The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG that is clearly not demanding by modern standards. Measured data shows this pairing produces triple-digit frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings, far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested configuration. This makes the combo a definitive overachiever for this title, leaving no resolution or preset where the user must compromise on visual fidelity to achieve smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 116 FPS. This is a remarkable result, as it means the game can be maxed out at its highest visual quality without any concern for performance dips. The data shows that even at 4K, the system has substantial headroom, with the Ultra preset averaging nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings are again Ultra, with the average frame rate jumping to 211 FPS. The performance scaling from 4K to 1440p is significant, representing a roughly 82% improvement in average frame rate. This suggests that at 1440p, the system is largely unburdened by the game’s rendering demands, making it an ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings are Ultra, producing an average of 323 FPS. This frame rate is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU and GPU combination is far beyond what The Technomancer requires. For users with 144Hz or even 360Hz monitors, this combo would fully saturate the display’s capabilities, providing an incredibly fluid experience. In all three resolutions, the verdictByResolution data confirms that every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable, but Ultra is always the recommended choice due to its flawless performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 4th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 0.1% of all systems evaluated, indicating that this pairing is among the most powerful configurations for this specific game. The rank is a strong indicator that the system will not only handle this title with ease but also provide exceptional performance headroom for more demanding modern games.

The CPU’s standalone performance percentile is 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a deltaPct of 0, show that the i5-13400F is essentially tied with that chip in average benchmark scores. The GPU is even more impressive, sitting at the 82nd percentile among all graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, is within 0.1% of its score, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2%. This data confirms that both components are high-performing, but the GPU’s higher percentile suggests it plays a slightly larger role in the overall frame rate output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS data shows a clear progression as settings are increased. Low settings produce an average of 215 FPS, Medium averages 183 FPS with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS, High averages 155 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 99 FPS, representing a 46% reduction in performance when enabling the highest visual quality. Even at its lowest point, the Ultra preset’s average is nearly double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance is significantly higher. Low settings yield an average of 389 FPS, Medium averages 331 FPS with a minimum of 282 FPS and a maximum of 381 FPS, High averages 281 FPS, and Ultra averages 211 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 178 FPS difference, a 46% drop, which is consistent with the 4K scaling pattern. The Medium preset’s minimum of 282 FPS is still far above what any monitor could display, highlighting the system’s massive headroom.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are astronomical. Low settings average 594 FPS, Medium averages 506 FPS with a minimum of 430 FPS and a maximum of 582 FPS, High averages 429 FPS, and Ultra averages 323 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings, 430 FPS, is more than seven times the 60 FPS playability threshold. This indicates that the CPU becomes a potential bottleneck at this resolution, as the GPU is likely not being fully utilized due to the low rendering workload.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 116 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 594, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 4th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 0.1% of all configurations.

Q: Is there any resolution or preset where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. All tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) produce average frame rates well above 60 FPS. The lowest average recorded is 116 FPS at 4K Ultra.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 389 FPS, while Ultra averages 211 FPS. This represents a 178 FPS difference, or a 46% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Which component is more critical for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is more critical, given its higher performance percentile (82 vs 77 for the CPU) and the significant frame rate scaling with resolution changes, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining frame rates for The Technomancer. This is evidenced by the performance scaling across resolutions. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average Ultra preset FPS drops from 323 to 211, a 35% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average drops further to 116, another 45% reduction. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior, where increasing pixel count directly impacts rendering load. The GPU’s high passmark_g3d score of 29137 and its 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs further support this conclusion.

The CPU’s role is less prominent but still relevant. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (594 FPS on Low) that it is likely the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has excess capacity. The i5-13400F’s strong multi-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a passmark_multithread score of 25032, ensures it can feed the GPU adequately. However, the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking, which is lower than the GPU’s 82nd, suggests that in more demanding modern titles, the processor could become a bottleneck sooner than the graphics card. For The Technomancer specifically, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU only mattering at the extreme low-resolution, high-frame-rate scenarios.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run The Technomancer, and it does so with extraordinary ease. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 116 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra averages 211 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 323 FPS. In every case, the system is delivering frame rates that are at least 93% higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means users can enable the highest possible visual settings without sacrificing smoothness. The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is not just sufficient for this game—it is overkill, providing a level of performance that will remain relevant for years and can easily handle more graphically intensive titles. The 4th place ranking out of 3696 combos solidifies this verdict, marking the system as a top-tier performer for The Technomancer.