The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates show a clear progression across presets. Low settings produce an average of 117.9 FPS, Medium raises the visual load and drops the average to 90.2 FPS, High settles at 74.7 FPS, and Ultra is the most demanding at 57.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, a difference of 60.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s rendering workload scales strongly with preset complexity at this resolution. No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded for any of the 4K configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset ladder shows much higher headroom. Low averages 187.9 FPS, Medium reaches 164.6 FPS, High produces 141.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages 109.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra here is 78.4 FPS, a larger absolute difference than at 4K, but the lowest average remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 4K to 1440p at each preset is consistent: roughly 60% more frames at Low, 82% more at Medium, 90% more at High, and 90% more at Ultra, which points to the resolution being the dominant factor in frame rate variation.

At 1920x1080, the averages are the highest recorded for this combo. Low delivers 213.2 FPS, Medium reaches 196 FPS, High produces 184.3 FPS, and Ultra stays at 166.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 47.1 FPS, smaller than the spread seen at 1440p. Interestingly, the 1080p results compress the preset differences relative to higher resolutions: the Ultra preset at 1080p is still 56.6 FPS faster than the High preset at 1440p, which shows how resolution scaling outweighs preset scaling for this hardware configuration.

All measured values are averages, with no minimum or maximum frame data available in the database. The absence of min and max figures means the analysis cannot speak to frame pacing or stutter behavior, only to sustained throughput.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination exhibits a pronounced GPU-bound profile in The Technomancer. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, sits at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all tested GPUs. The frame rate data supports the interpretation that the RTX 4090 is the primary driver of performance, as the averages scale dramatically with resolution changes.

At 1080p, the CPU has more room to feed the GPU, and the averages are high across all presets. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 12% to 15% depending on the preset, which is a modest drop compared to the 1440p to 4K transition. From 1440p to 4K, the averages fall by 47% at Low (187.9 to 117.9), 45% at Medium (164.6 to 90.2), 47% at High (141.9 to 74.7), and 47% at Ultra (109.5 to 57.6). This consistent halving of frame rate when doubling pixel count strongly indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth, not the CPU’s compute throughput, are the limiting factors.

The CPU’s role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 213.2 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game engine, given that the i5-11400F’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2024 and its multi-thread score is 14340. The GPU is still capable of more raw throughput, but the CPU cannot push frame rates much higher. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is largely idle relative to the GPU, as the 57.6 FPS average is a direct result of the GPU’s rendering workload.

The data shows that resolution scaling is the primary variable. The 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for any preset at any resolution, while the i5-11400F’s 12 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate for feeding frame data up to the high averages seen at 1440p. Players targeting 4K should expect the GPU to be the sole bottleneck, while 1080p players may encounter a CPU ceiling at the very highest frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The recorded average at High is 74.7 FPS, which clears the playability threshold by 14.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 57.6 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for smooth play. Low and Medium also clear the threshold, with averages of 117.9 FPS and 90.2 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual fidelity among the playable options.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 109.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, with 49.5 FPS of headroom. All four presets at 1440p are playable, but Ultra provides the highest image quality without sacrificing smoothness. The recorded averages for Low, Medium, and High at this resolution are 187.9, 164.6, and 141.9 FPS respectively, all of which exceed the threshold by a wide margin.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, with an average of 166.1 FPS. This is 106.1 FPS above the playability threshold, leaving enormous headroom for future engine updates or more demanding scenes. Every preset at 1080p is playable, with Low reaching 213.2 FPS, Medium at 196 FPS, and High at 184.3 FPS. For players with high refresh rate displays, any preset at 1080p will saturate common 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, while Ultra still leaves 1.1 FPS of headroom above a 165 Hz ceiling.

The verdict by resolution confirms these selections: 4K best settings are High at 74.7 FPS, 1440p best settings are Ultra at 109.5 FPS, and 1080p best settings are Ultra at 166.1 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. The EPYC 7H12 has an average benchmark score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F’s average of 17177. The Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the RTX 4090, as the game is GPU-bound at most settings.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and AMD Radeon PRO V710. The Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090’s average benchmark score almost exactly, with a delta of 0%. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% higher, while the Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher. The Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower. In practical terms, a system with any of these GPUs and the i5-11400F would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured values, assuming identical drivers and cooling. The RTX 4090’s 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it sits above most consumer cards, but the nearest rivals in the database are professional and workstation parts that happen to benchmark closely.

Players considering a similar build should note that the CPU alternatives are largely interchangeable for this game, as the GPU handles the heavy lifting. The GPU alternatives would all maintain playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K High preset at 74.7 FPS is specific to the RTX 4090’s raw performance; a rival GPU with a 2.9% lower score would likely still clear 60 FPS at 4K High, but the margin would shrink.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer with strong results at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the High preset is playable with an average of 74.7 FPS, while Low and Medium also exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 57.6 FPS, so it is not recommended for consistent smoothness. At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, with Ultra delivering 109.5 FPS as the best visual option. At 1920x1080, all presets clear 60 FPS by a wide margin, with Ultra reaching 166.1 FPS.

The combination of the i5-11400F and RTX 4090 is highly capable for this Action RPG. The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking and the GPU’s 88th percentile ranking combine to produce frame rates that exceed the playability threshold at nearly every configuration. The only exception is 4K Ultra, which dips below 60 FPS, but the visual jump from High to Ultra at 4K is not worth the loss of smoothness for most players. For anyone targeting 1440p or 1080p, this system provides exceptional performance with no compromises. The recorded data shows that the GPU is the performance ceiling at 4K, while the CPU becomes relevant only at the highest frame rates on 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K with this CPU and GPU?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, with an average of 74.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 57.6 FPS, below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1440p maintain smooth frame rates?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 109.5 FPS, which is 49.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

Q: Which component limits performance at 1080p?

A: The CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p, as the average of 213.2 FPS at Low settings is likely near the i5-11400F’s practical ceiling for this game. The GPU still has headroom, but the CPU cannot push frame rates much higher.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rival GPU in this database?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090’s average benchmark score with a 0% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% higher and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower.

Q: What are the closest CPU alternatives to the i5-11400F?

A: The AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% lower in average score, the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% higher, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% lower. All are within 1% performance delta.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable at all?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K is the best choice for maintaining smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 311 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations in the database. This is a strong showing, driven primarily by the GPU’s high percentile ranking. The CPU’s 71st percentile is modest, but the 88th percentile GPU boosts the overall combo ranking significantly.

The ranking reflects the system’s ability to sustain high frame rates across resolutions. The 4K High average of 74.7 FPS and the 1440p Ultra average of 109.5 FPS are both competitive with far more expensive CPU configurations, as the game is mostly GPU-bound. The 1080p Ultra average of 166.1 FPS demonstrates that the combo can handle even the lightest resolution with ease.

Compared to the 3696 other combos, this pairing is in the upper echelon, but not the absolute top. The 311 rank suggests that there are 310 configurations with better overall performance, likely featuring newer CPUs with higher single-thread scores or more powerful GPUs in specific scenarios. However, for The Technomancer specifically, the data indicates that this combo delivers playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra, making it a reliable choice for most players. The rank confirms the RTX 4090’s raw power, even when paired with a mid-range CPU from an older generation.