The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a dominant performance in The Technomancer, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The only exception is a single Ultra preset at 4K, which falls just short at 59.1 FPS average, yet the overall picture is one of overwhelming headroom. This combo ranks in the 205th position out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of systems capable of running this Action RPG. The data shows a setup that is not merely adequate but exceptionally overqualified for the game’s demands, with frame rates that often exceed 200 FPS at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear view of how the system scales with graphical load. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the performance is staggering. The Low preset yields an average of 250.1 FPS, which drops slightly to 227.4 FPS on Medium. The High preset still manages a substantial 205.4 FPS average, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding setting, delivers 160 FPS. Every single 1080p result sits far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the lowest figure at Ultra being more than 100 FPS above the minimum requirement. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of approximately 90 FPS, but even the most demanding preset leaves massive performance reserves.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the system continues to show exceptional strength. The Low preset averages 205.2 FPS, while Medium delivers 156.3 FPS. High settings produce 135.9 FPS, and Ultra remains highly playable at 104.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is about 101 FPS, which is slightly larger than the 1080p delta, indicating that the higher pixel count begins to exert more pressure on the GPU. However, all four presets remain comfortably above 100 FPS, meaning that even the heaviest settings at 1440p offer more than triple the playability threshold. The data shows no risk of dropping below 60 FPS at this resolution, regardless of user preferences.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 114.9 FPS, which is still nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 85.5 FPS, and High delivers 74.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 59.1 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain at least 60 FPS on average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe, with a drop of roughly 56 FPS, reflecting the massive pixel count that the RTX 5080 must process. Even with this decline, the High preset at 74.1 FPS proves that the system can handle 4K with high visual fidelity while staying above the playability line.

The absence of minFps and maxFps values in the FACT PACK means the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. This is a limitation, but the averages are sufficiently high across most settings that even substantial dips would likely remain above 60 FPS in most scenarios. The only concerning figure is the 59.1 FPS average at 4K Ultra, where transient drops could push frame times below the threshold more frequently. Overall, the measured FPS data presents a system that is overwhelmingly capable, with only a single preset at a single resolution failing to meet the benchmark standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. At 1920x1080, the answer is straightforward: Ultra settings deliver 160 FPS, which is not only above the threshold but also more than 100 FPS higher than the minimum requirement. Users can max out every graphical option at this resolution without any concern for performance. The data shows that even the most intensive preset at 1080p leaves the system with enormous unused capacity, suggesting that the game will run smoothly under any configuration.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 104.3 FPS. This result is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for action-heavy scenes. The gap between Ultra at 1440p and the next preset down, High at 135.9 FPS, is about 31 FPS, but both are excellent. The recommendation for Ultra at this resolution is based on the fact that it remains fully playable while offering the highest visual quality. There is no reason to compromise on settings at 1440p given the measured performance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings shift to High, which averages 74.1 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls to 59.1 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, so it cannot be recommended as a playable setting. High, however, provides a solid 14 FPS margin above the threshold, ensuring that most scenes will stay fluid. The Medium preset at 85.5 FPS also clears the threshold easily, but High offers better visual fidelity while remaining above 60 FPS. Users who prioritize frame rate above all else could choose Medium or Low for even higher averages, but the data supports High as the optimal balance of quality and performance at 4K.

The verdict by resolution confirms these findings. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best. For 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best. For 1920x1080, the same applies: all presets are playable, and Ultra is the best. This pattern shows that the system’s capabilities scale inversely with resolution, but the playability threshold is only breached at the very top of the 4K settings ladder.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination at rank 205 out of 3696 tested combos. This percentile position indicates that the system outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested for The Technomancer. The top 5% of systems, roughly, would include this combo, showing that it is among the most capable setups for this specific title. The rank is likely driven by the RTX 5080’s immense raw power, as the GPU sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs based on its benchmark scores.

The CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F, has a percentile of 73 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are essentially tied. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a deltaPct of -0.1, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a deltaPct of 0.3. These close margins show that the i5-12400F is a mid-tier processor that performs similarly to several other chips, but it is not a bottleneck in this game. The GPU, however, is far more influential.

The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083 and sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757 and a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the RTX 5080 is slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a deltaPct of 0.7, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a deltaPct of 2.3. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, a deltaPct of -2.2, indicating that it is about 2.2% faster. These comparisons show that the RTX 5080 is a high-end GPU, but not the absolute fastest, and its performance in The Technomancer reflects that tier.

The combination of a mid-tier CPU and a high-tier GPU results in a system that ranks at 205 out of 3696, which is roughly the 94th percentile. This rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows frame rates that are far above average for this game. The system is clearly GPU-bound in most scenarios, as the CPU’s performance is adequate but not exceptional, while the GPU provides the bulk of the rendering power.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution for this combo?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding setting that maintains an average FPS above 60, with a measured average of 74.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 59.1 FPS, so High is the recommended choice for 4K play.

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 104.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable, with Ultra being the best option.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo holds rank 205 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the top tier of systems for this game. This rank reflects the RTX 5080’s high GPU percentile of 87 and the i5-12400F’s CPU percentile of 73.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the frame rates in this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor, as evidenced by the large performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K. The CPU’s performance is similar to several rivals, but the GPU’s raw power drives the high average FPS across all resolutions.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with the Low preset?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 250.1 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. This shows that the system has massive headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: Does any preset fail to reach 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 59.1 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets across all resolutions exceed 60 FPS, with the next lowest being the High preset at 4K with 74.1 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative roles of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in The Technomancer can be inferred from how frame rates scale across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 250.1 FPS on Low, dropping to 160 FPS on Ultra. This reduction of about 90 FPS from Low to Ultra indicates that the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting, as the CPU is likely not the limiting factor at such high frame rates. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough processing power to feed the GPU at these levels, as evidenced by its benchmark scores that are on par with several rival CPUs.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 205.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 104.3 FPS, a drop of about 101 FPS. The larger absolute drop suggests that the GPU is becoming more stressed as the pixel count increases, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively unchanged. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p, but the additional pixels require more shading and texture operations, which the GPU handles. The CPU’s role is to prepare draw calls and physics calculations, and the i5-12400F’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of L3 cache provide adequate support.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 114.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59.1 FPS, a reduction of about 56 FPS. This is a smaller absolute drop than at 1440p, but the frame rates are much lower overall, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits at 4K. The CPU’s influence becomes less significant at this resolution, as frame rates are bound by the GPU’s pixel throughput. The RTX 5080’s 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specs driving these results, and the data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

The scaling between presets further clarifies the division of labor. At every resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, but the relative drop is larger at higher resolutions. This pattern is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the GPU’s workload grows with both resolution and graphical fidelity. The CPU, by contrast, sees a more constant workload regardless of preset, as the game’s logic and AI routines do not scale as dramatically with visual settings. The i5-12400F’s passmark multithread score of 19433 and cinebench r23 multicore score of 12380 suggest it can handle the game’s CPU demands without becoming a limiting factor, but it is not the component that determines the maximum frame rate.

In summary, the RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing for The Technomancer. The GPU’s performance dictates the average FPS at each resolution and preset, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid bottlenecking. At 1080p, the CPU is more involved due to the high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Users looking to improve performance would need to upgrade the GPU, not the CPU, based on this data.

The Verdict

Can this PC run The Technomancer? The answer is an emphatic yes, with conditions. The verdictByResolution data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at an average of 160 FPS. This resolution offers an enormous margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors or users who want maximum visual quality without compromise. At 2560x1440, the same applies: all presets are playable, and Ultra averages 104.3 FPS, providing a smooth experience with headroom for demanding scenes. The system can handle 1440p with every setting maxed out, which is a strong result for a game from 2016.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The High preset averages 74.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good balance of quality and performance. The Medium preset at 85.5 FPS offers even more headroom, while Low at 114.9 FPS is the fastest option. The Ultra preset, however, averages 59.1 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold. This means that users who insist on Ultra settings at 4K will experience occasional frame drops below 60 FPS, but the average is so close to the threshold that the game remains mostly playable. For a strict 60 FPS experience, High is the recommended preset at 4K.

The combo’s rank of 205 out of 3696 tested combinations reinforces this verdict. The system is in the top tier of configurations for The Technomancer, and the measured FPS data supports this ranking. The RTX 5080 is the star, with its high percentile and benchmark scores, while the i5-12400F provides dependable support. Overall, this PC can run The Technomancer at any resolution up to 4K, with the only caveat being that Ultra settings at 4K will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS average. Every other combination of resolution and preset clears the threshold, often by a wide margin. The data leaves no doubt that this is a highly capable system for this game, suitable for both high-fidelity 4K gaming and ultra-fast 1080p play.