The Technomancer

The Technomancer’s 2016 release predates both the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, yet this modern pairing delivers a broad spectrum of frame rates across resolutions and settings. The benchmark data shows a system that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but begins to strain at 4K, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles in the final output.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz can reach a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it has a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In the context of The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, the CPU’s single-threaded performance is a key factor, as older game engines often rely heavily on one or two cores.

The benchmark results for the i5-10400F show a single-thread score of 688 in the 3dmark_single_thread test and a 4-thread score of 2560. Its multi-threaded capability is evident in the 3dmark_max_threads score of 4735. The processor's average benchmark score is 14168, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier processor today, it remains a solid performer, particularly when compared to its direct rivals. The data shows it is essentially level with the AMD EPYC 7552, which has an average score of 14115 and a deltaPct of 0.4, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 14277 with a deltaPct of -0.8.

The CPU’s influence on the measured FPS is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant, but the CPU must keep up with the high frame rates produced by the RTX 5060. The i5-10400F’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at these levels, as evidenced by the 175.6 FPS average at 1080p Low settings. The processor’s performance in the passmark_single_thread test, scoring 2541, further supports its ability to handle the game's logic and draw calls efficiently enough not to be a limiting factor in this scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. It has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The GPU’s memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. With 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, the RTX 5060 is a capable modern graphics card. It has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

The RTX 5060 holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109. Its direct rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with a score of 30097 and a deltaPct of 0, and the AMD Radeon RX 570, which scores 30158 with a deltaPct of -0.2. This places the RTX 5060 in a competitive performance tier. The GPU’s raw compute power is demonstrated by its FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS and its texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role is decisive at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 4K, the average FPS drops from 67.1 at Low settings to 30.4 at Ultra settings. This indicates that the game becomes heavily GPU-bound at 3840x2160, and the 8 GB VRAM buffer may be a limiting factor at Ultra settings with high-resolution textures. The GPU’s performance in the passmark_directx_11 test, scoring 200, shows its proficiency with the API likely used by the game. The RTX 5060 is the primary driver of the frame rate at 4K, where the CPU’s role becomes less critical compared to the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the system averages 41.6 FPS on High settings and 30.4 FPS on Ultra settings. For a smooth experience, you would need to use Medium settings, where it averages 47.1 FPS, or Low settings, which yield 67.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080, the system achieves 175.6 FPS on Low settings and 116.7 FPS on High settings. For 144Hz monitors, 1080p High is suitable, and for 240Hz displays, 1080p Low or Medium (140.4 FPS) are the most viable options.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-10400F compare to its closest rivals in terms of average score?

A: The i5-10400F has an average score of 14168. It is 0.4% faster than the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 0.8% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277). It is also 1.1% slower than the Intel Core i5-8500 and 1.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the system averages 92.4 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average drops to 61.5 FPS. This represents a significant 30.9 FPS reduction when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 a significant upgrade over the AMD Radeon RX 570?

A: The benchmark data indicates they are very close in overall average score. The RTX 5060 has an average score of 30109, while the AMD Radeon RX 570 has a score of 30158, making the RX 570 0.2% faster in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: How does the system's performance scale from 1080p to 1440p on High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High is 116.7. At 1440p High, it is 73.8. This is a 42.9 FPS drop, showing that the higher pixel count has a substantial impact on performance at this quality level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across the three primary resolutions and four quality presets. The performance scaling is consistent, with each step up in resolution or settings reducing the average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly struggling to maintain high frame rates. The average FPS ranges from a low of 30.4 at Ultra settings to a high of 67.1 at Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 47.1 FPS, while High settings average 41.6 FPS. This indicates that 4K gaming is only feasible with reduced graphical fidelity.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the system shows much more promise. The Low preset achieves an average of 118 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium settings average 90.1 FPS, and High settings average 73.8 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 61.5, which is still playable but shows the performance cost of maxing out the game's features.

At 1920x1080, the pairing of the i5-10400F and RTX 5060 delivers outstanding results. Low settings produce an average of 175.6 FPS, making the game incredibly fluid. Medium settings average 140.4 FPS, and High settings average 116.7 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the system maintains an average of 92.4 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a linear progression in performance loss as settings increase, with the jump from Medium to High having a significant impact on frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this specific configuration of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 840 out of 1656 total combos. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, but not near the top tier. The rank of 840 indicates that while this pair is capable of running the game well, many other combinations of hardware produce higher average frame rates.

The combo's position in the 50.7th percentile of all tested systems is a reflection of its balanced, mid-range performance. The RTX 5060's 73rd percentile ranking among GPUs is offset by the i5-10400F's 73rd percentile ranking among CPUs, but the measured FPS data suggests that the system is more capable at lower resolutions. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p Low and Medium settings contrast with the lower frames at 4K Ultra, which likely contributes to its mid-pack rank. The data shows a system that is more suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming than for 4K enthusiast use, and its rank reflects this performance ceiling.