The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B580 combination offers a clear performance profile for The Technomancer, with results that shift dramatically depending on the target resolution. The data shows a system that is thoroughly capable at 1080p, moderately viable at 1440p with settings adjustments, and insufficient for smooth gameplay at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and the best settings to use.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data places this specific CPU and GPU pairing within a well-defined performance neighborhood. Benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-12400F show an average score of 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rivals, based on aggregate benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3%). These deltaPct values are negligible, meaning that in synthetic workloads, the i5-12400F and these alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance. A user swapping between these processors would see almost no difference in frame rates in The Technomancer.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are particularly interesting, as they span very different generations. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (-0.2% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (-0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-1%). The performance deltas here are similarly small, all within a 1% band. This indicates that the Arc B580's raw throughput in standardized GPUs benchmarks is equivalent to that of these other cards, despite their architectural differences. In practice, for The Technomancer, these GPUs should produce very similar frame rates when paired with a comparable CPU. The presence of both an RTX 2080 and an RTX 3080 in this list is notable; it shows that the Arc B580's overall score lands in a performance tier that includes both a high-end last-generation card and a high-end current-generation card, suggesting its rasterization performance is competitive with both.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rate tops out at 46.8 FPS on Low settings. All other settings at this resolution produce average frame rates well below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with High at 34.5 FPS, Medium at 34.9 FPS, and Ultra at 25.7 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the best option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440. The data shows an average frame rate of 67.2 FPS on Medium. The High preset falls short at 58.9 FPS, while Ultra is significantly lower at 44.6 FPS.

Q: Is the system capable of running the game at Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 69.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding settings preset tested and it remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals show deltas of less than 1%, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% delta). The performance difference is effectively negligible.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is 68.8 FPS. The Low preset produces an average of 138 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces an average of 69.2 FPS. This shows a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: What is the system's overall rank among tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2833 out of 3696 total tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 138 FPS. High settings produce an average of 91.8 FPS. Medium settings follow at 104.4 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still achieves an average of 69.2 FPS. All presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving up to 2560x1440, performance begins to strain. The Low preset still provides a comfortable average of 87.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 67.2 FPS, which remains just above the playable threshold. High settings fall to 58.9 FPS, missing the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces only 44.6 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p is not linear; the average frame rates for High and Ultra drop by 32.9 FPS and 24.6 FPS, respectively.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overburdened. The Low preset is the only option that comes close to playable, with an average of 46.8 FPS. The Medium preset averages 34.9 FPS, High averages 34.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 25.7 FPS. None of these settings reach the 60 FPS threshold. The performance scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the High preset losing 24.4 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 18.9 FPS.

The Verdict

The data provides a definitive answer on this system's capability for The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the combination is fully capable of running the game at all tested settings presets. The verdict data confirms that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 69.2 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for this hardware, as it allows the user to experience the game at its highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system is only partially viable. The verdict indicates that only Low and Medium settings are playable. The best settings for this resolution are Medium, which achieves an average of 67.2 FPS. Users must sacrifice visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot provide a playable experience. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution. Even the lowest preset, Low, only achieves an average of 46.8 FPS. This resolution should be avoided for this game with this hardware combination. The benchmark results clearly indicate that 1080p is the target resolution for this pairing, with 1440p being a viable alternative only at reduced settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in The Technomancer. At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more prominent role. The frame rates are high enough across all presets that the GPU is not the sole bottleneck. The scaling from Low (138 FPS) to Ultra (69.2 FPS) shows a 68.8 FPS drop, which is a direct result of increased GPU load. However, the fact that even Ultra clears 60 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p, with High falling from 91.8 FPS to 58.9 FPS. The CPU's performance becomes less of a limiting factor as the GPU has to render more pixels. The scaling between presets is also more pronounced at this resolution, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The frame rates are consistently low across all settings, with a maximum of 46.8 FPS on Low. The CPU's role is diminished, as the GPU is unable to keep up with the pixel count. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is only 21.1 FPS, showing that even reducing the graphics load does not unlock playable performance. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's influence on the final frame rate decreases.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding settings preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. The measured average FPS at this preset is 69.2, which is above the playable threshold. This allows users to enable the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium. The average FPS at this preset is 67.2. This is the only resolution above 1080p where a playable frame rate is achievable, but it requires reducing the graphical fidelity to the middle tier. The High preset at 58.9 FPS and Ultra at 44.6 FPS are not viable options.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves a playable frame rate. The verdict data lists no playable settings for this resolution. The highest average FPS is 46.8 on Low, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, there is no recommended settings preset for 4K with this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B580 combination holds a rank of 2833 out of 3696 tested combos specifically for The Technomancer. This places the system in the lower 23% of all tested configurations. This ranking is a direct result of the measured FPS data, which shows the system is strictly limited to 1080p for a fully playable experience and only partially playable at 1440p.

This rank is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU is at the 73rd percentile, indicating it is a mid-to-high-tier processor, while the GPU is at the 68th percentile. However, the combo's rank for this specific game is lower than those individual percentiles might suggest. This indicates that The Technomancer is a demanding title that favors configurations with more graphics horsepower. The data suggests that while the i5-12400F is a capable processor, the Arc B580's performance is the limiting factor for this game, especially at higher resolutions. The rank is a useful data point for comparison, showing that many other tested systems are better suited for this title.