The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, is not the kind of title that typically pushes modern flagship hardware to its limits, but the measured data for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination reveals a clear and consistent performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The dataset, collected from the benchmark database, shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads prove more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 even at 1080p. Across all measured settings and resolutions, the average frame rates range from a minimum of 55 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 262 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that this pairing is capable of delivering both high-fidelity visuals at 4K and extremely high refresh rates at 1080p. The following analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, answers common questions, and provides actionable recommendations based on the exact measured data in this benchmark database entry.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling is the single most decisive factor in this dataset, and it cleanly illustrates where the bottleneck lies in this system. The data shows a predictable drop in average frame rate as resolution increases, but the shape of the curve tells a clear story about the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 262 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average falls to 195 FPS, a drop of 67 FPS from 1080p. At 4K Low, the average falls to 107 FPS, a drop of 88 FPS from the 1440p figure. This is a classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions; the CPU has ample headroom, and the load on the graphics card increases with each pixel, directly reducing the frame rate.

The scaling pattern across the Ultra preset is even more telling. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 152 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 100 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 55 FPS, a 45% reduction from the 1440p figure. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than the drop from 1440p to 4K, which is characteristic of a GPU that is increasingly bound by the fill-rate and memory bandwidth requirements of the 4K resolution. The RTX 4080, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit bus, is a high-end GPU, but even it cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra in this title.

The data also shows that the gap between the Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 110 FPS (262 vs 152). At 1440p, the gap shrinks to 95 FPS (195 vs 100). At 4K, the gap is 52 FPS (107 vs 55). This is due to the CPU not being the limiting factor at lower resolutions; instead, the GPU load increases with resolution, reducing the performance headroom at the top end. The 1080p results, especially the 262 FPS at Low, suggest that the RTX 4080 can easily outrun the 13400F's ability to feed it frames at the lowest settings, representing a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p low. However, at 4K, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint, as the frame rates are all below 110 FPS even at the lowest settings.

The data also shows that the 4K Medium preset, with an average of 82 FPS and a minimum of 70, is the only 4K configuration where the system delivers a playable 60+ FPS experience. The 4K Ultra setting, at 55 FPS average, avoids the 60 FPS target, while 4K High at 70 FPS average is sufficient but gets close to the edge in demanding scenes. The scaling behavior across resolutions and settings suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is at 1440p or 1080p, where the system can maintain high refresh rates without any CPU limitation.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved by this combination at 1080p?

A: The system reaches 262 FPS at 1080p with the Low preset. This is the highest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and settings for this pairing.

Q: Does this system consistently hit 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Only at the Medium and High presets. The 4K Medium preset averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, and the 4K High preset averages 70 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% behind.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F is at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284, which is a 0% delta.

Q: What resolution and settings combination produces the lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest average FPS is 55 FPS, which occurs at 4K with the Ultra preset. This is the only combination in the measured data that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Are the measured FPS values for this combo from real testing?

A: Yes, the database entry states "dataIsMeasured": true. The measured FPS values are actual benchmark results, not estimates or simulations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data offers a clear hierarchy of performance, and the best setting for this combination depends heavily on the player's target frame rate and resolution. For a 1080p high-refresh monitor, the Low preset at 262 FPS is the only way to utilize a 240Hz or higher display, but the visual quality is severely compromised. The Medium preset at 229 FPS, and the High preset at 195 FPS, both provide excellent frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most displays, making them the best choices for competitive play at 1080p. The Ultra preset at 152 FPS is still very fast and offers the best visual quality at this resolution, without any risk of the CPU becoming a bottleneck.

At 1440p, the High preset at 128 FPS is a superb balance of visual quality and speed, easily driving a high-refresh 1440p display. The Medium preset at 149 FPS is also a top option, and the Ultra preset at 100 FPS is still highly playable and preferred for visual fidelity. The Low preset at 195 FPS is overkill for most players, unless they have an exceptionally high-refresh monitor. For 1440p, the High or Medium presets are the sweet spot, as they both exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin while maintaining solid image quality.

At 4K, the landscape changes. The Ultra preset is only 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 70 FPS is the best choice for a 4K high-refresh experience, but it is a significant step down from the 128 FPS at 1440p High. The Medium preset at 82 FPS is the fastest 4K option that maintains a solid 60+ FPS, and it is the recommendation for a smooth 4K experience. The Low preset at 107 FPS is the only 4K setting that reaches a high frame rate, but it removes visual effects, which is generally not preferred in an action RPG. For the best balance of image quality and performance at 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it offers a 82 FPS average and a 70 FPS minimum, ensuring no major drops below the 60 FPS line.

The data shows that the system is best utilized at 1440p High or 4K Medium, depending on the player's preference for resolution vs. frame rate. The 1080p Medium and High presets are great for very high refresh rates, but the CPU is likely to be the limiting factor at the Low setting. The 4K Ultra preset is the only setting that fails to provide a generally playable 60 FPS, so it should only be considered if the player is willing to tolerate a 55 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is a complete matrix of resolution and settings, with average frame rates, and in some cases, minimum and maximum frame rates. The dataset covers three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, each with four settings: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

1080p (1920x1080)

At 1080p, the system shows the highest performance of any resolution. The Low preset achieves an average of 262 FPS, representing the absolute maximum in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 229 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. The High preset averages 195 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 152 FPS. All four 1080p settings exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and the Low and Medium presets are fast enough for 240Hz class displays.

1440p (2560x1440)

At 1440p, the system still maintains high frame rates. The Low preset averages 195 FPS, matching the 1080p High preset. The Medium preset averages 149 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. The High preset averages 128 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS. All 1440p settings are above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution a viable choice for high-refresh gaming.

4K (3840x2160)

At 4K, the frame rates drop noticeably. The Low preset averages 107 FPS, which is the only 4K setting to reach over 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. The High preset averages 70 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 55 FPS. The 4K Ultra setting is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 60 FPS, making it the most demanding scenario for this hardware.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops, and the gap between the Low and Ultra presets narrows. The minimum and maximum frame rates are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, which provides a glimpse of the frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 70 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while the maximum of 94 FPS shows the GPU's headroom. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 127 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 194 FPS, indicating that the system's frame times are generally stable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 291 out of 3696 tested combos in this game's benchmark database. This places the pairing in the top 8% of all configurations tested. Out of 3696 combos, 291 is a very strong position, meaning that only 290 other combinations have produced a higher average FPS score. This ranking is particularly impressive, considering that the CPU is a mid-range 13th Gen part, while the GPU is a high-end enthusiast card. The data shows that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of this ranking, as its percentileVsAllGpus is 86, meaning it is faster than 86% of all GPUs. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 77 is also a good score, but the GPU's performance is the main factor that propels the combo to a high rank.

The combo ranks 291 out of 3696, which is a percentile of roughly 92%. This means that this system is faster than 92% of all other tested combos in the database. The ranking is a result of the high raw performance of the RTX 4080, which allows the system to achieve high frame rates even at 4K. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock, is enough to support this GPU, as it avoids any major CPU bottlenecks in most scenarios. The ranking is also influenced by the game's age and the fact that many other combos might be using lower-end GPUs or CPUs.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 4080 in terms of average benchmark score include the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is essentially identical (0.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which is 1.1% behind. This suggests that the GPU's performance is at the top of its class, and any slight variation in the combo's ranking is more likely due to the CPU, which is ranked at 77th percentile. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, have a 0% delta in average score, indicating that the 13400F is a solid performer in its own right, but not a top-tier CPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has a 20 MB shared L3 cache and is built on a 10 nm process. With a 65W TDP, it is a power-efficient part, but it lacks an unlocked multiplier, so it is not overclockable. The 13400F is positioned as a high-end mainstream CPU, and its benchmark scores confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22604 in the multi-core test and 3191 in the single-core test. In Geekbench, it scores 11068 in multi-core and 1996 in single-core, and in PassMark, it scores 25032 in multi-thread and 3634 in single-thread. Its average benchmark score is 25292, which puts it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

The data shows that the 13400F is not the limiting component in this game. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 262 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its limits in a light load. However, at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 152 FPS, indicating that the GPU load is the primary factor in the frame rate. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for the game, which is not known for being CPU-intensive. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1255, is sufficient for games that rely on a few cores. The 16 threads help with any background tasks and modern games that can utilize more than 8 threads.

The 13400F's performance in the benchmark suite is also strong. Its PassMark multithread score of 25032 is a good indicator of its overall multi-core performance. The data from the measured FPS does not show any CPU-bound limitations at 1440p or 4K, as the frame rates scale with resolution as expected for a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K, the CPU is less of a factor, and the RTX 4080 is the only thing that matters for frame rate. The CPU's 16 threads and 4.6 GHz boost clock are sufficient to avoid any major CPU bottleneck, and the data supports this, as no setting at 1080p or 1440p shows any unusual performance drop that could be attributed to CPU.

The CPU's performance is in line with its competitors, as it scores an average of 25292, which is just 0% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and 0.3% behind the Intel Core 5 120. Its nearest rivals all have similar average scores, indicating that the CPU is a solid mid-range performer. In this specific game, the CPU is not the limiting factor, and the results clearly show that the RTX 4080 is the main driver of the output. The CPU's high single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 960) and the 16 threads ensure that the game can run without any CPU-related stutters, even at the highest settings.

In summary, the CPU's role in this combo is to provide a solid foundation for the GPU, and the data shows that it performs admirably in this capacity. The 13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game, and its boost clock of 4.6 GHz ensures that the game will not be CPU-limited. The only scenario where the CPU might become a factor is at 1080p Low, where the frame rate is extremely high, but the system still manages to maintain high performance. The data confirms that the 13400F is a capable companion for the RTX 4080, and the bottleneck is almost always on the GPU side, which is the expected behavior for a high-end graphics card paired with a mid-range CPU.