The Technomancer

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER occupies the 797th position out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer in the database. This places the combo in the upper fifth of all recorded configurations, roughly the 78th percentile of tested hardware pairs. The ranking reflects a system that is clearly above average for this title, though the composition of the pairing is unusual: an older six-core CPU from 2018 driving one of the most powerful consumer GPUs from 2024. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER alone sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-9400 rests at only the 47th percentile among all CPUs. That gap suggests the processor is the weaker link in the chain, yet the measured frame rates remain high across every resolution and preset, indicating the game does not push the CPU hard enough to negate the GPU's dominance.

The combo rank of 797 can be read as a strong result for a game released in 2016. The Technomancer is an older Action RPG, and the benchmark data indicates that this hardware combination has substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where the system drops below the 60 FPS threshold, and only at the Ultra preset. The rank captures how this specific pairing behaves in this specific title, not a general performance index, so the numbers reflect the game's engine characteristics rather than raw component power alone.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest competitors, based on average scores, are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 at 2259, which is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2264, 0.4% faster, the Intel Core i7-10710U at 2248, 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246, 0.4% slower. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer. The i3-10305 is particularly notable: it is a lower-tier product that matches the i5-9400 almost exactly in aggregate benchmarks, so users upgrading from that chip would see no meaningful CPU-side difference.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 54209. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54247, 0.1% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828, 1.1% faster, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698, 2.7% faster, and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757, 2.8% faster. The RTX 4080 is effectively a twin of the 4080 SUPER in this data, so swapping between them would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates. The Radeon options are slightly higher in aggregate score, but the differences are small enough that real-world performance in The Technomancer would fall within the same broad band. For a game this old, the GPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at lower resolutions, so the exact model among these rivals matters less than the CPU pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the i5-9400 and the RTX 4080 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high, ranging from 172.7 FPS at Low to 134.7 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, or roughly 22%, which is modest for a graphics-heavy title. This compression suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is beginning to limit the system, because the GPU has enough headroom to render frames far beyond 172 FPS, yet the average never exceeds that figure even at Low settings. The i5-9400, with its six cores and six threads, is likely the constraint at this resolution, as reducing graphical load does not produce the large frame rate jumps that would appear if the GPU were the bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern changes. Low settings produce 153.9 FPS, while Ultra still holds 98.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra widens to 55.8 FPS, indicating the GPU is taking on more responsibility as pixel count rises. The CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, but the RTX 4080 SUPER's workload grows, and the frame rate differences between presets become more pronounced. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low settings yield 104.6 FPS, Medium drops to 80.8 FPS, High falls to 68.8 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 52.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 52.2 FPS, and the steep decline at Ultra shows the GPU's rendering limits at 4K. The CPU's role at this resolution is minimal; the data indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is fully saturated, and the i5-9400 has no trouble keeping up.

The resolution scaling tells a clear story. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, though not severely so, since even the lowest frame rate of 134.7 FPS at Ultra is far above playable. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is the sole constraint. The fact that 1440p Ultra still delivers 98.1 FPS while 4K High only reaches 68.8 FPS shows the steep cost of 4K rendering on this title's engine.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at High, Medium, and Low settings. The High preset averages 68.8 FPS, Medium averages 80.8 FPS, and Low averages 104.6 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 52.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 2560x1440, averaging 98.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution, and it is the recommended choice.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1920x1080. The frame rate difference between Low (172.7 FPS) and Ultra (134.7 FPS) is only 38 FPS, indicating that reducing graphical load does not dramatically improve performance, which points to CPU constraints.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of 0.1% in favor of the RTX 4080. In practical terms, they are identical performers in this data.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 134.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This preset is fully playable and represents the highest quality option at this resolution.

Q: Does the i5-9400 bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to limit frame rates, as evidenced by the relatively small gap between Low and Ultra settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary factor, and the CPU does not prevent the system from reaching high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average FPS for twelve combinations of resolution and preset. All figures represent average frame rates, with no minimum or maximum values recorded for any configuration.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 172.7 FPS. Medium averages 155.5 FPS. High averages 151.1 FPS. Ultra averages 134.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra being 38 FPS slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 153.9 FPS. Medium averages 134.3 FPS. High averages 125.6 FPS. Ultra averages 98.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 55.8 FPS, a wider spread than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 104.6 FPS. Medium averages 80.8 FPS. High averages 68.8 FPS. Ultra averages 52.4 FPS. The decline from Low to Ultra is 52.2 FPS, and Ultra is the only configuration across all resolutions and presets that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 1080p to 4K reduces frame rates significantly, and each preset step from Low to Ultra also reduces frame rates, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 4K, a 16.4 FPS decrease. The smallest drop is between High and Medium at 1080p, just 4.4 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal preset is the most demanding one that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed the threshold, so Ultra is the best choice. The measured average at Ultra is 134.7 FPS, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS minimum.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best option, with an average of 98.1 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the highest visual quality available at this resolution. The next lower preset, High, averages 125.6 FPS, but there is no reason to sacrifice quality when Ultra already clears the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is High, which averages 68.8 FPS. Ultra falls to 52.4 FPS, below the playable threshold, so High is the ceiling for 4K. Medium averages 80.8 FPS and Low averages 104.6 FPS, both playable, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining above 60 FPS.

These recommendations align with the verdict data in the database, which lists High as the best 4K setting and Ultra as the best setting for both 1440p and 1080p.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system can run The Technomancer at all three tested resolutions, with specific limitations only at 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra delivers frame rates well above 60 FPS, with the lowest measured average being 134.7 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 98.1 FPS, providing a high-quality experience without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. High averages 68.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the best visual quality available at 4K. Medium averages 80.8 FPS and Low averages 104.6 FPS, both offering smoother performance if desired. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 52.4 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is not recommended for standard gameplay.

The overall picture is that the Intel Core i5-9400 and RTX 4080 SUPER combination is more than adequate for The Technomancer. The game's age works in this system's favor, as the engine does not demand the full capabilities of either component. The only scenario where the hardware struggles is the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, and even then the deficit is modest, 7.6 FPS below the threshold. For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 4K High at 68.8 FPS is the clear sweet spot, while 1440p Ultra at 98.1 FPS offers the best balance of quality and performance.