The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting benchmark scenario for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The data shows this combination ranks 260th out of 1656 tested configurations, placing it in the top 15.7% of all combos. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but begins to show its CPU limitations at 1080p, particularly when the graphics load is lightened.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the High preset at 1440p emerges as the clear sweet spot, delivering a measured average of 121 FPS. This provides a substantial refresh rate headroom that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while maintaining a significant visual quality improvement over Medium and Low presets. Moving to Ultra at 1440p yields 92.1 FPS, which is still highly playable, but the 28.9 FPS drop from High represents a 23.9% performance penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement.

At 4K, the data suggests that High is the optimal preset. The 65.9 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS target, and while it is not as fluid as the 1440p results, it provides the most balanced combination of fidelity and performance for a 4K display. The Medium preset at 4K offers a 73.4 FPS average, but the visual compromise is considerable. Conversely, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 51.9 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays.

For users targeting maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 216.3 FPS. However, this is a less desirable path, as the benchmark data shows the performance scaling from Medium to Low at 1080p is only 23 FPS, while the visual quality degradation is severe. The data indicates that the system is capable of exceeding 140 FPS even on the Ultra preset at 1080p, suggesting that a user should prioritize higher graphical settings over chasing the absolute maximum frame rate. The performance curve suggests that High at 1440p is the most efficient use of the hardware's capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has ample resources for The Technomancer's demands. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, is a key driver of the high frame rates observed.

The benchmark results clearly demonstrate the GPU's influence. At 4K, the frame rate scales directly with the graphical preset, from 51.9 FPS on Ultra to 95.5 FPS on Low. This 43.6 FPS spread is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload varying with the settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 31811 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 48704 is competitive, being just 0.7% below the NVIDIA CMP 50HX and 1.6% above the NVIDIA RTX A2000.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary performance driver in this pairing. Even at the highest stress point, 4K Ultra, the system maintains a playable 51.9 FPS, indicating the GPU has enough raw compute power (44.10 TFLOPS FP32) to handle the game's most demanding scenarios. The GPU's role is further emphasized by the fact that the performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: Yes, but only at High settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 65.9. The Medium preset achieves 73.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 51.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with High settings provides the best balance, delivering a 121 FPS average. This is well above 100 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate displays. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 177.2 FPS, but this is not recommended due to the significant visual compromise.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance?

A: The Ultra preset imposes a significant performance cost. At 1080p, it reduces the average FPS by 37 from 178.4 to 141.4. At 1440p, the drop is 28.9 FPS from 121 to 92.1. At 4K, the penalty is 14 FPS, from 65.9 to 51.9.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops consistently with increased graphical load from Low to Ultra, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck. However, the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p, where the performance scaling from Low to Ultra is less pronounced than at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is 22.9 FPS, with Low averaging 216.3 FPS and Medium averaging 193.3 FPS. This is a relatively small gain for a major reduction in visual quality, making Medium a more sensible choice for 1080p gaming.

Q: How does this system's GPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 48704. This is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX's 49071, but 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000's 47915 and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile's 47743.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance. The Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 216.3. The Medium preset follows with 193.3 FPS, a 23 FPS reduction. The High preset delivers 178.4 FPS, which is 14.9 FPS lower than Medium. The most demanding Ultra preset still achieves a very smooth 141.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 74.9 FPS decrease, a 34.6% drop in performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more sensitivity to settings. The Low preset averages 177.2 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 139.8 FPS, a 37.4 FPS difference. The High preset brings the average down to 121 FPS, a further 18.8 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset yields 92.1 FPS. The total scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is an 85.1 FPS decrease, a 48% drop.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset provides a 95.5 FPS average. The Medium preset reduces this to 73.4 FPS, a 22.1 FPS difference. The High preset achieves 65.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 51.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 43.6 FPS decrease, a 45.7% drop in performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and highlights the GPU's central role. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 216.3 FPS at 1080p to 177.2 FPS at 1440p, a 39.1 FPS reduction. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even larger, with the frame rate falling to 95.5 FPS, a 81.7 FPS decrease. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as the pixel count increases.

At High settings, the scaling is similar. The 1080p average of 178.4 FPS drops by 57.4 FPS to 121 FPS at 1440p. The transition to 4K reduces the frame rate by another 55.1 FPS to 65.9 FPS. This consistent and large drop in FPS with each resolution increase is a clear indication that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary performance constraint, as the CPU has less impact on higher resolution workloads.

The data shows that the system is least efficient in terms of FPS scaling at the 4K resolution. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K falls below 60 FPS, while the same preset at 1440p stays above 90 FPS, suggests that users aiming for 4K gaming should be prepared to lower settings. The scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component, with the Intel Core i5-11400F providing sufficient support to avoid becoming a bottleneck until the lower resolutions and lighter settings, where the frame rates exceed 200 FPS.