The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a dominant performance profile in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Benchmark data confirms this pairing ranks in the 92nd percentile of all tested combos for this title, placing it 293rd out of 3,696 configurations. The measured frame rates show a system that can comfortably handle the game at high refresh rates across all common resolutions, with the only caveat being the Ultra preset at 4K, which dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-13400F and RTX 4080 SUPER combination achieves a rank of 293 out of 3,696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 8% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing, though not the absolute top tier, which suggests that while the hardware is exceptional, there are a handful of configurations that extract slightly more performance from this particular game engine. The ranking reflects the balance between a capable 13th-gen Intel processor and a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in general compute tasks. Its average benchmark score of 25,292 places it in a tight cluster with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, 0.4% delta). The GPU is even more impressive, with a percentile rank of 86 against all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1% delta), showing that the 4080 SUPER sits at the very peak of graphics performance.

Within the context of The Technomancer, this high ranking translates into a system that can push frame rates far beyond what the game demands. The combination of a strong multi-threaded CPU and a top-tier GPU ensures that neither component becomes a significant bottleneck, allowing the system to scale cleanly across resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that The Technomancer is heavily GPU-bound, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 262.3 FPS, which is a clear indication that the CPU (with its 10 cores and 16 threads) is more than capable of feeding the GPU. As resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rate drops to 192.6 FPS at Low settings, and further to 105.6 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting factor as pixel count grows.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when examining settings changes at a fixed resolution. At 1440p, moving from Low (192.6 FPS) to Ultra (101.7 FPS) represents a 47% performance drop, which is entirely attributable to the increased GPU load from higher graphical fidelity. The i5-13400F’s single-thread performance (3,191 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 960 in 3DMark single-thread) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates observed, such as the 262.3 FPS at 1080p Low.

At 4K, the GPU’s dominance is absolute. The gap between Low (105.6 FPS) and Ultra (55.1 FPS) is 50 FPS, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the primary drivers of performance. The CPU, with its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.50 GHz base clock, maintains consistent frame delivery but does not meaningfully influence the outcome at this resolution. In summary, for this game, the GPU determines the experience at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU sufficiently supports high frame rates at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 262.3 FPS, which is more than four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings see a drop to 227.4 FPS, while High settings yield 197.1 FPS. Even at Ultra, the average remains at 152.4 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on any high-refresh-rate monitor. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 42% performance reduction, which is consistent with the game’s graphical demands.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings average 192.6 FPS, which is still far beyond what any display can fully utilize. Medium settings produce 150.5 FPS, High settings deliver 124.8 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a very solid 101.7 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at each setting results in a roughly 26-35% frame rate reduction, confirming that the GPU is working harder but still has substantial headroom.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s limits begin to show. Low settings average 105.6 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 82.4 FPS, and High settings come in at 69.2 FPS. Ultra settings are the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, averaging 55.1 FPS. This represents a 48% performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K, highlighting the significant cost of maximum graphical fidelity at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201 (0.4% delta), meaning these processors would offer virtually identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer. The Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% delta) are also within a negligible margin. All four alternatives would behave essentially the same in this game, given that the title is not CPU-intensive at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest competitor is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 in average benchmarks, a delta of -0.1%. This means the RTX 4080 would deliver nearly identical frame rates, perhaps 1-2 FPS lower in the most demanding scenarios. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7% delta) show slightly higher synthetic scores, but the deltas are small enough that real-world gameplay would be indistinguishable. The AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.8% delta) is also a close match.

For the specific case of The Technomancer, users with an RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) or any of the listed AMD rivals should expect comparable performance, provided the CPU is similarly capable. The differences in average benchmark scores are within 3%, which translates to at most a few frames per second at the resolutions tested.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 60 FPS in 4K?*

A: Yes, but not at the Ultra preset. The measured data shows 4K High averaging 69.2 FPS, 4K Medium at 82.4 FPS, and 4K Low at 105.6 FPS. Only 4K Ultra falls below the threshold at 55.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this hardware?

A: The verdict data lists High as the best playable setting at 3840x2160, with an average FPS of 69.2. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: Based on nearest rival data, the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is -0.1% compared to the 4080 SUPER’s 54,209. This negligible difference means performance in The Technomancer would be essentially identical.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 262.3 FPS, indicating that the i5-13400F (with its 10 cores and 16 threads) can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,191 in Cinebench R23 supports this conclusion.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 124.8 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a very smooth experience.

Q: Which resolutions allow Ultra settings?

A: Both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 support Ultra settings with average FPS of 101.7 and 152.4 respectively. At 3840x2160, Ultra is not playable as it averages 55.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run The Technomancer, and it does so with extraordinary headroom at most settings. The verdict data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best setting (Ultra) averaging 152.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 101.7 FPS. This means gamers with 1440p monitors can max out the game’s graphical options and still enjoy a well-above-60 FPS experience.

The situation changes slightly at 3840x2160. While Low (105.6 FPS), Medium (82.4 FPS), and High (69.2 FPS) are all playable, the Ultra preset drops to 55.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which still offers a solid 69.2 FPS. For those who insist on Ultra at 4K, the system would need a slightly more powerful GPU or a reduction in resolution. Overall, the Intel Core i5-13400F + RTX 4080 SUPER combination is a top-tier performer for this title, delivering a flawless experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a highly playable one at 4K with minor settings adjustments.