The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG that stresses systems differently than modern titles. For this Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT pairing, the benchmark data reveals a config that scales predictably with resolution and settings, offering high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 4K performance when settings are managed. The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of what this combo delivers across the board.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 94.9 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, it drops to 52 FPS. Therefore, 1440p is the sweet spot for High settings with a 60+ FPS target, while 4K High will require a VRR display or a settings reduction.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate jumps from 108.3 FPS on Ultra to 214.6 FPS on Low. This represents nearly a doubling of performance, making Low the clear choice for maximum competitive frame rates.

Q: Is this CPU capable of keeping up with the GPU in this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Benchmark results indicate it sits in the 75th percentile versus all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, has a similar average score with a 0% deltaPct. This suggests it provides sufficient processing headroom for the GPU.

Q: Does the 16 GB of VRAM on the GPU prevent performance bottlenecks at 4K?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. While the data does not show VRAM usage, the memory capacity and bandwidth are high enough that the measured 4K performance is likely dictated by the GPU's compute power rather than memory limitations, as evidenced by the 38.6 FPS average on Ultra at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the jump in performance from Medium to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo averages 109.4 FPS on Medium and 94.9 FPS on High. The drop of 14.5 FPS is a modest cost for the visual improvement, indicating High is a viable option for most users with 1440p displays.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations for this game?

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 580th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the upper third of all configurations tested, indicating a strong overall performance level.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz, which can boost up to 4.40 GHz. The data shows a strong multi-threaded showing with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a Passmark multithread score of 16908. Single-thread performance is respectable as well, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029.

In the context of The Technomancer, a game from 2016, the CPU's 12 threads are likely sufficient to handle the game's logic and AI without becoming a major bottleneck. The processor's 75th percentile rank versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181, places it competitively. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which has a nearly identical average score (17189) and a 0% deltaPct, meaning the two are statistically tied in overall CPU performance.

The L3 cache is 12 MB shared, and the memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface. For a game of this era, this configuration provides a solid foundation. The data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU might be more involved, but the high FPS numbers (144.5 on High) indicate that the i5-11400F is not holding back the RX 6800 XT in a significant way. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is key for maintaining high minimum frame rates in scenes with heavy physics or many NPCs.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card from the Radeon RX 6000 series, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and the Navi 21 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. Its memory subsystem is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is rated at 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz.

This hardware is clearly the dominant factor in this combo's performance. The GPU sits in the 87th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, scores 49737, a 0.5% deltaPct, indicating they are very close in compute performance. The card's FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS gives it significant raw power. This is reflected in the measured FPS, where the GPU scales frame rates dramatically with resolution.

At 1080p, the card is often not fully stressed, producing 214.6 FPS on Low. The 16 GB VRAM is a forward-looking feature, but for The Technomancer, it likely ensures that texture quality at 4K Ultra does not cause memory-related stuttering. Even at 4K, the card is capable of producing a 52 FPS average on High, which is a playable frame rate, though not at the level of its 1440p performance. The GPU's 128 ROPs and 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are crucial for handling the fill-rate demands of 4K resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for each resolution, allowing for targeted recommendations based on user hardware and preferences.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is demanding, yielding only 38.6 FPS. This is playable only on a 30 Hz or VRR display with lower expectations. The High preset at 52 FPS is a significant improvement and provides a smoother experience, but it still misses the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 59.1 FPS nearly hits 60 FPS, making it the best choice for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K. Low at 79.7 FPS is the smoothest, but given the visual sacrifices, Medium offers the best balance between fidelity and frame rate for a 60 Hz display.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable and offers the best visual quality. The High preset at 94.9 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a significant margin above 60 FPS and better headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 109.4 FPS is a good option for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors (120/144 Hz), ensuring the game stays in the high refresh rate territory. Low at 137.5 FPS is only for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable. Ultra at 108.3 FPS is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. High at 144.5 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a great balance of visuals and speed. Medium at 164.5 FPS is ideal for pushing a 165 Hz monitor, while Low at 214.6 FPS will satisfy those with 240 Hz displays, prioritizing maximum responsiveness over visual fidelity. The data suggests that High at 1080p is the default recommendation, as it provides the best experience for the vast majority of users.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 580th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 35% of all configurations tested, a strong result considering the breadth of hardware the database includes. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's high percentile standing (87th), which does the heavy lifting in a graphically intensive game.

The CPU's performance, while solid, is not the primary driver of this high rank. The i5-11400F's 75th percentile rank is respectable, but the deltaPct of 0% against the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U shows that there are CPUs with similar compute that could be paired with the same GPU to achieve nearly identical results. The combo's rank confirms the balance of the pairing: the CPU provides enough throughput to not starve the GPU, and the GPU provides the raw power to push high frame rates across all resolutions. This is not a lopsided pairing; it is a well-matched set that performs admirably for a game released in 2016.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average FPS measurements for this combo in The Technomancer.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 38.6 FPS
• High: 52 FPS
• Medium: 59.1 FPS
• Low: 79.7 FPS

The progression shows a clear 41.1 FPS difference between Ultra and Low. The jump from Ultra to High is a significant 13.4 FPS, while the jump from High to Medium is a smaller 7.1 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset includes settings that are disproportionately expensive for the visual gain.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 75 FPS
• High: 94.9 FPS
• Medium: 109.4 FPS
• Low: 137.5 FPS

At 1440p, the card is better able to flex its muscle. The difference between Ultra and Low is 62.5 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 19.9 FPS, which is the most expensive single step in this resolution, suggesting that High is a much more efficient preset than Ultra.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 108.3 FPS
• High: 144.5 FPS
• Medium: 164.5 FPS
• Low: 214.6 FPS

At 1080p, the GPU has significant headroom. The difference between Ultra and Low is a massive 106.3 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the most damaging, costing 36.2 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 20 FPS. The data clearly shows that Low settings at 1080p are capable of exceeding 200 FPS, making this combo suitable for extreme refresh rates.