The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a mid-pack performance tier for The Technomancer, securing the 1255th position out of 1656 tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, it does not excel in the upper echelons of performance. The ranking suggests a system that is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming but will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly with higher graphical presets. The data positions this pairing as a balanced but not exceptional performer, with its strengths lying in its ability to handle 1440p High settings comfortably rather than pushing extreme resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1255 out of 1656 tested combinations places it in the 76th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly a quarter of all combinations deliver better performance in The Technomancer. This is a moderate standing, reflecting a system that is more than adequate for mainstream gaming but not built for enthusiast-level frame rates. The CPU itself holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile, indicating that neither component is a standout performer individually, yet their combination yields a playable experience. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it achieves frame rates well above playable thresholds, but it falls short of the high-refresh-rate territory at 4K. The rank suggests that users should not expect top-tier performance, but rather a stable, mid-range experience that handles most settings without major compromises.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the computational foundation for this combo, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This 10th-generation Comet Lake processor, built on a 14 nm process, delivers solid multi-threaded performance that is relevant for The Technomancer's CPU-bound scenarios. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor scores 10297 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 points in single-core, indicating a capable balance between multi-threaded workload handling and single-thread responsiveness. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game’s logic and AI calculations. The processor’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is nearly identical, with a 0.4% delta against the AMD EPYC 7552 and a -1.1% delta against the Intel Core i5-8500, showing that the 10400F sits in a tightly contested performance band. For The Technomancer, the CPU’s 12 threads help maintain consistent frame pacing, especially in scenes with multiple enemies or complex interactive elements, though it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions where the GPU takes precedence.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary driver of visual performance, equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s architecture, RDNA 1.0 on a 7 nm process, includes 2560 shading units and operates with a game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. This hardware configuration yields a Passmark G3D score of 16277, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The card’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, shows a negligible -0.1% delta in average score, while the Intel Arc A350M trails by 0.3%, indicating that the RX 5700 XT holds its own against contemporary competitors. In The Technomancer, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p textures, but the 4K Ultra setting, which demands more memory bandwidth and processing power, pushes the card to its limits. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are adequate for the game’s visual effects, but the data shows that frame rates drop significantly at 4K, particularly on Ultra settings, where the card’s limitations become apparent.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?*

A: The data shows that the combo achieves its highest average frame rate of 141.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, while 2560x1440 High yields 61.7 FPS, indicating that 1440p is the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 14168 is only 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552, showing nearly identical performance.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, but at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 29.2 FPS, indicating that memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for smooth 4K Ultra play.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average frame rate is 90.8 FPS, while at 2560x1440 High, it drops to 61.7 FPS, a reduction of 32.1% as resolution increases.

Q: How does the GPU’s compute performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, showing very close performance parity.

Q: Is the combo’s ranking affected more by the CPU or GPU?

A: The CPU holds a 73rd percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile, suggesting the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers, but the combination’s 1255th rank out of 1656 indicates that both components contribute to its mid-tier position.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 90.8 FPS, which rises to 141.4 FPS at Low settings, showing that the GPU has headroom when graphical load is reduced. Moving to 2560x1440, the High setting average drops to 61.7 FPS, a 32% reduction from 1080p, while the Low setting yields 89.7 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to feed the graphics card at 1080p but cannot compensate for the increased pixel count at 1440p. At 3840x2160, the High setting average falls to 35.9 FPS, and the Ultra setting drops to 29.2 FPS, demonstrating that the RX 5700 XT’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming with high detail. The frame rate drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 60.4%, and the scaling from 1440p High to 4K High is 41.8%, confirming that the GPU’s raw throughput is the bottleneck. The data suggests that users seeking higher frame rates should target 1440p Medium or High settings, where the combo delivers 69.8 and 61.7 FPS respectively, providing a balanced experience between visual fidelity and smoothness.