The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Based on measured data, this combination ranks 905th out of 3,696 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the upper quartile of systems. The data indicates that the system is fully capable of running the game at high frame rates across most settings, with specific limitations only at 4K with the highest presets. The following analysis breaks down the component roles, comparable alternatives, and exact performance metrics derived from the benchmark database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F achieves an average benchmark score of 25,292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of aggregate performance are closely matched, with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scoring 25,284 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scoring 25,362 (a -0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scoring 25,365 (a -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scoring 25,201 (a 0.4% delta). This means that for the CPU-bound aspects of The Technomancer, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance, with the Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H being the closest direct equivalents. The delta percentages are negligible, indicating that the in-game experience would be indistinguishable between these options.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37,648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a score of 37,628 (a 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with 37,507 (a 0.4% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with 38,135 (a -1.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 with 37,157 (a 1.3% delta). For this game, the Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56 are the closest performance equivalents, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being slightly faster by 1.3% and the PRO W6400 being slightly slower by 1.3%. The data shows that these alternatives would produce frame rates within a narrow margin of the RTX 4070, making them viable substitutes if the exact GPU model is unavailable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for The Technomancer reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance across all tested resolutions, with the CPU playing a supporting role. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with graphics settings: from 235.2 FPS at Low to 180.4 FPS at Medium, 155.7 FPS at High, and 117.9 FPS at Ultra. This 117.3 FPS spread between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the settings directly impact the rendering workload. The CPU, which scores 25,292 on average, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates, even at the highest settings where the average exceeds 117 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. The average frame rates are 149.9 FPS at Low, 115.3 FPS at Medium, 97.8 FPS at High, and 77.8 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 36% at Low settings (from 235.2 to 149.9 FPS) and by 34% at Ultra settings (from 117.9 to 77.8 FPS), showing that the GPU is being stressed more as pixel count increases. The CPU remains a non-factor, as even the most demanding 1440p Ultra preset still yields an average above 77 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU strain becomes more pronounced. The average frame rates are 86.2 FPS at Low, 64.5 FPS at Medium, 53.2 FPS at High, and 40.2 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 46 FPS difference, confirming that the GPU is fully saturated at 4K. The CPU's role is minimal, as the frame rates are entirely dictated by the graphics card's ability to process the higher resolution. The data suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield no tangible benefit in this game, while upgrading the GPU would directly improve performance at all resolutions, especially at 4K where the RTX 4070 falls below 60 FPS at High and Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 905 out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 24.5% of all systems. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's high rasterization capability. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 and the GPU's percentile rank of 81 indicate that neither component is a weak link, but the GPU is slightly more dominant in this pairing. The system's overall position is driven by the GPU, as the game is graphics-intensive, and the RTX 4070's 81st percentile score ensures that the combo outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The data shows that this combo is well above the median, with only 905 systems performing better, making it a robust choice for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The measured average frame rates at 3840x2160 are 86.2 FPS at Low and 64.5 FPS at Medium, both above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At High and Ultra, the averages drop to 53.2 FPS and 40.2 FPS, respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with averages of 149.9, 115.3, 97.8, and 77.8 FPS, respectively. Ultra is the best setting, delivering an average of 77.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,292. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25,284, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201 (0.4% delta). All of these CPUs deliver statistically identical performance.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra at all resolutions shows significant drops (e.g., from 235.2 to 117.9 FPS at 1080p), which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at any tested setting.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 235.2 FPS. With Medium settings, it is 180.4 FPS, and with High settings, it is 155.7 FPS. The maximum average across all presets is 235.2 FPS at Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 905th out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 24.5% of all systems, indicating that it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 235.2 FPS, the Medium preset averages 180.4 FPS, the High preset averages 155.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 117.9 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available, but the averages are all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a smooth experience even in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 149.9 FPS, the Medium preset averages 115.3 FPS, the High preset averages 97.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 77.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 72.1 FPS drop, but even the lowest average at Ultra remains above 60 FPS, ensuring fluid gameplay at all settings.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle with higher presets. The Low preset averages 86.2 FPS, the Medium preset averages 64.5 FPS, the High preset averages 53.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 40.2 FPS. The data shows that only Low and Medium settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra fall short, making 4K gaming possible only with reduced graphical fidelity.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 64.5 FPS. The Low preset also qualifies with an average of 86.2 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still meeting the playable threshold. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they average 53.2 FPS and 40.2 FPS, respectively.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 77.8 FPS. All lower presets (Low, Medium, and High) also stay above 60 FPS, with averages of 149.9, 115.3, and 97.8 FPS, respectively. Ultra is the optimal choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 117.9 FPS. The system has ample headroom, as even the most demanding preset delivers nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. Low, Medium, and High presets average 235.2, 180.4, and 155.7 FPS, respectively, but Ultra is the clear choice for the best visual experience.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer with high confidence, but the playable experience depends on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 117.9 FPS, far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 77.8 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience at maximum settings. At 3840x2160, the system is partially playable: Low and Medium presets clear 60 FPS, with averages of 86.2 and 64.5 FPS, respectively, but High and Ultra presets fall below the threshold, averaging 53.2 and 40.2 FPS. The verdict is that the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination is fully capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with reduced settings (Medium or lower) to maintain fluid frame rates.