The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a demanding action RPG from 2016, and this combination of an Intel Core i5-13400F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable experience, but only at specific settings. The measured data shows a system that is clearly capable at 1080p and 1440p, while struggling to maintain acceptable frame rates at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the performance characteristics of this pairing across all tested resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2946 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places the combo in the lower portion of the overall field, indicating that while it can run the game, many other configurations will deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects the balance between the processor and graphics card, and in this title, the RTX 2060 appears to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

When looking at the individual components, the Intel Core i5-13400F holds a 77th percentile ranking among all tested CPUs, which is a strong showing for a modern 10-core, 16-thread processor. Its average benchmark score of 25292 places it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365 respectively, showing a 0.3 percent advantage over the i5-13400F, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails at 25201, a 0.4 percent deficit. These near-identical scores suggest that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing for The Technomancer.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, meanwhile, sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 15290 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283, and the AMD Radeon 680M, which scores 15270. The RTX 3050 OEM and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 score 15199 and 15171 respectively, placing them within 0.6 and 0.8 percent of the RTX 2060. This clustering indicates that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range performer, and the 4K results in this game reflect that positioning.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the dominant factor in determining performance in The Technomancer, especially as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, with the Low preset averaging 129.6 FPS and the Ultra preset averaging 64.3 FPS. This 65.3 FPS difference is driven by the GPU's workload, as the CPU has ample headroom with its 10 cores and 16 threads.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling shows a clear GPU limitation. The Low preset drops to 82.4 FPS, which is a 36 percent reduction from the 1080p Low result of 129.6 FPS. The Medium preset falls from 101.2 FPS to 63.6 FPS, and High drops from 85.8 FPS to 58.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is 45.8 FPS, down from 64.3 FPS at 1080p. These percentage drops are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where each additional pixel requires more shading and texture work.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset averages 44.3 FPS, which is a 46 percent drop from the 1440p Low result. The High preset manages only 29.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 21.4 FPS. The CPU's role becomes less relevant at this resolution, as the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are insufficient to maintain fluid frame rates. The recorded data shows no scenario where the CPU is the limiting factor; instead, the GPU's raw throughput is the primary constraint across all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low setting averages 129.6 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. Medium reduces the average to 101.2 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 85.8 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 64.3 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this hardware, with all four presets exceeding the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more mixed. The Low preset averages 82.4 FPS, which remains comfortable. Medium averages 63.6 FPS, just above the 60 FPS target. High drops to 58.5 FPS, slightly below the threshold, and Ultra averages 45.8 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth. The data shows that only Low and Medium presets are playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are disappointing. Low averages 44.3 FPS, Medium averages 39.2 FPS, High averages 29.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 21.4 FPS. None of these presets reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the lowest settings fail to provide an acceptable experience. The RTX 2060 lacks the memory bandwidth and compute power required for 4K gaming in this title.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: this PC can run The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 64.3 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, only the Low and Medium presets achieve 60 FPS or higher. The Medium preset averages 63.6 FPS and represents the best visual quality that maintains playability. The High preset at 58.5 FPS and Ultra at 45.8 FPS fall short of the target.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is Low at 44.3 FPS, which is still below the playable standard. The database lists no playable settings for 4K, and the best settings field is null, meaning there is no configuration that meets the 60 FPS requirement at this resolution. For a smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p or 1440p with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 64.3 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the best option, averaging 63.6 FPS. The High preset averages 58.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only averages 44.3 FPS, and no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The database lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 scores 15290, which is nearly identical to the GeForce GTX 580 at 15283. The RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, and the Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, showing a 0.6 and 0.8 percent difference respectively.

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

A: The Low preset averages 129.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 64.3 FPS. This represents a 65.3 FPS difference, indicating a significant GPU workload increase with higher quality settings.

Q: Which component is more important for performance at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 is competitive with its nearest rivals, and the frame rate drops from 82.4 FPS at Low to 45.8 FPS at Ultra at 2560x1440, which is consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, with an average of 64.3 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, averaging 63.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, as High drops to 58.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The lowest settings, Low, average 44.3 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS standard. The database reports no best settings for this resolution, confirming that 4K is not viable with this hardware configuration.