The Technomancer

Can the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 handle The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG? The measured data indicates this combination is exceptionally strong, delivering playable frame rates at every tested setting across all three resolutions. The only scenario where the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold is at 4K Ultra, where it averages exactly 62 FPS, still clearing the bar. The benchmark results reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread design proves sufficient to feed the flagship GPU even at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 251 FPS, while High produces 216 FPS. The Medium preset, which is the only one with complete min/max data at this resolution, averages 228 FPS with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 262 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still delivers a robust 173 FPS average. This indicates the game is barely stressing the hardware at 1080p, with even the heaviest settings leaving massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar but shows a predictable decline as pixel count increases. The Low preset averages 218 FPS, High drops to 144 FPS, and Medium averages 169 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a very playable 113 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 105 FPS, demonstrating that the settings menu has a significant impact on the load placed on the GPU. At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become apparent. The Low preset averages 121 FPS, which is still excellent, while Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 79 FPS, and Ultra drops to a 62 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern: each step up in resolution or preset quality reduces the average frame rate, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration that approaches the lower bound of playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a distinct shift in bottleneck behavior depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s role becomes more significant, though the Intel Core i5-12400F proves adequate. The difference between the Low preset at 251 FPS and the Ultra preset at 173 FPS is 78 FPS, suggesting the GPU is still the primary scaling factor, but the CPU’s single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 909, is sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor. The 12400F’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 support this, showing it can keep up with the GPU’s output at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes more pronounced. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 13-15% across presets, and the further drop to 4K is even steeper, around 45-50% from 1440p to 4K for the same preset. This scaling is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The RTX 5090’s immense compute power, with an FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s, is being fully utilized at higher resolutions. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Passmark multithread score of 19433, are more than enough for the game’s logic at these settings. In essence, at 4K, the RTX 5090 is the sole determinant of performance, while at 1080p, the CPU’s performance ceiling is approachable but not breached.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the optimal choice for a balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, with an average of 173 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning users can enable every visual option without any concern for performance. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers a comfortable 113 FPS average, making it the best setting for this resolution. The data shows that even at 1440p, the hardware has substantial headroom, allowing for maximum image quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold, but it is technically playable. The High preset, however, offers a more comfortable 79 FPS average. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best setting at 4K since it clears the bar, but the 62 FPS average is close to the line. For a more consistent experience with less risk of dropping below 60 FPS, the High preset at 79 FPS would be the safer choice, but strictly speaking, Ultra is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides a 93 FPS average, offering another alternative if users prefer a higher frame rate buffer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would perform similarly. For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the closest matches in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047 against the 12400F’s 19039, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E is also nearly identical with a score of 19056 and a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are also within a fraction of a percent, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.3% respectively. This suggests that any of these processors would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer, with the 12400F’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicating it is a solid mid-range performer.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals are surprisingly not other consumer gaming GPUs. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% behind the RTX 5090’s 79842, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is actually 1.4% ahead. This indicates that in terms of raw compute benchmarks, the RTX 5090’s performance class is matched by these professional and mobile parts. In gaming, the RTX 5090’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs is what matters, but these rivals show that the level of GPU compute power is not unique. A system with any of these alternative GPUs would likely produce frame rates very close to those measured, though driver optimizations for The Technomancer could cause minor deviations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 173 FPS.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 79 FPS at 3840x2160 with the High preset, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the main performance driver at 4K?

A: The scaling data implies yes. The frame rate drops significantly from 1440p to 4K (e.g., from 113 to 62 FPS on Ultra), which is a typical sign of GPU limitation, while the CPU’s performance remains constant.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 62 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is still playable, but it is the closest the combo gets to the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The i5-12400F’s average benchmark score is 19039, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scoring 19047 (0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E scoring 19056 (-0.1% delta), indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Are all settings playable at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, every preset from Low to Ultra averages above 60 FPS at 1440p. The lowest average is 113 FPS on Ultra, so there is no playability concern at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 135th out of 3696 total combos. This places it in the top 3.6% of all tested systems, which is an exceptionally strong showing. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in this title; the RTX 5090’s high performance, as indicated by its 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the primary driver of this high placement. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking is less influential, but it is clearly not a bottleneck that prevents the system from achieving top-tier results. This rank suggests that the vast majority of other systems, which likely have less powerful GPUs, will produce lower frame rates. The combination’s position reflects the GPU’s raw power, even when paired with a mid-range CPU from the Alder Lake generation.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run The Technomancer. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 173 FPS, and all other settings are far above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again clears the bar with 113 FPS, making this resolution a sweet spot for maximum quality and high refresh rates. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still averages 62 FPS, which is playable, though the High preset at 79 FPS offers a more comfortable margin. The data confirms that the RTX 5090 provides immense headroom, and the i5-12400F is sufficient to support it. For users seeking the absolute best visual fidelity at 4K, the Ultra preset is technically viable, but those prioritizing a consistent frame rate should consider High. Overall, the hardware is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience in The Technomancer across all tested configurations.