The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, responds predictably to this pairing of an Intel Core i5-13400F and an AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a factor at 1080p. This combination delivers a playable experience across the board, but the settings and resolution you choose will dramatically alter the performance profile.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary limiter as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 215.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 142.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a 34% reduction. Pushing to 3840x2160 drops the average further to 74.9 FPS, which is just 35% of the 1080p performance. This scaling pattern is typical for a game that relies heavily on pixel throughput, and it shows the GPU's pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s is being saturated at 4K.

The trend holds across all quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 142.2 at 1080p to 89.5 at 1440p, then to 47.7 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is a 47% reduction, which is more severe than the 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling suggests that at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory are being pushed hard, and the rendering pipeline struggles to keep up with the increased pixel count.

At 1080p, the situation is different. The difference between Low (215.5 FPS) and High (142.2 FPS) is significant, but the CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU. The i5-13400F's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and its 3DMark single-thread score of 960 are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 6800 XT at this resolution. The data suggests that the limiting component shifts from the GPU at 4K to a more balanced workload at 1080p, where the GPU is still the main constraint but the CPU's performance headroom is more visible in the frame rate ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

In The Technomancer, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 607 out of 1656 tested combos. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all tested pairings, meaning it outperforms the majority of other systems in this game. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU's high average benchmark score of 49982 is complemented by a CPU that sits in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs.

The GPU's position in the broader market is strong. It has a percentile rank of 87 against all GPUs, and its average score is just 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000, which is its closest rival in the data. It also leads the Intel Arc A550M by 0.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6%. The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which it trails by only 0.5%, and it leads the Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.1%. These margins are small, meaning the combo's rank is more dependent on the game's specific engine than on a wide performance gap between components.

The 607th rank out of 1656 is not a top-tier result, but it is a solidly mid-pack finish. It suggests that while the individual components are strong, the game itself may not fully utilize the hardware's capabilities, or that other combinations with different balances of CPU and GPU power achieve higher frame rates. The data indicates this combo is a dependable choice, but not an exceptional one for this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Medium settings as the best balance between visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, Medium yields an average of 107.5 FPS, which is a 20% improvement over High (89.5 FPS) and only a 24% reduction from Low (142.2 FPS). The visual difference between Medium and High is often less noticeable than the frame rate gain, making this preset the practical choice for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, Medium is also the recommended starting point. The average of 57 FPS is playable, but it is close to the 47.7 FPS seen at High. If you prefer a higher frame rate at 4K, dropping to Low settings yields 74.9 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost. For a more consistent experience at 4K, Medium is the sweet spot, though you may need to accept a frame rate in the mid-50s.

If you have a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset at 111.8 FPS is viable and provides the best visual fidelity without dropping below the 100 FPS mark. The data shows that at 1080p, the system has enough headroom to run Ultra comfortably, making it the best choice for that resolution if visual quality is the priority.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high. Low settings produce an average of 215.5 FPS, Medium yields 164 FPS, High drops to 142.2 FPS, and Ultra still manages 111.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 103.7 FPS, indicating that the settings have a substantial impact on the frame rate, but even the lowest number is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 142.2 FPS for Low, 107.5 FPS for Medium, 89.5 FPS for High, and 69.9 FPS for Ultra. The scaling is linear, with each preset step costing roughly 15-20 FPS. This resolution is the most balanced, offering high frame rates on all settings while still benefiting from increased detail.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 74.9 FPS for Low, 57 FPS for Medium, 47.7 FPS for High, and 36.8 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 38.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the 40 FPS mark. This resolution is demanding, and the data shows that High settings are the upper limit for a consistent 60 FPS experience, which is not achieved here.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, which is critical for handling the high-resolution textures in The Technomancer. The GPU's boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz are high, and its FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS indicates a strong compute capability.

The GPU's role is most evident at 4K, where the frame rate drops significantly regardless of CPU performance. The data shows that the GPU's 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs are tasked heavily at this resolution, and the average FPS at High settings (47.7) suggests the card is nearing its limits. The 36.8 FPS at Ultra is a direct result of the GPU being unable to process the increased shading and texture work, despite its 4608 shading units.

The 87th percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms that this is a high-end part, but the game's engine appears to be a limiting factor. The GPU's average benchmark score of 49982 is strong, but the measured FPS in The Technomancer suggests that the game may not be fully optimized for RDNA 2.0 architecture. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support is present, but the game's 2016 release date means it likely relies on older API paths, which may not fully utilize the card's modern feature set.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At Medium settings, it delivers an average of 107.5 FPS, which is a good balance between visual detail and smoothness. At 1080p, the system is capable of over 140 FPS on High, but the visual upgrade to 1440p is worth the frame rate trade-off.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The average FPS at 4K ranges from 74.9 on Low to 36.8 on Ultra. For a consistent experience, Medium settings at 57 FPS are the highest playable preset, while High settings at 47.7 FPS are borderline.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game. At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all settings, and the i5-13400F's single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark is sufficient to keep up with the GPU. The performance drops at higher resolutions are more attributable to the GPU's pixel throughput.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. While these are synthetic scores, the measured FPS in The Technomancer reflects a similar level of performance, with the card being a solid choice for this title.

Q: What is the impact of the Ultra preset on performance?

A: The Ultra preset is demanding. At 1440p, it yields 69.9 FPS, which is playable, but at 4K, it drops to 36.8 FPS. The data indicates that Ultra is best reserved for 1080p, where it still achieves 111.8 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM matter for this game?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than sufficient for The Technomancer. Even at 4K Ultra, the game is unlikely to exceed this amount, but the high memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is more critical for maintaining frame rates at higher resolutions.