The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphics presets. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, based on benchmark data. The dataset provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. The results show a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to strain under the load of 4K Ultra settings. This combination ranks in the 64th percentile of all tested combos, indicating a solid mid-to-high-tier performer for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS?

A: The data shows that both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions can achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset averages 62.9 FPS, while at 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 78.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Radeon RX 6650 XT holds a percentile rank of 72 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 72% of the database's tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 29024.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between the High and Ultra presets?

A: Yes, the performance cost of Ultra is substantial. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 96.9 on High to 78.5 on Ultra, a decrease of 18.4 FPS. This trend is consistent across all resolutions, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only one that falls below 30 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is the maximum frequency it can reach for demanding single-threaded tasks.

Q: What memory configuration does this CPU support?

A: The Core i5-13400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in The Technomancer, and its performance is directly tied to its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and high clock speeds. The GPU's boost clock of 2635 MHz and memory clock of 2190 MHz (17.5 Gbps effective) contribute to a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. This bandwidth is a critical resource for the texture-heavy environments and effects common in an Action RPG.

Benchmark results show the GPU's compute capabilities, including a Passmark G3D score of 17166 and a DirectX 12 score of 62. The data strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system can push well past 100 FPS on lower presets, but at 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and processing power become severe. The frame rate drops from 148.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 51.9 FPS at 4K Low, illustrating the massive scaling cost. The GPU's 32 ray accelerators and RDNA 2.0 architecture provide modern feature support, but the performance data suggests that raw rasterization throughput is what matters most for this older title.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience on a standard 60 Hz display, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 2560x1440, this preset yields an average of 62.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides a more comfortable margin, averaging 96.9 FPS.

For players targeting higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the Medium preset offers an excellent choice, averaging 114.5 FPS. This is a significant step up from High and still provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, imposes a heavy performance penalty. At 1080p it drops to 78.5 FPS, and at 1440p it falls to 51.9 FPS. The data suggests that for this combo, the Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p monitors with adaptive sync, or for players who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rates. At 4K, only the Low preset, with an average of 51.9 FPS, approaches playability, while the High preset struggles at 35.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-13400F and Radeon RX 6650 XT holds a rank of 1055 out of 1656 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the 64th percentile of all tested combos, signifying a strong mid-range pairing. The CPU itself performs admirably, with a percentile rank of 82 against all other CPUs, while the GPU's percentile rank of 72 is slightly lower. This suggests that while the CPU has headroom for more powerful graphics cards, the GPU is a well-matched partner that can be fully utilized in this title.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, with a delta of 0.1% and -0.5%, respectively. This indicates that the system's performance in this game is not being bottlenecked by the processor. The GPU's performance is also closely matched with its rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which is only 0.1% behind in average score. This combination is a well-balanced unit that performs as expected for its component class.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the processing foundation for the system, and its specifications are more than sufficient for The Technomancer. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it offers ample multi-threading capability, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279. Its architecture, Raptor Lake, is built on a 10 nm process and has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

This CPU's processing power ensures that it does not present a bottleneck in this game. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 are strong indicators of its capability. The large 20 MB shared L3 cache helps with game data access. The data shows that the CPU's performance is a non-issue; the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities, particularly at higher resolutions. This is a positive finding, as it suggests the CPU has longevity and will not need to be upgraded for more demanding future titles that may utilize more cores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear, resolution-by-resolution view of the system's capabilities.

At 1920x1080, the system is very powerful. The Low preset averages 148.2 FPS, ensuring maximum performance for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium is also highly playable at 114.5 FPS. The High preset averages 96.9 FPS, which is ideal for a 144Hz monitor. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, but still averages a smooth 78.5 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains respectable. The Low preset averages 96.1 FPS, and Medium averages 74 FPS. The High preset just dips to an average of 62.9 FPS, making it the entry point for 60 FPS gaming at this resolution. The Ultra preset averages 51.9 FPS, which is playable but not perfectly smooth.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 51.9 FPS. Medium drops to 44 FPS, and High falls to 35.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding setting in the game and yields an average of 28.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth, consistent gameplay. The data shows a clear pattern: the gap between presets widens as resolution increases, with the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates at 4K.