The Technomancer

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 135 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 3.7% of all systems tested for this title. This is a dominant position, indicating that the pairing delivers near-top-tier performance for this Action RPG. The data confirms that this is a very high-performing configuration, with the RTX 4090's massive rendering capabilities being the primary driver of its exceptional standing.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 135 out of 3696 tested combinations, this system sits comfortably in the 96.3rd percentile of all tested hardware pairings for The Technomancer. This places it well ahead of the vast majority of systems, though it is not the absolute fastest configuration possible. The ranking reflects the synergy between a strong modern mid-range CPU and the flagship GPU of the GeForce 40-series. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power to feed the RTX 4090, preventing significant bottlenecks at most settings. The result is a system that can push very high frame rates even at demanding resolutions. Given that the RTX 4090 alone sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, the overall combo rank of 135/3696 demonstrates that the CPU is not holding the graphics card back to a significant degree in this particular game.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the workload is heavily front-loaded onto the CPU. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at this resolution is stark, with average FPS dropping from 262.1 to 170.8. This suggests that even at Ultra settings, the RTX 4090 is capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls, making the i5-13400F the limiting factor. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is approximately 35%, which is a smaller relative drop than at higher resolutions, confirming the CPU-bound nature of this scenario.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a more pronounced performance penalty, from 216.7 FPS down to 108.8 FPS. This 50% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to highest settings indicates that the GPU is beginning to take on a more significant role. The RTX 4090's rendering load increases with resolution, and the frame rate drop is now more closely tied to pixel throughput and shading complexity. At this resolution, the combo is more balanced, with both components contributing meaningfully to the final frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The RTX 4090 is pushed hard, and the average FPS at Ultra drops to 58.6, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The performance scaling from Low (115.7 FPS) to Ultra (58.6 FPS) is a 49% decrease, showing that the GPU's fill rate and shader processing are the primary bottlenecks. The CPU's role is diminished here, as the frame time is largely determined by the graphics card's ability to process the 4K image. The data shows that at 4K, the i5-13400F is more than sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4090, as the GPU is the clear limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains this threshold at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, delivering an average of 76.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 58.6 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Medium and Low presets also clear the threshold, with 93.2 FPS and 115.7 FPS respectively, but High provides the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, achieving an average of 108.8 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing users to enable all graphical features without worrying about performance drops. The High, Medium, and Low presets also perform excellently, with 141.9 FPS, 165.8 FPS, and 216.7 FPS respectively, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average of 170.8 FPS. This provides a massive performance headroom, ensuring smooth gameplay even in the most intense scenes. All presets are playable at this resolution, with Low reaching 262.1 FPS, Medium at 237.7 FPS, and High at 219.6 FPS. The system is so powerful at 1080p that it can push frame rates far beyond what most monitors can display.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is essentially identical in performance, with a score of 25284 and a deltaPct of 0. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is also a close match, scoring 25201 with a deltaPct of 0.4. These processors would behave nearly identically in this game, providing the same level of CPU performance. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within a 0.3% margin, meaning any of these CPUs would yield virtually the same frame rates when paired with the RTX 4090.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. Its closest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60326 with a deltaPct of 0, indicating essentially identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is also very close, with a score of 60140 and a deltaPct of 0.3. These GPUs would produce nearly the same frame rates in The Technomancer. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is slightly faster, with a score of 61896 (deltaPct of -2.5), while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is slightly slower, with a score of 58657 (deltaPct of 2.9). Users with these GPUs would expect very similar performance to the RTX 4090 in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measured at each resolution and settings preset. Note that minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the data.

3840x2160

• Low: 115.7 FPS
• Medium: 93.2 FPS
• High: 76.1 FPS
• Ultra: 58.6 FPS

2560x1440

• Low: 216.7 FPS
• Medium: 165.8 FPS
• High: 141.9 FPS
• Ultra: 108.8 FPS

1920x1080

• Low: 262.1 FPS
• Medium: 237.7 FPS
• High: 219.6 FPS
• Ultra: 170.8 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: frame rates decrease as resolution and settings increase. The most significant performance drop occurs when moving from High to Ultra at 4K, where the average FPS falls from 76.1 to 58.6, crossing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset maintains high frame rates, showing the RTX 4090's capability at these resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 58.6, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the most demanding playable option at this resolution, achieving 76.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 108.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the 1920x1080 average FPS is 262.1, which is 127% higher than the 115.7 FPS at 3840x2160. At Ultra settings, the 1080p average FPS is 170.8, which is 192% higher than the 58.6 FPS at 4K.

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

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate drops significantly as settings increase, indicating GPU-bound performance. At 1080p, the smaller performance gap between settings suggests the CPU is more of a constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 216.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 108.8 FPS. This represents a 50% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 135th out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.7% of all systems. This indicates it outperforms 96.3% of the tested hardware configurations for The Technomancer.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system can run The Technomancer exceptionally well, though with a caveat at the highest settings. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease, with Ultra achieving 170.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, including Ultra at 108.8 FPS. The system is fully capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at these resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system is still highly capable, but the Ultra preset falls short of the 60 FPS target with an average of 58.6 FPS. The High preset is the best playable option at 4K, delivering a solid 76.1 FPS. Overall, the RTX 4090 combined with the i5-13400F provides a very strong gaming experience for The Technomancer, with only the absolute maximum settings at 4K requiring a slight compromise for a perfectly smooth frame rate. The system is a top performer, ranking in the 96th percentile of all tested combos.