The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for running The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. Benchmark data indicates that this setup delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the most demanding settings still achieving playable performance in most cases. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the combo ranking in the 92.6th percentile (rank 272 out of 3696 tested combinations) for this specific title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for both components provides context for what other hardware would deliver comparable results in The Technomancer. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 27,896, a delta of -0.3%, meaning it performs nearly identically. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27,887, delta -0.3%) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27,872, delta -0.3%) are also within a negligible margin of 0.3% of the i5-12600KF's performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (avg score 27,712, delta 0.3%) is the only rival that the i5-12600KF edges out, and only by a razor-thin 0.3% margin. In practical terms for The Technomancer, any of these CPUs would be indistinguishable from the i5-12600KF in frame rate output.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 with a delta of just 0.1%, making it essentially a performance twin. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54,828, delta -1.1%) is also very close, sitting just 1.1% behind the RTX 4080. Further down the list, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55,698, delta -2.6%) and the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55,757, delta -2.7%) are slightly further behind, but still within a tight 2.7% performance envelope. For a gamer playing The Technomancer, swapping the RTX 4080 for the RTX 4080 SUPER would yield virtually identical frame rates. The AMD alternatives would also provide a very similar experience, with only a 1-3% difference in overall GPU compute performance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves an average of 70 FPS on High settings, 82 FPS on Medium, and 107 FPS on Low. However, Ultra settings dip to an average of 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the data shows that Ultra settings are fully playable, with an average frame rate of 100 FPS. This makes Ultra the best and most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate scales from 282 FPS on Low settings down to 152 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 46% reduction in average FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset, but even the most demanding setting remains far above the 60 FPS playability target.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 significantly faster than its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: No. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 54,247 while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209. The deltaPct is 0.1%, indicating that the RTX 4080 is only 0.1% faster, a performance difference that is imperceptible in real-world gaming.

*Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in The Technomancer?*

A: The benchmark data includes minFps values for Medium settings only. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 194. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 127 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS. For other settings, minFps data is not provided.

Q: Does this system maintain a steady framerate, or are there significant dips?

A: For the settings where min/max data is available, the frame pacing appears stable. At 4K Medium, the average is 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 94 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 127 to 172 FPS around a 149 FPS average. At 1080p Medium, the range is 194 to 263 FPS around a 229 FPS average. These ranges show a spread of roughly 24-45 FPS between minimum and maximum, which is typical for a demanding title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination in The Technomancer is detailed below, organized by resolution and settings preset.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system delivers the following performance:

• High: Average FPS of 70. Min and max FPS were not recorded.
• Low: Average FPS of 107. Min and max FPS were not recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS of 82, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 94.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 55. Min and max FPS were not recorded.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance increases substantially:

• High: Average FPS of 128. Min and max FPS were not recorded.
• Low: Average FPS of 195. Min and max FPS were not recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS of 149, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 100. Min and max FPS were not recorded.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become exceptionally high:

• High: Average FPS of 195. Min and max FPS were not recorded.
• Low: Average FPS of 282. Min and max FPS were not recorded.
• Medium: Average FPS of 229, with a minimum of 194 and a maximum of 263.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 152. Min and max FPS were not recorded.

The data reveals a consistent scaling pattern: moving from 4K to 1440p roughly doubles the average frame rate across comparable settings, and moving from 1440p to 1080p provides another significant increase. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to maintain an average above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC configuration is clear: the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 can definitively run The Technomancer with high performance. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all three tested resolutions, with specific limitations only at the most demanding settings.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best of these is High, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. Ultra settings fall short of the threshold with an average of 55 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable. The best setting is Ultra, delivering an average of 100 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same holds true: all settings are playable, with Ultra being the best option, achieving an average of 152 FPS.

In practical terms, this means a user can enjoy The Technomancer at 4K with High quality graphics and maintain a smooth experience above 60 FPS. For those with 1440p or 1080p monitors, the game can be run at maximum Ultra settings without any concern for frame rate drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is High, which produces an average frame rate of 70 FPS. While Medium (82 FPS) and Low (107 FPS) are also playable, High provides the highest visual fidelity that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not an option here, as its 55 FPS average falls below the playability bar.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 100 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset available in the benchmark data, and it performs exceptionally well at this resolution. Users can enjoy the full graphical feature set without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is also Ultra, achieving an average frame rate of 152 FPS. This resolution provides the highest headroom over the 60 FPS target, offering a margin of over 150% to account for any potential scene complexity or frame time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all hardware combinations tested for The Technomancer, the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination holds a strong position. The comboRankInGame data places this setup at rank 272 out of 3696 total combinations. This means the configuration outperforms approximately 92.6% of all other tested systems for this specific game.

This high ranking is consistent with the component-level benchmarks. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Their combined performance yields a system that is well above average for The Technomancer, though not at the very top of the chart. The 272nd rank indicates that a significant number of higher-end combinations—likely featuring even more powerful CPUs or GPUs—can deliver higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra settings where this combo falls just short of 60 FPS. Nevertheless, for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, this pairing provides an excellent experience, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS target at nearly every resolution and settings combination.