The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combination delivers consistently playable performance across every preset. The Low preset produces an average of 130 FPS, while Medium drops to 100 FPS with a recorded range of 85 to 115 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, and Ultra still holds an average of 66 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 15 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 19 FPS. The data shows a fairly linear scaling curve, with each preset tier removing roughly 15 to 30 FPS from the average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens noticeably. Low settings average 85 FPS, Medium averages 65 FPS with a range of 55 to 75 FPS, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 20 FPS, between Medium and High it is 9 FPS, and between High and Ultra it is 13 FPS. At this resolution, the Medium preset remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, but High dips below it.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain smooth frame rates. Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a range of 30 to 41 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. No preset at this resolution reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Medium costs 11 FPS, Medium to High costs 5 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 7 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware pairing for The Technomancer.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination at rank 2911 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. That puts it in the lower third of all tested systems, roughly at the 21st percentile overall. This rank reflects the combined capability of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 across all measured resolutions and settings.

The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors in the database, meaning it outperforms most CPUs tested. The GPU, however, lands at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The combo rank being lower than either component percentile suggests that the game's performance ceiling is limited more by the graphics card than by the processor. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Ultra, the system still produces 66 FPS, which is respectable, but at 4K even Low settings only reach 47 FPS, a clear sign of GPU-bound behavior.

When compared to other full system combos in the database, this pairing is not at the top, but it is far from the bottom. The rank of 2911 out of 3696 means roughly 785 combos perform worse, while about 2910 perform better. For a game released in 2016, this hardware still holds its own at 1080p and 1440p, which aligns with the measured results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the processor and graphics card depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly enough to expose any processor bottlenecks. The fact that Ultra settings still yield 66 FPS while Low yields 130 FPS indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at the highest preset; the GPU is managing the workload well at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. Low settings produce 85 FPS, which is still high, but the drop to High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS shows the GPU beginning to struggle with the increased pixel count. The CPU remains capable, as evidenced by the healthy frame rates at Low and Medium, but the GPU cannot keep pace at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Low settings average 47 FPS, and every preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling between presets is relatively small (5 to 11 FPS per tier), which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the graphics card is saturated regardless of quality settings. The CPU's role diminishes almost entirely at this resolution; the recorded data shows no scenario where the processor prevents higher frame rates.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops FPS from 130 to 85, a 35% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K it drops to 47, another 45% reduction. These large drops indicate GPU-bound behavior, as a CPU bottleneck would show smaller differences across resolutions. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough processing headroom for this title at all tested resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower, meaning it would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. All four rivals sit within a 1.2% band of the i5-11400F, so swapping to any of them would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, essentially identical with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. These four GPUs all fall within 0.8% of the RTX 2060, meaning any of them would deliver nearly the same performance in this game at the same settings and resolutions.

If a builder were considering alternatives, pairing a CPU from the rival list with a GPU from the rival list would produce very similar results. For example, an Intel Core i5-12450H with a GTX 580 would be within a percentage point of the tested combination across all presets. The practical takeaway is that the measured FPS numbers apply broadly to this performance class, not just to the exact components tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice because it averages 66 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, and Ultra offers the highest visual quality without dropping below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, averaging 65 FPS. Low also qualifies as playable at 85 FPS, but Medium provides better visuals while still clearing the 60 FPS bar. High and Ultra both fall short, with averages of 56 FPS and 43 FPS respectively, so they are not recommended for consistent playability.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The database lists no playable settings at this resolution. The closest option is Low at 47 FPS, but that still falls 13 FPS short of the playable mark. Users with a 4K display should either lower the resolution in-game or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 1080p with max settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combination averages 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Medium settings provide the best balance, averaging 65 FPS. Low is also playable at 85 FPS, but High drops to 56 FPS and Ultra to 43 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only average 47 FPS, and the database records no playable settings at that resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F scores 17177 on average, with rivals ranging from 17074 (Intel Core Ultra 7 164U) to 17278 (AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G), all within 0.6% of each other.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15290 on average, with rivals ranging from 15171 (AMD Radeon RX 7600) to 15283 (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580), all within 0.8%.

Q: What rank does this combo hold among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2911 out of 3696 combos tested for The Technomancer, placing it in the lower third of the database.