The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a robust experience in The Technomancer, with measured data showing that this combination can comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across most of the tested configurations. The benchmark results, derived from direct measurement, indicate that the pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, while still managing to clear the playability bar at 4K with the right settings. The data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with performance headroom that allows for significant graphical fidelity adjustments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this configuration in The Technomancer are presented across three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of its performance envelope. At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 62.1 FPS on High settings, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to Medium settings at this resolution yields a more comfortable average of 71.9 FPS, while Low settings push performance to 89.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, proves too demanding for 4K, with the average falling to 47.2 FPS, indicating that the most intensive visual configuration is not viable at this resolution for a smooth experience.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the performance headroom becomes more apparent. The Ultra preset, which was untenable at 4K, achieves a solid 85.1 FPS average here. High settings at 1440p reach an average of 108 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 126.7 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution produces an average of 163.4 FPS, showcasing the system’s ability to drive high refresh rates when visual demands are reduced. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a significant performance uplift, with the High preset gaining roughly 74% more frames, highlighting the pixel-count sensitivity of the GPU.

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Core i5-12600KF and RTX 5070 is exceptionally strong. The Ultra preset, which struggled at 4K, produces an average of 132.1 FPS, making it fully playable and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. High settings push the average to 163.6 FPS, and Medium settings to 196.4 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p yields an average of 248.6 FPS, which is an extraordinary figure that suggests the CPU and GPU are more than capable of handling the game’s lighter workloads with substantial headroom. Across all presets at 1080p, the system remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting nearly doubling that mark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 5070 plays the dominant role in determining performance, particularly as resolution increases. The scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, and then to 3840x2160, shows that frame rates drop consistently with the rise in pixel count, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound workloads. For instance, the High preset average falls from 163.6 FPS at 1080p to 108 FPS at 1440p, and then to 62.1 FPS at 4K. This steep decline—roughly a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K—demonstrates that the graphics card is the primary limiter, as the additional pixels demand more shader and memory throughput.

The Core i5-12600KF’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU has less work to do. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 248.6 FPS, a figure that is likely approaching the CPU’s practical limit for this game. The fact that the average frame rate at 1080p Low (248.6 FPS) is significantly higher than at 1440p Low (163.4 FPS) suggests that while the GPU is still the main contributor, the CPU’s single-threaded performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at these high frame rates. The processor’s benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3925, support its capability in this role.

The scaling between presets also highlights the GPU’s influence. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 42.6 FPS (89.8 vs. 47.2), while at 1080p, the same preset range shows a difference of 116.5 FPS (248.6 vs. 132.1). This wider gap at lower resolutions indicates that the GPU has more headroom to exploit when the CPU is less burdened, reinforcing the notion that the RTX 5070 is the performance driver, with the Core i5-12600KF providing a solid foundation that does not bottleneck the system in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal preset is defined as the most demanding configuration that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which delivers an average of 62.1 FPS. This is the only preset above the Ultra tier that remains playable; Medium (71.9 FPS) and Low (89.8 FPS) are also viable but offer lower visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 47.2 FPS, so High represents the pinnacle of visual fidelity for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable, achieving an average of 85.1 FPS. This makes Ultra the best settings choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. The lower presets—High at 108 FPS, Medium at 126.7 FPS, and Low at 163.4 FPS—are all viable but unnecessary for those seeking maximum fidelity, as Ultra already offers a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings, with an average of 132.1 FPS. This not only clears the playable threshold but does so with significant headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows that at 1080p, the system has enough performance to run the game at its highest quality settings without sacrificing frame rate, as even the most demanding preset produces more than double the minimum playable frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Intel Core i5-12600KF, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872 with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 27896 with a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE also fall within a narrow performance band, with deltas of -0.3% and 0.3%, respectively. In practical terms, these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, meaning that users with any of these processors paired with the RTX 5070 could expect similar results.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 5070 are the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318 with a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, which scores 40063 with a delta of 0.8%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is slightly faster with a score of 40870 and a delta of -1.2%, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile lags slightly with a score of 39568 and a delta of 2%. These alternatives would produce performance within a couple of percentage points of the RTX 5070, so a system with any of these GPUs and a similar CPU would see comparable frame rates in this game. It is important to note that these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not game-specific results, but the data suggests a tight performance grouping.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run The Technomancer effectively across all tested resolutions, provided the settings are adjusted appropriately. At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High, Medium, and Low presets, with High being the best choice at 62.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution, falling to 47.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 85.1 FPS as the best playable setting. At 1920x1080, the same holds true, with Ultra achieving 132.1 FPS, making it the ideal choice for smooth, high-fidelity gaming. The verdict is clear: this combination is more than capable of handling the game, with the only compromise required at 4K where the highest quality preset must be avoided.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3696 combinations tested in this game, the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing ranks at 657. This places it in the top 18% of all tested combos, indicating that it performs well above the median for The Technomancer. The rank reflects the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates at demanding resolutions, particularly its strength at 1440p and 1080p where it excels on the highest presets. While it does not reach the upper echelons of the ranking—where more powerful CPUs or GPUs would reside—the data shows that this combo offers a strong balance of CPU and GPU performance, making it a reliable choice for this title. The percentile rankings for the individual components—79 for the CPU and 82 for the GPU—further support this, as both parts sit well above the average hardware population.