The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a commanding performance in The Technomancer, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and remaining playable at 4K with medium settings. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure it never becomes a bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the combination produces an average of 119 FPS on Ultra, while at 2560x1440 it achieves 78 FPS on the same preset. The only compromise appears at 3840x2160, where Ultra drops to 43 FPS, but Medium holds a solid 64 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable. Low settings produce an average of 233 FPS, Medium climbs to 179 FPS with a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 206, High reaches 153 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 119 FPS. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves substantial headroom, with the average FPS more than double the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains excellent but begins to show the expected load increase. Low settings yield 152 FPS, Medium averages 117 FPS with a 99 FPS minimum and 134 FPS maximum, High produces 100 FPS, and Ultra maintains 78 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 74 FPS, showing that the RTX 4070 scales efficiently with settings changes, and even the worst-case minimum at Medium (99 FPS) stays far above the 60 FPS target. This resolution is clearly a sweet spot for the combo, offering high refresh rates at Ultra without any concern for dips.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low settings still deliver a strong 84 FPS average, and Medium holds at 64 FPS with a 55 FPS minimum and 74 FPS maximum. However, High drops to 55 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 9 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra is 12 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant rendering cost that this GPU cannot fully absorb at 4K. The minimum FPS at Medium (55) dips slightly below the 60 FPS target, though the average remains above it, suggesting occasional stutters in heavy scenes.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, which allows for a precise look at frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the range from 152 to 206 FPS shows consistent delivery. At 1440p Medium, the 99 to 134 FPS range is similarly stable. At 4K Medium, the 55 to 74 FPS range is wider relative to the average, implying that 4K is where the system starts to feel the strain, but the average still clears the playable bar.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 119 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and the system handles it with ease, making it the clear recommendation for users with 1080p displays. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest load leaves the frame rate well above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies as the best setting, averaging 78 FPS. This is 18 FPS above the 60 FPS target, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity. The data indicates that High (100 FPS) and Medium (117 FPS) are also viable, but Ultra offers the best balance of image quality and performance, as the average remains comfortably playable.

For 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 64 FPS. High falls to 55 FPS, which is below the threshold, and Ultra at 43 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay. Medium is the recommended choice for 4K, as it delivers the highest visual quality while keeping the average above 60 FPS, though users should be aware that the minimum FPS of 55 may cause occasional hitches.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 43, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is Medium, which averages 64 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 78 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS target. This is the recommended choice for 1440p displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 perform at 1080p in this game?

A: At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings achieve an average of 119 FPS, with Low reaching 233 FPS. The GPU is overpowered for 1080p, offering significant headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the minimum FPS ever below 60 at playable settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 55, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, even though the average is 64. At 1440p Medium and 1080p Medium, minimums are 99 and 152 FPS respectively, so no issues arise.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low averages 84 FPS while Ultra averages 43 FPS, a difference of 41 FPS. This shows the heavy cost of the Ultra preset at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck, as the i5-12400F has a single-thread benchmark score of 909 in 3dmark, and the system scales FPS consistently across resolutions, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% delta, meaning it would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18979, 0.3% lower. None of these rivals offer a meaningful performance difference, so swapping the i5-12400F for any of them would yield virtually the same frame rates in The Technomancer.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, ranking at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a 0.1% delta, indicating near-identical performance. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. In practice, the RTX 4080 Mobile would provide a small FPS boost, but the others would fall within a few frames of the RTX 4070 at every resolution and setting tested.

These alternatives suggest that users with any of these CPUs or GPUs can expect similar gameplay experiences. The largest delta among CPU rivals is 0.3%, and among GPU rivals it is 1.3%, both of which are negligible in real-world gaming terms. The data confirms that this combo sits in a tight performance cluster, with no single component being an outlier.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for The Technomancer, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 847th out of 3696 combos, placing it in the top 23% of all tested systems. This percentile ranking reflects the overall capability of the i5-12400F and RTX 4070 together. The CPU’s 73rd percentile among all CPUs and the GPU’s 81st percentile among all GPUs both contribute to this solid standing, though the combination rank of 847 suggests that other pairings with higher-end GPUs or CPUs achieve better frame rates at 4K Ultra, where this system falls short.

The rank is driven primarily by GPU performance, as the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is the weakest point. At lower resolutions, the combo’s rank would be more favorable, but the aggregate score across all tested resolutions and settings pulls it down. Still, being in the top quarter of all combos indicates that this is a capable system for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, and only the most demanding 4K Ultra settings expose its limitations.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 can run The Technomancer well at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 119 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with massive headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra also works, with an average of 78 FPS, which is 18 FPS above the target. At 3840x2160, the system can only manage Medium settings, which average 64 FPS, with High falling to 55 FPS and Ultra to 43 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p users can enable maximum settings without any concerns, while 4K users must settle for Medium to stay above 60 FPS on average. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (55) does dip below the threshold, so users with 4K displays should expect occasional frame drops in busy scenes. For those prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity, Low at 4K offers 84 FPS, providing a safer margin. Overall, this combo is a strong performer for The Technomancer, with the only compromise appearing at the highest resolution and preset combination.