The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting test case for modern hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, focusing on the data provided for this specific combination. The benchmark results reveal a system that is overwhelmingly powerful for this title, with performance characteristics that shift depending on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for The Technomancer?

A: This specific combo ranks 53rd out of 2825 tested combinations in the database for this game. This places it in the top 1.9% of all tested systems, indicating exceptional performance capability.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 25292. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284, a negligible 0% difference. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are both 0.3% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% faster.

Q: What is the GPU's relative performance standing compared to its nearest competitors?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, which is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 5090 D's memory subsystem?

A: The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The memory clock is rated at 1750 MHz, which equates to 28 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and core configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F is based on the Raptor Lake architecture and features 10 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does the data show any frame time data for the Medium settings preset?

A: Yes. At Medium settings, the minimum and maximum FPS are provided for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the range is 202 to 273 FPS. At 2560x1440, it is 153 to 207 FPS. At 3840x2160, it is 84 to 114 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination in The Technomancer is exceptional. The comboRankInGame data places this pairing at position 53 out of 2825 tested combos. This is a top-tier result, putting the system ahead of roughly 98% of all other configurations tested for this game. The data indicates that this is not merely a capable setup, but one that sits at the very apex of the performance hierarchy for this title.

This high ranking is consistent with the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 77, meaning it performs better than 77% of all CPUs in the database. More notably, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 92, indicating it outperforms 92% of all GPUs. When combined, these two components create a system that is heavily weighted toward GPU performance, which is a common trait for gaming systems. The ranking suggests that the system is not bottlenecked in any significant way at most settings, allowing the powerful GPU to operate effectively. The only scenario where the ranking might not translate to a perfectly smooth experience is at the highest settings and resolution, where the demands on the GPU become extreme.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent, showing that the i5-13400F is in a very tightly contested performance tier. However, the GPU's nearest rivals, which include mobile workstation parts like the Tesla P100, show a larger performance gap. This indicates that the RTX 5090 D is in a class of its own for this game, and its performance is the primary driver of the combo's high overall rank.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its core configuration includes a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is the primary driver for gaming performance. The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong scaling from single-thread to multi-thread workloads. Its 3dmark_single_thread score is 960, while its 3dmark_max_threads score is 7307. This scaling factor of over 7.6x demonstrates that the processor can effectively utilize its multiple cores.

However, for a game like The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, the importance of the CPU is often tied to its single-thread performance and ability to feed the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p resolution, the system achieves a very high average FPS of 262 on Low settings. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's output, even at lower resolutions where the CPU load is relatively higher. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 indicate a robust processor that can handle both the game's logic and the high draw call rates that come with high FPS.

In the context of this game, the CPU appears to be more than sufficient. The performance difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 78 FPS (262 vs 184), which is a significant drop. This indicates that while the CPU can drive high frame rates, the GPU is still the component that is primarily responsible for the visual fidelity and the subsequent performance cost. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data, and given the high frame rates achieved, it performs this role admirably. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for any background tasks or future game updates that might utilize more threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. The average FPS ranges from 262 on Low, to 238 on Medium, 225 on High, and 184 on Ultra. This shows that even at the highest preset, the system maintains an average frame rate well above the standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum FPS of 202 and a maximum of 273, indicating a very stable frame time distribution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are still remarkably high. The system achieves 227 FPS on Low, 180 FPS on Medium, 154 FPS on High, and 120 FPS on Ultra. This represents a performance drop from the 1080p results, but the frame rates remain in the high refresh rate territory for most settings. The Medium preset at this resolution has a min FPS of 153 and a max of 207, showing that the game remains fluid even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance impact of the higher resolution becomes more apparent. The average FPS drops to 129 on Low, 99 on Medium, 85 on High, and 66 on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 84 and a maximum of 114. This is the first point where the system's performance starts to become more moderate, especially at the Ultra preset, where the average FPS of 66 is closer to the lower end of the high-refresh-rate spectrum. The data shows a clear and consistent scaling of performance with both resolution and settings, with the GPU becoming more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this configuration. Its specifications are formidable, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The GPU is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and has a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Its benchmark scores are equally impressive, with a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 14326 and a passmark_g3d score of 44065.

The data from The Technomancer clearly shows the GPU's role as the primary driver of visual performance. The FPS drops are directly correlated with increases in resolution and settings, which are both GPU-intensive tasks. For instance, at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 184. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 66. This 118 FPS decrease is almost entirely attributable to the increased pixel shader workload on the GPU. The GPU's high VRAM capacity of 32 GB is far beyond what a 2016 game would require, ensuring that texture memory is never a bottleneck.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows it is in a unique position. It is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT but 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. This data suggests that the RTX 5090 D's raw compute power is the key factor in its performance. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a drop from 225 to 85 FPS, a 62% decrease. This significant scaling reflects the GPU's workload, and it confirms that the RTX 5090 D is the component that is being pushed to its limits at higher resolutions, despite its immense power.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice. The system achieves an average of 184 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even with this demanding preset, there is a wide margin before frame rates would become a concern, so users can prioritize visual quality without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains a viable option, with an average FPS of 120. This is a perfect match for a 120Hz monitor. However, for users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate displays, the High preset at 154 FPS would be the better choice to fully utilize the display's capabilities. The data shows that the step down from Ultra to High provides a significant 34 FPS boost, which is a worthwhile trade-off for the slight reduction in graphical fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the recommendations shift. The High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 85 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on a standard 60Hz 4K display with room to spare. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is also playable, but it is closer to the 60 FPS threshold and could result in occasional dips below that mark. The Medium preset at 99 FPS is the best choice for users with a 4K high-refresh-rate monitor, as it offers a substantial performance boost over High while still maintaining a high level of visual quality. In summary, the system can handle Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, but High or Medium is more appropriate for 4K to ensure a consistently high frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 238 at 1080p to 180 at 1440p, and finally to 99 at 4K. This represents a 58% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K. A similar trend is observed at High settings, with a drop from 225 to 154 to 85 FPS, a 62% decrease.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound system. The CPU's performance is relatively constant across these resolutions, but the GPU's workload increases quadratically with the number of pixels. The fact that the FPS drops so dramatically when moving to 4K confirms that the RTX 5090 D is the limiting component at this resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor, but given the extremely high frame rates (262 FPS on Low), it is still not a bottleneck in a traditional sense. The i5-13400F is powerful enough to keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work in harmony to deliver high frame rates. However, at 4K, the immense pixel count shifts the balance decisively toward the GPU. The drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 140 FPS, which is a substantial difference. This indicates that users targeting 4K will need to adjust their settings to manage the GPU's workload, whereas at 1080p, they can push the settings to maximum without any concern. The limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the GPU, while the CPU's role becomes less significant as the resolution increases.