The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong, playable experience in The Technomancer across all tested resolutions, with the data confirming that 1080p and 1440p run at high frame rates on maximum settings, while 4K requires a settings reduction to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. Benchmark results show the combo ranks 1023rd out of 3696 tested configurations, placing it in the upper third of all systems for this title, and the measured frame rates reveal that the GPU becomes the dominant performance factor as resolution increases, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 60.6 FPS on Medium, which barely clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings drop to 52.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.9 FPS, making those presets unsuitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 73.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means the full visual fidelity of The Technomancer can be enabled at this resolution without compromising frame rate.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F, while sitting 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 in aggregate scoring.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's performance closer to higher or lower tier GPUs?

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 23172 places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its score, including the NVIDIA P106-100 (0.3% faster), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (0.3% faster), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.4% faster), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (0.4% faster).

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 with High settings is 150 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a very smooth experience that would benefit from a high refresh rate display.

Q: Does lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p provide a significant performance boost?

A: Yes, the data shows substantial gains. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 73.4 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it jumps to 115.1 FPS, a 56.8% increase in frame rate. The scaling is consistent across all presets, with Low settings rising from 147.9 FPS at 1440p to 224.9 FPS at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals that would produce nearly identical performance in The Technomancer. For the Intel Core i5-12400, the nearest competitors are the AMD EPYC 7643, Intel Core i7-1355U, AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and Intel Core i3-14100F. The aggregate benchmark scores of these processors range from 18519 to 18811, with deltas between -0.7% and 0.9% relative to the i5-12400's score of 18683. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially indistinguishable frame rates in this game, as the workload is not particularly CPU-intensive at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X. All four score within 0.4% of the RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 23172, meaning a system using any of these graphics cards would produce nearly identical performance in The Technomancer. Notably, the RTX 3080's score of 23172 is actually lower than all four rivals by a small margin, with the P106-100 leading at 23249, though these differences are negligible for real-world gaming. Users seeking similar behavior to this combo should look for systems with CPU scores in the 18500-18800 range and GPU scores around 23200-23300.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in The Technomancer for this configuration. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, ranging from 224.9 FPS on Low to 115.1 FPS on Ultra. This suggests the CPU is delivering frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings, but the GPU still handles the workload efficiently. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop proportionally, with Ultra falling from 115.1 FPS to 73.4 FPS, a 36.2% reduction that correlates with the 77.8% increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU limitation becomes even more pronounced. Ultra settings produce only 40.9 FPS, which is 44.5% lower than the 1440p Ultra result, while the pixel count doubles. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 36.6 FPS (77.5 vs 40.9), demonstrating that the GPU is heavily taxed by both resolution and visual complexity. The CPU's role is evident in the 1080p results, where even at Ultra settings the system achieves 115.1 FPS, indicating the processor can easily keep up with the GPU's output. The measured data shows that the i5-12400 provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 3080 to operate at its full potential, and the performance differences between resolutions are driven almost entirely by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1023rd out of 3696 tested configurations in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 27.7% of all systems evaluated for this game. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component severely limits the other. The CPU's 72nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all graphics cards contribute to a system that performs above average for this title. The rank of 1023 indicates that while many systems outperform this combo, a substantial majority of tested configurations (2673) deliver worse performance.

The ranking is particularly strong given that The Technomancer is an Action RPG from 2016, and the hardware combination is well-suited to the game's engine requirements. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, combined with the playable 4K Medium settings, demonstrate that this combo sits comfortably in the upper portion of the performance distribution. Systems ranked higher typically feature more recent flagship GPUs or higher-core-count CPUs, but the i5-12400 and RTX 3080 pairing provides a compelling balance of multi-threaded performance and rasterization power for this title.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer at all tested resolutions, with the playable threshold of 60 FPS determining the appropriate settings for each. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates on every preset, from 224.9 FPS on Low to 115.1 FPS on Ultra, making it fully capable of delivering a smooth experience regardless of visual preferences. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 73.4 FPS and Low reaching 147.9 FPS, providing flexibility for users who want maximum quality or maximum frame rate.

The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only Low and Medium settings are playable. Medium delivers 60.6 FPS, which barely exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, while Low achieves 77.5 FPS. High settings at 4K fall to 52.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40.9 FPS, both below the playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that 4K Ultra is not viable, but 4K Medium provides playable performance. Overall, the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at maximum settings, and offers a usable 4K experience at reduced quality presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 60.6 FPS. This represents the optimal balance between visual quality and performance at 4K, as High (52.9 FPS) and Ultra (40.9 FPS) both fall below the playable threshold. Users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity can select Low, which produces 77.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, providing an average of 73.4 FPS while offering the full visual experience. This preset comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, and the remaining settings—High (98 FPS), Medium (112.3 FPS), and Low (147.9 FPS)—all deliver higher frame rates but with progressively reduced visual quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings again provide the best visual experience, with an average of 115.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom for consistent performance. The lower presets—High (150 FPS), Medium (174.5 FPS), and Low (224.9 FPS)—offer even higher frame rates for users with high refresh rate displays, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximizing visual quality without sacrificing playability.