The Technomancer

Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in The Technomancer: this pairing combines a 72nd-percentile CPU with a 92nd-percentile GPU, and the measured data shows it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The most demanding scenario — 4K Ultra — still holds an average of 64.9 FPS, while the same preset at 1440p reaches 117 FPS. The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, appears heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake architecture ensures the frame rates scale predictably as resolution drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.9 FPS, which sits above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 117 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data confirms all settings from Low to Ultra are playable at this resolution.

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 at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697 (a 0.1% difference), while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% behind). The i5-12400 sits essentially tied with these parts in aggregate performance.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance close to any other GPU in the database?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score is 79842, ranking in the 92nd percentile. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (0.3% slower), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 (1.4% faster). The data shows these parts are within a narrow performance band.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 225.6 FPS. This is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the combo is severely overqualified for this resolution and preset.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 124th out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.4% of all combos. This rank reflects the dataIsMeasured flag confirming these are actual benchmark results, not estimates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the workload: dropping from Ultra to Low settings increases average FPS from 64.9 to 122.8, a 57.9 FPS swing. This 89% performance uplift from lowering settings indicates the RTX 5090 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts slightly. Ultra settings yield 117 FPS, while Low settings reach 216.2 FPS — a 99.2 FPS difference. The absolute gap grows, but the relative scaling (84.8% improvement) is similar to 4K. This suggests the GPU still governs performance at 1440p, though the CPU's 12 threads begin to show their capability by keeping frame rates high even at Ultra.

The 1920x1080 results tell a more nuanced story. Ultra settings produce 178.1 FPS, while Low settings hit 249.6 FPS — a 71.5 FPS difference, representing a 40.1% uplift. The smaller relative scaling at 1080p indicates the CPU's role becomes more significant as resolution drops. The i5-12400's single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark and 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest it has ample headroom, but the data implies the CPU starts to cap frame rates around 250 FPS regardless of GPU load.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 5090's massive compute resources (104.8 TFLOPS FP32, 32 GB GDDR7) drive performance at higher resolutions, while the i5-12400's 6 cores and 18 MB L3 cache establish a ceiling at lower resolutions. The transition point appears between 1440p and 1080p, where GPU scaling diminishes and CPU limitations become visible.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64.9 FPS. This is a narrow margin — only 4.9 FPS above the threshold — but the data confirms it is playable. High settings provide more headroom at 79.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 95.4 FPS and Low hits 122.8 FPS.

For 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best playable setting, delivering 117 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial comfort. High settings reach 147.4 FPS, Medium achieves 170.8 FPS, and Low tops out at 216.2 FPS. All four presets clear 60 FPS with ease at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 178.1 FPS. This is roughly triple the playable threshold. The full range shows High at 211.9 FPS, Medium at 225.6 FPS, and Low at 249.6 FPS. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (71.5 FPS) is smaller than the corresponding gap at 1440p (99.2 FPS), reinforcing the CPU ceiling observed at lower resolutions.

The data indicates that for all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is viable, but the margin of safety varies dramatically: 4.9 FPS at 4K versus 57 FPS at 1440p and 118.1 FPS at 1080p. Users prioritizing visual fidelity can select Ultra everywhere, but those wanting guaranteed smoothness at 4K might prefer High.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the Intel Core i5-12400 shows its synthetic performance cluster is tight. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% higher). The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% lower). In practical terms for The Technomancer, any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game's CPU demands are modest for a 2016 title and the i5-12400's 72nd-percentile standing provides ample headroom.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals are unexpected: the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605, 0.3% lower), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, 0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, 1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80959, 1.4% higher). These are workstation and mobile parts, not consumer gaming GPUs, but the aggregate scores suggest they would behave similarly in compute-heavy workloads. For gaming specifically, the RTX 5090's 92nd-percentile rank means it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs in the database, so any of these rivals would likely produce slightly lower frame rates in The Technomancer, though the margins are under 1.5%.

The practical implication is that swapping the i5-12400 for an i3-14100F (0.9% slower) would have negligible impact on game performance, while replacing the RTX 5090 with a Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% slower) would cost roughly 1-2 FPS at 4K Ultra. These alternatives represent the closest performance matches in the database, but the original combo remains the strongest pairing among these options.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 124th out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 3.4% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database. This rank reflects the combined capability of the i5-12400 and RTX 5090, with the GPU's 92nd-percentile score (79842 average) contributing more to the rank than the CPU's 72nd-percentile score (18683 average).

Given that 3696 combos were tested, a rank of 124 means only 123 combinations performed better in this specific game. The data suggests these higher-ranked combos likely pair even stronger CPUs (possibly with higher single-thread scores) with the same or similar GPUs, or use configurations that better balance the CPU ceiling observed at 1080p. The i5-12400's single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark and 3456 in Passmark single-thread are respectable but not top-tier, which may explain why the combo doesn't rank higher.

The rank also implies that for a game released in 2016, the RTX 5090's raw power is somewhat wasted at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low preset maxes out at 249.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU's multithread score of 18747 in Passmark establishes a practical frame rate ceiling around 250 FPS. Combos ranked above this one likely feature CPUs with higher single-thread performance, enabling higher peak frame rates at 1080p.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: yes, this PC can run The Technomancer. The verdictByResolution data lists all settings as playable at all three resolutions tested. Specifically, at 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with 64.9 FPS average; at 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 117 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 178.1 FPS. Every single preset across every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The only caveat is the 4K Ultra margin: 64.9 FPS leaves just 4.9 FPS of headroom above the threshold. While technically playable, this leaves little room for driver overhead or background processes. At 1440p and below, the margins are comfortable to overwhelming, with even the most demanding preset running at nearly double the threshold at 1440p and triple at 1080p.

For users with a 4K display, the data supports running Ultra settings without concern, but High settings (79.4 FPS) offer a more comfortable buffer. For 1440p and 1080p displays, Ultra is the clear choice with no performance compromises. The 60 FPS threshold is met with substantial margin at these resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 64.9 FPS average
• High: 79.4 FPS average
• Medium: 95.4 FPS average
• Low: 122.8 FPS average

The progression from Ultra to Low yields a 57.9 FPS increase, with each step down in settings providing roughly 15-27 FPS gains. The largest jump is from High to Medium (16 FPS), while the smallest is from Ultra to High (14.5 FPS). This suggests diminishing returns at the top end of settings.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 117 FPS average
• High: 147.4 FPS average
• Medium: 170.8 FPS average
• Low: 216.2 FPS average

The 99.2 FPS spread between Ultra and Low is the widest across all resolutions. The step from Low to Medium adds 45.4 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra adds 30.4 FPS. This indicates the GPU is still the primary limiter at this resolution, with each settings reduction unlocking significant performance.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 178.1 FPS average
• High: 211.9 FPS average
• Medium: 225.6 FPS average
• Low: 249.6 FPS average

The 71.5 FPS spread is the narrowest of the three resolutions, despite the highest absolute frame rates. The step from Low to Medium adds only 24 FPS, and from High to Ultra adds 33.8 FPS. The convergence of frame rates — particularly the capped 249.6 FPS at Low — points to the CPU establishing a ceiling around 250 FPS, beyond which the GPU has no further headroom to exploit.

All measured values are averages; the data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so variance information is unavailable. The absence of min/max data means stutter or frame-time spikes cannot be assessed, but the consistently high averages suggest smooth performance across all tested configurations.