The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a decisive performance profile for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The data shows this combo handles the game with substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a compromise in settings to maintain a smooth experience. The measured results, based on actual in-game benchmarking, indicate a system that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at lower resolutions, with a clear performance ceiling emerging at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 60.9 FPS. The High preset drops below the line at 51.5 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 43.6 FPS.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: Benchmark results do not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The RTX 3080's measured FPS scales directly with resolution and settings, suggesting the GPU is the primary performance driver. The CPU's high multi-threaded score (22,604 in Cinebench R23) and 10-core/16-thread configuration provide ample processing power for the game's demands.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for The Technomancer?*

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1028th out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.8% of all systems benchmarked for this title.

Q: Can this system run the game at 1440p with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The data confirms that the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is fully playable, with an average frame rate of 75.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The gap is significant. The Low preset achieves an average of 221.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 114.3 FPS. This represents a 48% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in the entire benchmark set?

A: The maximum average frame rate recorded is 221.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only setting in the data that exceeds the 200 FPS mark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for The Technomancer reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant factor in frame rate scaling, with the CPU providing a stable foundation. This is evident from the way average FPS responds to changes in resolution and graphics presets, which primarily affect GPU load.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 is heavily utilized, and the differences between presets are stark. Moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 221.1 FPS to 114.3 FPS. This 106.8 FPS drop demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to the increased shading, texture, and post-processing demands of higher presets. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding preset still yields over 100 FPS.

When the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload becomes more intensive. The average frame rate at the Ultra preset drops to 75.5 FPS, a 34% decrease from the 114.3 FPS seen at 1080p. The proportional scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU is still the limiting factor. The CPU's role remains secondary, as the frame rate at the Low preset is still high at 147.2 FPS, showing that the processor is not introducing a bottleneck that would prevent the GPU from reaching its maximum output.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed to its limit. The average frame rate at the High preset is 51.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is a clear sign that the RTX 3080's rendering capacity is the sole constraint. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU at this resolution, as the frame rate at the Low preset (80.1 FPS) is still far above the 60 FPS mark and is limited by the GPU's ability to process frames, not by the processor.

The scaling pattern across all three resolutions and four presets consistently shows that the RTX 3080 is the component that determines playability. The i5-13400F provides enough headroom to prevent CPU-side frame pacing issues, but the data suggests that its contribution to the final frame rate is minimal. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 320-bit bus are likely the key factors in how the card handles the increasing memory and bandwidth demands at higher resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all resolution and settings combinations. The averages are as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset produces an average of 221.1 FPS. The Medium preset averages 169.9 FPS, while the High preset achieves 147.4 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a strong average of 114.3 FPS. All settings at this resolution are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this resolution the easiest for the combo to handle.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high but shows the expected scaling from 1080p. The Low preset averages 147.2 FPS, followed by the Medium preset at 114.2 FPS. The High preset delivers 98.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset is still comfortably playable at 75.5 FPS. Every setting at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 1440p Ultra is a viable option for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens and the GPU's limits become apparent. The Low preset averages 80.1 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset drops to 60.9 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset falls below the line to 51.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset further declines to 43.6 FPS. This resolution presents a challenge for the highest quality settings, as only Low and Medium are able to maintain a playable average frame rate.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the transition from Low to Ultra at any given resolution incurs a significant performance penalty, and the penalty grows with resolution. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 106.8 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is 71.7 FPS. At 4K, the drop is 36.5 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference but represents a larger percentage reduction relative to the already lower frame rates.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC configuration is fully capable of running The Technomancer with a smooth experience at the vast majority of settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with the Ultra preset achieving a highly playable average of 114.3 FPS. This makes the Ultra setting the best choice for a high-refresh-rate experience.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets. The most demanding Ultra preset averages 75.5 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This indicates that the system has enough performance headroom to run the game at its highest visual quality without compromising frame rate, making 1440p the sweet spot for this combo.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more constrained. The data shows that the Low and Medium presets are playable, with average frame rates of 80.1 FPS and 60.9 FPS respectively. The High and Ultra presets fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 51.5 FPS and 43.6 FPS. Therefore, to maintain a smooth experience at 4K, the user must select the Medium preset or lower. The system can run the game at 4K, but not at the highest quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo provide a reference point for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game.

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, with an average score of 25,284 and a delta of 0%. This indicates that a system with the Ryzen 9 6900HS would produce virtually identical CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also close matches, with average scores of 25,362 and 25,365 respectively, and a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly ahead, with an average score of 25,201 and a +0.4% delta. In practice, any of these CPUs would provide a similar level of performance in The Technomancer.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA P106-100, with an average score of 23,249 and a delta of -0.3%. This suggests that the P106-100 would deliver slightly lower GPU performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M are also close, with average scores of 23,250 and 23,273 respectively, and deltas of -0.3% and -0.4%. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X is the most similar in this list, with an average score of 23,276 and a delta of -0.4%. While these are the closest matches in the database, the RTX 3080's score of 25,086 in Passmark G3D indicates it is a stronger performer than all of these alternatives.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for this combo are determined by the highest preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 114.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it still provides a frame rate that is nearly double the playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 75.5 FPS. This is a solid performance level that ensures smooth gameplay without needing to reduce visual quality. The system has enough power to run the game at maximum fidelity at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which achieves an average of 60.9 FPS. This preset provides a balance between visual quality and performance, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended at this resolution due to their sub-60 FPS averages.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all other tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this system performs in the upper quartile. The comboRankInGame data places this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at rank 1028 out of 3696 total combos. This means that it outperforms approximately 72% of all other tested systems for this game.

This ranking reflects the strong balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-13400F's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, paired with the RTX 3080's substantial graphics processing power, ensure that the system is not held back by a weak link. The result is a configuration that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and capable of 4K gaming with adjusted settings. The rank indicates that while there are faster combos, this setup is far from the bottom and offers a very competitive performance level for this title.