The Technomancer

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2035 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the 55th percentile of systems. That mid-pack standing reflects a pairing where the CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all graphics cards combine to produce a setup that is solidly capable, though not exceptional, for this 2016 Action RPG. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, but which hits a clear wall at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2035 out of 3696 puts it just past the halfway point of tested configurations. This is not a top-tier pairing for The Technomancer, but it is far from a weak one. The Intel Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, achieves an average benchmark score of 13494, landing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 — a 0% delta — meaning the i3-12100F is statistically identical to that chip in average performance. The i5-9500 trails by a mere 0.3%, while the Core 5 120UL is 0.7% ahead and the Core i7-1250U leads by 1.1%. In practical terms, the CPU is a mid-pack performer that won't bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4060 posts an average benchmark score of 17639, good for the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 — just 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% behind, the Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% behind, and the Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% behind. This clustering means the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band where small percentage differences separate competitors. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for this game's demands, and its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides ample raw throughput.

The rank itself suggests that many combos outperform this pairing, but the measured FPS data tells a more nuanced story. At 1080p, this system delivers well over 60 FPS at every preset, and at 1440p it clears the threshold at High settings. The bottleneck emerges at 4K, where only Low settings maintain playability. The combination of a mid-range CPU and a mid-range GPU creates a balanced system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the i3-12100F and the RTX 4060 shifts dramatically across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance — a PassMark single-thread score of 3444 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 — proves sufficient to feed the GPU. The frame rates scale cleanly with settings: Low delivers 167.4 FPS, Medium drops to 131.7 FPS, High to 113.2 FPS, and Ultra to 83.6 FPS. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra (roughly a 50% reduction) suggests that the GPU is doing most of the work, with the CPU keeping pace even at the highest settings.

Move to 1440p, and the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The frame rates at 1440p are roughly 60-70% of their 1080p counterparts: Low falls from 167.4 to 107.6 FPS, Medium from 131.7 to 83.3 FPS, High from 113.2 to 70 FPS, and Ultra from 83.6 to 57.2 FPS. This scaling indicates that pixel throughput is becoming the primary constraint, as the RTX 4060's 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are taxed more heavily. The CPU continues to deliver enough data, but the GPU's fill rate limits overall performance.

At 4K, the GPU is decisively the bottleneck. The frame rates plummet: Ultra drops to 30.5 FPS, High to 39.9 FPS, Medium to 46.1 FPS, and only Low reaches 60.2 FPS. The 4K results are roughly 35-40% of the 1080p numbers, which aligns with the pixel count increase from 1920x1080 (2.07 million pixels) to 3840x2160 (8.29 million pixels) — a fourfold jump. The RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB frame buffer are simply not equipped for 4K Ultra settings in this title. The i3-12100F, meanwhile, shows no signs of struggling; its multi-threaded PassMark score of 14015 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 4051 indicate it can handle the game's CPU demands at any resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F's closest competitors in average benchmark score are remarkably tight. The Intel Core 3 N355 matches it almost exactly at 13492 (0% delta), making it a direct substitute in performance terms. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by 0.3% at 13452, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% ahead at 13594 and the Intel Core i7-1250U leads by 1.1% at 13351. None of these chips would meaningfully change the gaming experience in The Technomancer, as the differences are within a couple of percent. The i5-9500, despite being an older architecture, would deliver nearly identical frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are equally close. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 leads by just 0.2% with an average score of 17666, while the AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3% at 17588. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% behind at 17551, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% behind at 17509. These deltas are so small that in real-world gaming, the differences would be imperceptible — likely 1-2 FPS at most. For The Technomancer specifically, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical results at each resolution and preset combination. The RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity is matched by these rivals, so no VRAM-related advantages or disadvantages would emerge.

The practical takeaway is that this pairing sits within a dense cluster of similarly performing hardware. Swapping the i3-12100F for an i5-9500 or the RTX 4060 for a Radeon HD 7790 would yield essentially the same experience. The combo's rank of 2035 out of 3696 reflects this crowded middle ground — there are many ways to build a system that performs within a few percent of this one.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, and it does so comfortably at 1080p and 1440p. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, which averages 83.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system maintains playability at Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best playable preset at an average of 70 FPS. The 1440p Ultra preset falls just short at 57.2 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Only Low settings clear the 60 FPS line, averaging 60.2 FPS. Medium averages 46.1 FPS, High drops to 39.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming on this system is only viable at the lowest quality preset, and even then, it barely hits the playable threshold. For a game released in 2016, this is a somewhat underwhelming 4K result, but the RTX 4060 is not designed for 4K Ultra on demanding titles. The i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for this game's CPU demands, and the GPU handles the graphical load capably up to 1440p High.

The data shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming at maximum settings and 1440p gaming at high settings. Users targeting 4K should either stick to Low settings or lower their resolution. The 300 W suggested PSU and 115 W GPU TDP indicate an efficient pairing that won't stress a typical power supply. Overall, this combo delivers a smooth experience for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 167.4 FPS, Medium produces 131.7 FPS, High produces 113.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 83.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a consistent reduction, with Ultra delivering roughly half the frame rate of Low. This is a healthy spread that gives users plenty of headroom — even at Ultra, there is a 23.6 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 107.6 FPS, Medium at 83.3 FPS, High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 57.2 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 35-40% of the frame rate at each preset. High settings maintain a 10 FPS margin above the threshold, while Ultra falls 2.8 FPS short. Users who want to play at 1440p Ultra would need to accept slightly below-60 FPS performance, or drop to High for a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 60.2 FPS, Medium at 46.1 FPS, High at 39.9 FPS, and Ultra at 30.5 FPS. The 4K results show a steep drop-off, with even Medium falling 13.9 FPS short of the playable threshold. Low settings barely clear the line at 60.2 FPS, leaving almost no room for dips. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K is nearly linear, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. This means the data reflects overall performance trends rather than frame-time consistency. The absence of min/max values leaves some uncertainty about stutter or frame pacing, but the averages suggest a generally smooth experience at playable settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 83.6 FPS. This gives users the full graphical experience with a 23.6 FPS margin above the playable threshold. There is no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution — even the highest settings leave ample performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 70 FPS. This provides a 10 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering significantly better visual quality than Medium. Ultra at 1440p averages 57.2 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold, so High is the recommended choice for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 60.2 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin — just 0.2 FPS above the threshold — so users should be prepared for potential dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes. Medium at 46.1 FPS and High at 39.9 FPS are both noticeably below the playable line, making Low the sole viable option for 4K gaming on this system. For users who prioritize frame rate over resolution, dropping to 1440p High (70 FPS) or 1080p Ultra (83.6 FPS) offers a much more comfortable experience.