The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: What is the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-10400F and RTX 5080 combination in The Technomancer?

A: The database records this combo at 73 FPS average on High settings at 3840x2160, 132 FPS at 2560x1440 on High, and 157 FPS at 1920x1080 on High. On Medium settings, the averages are 85 FPS at 4K, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 166 FPS at 1080p.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 103 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at 144 FPS average. However, at 3840x2160, Ultra settings drop to 57 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in compute benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080 posts an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757), 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698), and 2.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 2.2% higher at 57367.

Q: What is the CPU's ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, 0.2% slower), AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.5% slower), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.6% faster).

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The database shows 73 FPS on High, 85 FPS on Medium, and 111 FPS on Low at 3840x2160. Ultra settings at 4K produce 57 FPS, which misses the playable threshold.

Q: What launch MSRP does the RTX 5080 carry?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has a launch MSRP of 999 USD. This figure is recorded in the database but does not factor into the performance analysis.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 637th out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. That places this system in the top 17% of all recorded CPU-GPU pairings for this title, a strong position for a game from 2016.

The ranking reflects a notable imbalance in the pairing. The RTX 5080 is a high-end Blackwell GPU with a 87th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among CPUs. The combination still performs well because The Technomancer's engine scales effectively with GPU headroom, and the Core i5's six cores and twelve threads provide enough throughput to feed the graphics card at most settings.

Looking at the numbers, the system clears the playable threshold of 60 FPS at every preset except one: 4K Ultra (57 FPS). The gap between the 637th rank and the top tier is modest in practical terms. The recorded averages show this combo delivering 144 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is more than double the playable threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the 103 FPS average still leaves substantial margin above 60 FPS.

The rank of 637 out of 3696 should be read with context. Many combinations above it use newer, higher-end CPUs that reduce potential bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The i5-10400F's 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock are adequate for this title, but the data suggests the CPU becomes a limiting factor primarily at 1080p, where frame rates are high enough to expose per-thread performance limits.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the workload. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 54 FPS (111 down to 57), which is a 94% performance swing driven almost entirely by graphics load. The RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the decisive factors here. The CPU's role shrinks because frame times are longer at this resolution, giving the i5-10400F ample time to prepare frames.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The jump from Ultra (103 FPS) to Low (159 FPS) represents a 54% increase, still GPU-bound but with more CPU involvement. The CPU's 12 MB shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth become more relevant as frame times shorten. The i5-10400F's single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark and 1451 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggests it handles the game's main thread adequately at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role grows further. The spread from Ultra (144 FPS) to Low (183 FPS) narrows to 27%, indicating that the CPU is starting to constrain maximum frame rates. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1350 and 4-thread score of 2560 show modest scaling, consistent with a game that relies on a few primary threads. The RTX 5080 is effectively idle waiting for CPU instructions at this resolution, especially on Low settings where the GPU is nowhere near its utilization ceiling.

The scaling pattern between resolutions is telling. Moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra drops performance from 144 FPS to 57 FPS, a 60% reduction. The same move on Medium settings goes from 166 FPS to 85 FPS, a 49% reduction. This steeper drop at higher presets confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution decreases.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer, and it does so comfortably at most settings. The database's verdict by resolution is unambiguous:

At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium. High is the best playable preset, delivering 73 FPS average. Ultra at 57 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is therefore not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra settings run at 103 FPS average, making this the best experience for visual quality and smoothness. Medium delivers 144 FPS, and Low runs at 159 FPS.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra producing 144 FPS, High at 157 FPS, Medium at 166 FPS, and Low at 183 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the highest recorded setting in the entire dataset for this combo.

The practical verdict: this system is a high-refresh-rate machine at 1080p and 1440p, and a solid 60+ FPS performer at 4K with High settings. The only configuration to avoid is 4K Ultra, where the 57 FPS average dips just under the playable threshold. For the smoothest 4K experience, High settings with 73 FPS average provide the best balance of fidelity and performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful reference points for users considering alternative hardware.

For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the closest matches in average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.3% faster), the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.6% faster). These CPUs would behave nearly identically in The Technomancer, assuming comparable memory configurations. The Xeon 6756E and EPYC 7552 are server parts, so their gaming performance may differ in practice despite similar synthetic scores, but the database's average benchmark aggregates suggest parity.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, 0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, 0.7% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, 2.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57367, 2.2% faster). In The Technomancer, these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5080's recorded results. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is a particularly interesting alternative given its similar average score, though the RTX 5080's 16 GB GDDR7 memory and higher bandwidth (960.0 GB/s versus unspecified for rivals) may matter at 4K Ultra where VRAM pressure is highest.

Users with any of these rival components can expect similar playability: 60+ FPS at 4K High, 100+ FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 140+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, subject to the same CPU constraints.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, here is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution:

3840x2160: High settings at 73 FPS average. This is the highest preset that clears the threshold. Medium runs at 85 FPS and Low at 111 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a 13 FPS margin above the playable floor. Ultra at 57 FPS is 3 FPS short.

2560x1440: Ultra settings at 103 FPS average. This is the maximum preset available, and it clears 60 FPS by a wide margin. The 43 FPS headroom means there is no reason to drop below Ultra for smooth gameplay. Medium runs at 144 FPS and Low at 159 FPS for users prioritizing refresh rate over fidelity.

1920x1080: Ultra settings at 144 FPS average. This is the highest preset in the dataset and delivers more than double the playable threshold. The 84 FPS margin above 60 FPS makes this the definitive setting for this resolution. The minimum recorded frame rate at 1080p Medium is 141 FPS, suggesting Ultra would stay well above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the data supports running 1080p at Medium (166 FPS) or Low (183 FPS) to approach 144 Hz or 165 Hz operation, and 1440p at Medium (144 FPS) for similar benefits. At 4K, High at 73 FPS suits 60 Hz displays, while Medium at 85 FPS provides extra headroom for variable refresh monitors.