The Technomancer

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a wide performance envelope in The Technomancer, ranging from a borderline 4K experience to a high-refresh-rate 1080p powerhouse. Measured data shows this combination handles the 2016 Action RPG with significant headroom at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra becomes the only setting that pushes the system below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The benchmark results, derived from measured FPS data rather than estimates, indicate a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU becoming the primary performance driver as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 247 FPS, while Medium reaches 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 229 FPS. High settings average 170 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 133 FPS. These figures show that at 1080p, the system is never remotely constrained, with every preset delivering more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 114 FPS, indicating that the graphical settings have a substantial impact, yet even the heaviest load leaves considerable performance in reserve.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the expected scaling. Low settings average 169 FPS, Medium drops to 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, and High averages 111 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p still produce a strong average of 87 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the playability threshold. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces the Ultra average from 133 FPS to 87 FPS, a 46 FPS decline that demonstrates the increased pixel workload. Despite this, every preset at this resolution maintains an average above 60 FPS, making 1440p a fully playable experience across the board.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes noticeably. Low settings average 93 FPS, while Medium delivers 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. High settings average exactly 61 FPS, which is right at the playable threshold but still acceptable. Ultra settings, however, fall below the mark with an average of 48 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 45 FPS drop, and the minimum FPS at Medium (61) is the only recorded minimum for this resolution, suggesting that the more demanding presets may experience greater frame-time variance. The data indicates that 4K is playable up to High settings, but Ultra requires a reduction in quality or resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the high frame rates across all presets suggest that the Intel Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER without creating a bottleneck. The 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 indicate strong per-core performance that supports high-FPS gaming. However, the substantial FPS differences between presets at 1080p — from 247 FPS at Low to 133 FPS at Ultra — show that the GPU is still the primary limiting factor even at this resolution, as the workload scales with graphical settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The 169 FPS average at Low and 87 FPS at Ultra represent a 48% reduction in performance, which is a larger proportional drop than typical CPU-bound scenarios. This scaling indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being exercised more heavily, while the CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 4.30 GHz boost clock remain adequate for the task. The fact that even the Ultra preset at 1440p stays above 60 FPS suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor here.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the dominant component. The 4K resolution demands significantly more from the 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs of the RTX 4070 SUPER, and the frame rates reflect this. The 93 FPS at Low versus 48 FPS at Ultra shows a 45 FPS spread, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions. The CPU's contribution at 4K is minimal, as the frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU's ability to process the increased pixel count. The data indicates that the i3-12100F has ample headroom for this game, and the RTX 4070 SUPER is the deciding factor for playability at higher resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves 61 FPS. Medium also qualifies with 71 FPS, but High offers superior visual quality while still clearing the threshold by a single frame. The 61 FPS average is tight, but it meets the playability criterion. Ultra at 48 FPS is unsuitable, and Low at 93 FPS leaves significant visual quality on the table. Therefore, High is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, providing the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 87 FPS, making it the best visual option that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets — Low at 169 FPS, Medium at 130 FPS, High at 111 FPS, and Ultra at 87 FPS — are playable, so the choice comes down to personal preference. However, for maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness, Ultra is the clear recommendation. The 87 FPS average leaves enough margin that even demanding scenes should remain fluid.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 133 FPS, which is the highest visual quality available and still far above the playability threshold. The system has such abundant performance at this resolution that Low (247 FPS) and Medium (199 FPS) are unnecessary unless targeting extremely high refresh rates. Ultra at 133 FPS is the definitive choice for 1080p, offering the full graphical experience with more than double the required frame rate.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run The Technomancer, and the measured data confirms that it does so with substantial authority. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — delivers average frame rates well above 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 133 FPS. This resolution is fully playable with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra at 87 FPS. The system is fully capable of 1440p gaming at the highest quality. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced: High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with High averaging 61 FPS, but Ultra falls to 48 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 4K, with High being the best setting at 61 FPS. Users seeking 4K must accept a reduction from Ultra, but the game remains playable at High settings with an average FPS that just meets the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F provide context for its CPU performance. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, which is essentially identical to the i3-12100F's 13494, showing a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, just 0.3% lower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower. These figures indicate that the i3-12100F performs in a narrow band with these processors, and any of them would likely produce similar frame rates in The Technomancer, given the game's modest CPU demands.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals show very close aggregate scores. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, just 0.1% below the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1% higher. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that in practical gaming terms, these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in The Technomancer. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper tier of available hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 633rd out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 17% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The combo's rank reflects the GPU's substantial contribution, as the RTX 4070 SUPER's 83rd percentile GPU ranking is notably higher than the i3-12100F's 68th percentile CPU ranking. The result is a system that performs well above average for this game, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold. The rank indicates that this pairing is well-suited for The Technomancer, offering high performance at standard resolutions and playable performance at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 133 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 87 FPS, making it the best visual option that maintains smooth performance.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. At 3840x2160, High settings average 61 FPS, while Ultra drops to 48 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43223, which is within 1% of the Quadro M6000 24 GB, RTX 5050 Mobile, Quadro M6000, and RTX 4090 Mobile.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum FPS is 61; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 111; and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 169.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i3-12100F's average score of 13494 is within 1.1% of the Core 3 N355, Core i5-9500, Core 5 120UL, and Core i7-1250U.