The Technomancer

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for The Technomancer with the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 174.9 FPS, Medium reaches 159.7 FPS, High sits at 147.5 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 129.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that the pairing has substantial headroom at 1080p, with every preset landing far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong but begin to show more differentiation between settings. Low averages 150.6 FPS, Medium drops to 127.8 FPS, High produces 106.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages 83.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 67 FPS, which shows that the GPU workload scales meaningfully with graphical fidelity. All four presets remain comfortably playable, though the gap between Medium and Ultra becomes more pronounced.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes noticeably. Low averages 92.2 FPS, Medium produces 70.5 FPS, and High maintains 61.2 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls to 49.2 FPS, dipping below the playability line. The recorded data shows a steep drop from High to Ultra at 4K, a difference of roughly 12 FPS, which suggests that the most demanding settings impose a heavy load on the GPU. The min and max FPS values were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on average frame rates only.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: lowering the resolution from 4K to 1440p yields significant gains at every preset, and dropping from 1440p to 1080p adds another layer of performance. For example, High settings jump from 61.2 FPS at 4K to 106.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 147.5 FPS at 1080p. This progression indicates that the RTX 5070 is the primary driver of frame rates, as the CPU workload in this Action RPG appears less demanding than the GPU rendering load.

FAQ

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

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 49.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 61.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 83.3 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that still clears 60 FPS. All four presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra delivers the highest visual quality while remaining above the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 holds a 47th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with a score of 2259 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-10710U at 2248 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246 (0.4% lower). These differences are minimal, indicating the i5-9400 sits in a tightly competitive mid-range tier.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 significantly faster than its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377 and ranks in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a difference of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails by 0.8%, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead. These small deltas show that the RTX 5070 performs almost identically to several workstation-class GPUs in synthetic benchmarks.

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

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 159.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This leaves substantial headroom for demanding scenes or additional background tasks.

Q: Does lowering settings from Ultra to High at 4K provide a large improvement?

A: Yes, dropping from Ultra to High at 3840x2160 increases the average frame rate from 49.2 FPS to 61.2 FPS, a gain of 12 FPS. This move crosses the 60 FPS playability line and is the difference between a playable and unplayable experience at that resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities in The Technomancer across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, with Low hitting 174.9 FPS and Ultra still reaching 129.4 FPS. The small gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution, roughly 45 FPS, suggests that the RTX 5070 has ample compute headroom and that the Intel Core i5-9400 may be limiting the absolute maximum frame rate. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, appears sufficient for the game's logic at 1080p, but the very high FPS numbers indicate that the GPU is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra widens to about 67 FPS, indicating that the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The CPU can still feed the GPU adequately, as evidenced by the 150.6 FPS Low result, but the Ultra preset at 83.3 FPS shows that the rendering workload is becoming more demanding. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each preset shows a consistent drop of roughly 15% to 35%, which aligns with the increased pixel count and the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Ultra preset drops to 49.2 FPS, while High manages 61.2 FPS, and Low reaches 92.2 FPS. The CPU workload at 4K is largely unchanged from lower resolutions, as the game logic and physics calculations remain constant regardless of pixel count. The significant frame rate differences between presets at 4K, particularly the 21 FPS gap between Low and Medium, point to the RTX 5070 being the limiting factor. The i5-9400, while not the fastest processor in the database, appears capable of keeping up with the GPU's demands at 4K, as the bottleneck shifts entirely to rendering.

The data suggests a classic scaling pattern: at 1080p, the CPU has a more noticeable influence on peak frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU determines performance almost exclusively. The 1440p results sit in the middle, with both components contributing but the GPU starting to assert dominance. For players targeting 60 FPS, the CPU is not a concern at any resolution, as even the most demanding preset at 1440p clears the threshold with room to spare.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-9400 performs almost identically to several other processors. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is just 0.2% faster with an average score of 2259, making it a near-perfect match in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-10710U is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 trails by 0.4%. The Intel Core i3-10305 is 0.4% ahead with a score of 2264. These tiny deltas mean that swapping the i5-9400 for any of these chips would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in The Technomancer, as the game does not appear to be heavily CPU-limited at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all AMD Radeon Pro workstation cards. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, just 0.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% behind. These margins are small enough that gamers would not notice a difference in real-world frame rates. However, it is worth remembering these are workstation-oriented GPUs, and their driver optimizations may differ from gaming-focused cards, even if the raw compute performance is similar.

In practice, a system with any of these CPU alternatives paired with the RTX 5070 would deliver nearly the same measured FPS in The Technomancer. The CPU deltas of less than half a percent are negligible, and the GPU deltas of 2% or less would translate to a difference of only a few frames per second at most. The database rankings place this combo at 1004 out of 3696 tested combinations, which reflects the overall competitiveness of this pairing rather than any single component's dominance.

The Verdict

This system can run The Technomancer at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 60 FPS, with the lowest result being Ultra at 129.4 FPS. The 1440p resolution also supports all presets, with Ultra averaging 83.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 61.2 FPS, just above the threshold, and the Medium preset produces 70.5 FPS. The Low preset at 4K reaches 92.2 FPS, offering even more headroom. The only non-playable configuration is 4K with Ultra settings, which falls to 49.2 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this PC is more than capable of running the game at high frame rates for the vast majority of configurations. Players with 1080p or 1440p monitors can enable maximum graphical settings without concern. Those with 4K displays should stick to High settings for a smooth experience, or drop to Medium or Low if they prefer higher frame rates. The 60 FPS playable threshold is cleared at every resolution with at least one preset, making this a versatile setup for The Technomancer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 1004 out of 3696 tested combos in the database for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the upper third of all tested systems, though not at the very top. The rank reflects the balance between the mid-range CPU and the high-end GPU, with the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile GPU ranking providing most of the performance weight. The CPU's 47th percentile ranking is modest, but the game's frame rates indicate that it does not bottleneck the GPU at the resolutions tested.

The rank of 1004 suggests that there are many faster combinations, but also a large number of slower ones. The high frame rates measured at 1080p and 1440p, where the combo clears 129 FPS even at Ultra settings, indicate that the ranking is more about peak performance than playability. For the specific goal of running The Technomancer smoothly, this combo performs admirably, and the rank confirms the GPU's strength rather than any weakness in the pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 129.4 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximum visual quality, as it provides more than double the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best option, averaging 83.3 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin, allowing for full graphical fidelity without compromising smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are High, which averages 61.2 FPS. While this just barely exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, it is the highest quality preset that remains playable at this resolution. Players seeking more headroom could drop to Medium, which produces 70.5 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as its 49.2 FPS average falls short of the playability standard.