while the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution increases, though the RTX 4070 SUPER remains the dominant factor throughout.

The scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 shows a moderate performance drop. At Ultra settings, the framerate falls from 133.3 FPS at 1080p to 85.5 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 35.9%. This scaling is typical of GPU-bound workloads, where the increased pixel count directly impacts the graphics card's output. The CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, has sufficient headroom at these resolutions to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The transition from 1440p to 4K produces an even larger drop. At Ultra settings, the framerate falls from 85.5 FPS to 47.6 FPS, a reduction of 44.3%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions further emphasizes the GPU's role, as the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering capabilities are increasingly taxed by the 3840x2160 pixel count.

However, the CPU's influence is visible when comparing presets at the same resolution. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 45.5 FPS, while at 1080p, the same preset range produces a difference of 50.6 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes more relevant, and its performance characteristics, as measured by its average benchmark score, contribute to the overall throughput.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its single-thread performance, measured at a score of 2541 in Passmark, indicates solid per-core capability, which is relevant for game logic and draw call processing. The multi-threaded performance, with a Passmark multithread score of 12115, provides adequate support for the game's background tasks. The CPU's percentile ranking of 68 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185, places it as a mid-range performer that does not constrain the GPU in most scenarios.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is overwhelmingly GPU-bound, with the RTX 4070 SUPER delivering framerates that far exceed the CPU's requirements. At 4K with Ultra settings, the combined load of higher resolution and maximum quality settings pushes the system below the playability threshold, but this is attributable to the GPU's rendering limits rather than CPU performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K resolution the system can maintain 60 FPS with Low, Medium, or High settings. The High preset averages 61.3 FPS, which clears the threshold. The Ultra preset falls short with an average of 47.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average framerate of 85.5 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and it maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 133.3 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, indicating very high performance headroom at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The recorded data indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver. The framerate drops significantly as resolution increases, from 133.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 47.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which reflects the graphics card's workload scaling. The CPU, with a Passmark single-thread score of 2541 and a multithread score of 12115, provides sufficient support without becoming the limiting factor.

Q: Which resolution and setting combination provides the smoothest experience?

A: The highest framerate recorded is 183.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For a balance of quality and performance, 1440p Ultra at 85.5 FPS offers a strong experience, while 1080p Ultra at 133.3 FPS maximizes both quality and framerate.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the recorded data?

A: Yes, only at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average framerate is 47.6 FPS. All other recorded resolution and preset combinations maintain averages above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival comparisons provide context for how this specific combination of CPU and GPU behaves relative to other hardware.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6756E with a score of 14163 and a delta of 0.2%, indicating near-identical performance. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher than the i5-10400F. These close scores mean that in game scenarios, these CPUs would deliver very similar frame pacing and throughput, assuming the GPU remains the bottleneck as it does with this configuration.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is essentially tied with it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. These deltas are minimal, so in The Technomancer, these GPUs would produce nearly identical framerates at the same settings and resolutions.

The practical implication is that a system built with any of these rival CPUs or GPUs would deliver benchmark results within 1% of the recorded measurements. A user with an RTX 4090 Mobile or Quadro M6000 could expect the same 4K Ultra average of approximately 47.6 FPS, while a system using the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C would still see the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data demonstrates that this system can run The Technomancer effectively across most settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at an average of 61.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra as the best choice at 85.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 133.3 FPS.

The only configuration that fails to clear the 60 FPS playability threshold is 4K with Ultra settings, where the average falls to 47.6 FPS. For users with a 4K display, selecting the High preset provides a playable experience, though the margin above 60 FPS is narrow. For 1440p and 1080p displays, the system offers excellent performance with maximum quality settings and framerates well above the threshold.

The combination of the six-core, twelve-thread Intel Core i5-10400F and the RTX 4070 SUPER proves well balanced for this title, with the GPU handling the rendering load while the CPU provides adequate support. The system ranks 814 out of 3696 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the upper quartile of all configurations for this game. Users seeking a smooth experience at high settings should target 1440p or 1080p, where the performance headroom is substantial, while 4K users can still enjoy the game by compromising on the Ultra preset.