The Technomancer

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-9400 sits in a dense cluster of comparable processors according to the database. Its average benchmark score of 2254 places it within 0.4% of four nearby rivals. The closest match is the Intel Core i3-10305, which scores 2264, a margin of only 0.4% faster. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, essentially identical at 0.2% ahead of the i5-9400. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-10710U posts 2248 (0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 trails at 2246 (0.4% slower). For this game's CPU demands, any of these four chips would deliver near-indistinguishable performance, since the deltas are all under half a percentage point.

The GPU side tells a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with an average benchmark score of 17639, is bracketed by four AMD parts with scores between 17509 and 17666. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 leads the group at 17666, just 0.2% ahead. The AMD Radeon 780M follows at 17588 (0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% behind). When paired with this CPU, swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these alternatives would produce frame rates within a rounding error of each other in most scenarios.

The interesting implication is that the RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs places it alongside integrated and older discrete solutions in aggregate scoring, though the game-specific measurements below tell a more nuanced story about where this combo actually lands in practice.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at position 1984 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. That places the combo in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations, slightly below the midpoint of the database. This is a notable result for a GPU that individually sits at the 61st percentile and a CPU at the 47th percentile, suggesting the pairing produces a combined result that is weaker than either component's standalone percentile might imply.

The ranking makes more sense when considering the game's age relative to the hardware. The Technomancer released in 2016, and this hardware combination dates from 2018 for the CPU and 2023 for the GPU. The CPU's six cores and six threads with no hyper-threading may constrain performance in a title that was designed around the CPU architectures of its era. The measured frame rates in the sections below confirm that while the GPU is capable of very high output at lower resolutions, the combo's overall standing reflects the balance struck between these two components.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 169 FPS. Medium settings average 130 FPS with a minimum of 110 and maximum of 149. High settings average 111 FPS. Ultra settings average 86 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by wide margins, with even the most demanding preset nearly 45% above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 110 FPS. Medium settings average 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97. High settings average 72 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 56 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS threshold. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution represents a 16 FPS loss, which is the largest single preset penalty at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 61 FPS, just barely clearing the threshold. Medium settings average 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 53. High settings average 40 FPS. Ultra settings average 31 FPS. The 4K results show a steep curve, with each preset step costing roughly 7 to 9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 14 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is another 7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 9 FPS. This suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, as the rendering load outpaces what the RTX 4060 can sustain.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 61 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS, all below playable levels.

Q: What is the highest setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings average 72 FPS at 2560x1440. Ultra falls to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the most demanding playable preset at this resolution.

Q: Is Ultra settings achievable at 1080p?

A: Yes. The 1920x1080 Ultra preset averages 86 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate is not recorded for this preset, but the average suggests consistent playability.

Q: How does the combo's overall ranking compare to its component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1984 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it at the 46th percentile of all combos. The CPU sits at the 47th percentile and the GPU at the 61st percentile individually, so the combined result is slightly below what either component's standalone percentile would suggest.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 169 FPS while Ultra averages 86 FPS, a difference of 83 FPS. The jump from High at 111 FPS to Ultra at 86 FPS costs 25 FPS, while the jump from Medium at 130 FPS to High at 111 FPS costs 19 FPS.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum frame rates that fall below 60 FPS at playable settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 72 FPS, above the threshold. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 110 FPS. The only recorded minimum below 60 FPS in the database is the 4K Medium preset, which has a minimum of 40 FPS, but that preset is already below the average playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU depending on resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high across all presets (86 to 169 FPS) that neither component is likely to be the sole bottleneck; rather, the CPU's six-thread limit may cap the upper range. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 83 FPS, which is a substantial spread that indicates the GPU is still doing meaningful work even at this resolution.

At 1440p, the preset scaling tightens. The spread between Low and Ultra is 54 FPS, narrower than at 1080p. This suggests the GPU is beginning to take on more of the rendering load, and the CPU has enough headroom to feed it at these frame rates. The High preset at 72 FPS and the Ultra preset at 56 FPS bracket the 60 FPS threshold, so the GPU's capability at 1440p is the deciding factor for Ultra playability.

At 4K, the GPU dominates the performance picture. The spread between Low and Ultra is only 30 FPS, and the absolute values are much lower (31 to 61 FPS). This compression of the range at higher resolutions is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the render resolution becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU cannot produce enough frames to expose any CPU limitation. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS, a 13 FPS variance that reflects the GPU's struggle with the 3840x2160 workload.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this interpretation. At Medium settings, the frame rate goes from 130 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 1440p to 47 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 38 FPS is larger than the 1080p to 1440p drop of 45 FPS, but the percentage decline is steeper at the higher resolution step, confirming that pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 86 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the database, so the combo can run the game at maximum quality at 1080p with a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 72 FPS. Ultra falls to 56 FPS, below the threshold, so High represents the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 61 FPS. This is a marginal result, with just 1 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, so players at 4K have essentially one viable option in the database's measurements.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra at 86 FPS, making it fully capable of maximum quality gameplay. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 72 FPS, which is playable and visually strong, but Ultra drops to 56 FPS and misses the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings average 61 FPS, a razor-thin margin above the playable threshold, and every higher preset falls below 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1080p, the system is fully playable at all settings. At 1440p, it is playable at High and below, but not Ultra. At 4K, it is playable only at Low settings. The database's recorded data shows that the RTX 4060 pairs well with the i5-9400 for this title at mainstream resolutions, but the combo's 46th percentile ranking among all tested combinations reflects its limitations at higher resolutions and settings. Players targeting 1080p or 1440p with reasonable settings will find this a capable configuration, while 4K users must accept significant compromises in visual quality.