The Technomancer

# Can Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 run The Technomancer?

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG that demands a balanced system across resolutions. For this pairing, the database records show that the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 deliver playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires compromising on visual fidelity. The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among CPUs, making this a mid-range combo that punches above its weight in older titles. At 1080p, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, and at 1440p it remains playable on High, Medium, and Low settings. Only at 2160p does the system struggle, with just the Low preset maintaining an average above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080 (1080p): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 86 FPS. This is the full visual experience with no compromises. The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low runs at 169 FPS average, Medium at 130 FPS, High at 111 FPS, and Ultra at 86 FPS. All presets are far above the playable threshold, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra for a smooth experience on a 60 Hz display. For high refresh rate monitors, Medium at 130 FPS or High at 111 FPS would better utilize a 144 Hz panel, but for the 60 FPS target, Ultra is the answer.

2560x1440 (1440p): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 72 FPS. This leaves a 12 FPS buffer above the threshold, which is comfortable for typical gameplay fluctuation. Medium runs at 85 FPS, Low at 110 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS requirement. The choice here is between High and Medium; High offers the better visuals while maintaining a safe margin, and the data shows it is the recommended maximum.

3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin of just 1 FPS above the threshold. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. At 4K, the system is clearly GPU-limited, and even the Low preset barely scrapes by. Players who prioritize a stable experience over visuals should consider dropping to 1440p instead, where the headroom is much more generous.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-limited: the gap between Low (169 FPS) and Ultra (86 FPS) is 83 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to render even the heaviest preset quickly, but the CPU's frame delivery caps the upper bound. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, shows strong single-thread performance in the database (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024), which is sufficient for this 2016 title at 1080p. The RTX 4060 is not the limiting factor here; even at Ultra, the GPU is only producing 86 FPS, which is well below what the card is capable of at this resolution in less demanding titles.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The scaling from Low (110 FPS) to Ultra (56 FPS) is a 54 FPS drop, which is still significant but less dramatic than at 1080p. The GPU is now doing more work per frame, and the CPU has more breathing room. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, but the card's 128-bit bus width and 3072 shading units start to show their limits on Ultra settings. The fact that Ultra drops below 60 FPS (56 FPS average) while High stays at 72 FPS suggests that the Ultra preset introduces shader or memory pressure that the GPU cannot sustain.

At 2160p, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The frame rates collapse from Low (61 FPS) to Medium (47 FPS) and further to High (40 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS). This is a classic GPU-bound scenario where the CPU is waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame. The RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity is likely a limiting factor at 4K, as the higher resolution demands more texture data and buffer space. The CPU's role diminishes; even a weaker processor would produce similar results at this resolution, while a stronger GPU would yield significantly higher frame rates.

Comparing the scaling across resolutions, the data shows that the system loses roughly 50% performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p on Medium settings (130 FPS to 85 FPS), and another 45% when moving from 1440p to 2160p on the same preset (85 FPS to 47 FPS). This nonlinear scaling confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds the system back at 1080p where frame rates are exceptionally high.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combo at rank 1984 out of 3696 tested combinations, which puts it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems. This is a mid-pack position, but context matters: The Technomancer is an older title, and many of the tested combos include much newer, high-end hardware. For a system built around a 2021 CPU and a 2023 GPU, this rank is respectable.

The RTX 4060's individual standing among GPUs is at the 61st percentile, and its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% slower). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the RTX 4060 is statistically tied with these cards in average benchmark score, despite being several generations newer. The GPU's average benchmark score of 17639 is the key metric here.

The i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% faster), the Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% slower), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% slower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (0.6% faster). The CPU's average benchmark score of 17177 places it in a tightly contested cluster where no rival is more than 0.6% away. This indicates that the i5-11400F is well-balanced for its generation, though it lacks the headroom of newer designs.

In the context of this specific game, the combo rank of 1984 suggests that many other systems will outperform it, particularly at 4K where the GPU's limitations are exposed. However, the rank also shows that this combo is far from the bottom, and for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it delivers performance that would satisfy most players.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The recorded data shows an average of 40 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which is 20 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable preset at 4K is Low, with an average of 61 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 72 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 56 FPS, so it is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

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

A: It depends on the resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale from 169 FPS on Low to 86 FPS on Ultra, indicating the CPU caps the upper bound. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with an 81% drop from Low to Ultra (61 FPS to 31 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, which is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon HD 7790, AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460. These deltas are negligible, meaning the card performs essentially identically to these older or integrated alternatives in synthetic tests.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The database records an average of 86 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is 26 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for most gameplay scenarios.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a strong match for the RTX 4060?

A: The i5-11400F ranks at the 71st percentile among CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6%, indicating it is a solid mid-range processor. At 1080p, it keeps frame rates high, but at 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, meaning the CPU is not holding the system back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 169 FPS average
• Medium: 130 FPS average, with a recorded range of 110 to 149 FPS
• High: 111 FPS average
• Ultra: 86 FPS average

At 1080p, every preset is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset reaches 169 FPS, which is exceptional for a 2016 title and indicates the CPU is the primary limiter. The Medium preset shows a min of 110 FPS and max of 149 FPS, suggesting the game has some frame time variance, but even the minimum is nearly double the playable threshold. Ultra at 86 FPS is the only preset that comes close to a typical 60-75 Hz monitor's refresh rate, but it still provides a smooth experience.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 85 FPS average, with a recorded range of 72 to 97 FPS
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 56 FPS average

At 1440p, the system maintains playability through High settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 72 FPS is still above the threshold, but the Ultra preset's 56 FPS average is 4 FPS below the requirement. The High preset at 72 FPS average is the recommended balance, as it provides a 12 FPS buffer above the threshold while delivering significantly better visuals than Medium.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 61 FPS average
• Medium: 47 FPS average, with a recorded range of 40 to 53 FPS
• High: 40 FPS average
• Ultra: 31 FPS average

At 4K, the system is severely GPU-limited. The Low preset just barely clears the 60 FPS threshold at 61 FPS, but this is a fragile margin. The Medium preset's minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS shows that even at this setting, the system cannot maintain a stable frame rate. High and Ultra are far below playable levels, making 4K a poor choice for this combo unless the player is willing to accept Low settings and potential dips below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear: this system can run The Technomancer, but with significant caveats at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running the game at Ultra settings with an average of 86 FPS. Every preset is playable, and the system has enough headroom to handle any in-game scenario without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the resolution where this combo shines, and players should feel confident maxing out all settings.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High averaging 72 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails, averaging 56 FPS. Players with 1440p monitors should use High settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with an average of 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, and the data suggests that any demanding scene could push the frame rate below 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra are all unplayable, with averages of 47, 40, and 31 FPS respectively.

The verdict by resolution is: 1080p is fully playable on all presets, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K is playable only on Low. This is a system built for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it excels in those scenarios. For 4K, players should either lower the resolution or accept the visual compromises of Low settings. The i5-11400F and RTX 4060 pairing is well-matched for this game at mainstream resolutions, but the GPU's limitations at 4K are the defining factor.