The Technomancer

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers playable frame rates at 1920x1080 across all four tested settings. High averages 88.4 FPS, Low averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 103.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 71 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p, averaging 68.5 FPS. Low also qualifies at 91.2 FPS, but High falls short at 59.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.3 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested settings reach 60 FPS. Low averages 51.6 FPS, Medium averages 35.2 FPS, High averages 31.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.2 FPS. The verdict for 4K lists no playable settings.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 23021, placing it near the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 (0.6% lower).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. It sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074) and within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The jump from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 is substantial. Low averages 136 FPS, while Ultra averages 71 FPS, a difference of 65 FPS. Medium lands at 103.4 FPS and High at 88.4 FPS, showing a fairly linear scaling curve across presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that resolution scaling has a pronounced effect on frame rates, which indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 65 FPS (from 136 FPS down to 71 FPS). At 2560x1440, that same preset spread narrows to 42.9 FPS (from 91.2 FPS down to 48.3 FPS). At 3840x2160, the spread compresses further to 24.4 FPS (from 51.6 FPS down to 27.2 FPS).

As resolution increases, the average FPS drops consistently across every preset. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior: the Intel Arc B580's rendering workload scales with pixel count, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively fixed. The Intel Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K the GPU simply cannot keep up with the pixel throughput demands.

The CPU's benchmark data supports this interpretation. Its single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark_single_thread and multi-thread score of 5652 in 3dmark_max_threads show a capable mid-range processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and single-core score of 2024 further confirm that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically more visible, the combination still achieves 136 FPS on Low, which suggests the CPU can handle the game's logic and draw calls without dragging down the GPU.

Conversely, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15748 and its 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate a mid-range graphics solution. At 4K, even Low settings only produce 51.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is a clear sign that the GPU's compute resources, 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs, are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

The scaling pattern also reveals that the game's preset settings affect GPU load more than resolution alone. At 1440p, dropping from High to Low yields a 31.8 FPS improvement (from 59.4 to 91.2 FPS). At 1080p, the same preset drop yields 47.6 FPS improvement (from 88.4 to 136 FPS). This suggests that the game's visual effects at High and Ultra place significant stress on the GPU's texture and pixel processing units.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 combination produces the highest frame rates in the dataset. Low settings average 136 FPS, making it the fastest preset. Medium follows at 103.4 FPS, then High at 88.4 FPS, and Ultra at 71 FPS. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even Ultra maintains a comfortable margin above it.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably but remain playable on two presets. Low averages 91.2 FPS, which is strong for 1440p. Medium averages 68.5 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS bar by a modest margin. High averages 59.4 FPS, just below the threshold, while Ultra averages 48.3 FPS, which is playable but not smooth enough for the 60 FPS standard.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets reach 60 FPS. Low is the fastest at 51.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 35.2 FPS, High at 31.1 FPS, and Ultra at 27.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 24.4 FPS, which is the narrowest spread across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings provides limited relief.

The data shows that the game scales predictably with both resolution and preset quality. The largest performance delta between presets occurs at 1080p, where the GPU has more headroom. At 4K, the GPU is saturated, and preset changes have a smaller absolute impact on frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B580 ranks 2816 out of 3696 tested combos in this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, at roughly the 24th percentile of all tested hardware pairings. The rank reflects the fact that this is a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, and The Technomancer is a demanding title at higher resolutions.

The CPU's individual ranking is stronger than the combo's overall position. The i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, which means it outperforms a majority of processors in the database. The GPU's percentile is slightly lower at 68, but still above the midpoint. The combination's rank of 2816 out of 3696 suggests that the pairing is well-matched, with neither component dragging the other down disproportionately.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing's performance is consistent with its component-level rankings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17177 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 both fall in the mid-range tier. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 71 FPS, which is solid but not exceptional for a game from 2016.

The rank also reflects the game's engine characteristics. The Technomancer appears to favor GPU throughput, as evidenced by the steep frame rate drops at higher resolutions. A combo with a stronger GPU would likely rank higher, but the i5-11400F provides enough CPU performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17177 is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in this game, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is bracketed by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, just 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1.0% higher. These GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the same CPU.

In practical terms, a system with the i5-11400F and any of these GPU alternatives would land in the same performance envelope. The frame rate differences would be within a few percent, which translates to roughly 1 to 3 FPS at 1080p Ultra. At 1440p Medium, the differences would be similar in percentage terms, though the absolute FPS gap would be smaller.

The reverse is also true: pairing the Arc B580 with any of the CPU rivals would produce nearly identical results. The CPU's performance is close enough that the GPU would remain the dominant factor in determining frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer at 1920x1080 with all settings playable. The verdict for 1080p lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with Ultra being the best at 71 FPS. This gives users full freedom to choose their preferred visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the system is partially playable. Low and Medium both clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium being the best at 68.5 FPS. High falls just short at 59.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.3 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to Medium or Low for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach 60 FPS on any setting. The verdict lists no playable settings at 4K. The closest option is Low at 51.6 FPS, which is below the threshold and may feel stuttery in action-heavy scenes. This hardware is not suited for 4K gaming in this title.

The overall assessment is that this is a capable 1080p gaming system and a decent 1440p system with settings adjusted accordingly. For The Technomancer specifically, the sweet spot is 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium. The CPU and GPU are well-balanced for this game, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Users targeting 60 FPS should prioritize 1080p for the best experience, or accept lower presets at 1440p.