The Technomancer

# The Technomancer with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

This pairing of a 6-core Intel Core i5-11400F with an 8 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1406th out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer, placing it in the lower quartile of the database. The data reveals a system that can handle the game at 1080p with smooth frame rates, but struggles significantly as resolution climbs to 4K. The measured FPS across twelve configurations shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1070 becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the i5-11400F provides ample headroom at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17181. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores nearly identically at 17189 with a deltaPct of 0, while the Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trail by just 0.2 percent. This indicates the i5-11400F is a solid mid-range performer, though not exceptional.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are less GPU-bound. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 114 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029, suggests the processor can handle the game's logic and AI demands without bottlenecking. The multi-thread capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a PassMark multithread score of 16908, provide additional headroom for background tasks, but The Technomancer, being a 2016 Action RPG, likely does not fully utilize all 12 threads.

The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this era of gaming. The processor's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 4 support (20 lanes) ensure it is not a power or interface bottleneck. However, the data suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this combination; even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is stressed, the frame rate drops to 57.6 FPS, indicating the GTX 1070 is the primary constraint rather than the processor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, based on the GP104 chip and Pascal architecture, is the workhorse of this pairing. With 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 1506 MHz boosts to 1683 MHz, and its memory runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GTX 1070 sits in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, scores 12241 with a deltaPct of 0.7, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is 1.4 percent ahead.

In The Technomancer, the GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient even at 4K, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity in the measured data. The GPU's 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS provides the compute power needed for the game's visual effects. The measured FPS data shows a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions: at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 21.5 FPS, which is barely playable, while at 4K Low it reaches 41 FPS. This pattern strongly indicates that the GTX 1070 is the limiting component as resolution increases, with the CPU providing consistent support throughout.

FAQ

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its closest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 17189 (0 percent delta). The Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U are 0.2 percent behind, while the Intel Core i5-1240U is 0.2 percent ahead. This puts the processor in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the best 1080p setting for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 114 FPS, Medium reaches 88.2 FPS, High delivers 76.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57.6 FPS. The data shows that even Ultra maintains above 60 FPS, making it viable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low hits 41 FPS, Medium achieves 30 FPS, High reaches 29.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 21.5 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches playable frame rates, and even that is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 scores 12331 on average, which is 0.7 percent ahead of the Quadro K4200 (12241) but 1.3 percent behind the GTX 880M (12490) and 1.4 percent behind the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504). It sits in the 51st percentile of all GPUs.

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

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 76.8 FPS at 1080p and 51.6 FPS at 1440p. This represents a 32.8 percent drop in performance when moving up one resolution tier.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for performance at 4K?

A: At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 21.5 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it is 57.6 FPS. The dramatic scaling with resolution indicates the GTX 1070 is the primary bottleneck, as the i5-11400F's performance remains consistent across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1406th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the bottom 15 percent of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range position (51st percentile) and the overall system's inability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking does little to boost the combo's standing, as the game's performance is heavily GPU-dependent.

The rank suggests that while this system can deliver playable experiences at 1080p, it falls short of what many other tested combinations achieve. The GTX 1070's age, combined with the game's release in 2016, means the hardware is contemporary with the title, yet the measured results show it struggling at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 21.5 FPS is particularly poor, highlighting the GPU's limitations with this game's rendering demands. The combo's rank is a direct consequence of these measured FPS figures, which place it behind a significant majority of tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 114 FPS on Low, 88.2 FPS on Medium, 76.8 FPS on High, and 57.6 FPS on Ultra. These results show a smooth progression, with each settings tier reducing performance by roughly 15-20 percent. The 1080p Low result of 114 FPS is the highest in the entire dataset, indicating the CPU and GPU work well together at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Low achieves 79.1 FPS, Medium reaches 56.5 FPS, High delivers 51.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 38.6 FPS, a 48.8 percent reduction. This suggests the GPU becomes more stressed at this resolution, with the settings presets having a larger impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are the weakest. Low hits 41 FPS, Medium achieves 30 FPS, High reaches 29.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 21.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 19.5 FPS, a 47.6 percent reduction. Notably, Medium and High produce nearly identical results (30.0 vs 29.9 FPS), indicating that the GPU is saturated at this resolution and additional settings increases yield minimal performance penalties.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 57.6 FPS is the best choice for visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates, though games requiring 60 FPS would benefit from High at 76.8 FPS. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is the only configuration where the system approaches a 60 FPS experience with maximum settings.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 51.6 FPS offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Medium preset at 56.5 FPS provides a slight performance boost but with reduced visual quality, while Ultra at 40.5 FPS is borderline playable. The Low preset at 79.1 FPS is the only 1440p option that exceeds 60 FPS, suggesting that competitive players might prefer this setting.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, and only Low at 41 FPS offers a playable experience. The Medium and High presets both hover around 30 FPS, which is the minimum for console-like performance, but the Ultra preset at 21.5 FPS is generally considered unplayable. For 4K, the Low preset is the only recommendation, and even then, users should expect a sub-60 FPS experience. The data suggests that 1080p is the intended resolution for this hardware, with 1440p as a viable alternative at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals critical insights about the limiting component in this combination. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p (114 FPS) to 1440p (79.1 FPS) represents a 30.6 percent decrease, and further to 4K (41 FPS) a 64 percent decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as CPU-bound scenarios would show less dramatic frame rate changes across resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The drop from 1080p (57.6 FPS) to 1440p (40.5 FPS) is a 29.7 percent reduction, and to 4K (21.5 FPS) a 62.7 percent reduction. The fact that the frame rate nearly halves from 1440p to 4K at Ultra demonstrates that the GTX 1070's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for this game's high-resolution rendering. The GPU's 256.3 GB/s bandwidth and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply outpaced by the demands of 4K Ultra.

The data also shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this scenario. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 114 FPS, which indicates the i5-11400F can feed the GPU effectively. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar frame rates across different resolutions, but the dramatic scaling proves otherwise. The 4K Low result of 41 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 114 FPS is a 64 percent drop, firmly attributing the performance loss to the GPU. This analysis confirms that the GTX 1070 is the component that holds this combo back at higher resolutions.