The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile for The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The measured data shows this combination is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while maintaining playability at 4K with adjusted settings. The benchmark results indicate a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold across most of its tested configurations, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at the highest resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of how the hardware scales. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast. The Low preset produces an average of 249.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset averages 200 FPS, while High drops to 168.7 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset sustains a strong 135 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is not the limiting factor; the frame rates are high enough to fully utilize a standard 144Hz monitor.

At 2560x1440, performance remains well above playable thresholds. The Low preset averages 171.9 FPS, which is a significant drop from 1080p but still exceptionally smooth. Medium follows at 128.4 FPS, and High at 108.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 87.9 FPS, which is a substantial 47.1 FPS reduction compared to the same preset at 1080p. This scaling suggests that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count while the CPU still has headroom, as the framerate remains high across all settings.

The 3840x2160 results show where the system starts to feel the pressure. Low settings average 90.8 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium averages 71.1 FPS, and High averages 63.7 FPS. These three presets all clear the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to an average of 45.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and indicates a significant performance hit from the highest quality settings. The gap between High (63.7 FPS) and Ultra (45.4 FPS) at 4K is 18.3 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset has a steep cost at this resolution.

The data shows no min or max FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The overall pattern is clear: this combo is a high-refresh-rate machine at 1080p, a solid 1440p performer, and a playable 4K option when not maxing out every setting.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 45.4, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data lists only High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1440p, with an average FPS of 87.9. The verdict confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the 1920x1080 Ultra performance compare to the 1440p Ultra performance?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 135. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 87.9 FPS. This represents a 47.1 FPS reduction when moving up in resolution, which is a 34.9% decrease in frame rate.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at 4K High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS for 3840x2160 High is 63.7, which is 3.7 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes it the most demanding playable preset at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The highest average FPS is 249.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is also the only configuration that approaches the 250 FPS mark.

Q: Does the system maintain above 100 FPS at 1440p on any preset?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 171.9 FPS, Medium averages 128.4 FPS, and High averages 108.6 FPS. All three of these presets exceed the 100 FPS mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 629th out of 3696 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 17% of all recorded hardware pairings, which indicates a strong overall position. The data shows this is a measured result, not an estimate, adding credibility to the ranking.

Given that the game is from 2016, the high rank is expected for modern mid-range to high-end hardware. The CPU alone sits in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. The combo rank being lower than either individual percentile suggests that the game may be more dependent on a single component or that the specific pairing has diminishing returns in this title. The 629th rank out of 3696 combos means there are 628 other configurations that perform better in this specific game, many of which likely feature higher-tier CPUs or GPUs.

The gap between the combo rank and the GPU percentile is notable. The RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 83rd percentile, but the combo is only in the top 17% of pairings. This could indicate that the i5-12400F is holding back the GPU in some scenarios, or that the game's engine does not scale perfectly with the CPU's six performance cores. The benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance for the CPU (909 in 3dmark single-thread), which is relevant for a 2016 title that may rely heavily on single-core performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19047, which is essentially identical to the i5-12400F's 19039 average score (a 0% delta). This means the Ryzen 5 7535HS would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-12400F, again indicating negligible performance differences. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, which is 0.3% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% lower. These four rivals all fall within a 0.4% performance band, meaning any of them would deliver effectively the same gameplay experience in The Technomancer.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 versus the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, which is 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. These are all extremely close scores, suggesting that swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of these would result in nearly identical FPS in this game. The RTX 4090 Mobile is the most distinct rival, but even its 1% advantage would translate to roughly 1-2 FPS difference in the measured scenarios.

If a builder were considering alternatives, the data suggests that any of these CPU or GPU swaps would produce benchmark results within a margin of error. The system's performance is well-defined by this specific pairing, but the headroom for variation is minimal.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 135 FPS. All four presets clear the threshold, so the highest quality option is fully playable. The data shows a clear progression: Low at 249.2 FPS, Medium at 200 FPS, High at 168.7 FPS, and Ultra at 135 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is also Ultra, averaging 87.9 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, with 27.9 FPS of headroom. The other presets all exceed 100 FPS, but Ultra remains the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 63.7 FPS. This is just 3.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a tight but playable configuration. The Ultra preset at 45.4 FPS is not listed as playable. Low averages 90.8 FPS and Medium averages 71.1 FPS, both of which are also viable options if higher frame rates are preferred over visual quality.

The recommendation is clear: use Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, but drop to High at 4K to maintain the 60 FPS floor.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run The Technomancer, and it does so with significant performance to spare at most settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on every preset, including Ultra at 135 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies — all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 87.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High, Low, and Medium presets, with High being the best visual option at 63.7 FPS.

The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS playability threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 45.4 FPS. This is a clear outlier in the data and indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K requires more GPU headroom than this combo can provide. For anyone targeting 4K gaming, the practical ceiling is the High preset. For 1080p and 1440p users, the system is effectively overkill for this title, delivering frame rates that would satisfy even high-refresh-rate monitor owners.

The benchmark results indicate a well-balanced pairing for this game, with the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's high rasterization throughput working together effectively. The verdict data confirms that the i5-12400F and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is a reliable choice for The Technomancer, provided the user is willing to adjust settings at 4K.