The Technomancer

# Can Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D run The Technomancer?

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a notably lopsided combination for The Technomancer. The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all tested GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Benchmark results indicate that at every resolution tested — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on all four settings presets. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still capable of exceeding 60 FPS even at 4K Ultra settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would produce broadly comparable behavior in this game, based on aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13494 places it within 1.1% of several processors. The closest match is the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, putting it 0.3% behind the i3-12100F, while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% ahead. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, a 1.1% deficit. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in The Technomancer, particularly at 4K where the GPU is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 places it near several high-end parts. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, a 1.1% difference, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% higher, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. These deltas are small enough that users swapping between these GPUs would see nearly indistinguishable performance in The Technomancer, assuming no other system bottlenecks.

For the specific combination of i3-12100F and RTX 5090 D, the measured frame rates suggest that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU delivers between 120 and 247 FPS depending on settings. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the CPU's role diminishes further. Users considering alternatives should note that the nearest CPU rivals all sit within a narrow performance band, meaning CPU choice among these options would not materially alter the gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: Yes. Measured data shows average FPS of 85 at High, 99 at Medium, 129 at Low, and 66 at Ultra at 3840x2160 resolution. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra being the most demanding at 66 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 120 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Lower presets run faster: High at 154 FPS, Medium at 180 FPS, and Low at 215 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 (0% delta). The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 (0.7% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351 (1.1% behind).

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB score 79396 and 79605, respectively, 2.1% and 2.4% higher.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 225, with a minimum of 191 and a maximum of 259. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with less headroom than lower resolutions. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 66, which is only 6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The next step down, High settings, provides 85 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system produces extremely high frame rates: 247 FPS at Low, 225 FPS at Medium, 213 FPS at High, and 184 FPS at Ultra. These numbers suggest the GPU is not fully saturated at this resolution, and the CPU's four cores and eight threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 63 FPS drop (247 to 184), indicating that settings changes have a meaningful but not overwhelming impact.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates decrease across all presets. Low drops to 215 FPS, Medium to 180 FPS, High to 154 FPS, and Ultra to 120 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 95 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher pixel counts. The CPU's role remains secondary here; the i3-12100F's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and a single-core score of 1674, are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings produce 129 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, High 85 FPS, and Ultra 66 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial: Ultra drops from 120 to 66 FPS (a 45% reduction), and High drops from 154 to 85 FPS (a 45% reduction). This pattern confirms that the RTX 5090 D's rendering workload scales heavily with resolution, while the CPU's contribution is largely constant. The i3-12100F's PassMark multi-thread score of 14015 and single-thread score of 3444 indicate adequate CPU headroom even at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

The preset scaling within each resolution also illuminates component roles. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS, or 25.5%. At 1440p, the spread is 95 FPS, or 44.2%. At 4K, the spread is 63 FPS, or 48.8%. The increasing percentage spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's capabilities are being more fully exercised, while the CPU's influence diminishes. For users seeking maximum frame rates, the data indicates that lowering resolution from 4K to 1440p yields the largest gains, while lowering settings from Ultra to High provides modest improvements at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer at 60 FPS or above at every tested resolution and preset combination. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 120 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 184 FPS average. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and this combination clears it with room to spare even in the most demanding configuration tested.

The only scenario approaching the boundary is 4K Ultra, where the 66 FPS average leaves just 6 FPS of headroom. Users prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity could drop to High settings at 4K for 85 FPS average, a 28.8% improvement. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has substantial margin above the threshold, making it a strong performer for high-refresh-rate displays at those resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 247 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings average 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 and maximum of 259. High settings average 213 FPS. Ultra settings average 184 FPS. All presets at this resolution are far above the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest recorded value being the Medium preset's 191 FPS minimum.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 215 FPS. Medium settings average 180 FPS, with a minimum of 153 and maximum of 207. High settings average 154 FPS. Ultra settings average 120 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 153 FPS is still more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance decreases notably but remains playable across all presets. Low settings average 129 FPS. Medium settings average 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 114. High settings average 85 FPS. Ultra settings average 66 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 84 FPS is the lowest recorded value across all resolutions and presets, yet it still clears the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 66 FPS average, is the only configuration where frame rates approach the 60 FPS boundary.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 108th out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 2.9% of all tested configs, a strong showing driven primarily by the GPU's high percentile ranking. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the i3-12100F sits in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The ranking suggests that this pairing performs exceptionally well despite the CPU being a mid-tier part, because The Technomancer's frame rates at the tested resolutions are largely GPU-limited.

The gap between the CPU's 68th percentile and the combo's 108th out of 3696 rank (roughly the 97th percentile) highlights the GPU's dominant role. Users with higher-performing CPUs would likely see minimal gains in this game at 4K, where the GPU is the bottleneck. At 1080p, a stronger CPU might push frame rates higher, but the existing 184-247 FPS range already exceeds typical display refresh rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 184 FPS. This setting provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than triple the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, delivering an average of 120 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maximizing visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve an average of 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with limited headroom. This remains the best settings preset for 4K, as it is the most demanding configuration that still clears the playable threshold. Users who prefer additional safety margin could select High settings at 85 FPS average, but the data confirms that Ultra is playable at 4K with this hardware combination.