The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid 1080p experience in The Technomancer, with 1440p being viable at medium settings, while 4K remains out of reach. The data clearly shows a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the Arc B570’s capabilities define the performance ceiling. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, making this a dependable pairing for standard monitors. Moving up to 2560x1440, the combo maintains playability only on Low and Medium settings, with Ultra dropping below the playable mark. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve the 60 FPS target, so 4K gaming is not recommended with this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combination is consistently strong. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 121, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings still deliver a very smooth 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS, indicating minimal frame pacing issues. High settings drop the average to 80 FPS, still comfortably above the target. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, maintain an average of 62 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS line, making it the best playable preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap becomes more apparent. Low settings produce an average of 79 FPS, which is excellent and fully playable. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS; this is technically playable but shows some dips below the 60 FPS line during intense scenes. High settings fall to 52 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra drops further to 41 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 35% reduction in average FPS across similar settings, highlighting the Arc B570’s bandwidth and compute limits at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all presets. Low settings yield a 44 FPS average, which is unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. Medium settings average 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS, showing significant frame drops. High settings average 29 FPS, and Ultra averages only 22 FPS. The data indicates that 4K resolution is not viable for this game with this hardware, as even the lowest settings fail to reach half the playable threshold. The scaling from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium is particularly steep, with average FPS dropping from 61 to 33, a 46% reduction.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for The Technomancer, this pairing ranks 2972 out of 3696 combos. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which might seem surprising given its strong 1080p performance. However, the ranking reflects performance across all resolutions and settings, and the 4K results drag the overall standing down significantly. The combo’s percentile position suggests that while it is fully capable for 1080p gaming, it does not compete well with higher-end configurations that can handle 1440p and 4K more effectively.

The rank of 2972 out of 3696 means roughly 80% of tested combos perform better overall. This is largely due to the Arc B570 being a mid-range GPU by modern standards; its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs contrasts with the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The i7-12700K is a strong processor, but it is often paired with more powerful graphics cards in the database, which pushes this specific combination lower in the rankings. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom to support more demanding graphics hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 achieve an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes it the recommended choice for users with 1080p monitors.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 44 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets (Medium, High, Ultra) average between 22 and 33 FPS, making 4K unplayable.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 20,556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534, which is 0.1% lower, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582, which is 0.1% higher. These are very close performance levels, so users would see nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Can I play at 1440p with medium settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 61, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. However, the minimum FPS of 52 indicates some occasional stuttering, so it is playable but not perfectly smooth.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35,287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305 (0.1% higher), the i7-12700KF scores 35,365 (0.2% higher), and the i7-13700T scores 35,403 (0.3% higher). These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: Does the system handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: Only at 1920x1080, where Ultra averages 62 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 41 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 22 FPS, both well below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering similar hardware, the nearest rivals to the Intel Arc B570 provide a useful reference point. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average score of 20,534, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc B570’s 20,556. In practice, this means nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, so users switching between these GPUs would see no meaningful difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582, a 0.1% advantage, again resulting in essentially the same gaming performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X are also within 0.5% of the Arc B570’s score, but these are older or workstation-oriented parts, so their driver support and feature sets differ.

On the CPU side, the i7-12700K’s nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average score. The Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305) and Intel Core i7-12700KF (35,365) are the closest matches, with the KF variant being a slightly faster bin of the same chip. The Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403) and Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428) are marginally ahead. For gaming specifically, these CPUs would all deliver identical performance when paired with the same GPU, as the i7-12700K already provides more than enough single-thread and multi-thread throughput for The Technomancer. Users with any of these CPUs can expect the same measured FPS figures as reported for the i7-12700K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality option that remains playable, and it offers the full visual experience without compromising frame rate. At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, with an average of 61 FPS. This preset balances visual fidelity with performance, though the 52 FPS minimum means users should expect occasional dips below the threshold during heavy action sequences. At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset; the best option is Low settings with a 44 FPS average, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. Users attempting 4K would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

For users prioritizing smoothness over visuals, 1080p Low at 121 FPS offers the highest frame rates, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, Low settings at 79 FPS provide a more consistent experience than Medium, with a larger margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The choice between Medium and Low at 1440p comes down to whether the user prefers higher fidelity or more stable frame times.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, but the experience is highly dependent on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a fully playable experience across all presets, with Ultra settings averaging 62 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering the best visual quality while remaining above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings, with Medium averaging 61 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, so users must compromise on quality to maintain smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any setting, as even Low averages only 44 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this combination is a capable 1080p gaming solution for The Technomancer, with some headroom for 1440p at reduced settings. The Intel Core i7-12700K provides ample CPU performance, but the Intel Arc B570’s mid-range standing limits the system’s ability to handle higher resolutions. For users with 1080p monitors, this is a reliable choice. For those hoping to play at 1440p or 4K, the data suggests that a more powerful GPU would be necessary to achieve consistently playable frame rates. The system’s overall rank of 2972 out of 3696 combos reflects this mixed capability, excelling at lower resolutions but struggling at higher ones.