The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: What frame rates can this system achieve in The Technomancer at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an average of 76.7 FPS on High settings, 94.1 FPS on Medium, 116.3 FPS on Low, and 60.3 FPS on Ultra. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which component is more demanding on the system for this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the primary performance driver across all tested resolutions. The RTX 4090 scores 38,194 in Passmark G3D and 60,347 in average benchmark score, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The i5-10400F, while capable with an average benchmark score of 14,185, ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Frame rate scaling across resolutions indicates the workload is heavily GPU-bound.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest competitors include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60,326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (2.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9% behind). These are the closest scoring GPUs in the database.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The measured frame rates suggest the CPU is not a significant limitation. The i5-10400F scores 10,283 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,451 in single-core, which are solid results for a 6-core, 12-thread processor. The system achieves over 143 FPS at 1080p Ultra and over 110 FPS at 1440p Ultra, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at these settings.

Q: What is the best quality setting at each resolution that maintains 60 FPS or higher?

A: At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with 143.2 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 110.6 FPS average. At 3840x2160, Ultra is also the best playable setting with 60.3 FPS average. Every resolution can run at Ultra while staying at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for The Technomancer?

A: This particular CPU and GPU combination ranks 582nd out of 3,696 tested combos in the database for this game. That places it in the top 16 percent of all recorded configurations, showing it performs well above the median system.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides direct comparison points for both components in this system. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,185. Its closest counterparts include the Intel Xeon 6756E with a score of 14,163 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14,232 (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14,115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277 (0.6% higher). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer, making them viable substitutes if the system were reconfigured.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 averages 60,347 in benchmark scores. The nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326, essentially a statistical tie with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, which is 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M reaches 61,896, about 2.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails at 58,657, a 2.9% deficit. Any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this title when paired with the same CPU.

In practical terms, a system built around any of these near-identical components would behave similarly in The Technomancer. The frame rate differences would be within the margin of measurement error, so users seeking comparable performance could use any of these parts without expecting a meaningful change in gameplay smoothness. The measured frame rates at each resolution and preset would remain essentially unchanged, with variations of only a few frames per second at most.

It is important to note that these comparisons are based on average synthetic benchmark scores, not on direct game benchmarks. However, the close alignment of scores suggests that real-world performance in this Action RPG would track closely across these alternatives. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile standing among all GPUs and the i5-10400F's 68th percentile among all CPUs provide context for how these parts fit into the broader hardware landscape.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 184 FPS on Low settings, 163.6 FPS on Medium, 154.5 FPS on High, and 143.2 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra is 40.8 FPS, showing that graphics settings have a measurable but moderate impact at this resolution. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, are sufficient to keep frame rates high even at the lowest settings, where the GPU is less stressed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates change noticeably. Low settings produce 156.2 FPS, Medium achieves 144.6 FPS, High reaches 134.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 110.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 45.6 FPS, slightly larger than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as pixel count increases, though the CPU still keeps pace without becoming the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. Low settings yield 116.3 FPS, Medium drops to 94.1 FPS, High falls to 76.7 FPS, and Ultra barely clears the playable threshold at 60.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, the largest of any resolution tested. This scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 4090 is the primary determinant of performance at 4K, with the CPU contributing less to frame rate variation as resolution increases.

The comparison between resolutions shows a clear trend. From 1080p to 1440p, frame rates decrease by roughly 15 to 30 percent depending on the preset. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more pronounced, with Ultra falling from 110.6 FPS to 60.3 FPS, a 45 percent reduction. Low settings decline from 156.2 FPS to 116.3 FPS, a 26 percent drop. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where higher resolutions place exponentially more load on the graphics card.

The CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 184 FPS. At this point, the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU's single-thread performance of 1,451 in Cinebench R23 becomes more relevant. However, even at this extreme, the i5-10400F does not bottleneck the system to a degree that prevents excellent playability. The data supports the conclusion that the GPU handles the primary workload across all tested settings, with the CPU providing adequate support throughout.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for The Technomancer, this combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 582nd out of 3,696 total combos. This places the system in the top 15.7 percent of all recorded setups, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU. The ranking reflects the overall capability of the system across all tested games, not just this title, but it provides a useful reference point for comparative purposes.

The high percentile standing is driven primarily by the GPU. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database. The i5-10400F's 68th percentile CPU ranking is respectable but not exceptional, which explains why this combo does not break into the top 100. Systems with higher-end CPUs such as recent flagship processors would likely rank higher due to reduced CPU limitations in other titles.

Within the context of The Technomancer specifically, the ranking suggests that this system can handle the game with ease. The game was released in 2016 and is not exceptionally demanding by modern standards. The combination of a 6-core Comet Lake processor and an Ada Lovelace flagship GPU provides far more performance than the minimum requirements would suggest. The measured frame rates confirm this assessment, with every resolution and preset combination clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

The rank of 582 out of 3,696 also indicates that there are many systems with similar or better performance, but also a substantial number with worse results. For users considering this specific pairing, the data shows it is a well-balanced configuration for this game, offering headroom for future titles while delivering excellent performance in The Technomancer. The GPU's end-of-life production status does not diminish its current capability, as it remains one of the fastest cards in the database.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination can run The Technomancer at every resolution and preset tested, with all configurations exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 143.2 FPS on Ultra, 154.5 FPS on High, 163.6 FPS on Medium, and 184 FPS on Low. These results indicate a smooth experience with substantial headroom, even on the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. Ultra settings deliver 110.6 FPS, High reaches 134.1 FPS, Medium produces 144.6 FPS, and Low hits 156.2 FPS. Gamers with 1440p monitors can run the game at maximum quality without any concerns about frame rate dips below the playable threshold. The system maintains fluid motion throughout.

At 3840x2160, the system still achieves playable frame rates across all settings. Ultra produces 60.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. High settings increase this to 76.7 FPS, Medium reaches 94.1 FPS, and Low delivers 116.3 FPS. For 4K users, the game can be played at Ultra settings, but those who prefer a larger safety margin might opt for High to gain additional performance headroom.

The verdict is clear: this system is more than capable of running The Technomancer at playable frame rates in every scenario tested. The weakest result, 60.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, still meets the playable standard. No resolution or settings combination falls below 60 FPS in the measured data. This makes the pairing a reliable choice for this game, whether the user prioritizes maximum visual quality or maximum frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, which achieves an average of 143.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the frame rate is more than double the playable threshold. Users can confidently select Ultra for the best visual experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, delivering 110.6 FPS average. The frame rate provides comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes with multiple enemies or complex effects. This makes Ultra the recommended choice for 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 60.3 FPS. This is a close call, as the margin above the threshold is only 0.3 FPS. Players who prefer a more comfortable buffer could choose High settings at 76.7 FPS, but the data confirms that Ultra is technically playable. The narrow margin suggests that users with variable refresh rate monitors or those sensitive to minor frame drops might prefer High for added stability. However, based strictly on the measured averages, Ultra is the best setting that clears the 60 FPS bar at 4K.