The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers an average of 212.6 FPS on Low settings, 197.4 FPS on Medium, 169.8 FPS on High, and 135.5 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 36.3% drop in average frame rate, with the largest single-step decline occurring between Medium and High (a 27.6 FPS reduction) and between High and Ultra (a 34.3 FPS reduction). No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded in the database for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies on average FPS exclusively.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce 166.5 FPS average, Medium drops to 133.1 FPS, High to 112.4 FPS, and Ultra to 88.3 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 33.4 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 24.1 FPS. At this resolution, even the most demanding preset remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra holding a 47.2% margin over that threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 93.6 FPS, Medium averages 69.9 FPS, High averages 61.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46.9 FPS. The transition from Medium to High is relatively small (8.1 FPS), but the jump from High to Ultra is steep (14.9 FPS), pushing the combo below the 60 FPS threshold. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings reduces frame rate from 135.5 to 46.9, a 65.4% reduction, indicating a strong pixel-throughput dependency at the highest preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's measured results for The Technomancer, this Intel Core i5-11400F combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 670th out of 3,696 tested combinations. That places it in the top 18.1% of all recorded combos for this game. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 71st among all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all tested graphics cards. The combination of a mid-range 11th Gen Intel processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU produces a result that is substantially better than the median combo in the database, but it is not near the top of the leaderboard.

The rank of 670 out of 3,696 means there are 3,026 other combinations that score lower, but also 669 combinations that score higher. Given that many of those higher-ranked combos will pair newer or more powerful CPUs with top-tier GPUs, this result is consistent with a system that is GPU-bound at most settings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17,177 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 43,223 both contribute to the overall ranking, but the GPU's higher percentile suggests it is the more impactful component for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, from 212.6 FPS at Low to 135.5 FPS at Ultra. These numbers suggest that at this resolution, the GPU is the primary limiter, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it sufficiently. The 36.3% drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is driven by GPU workload, not CPU bottlenecking, as even the lowest preset produces frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates.

The picture changes at 2560x1440, where the frame rates at Low (166.5 FPS) and Medium (133.1 FPS) remain high, but the gap between presets narrows in percentage terms. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 47.0%, which is proportionally larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases. However, the CPU still holds up: the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to keep the GPU fed at these frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the CPU's role diminishes further. The frame rates at Low (93.6 FPS) and Medium (69.9 FPS) are still respectable, but the Ultra preset falls to 46.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows a reduction of 46.9% at Ultra (88.3 to 46.9), 45.0% at High (112.4 to 61.8), 47.5% at Medium (133.1 to 69.9), and 43.8% at Low (166.5 to 93.6). This consistent 44% to 48% reduction across all presets points to a pure GPU resolution scaling effect, with the CPU contributing minimally to the frame rate difference. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the determining factors at 4K, not the CPU's processing power.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at Low, Medium, and High settings, with average FPS of 93.6, 69.9, and 61.8 respectively. Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 46.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings run at an average of 88.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the recommended choice for that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark performance?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17,177 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120), 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074), 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239), and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278).

Q: Does the GPU have any close rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43,223 on average, nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, 0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, 0.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301, 0.2% higher). The RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, 1% higher.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The frame rate falls from 135.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 46.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 65.4%.

Q: Is this system more CPU-limited or GPU-limited at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter, as frame rates range from 212.6 FPS at Low to 135.5 FPS at Ultra, with the CPU's 12 threads being sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at these high frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 0.3% higher on average (17,120 vs 17,177), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, which scores 0.6% lower (17,074 vs 17,177). The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 0.4% higher (17,239), while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 0.6% higher (17,278). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the same GPU, since the differences are all within 0.6% and the game's performance at higher resolutions is dominated by the GPU. The EPYC 7H12 is a server-class part, but its benchmark score aligns closely with the i5-11400F.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% lower average score), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% lower). The Quadro M6000 cards are workstation-oriented, but their raw performance metrics are effectively identical to the RTX 4070 SUPER in this database. The RTX 5050 Mobile, being a laptop part, would likely have different thermal and power characteristics, but its benchmark score suggests similar frame rates in this game. A system with any of these GPU alternatives paired with any of the CPU alternatives would produce performance within 1% of the tested combo, meaning the same playable settings at each resolution would apply.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 135.5 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, so users can max out all settings without concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, averaging 88.3 FPS. The margin above 60 FPS is 47.2%, so there is headroom for demanding scenes, though the database only records average values.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61.8 FPS. Medium averages 69.9 FPS and Low averages 93.6 FPS, but High is the highest quality setting that clears the threshold. Ultra at 46.9 FPS is not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

The Verdict

This combination can run The Technomancer effectively across all tested resolutions, with specific limitations at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra at 135.5 FPS providing an excellent experience. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 88.3 FPS being the recommended choice for maximum visual quality. At 3840x2160, the system can handle Low (93.6 FPS), Medium (69.9 FPS), and High (61.8 FPS), but Ultra drops to 46.9 FPS, below the playability threshold. The verdict is clear: this is a capable 4K High system, a strong 1440p Ultra system, and a very strong 1080p Ultra system. The GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient throughput at all settings tested.