The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 action RPG, presents an interesting test for the Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B580 combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but hits a clear performance ceiling at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and how this specific hardware pairing stacks up against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 138 FPS, which is achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this system first fail to maintain an average of 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440 with the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution is also below the threshold, averaging 46 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K or the Intel Arc B580 the more likely bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limitation at 3840x2160. The average frame rates across all presets (High, Medium, Low, Ultra) are between 25 and 49 FPS, indicating that the graphics card’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor at this high pixel count.

Q: What is the best settings preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 69 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2787 out of 3696 tested combos, placing it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: Does the system achieve a playable frame rate at 3840x2160 with any settings preset?

A: No. The data shows that no settings preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average frame rate of 60 FPS or higher. The best average at this resolution is 49 FPS on the Low preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for this hardware are determined by the most demanding preset that still delivers an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system has significant headroom. All four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—surpass the 60 FPS target. The best visual quality available while maintaining smooth gameplay is the Ultra preset, which produces an average of 70 FPS.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the performance ceiling becomes more apparent. The High preset falls just short of the target with an average of 59 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. To maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience, the Medium preset is the highest quality option, delivering an average of 69 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve a playable average frame rate with any of the tested presets. The highest average is 49 FPS on the Low preset, which is still 11 FPS below the target. Therefore, there is no recommended preset for this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the Intel Arc B580 shifts dramatically depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, from 70 FPS on Ultra to 138 FPS on Low. This wide spread indicates that the game’s performance is heavily influenced by the graphics settings, pointing to the GPU as the primary driver of frame rate differences. However, the sheer height of these numbers suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average frame rates across presets compress significantly. The difference between Low (90 FPS) and Ultra (46 FPS) is still large, but the overall values have dropped. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to work much harder, and its rendering load is starting to dictate performance more strongly. The CPU's role is still sufficient to feed the GPU, but the graphics card’s capabilities are becoming the boundary.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The average frame rates are low across the board, ranging from 25 FPS on Ultra to 49 FPS on Low. The scaling between presets is also less pronounced than at lower resolutions, which is a classic sign of a GPU that is saturated with pixel work. The data implies that the Intel Core i7-12700K has ample processing power for this title, but the Intel Arc B580 simply cannot keep up with the demands of 4K rendering. The bottleneck shifts almost entirely to the graphics card at this resolution.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run The Technomancer has a nuanced answer based on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, including Ultra, which averages 70 FPS. This makes for a very smooth experience at the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable, but with some caveats. The data shows that the Medium preset is the highest quality option that maintains an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. The High preset is borderline, averaging 59 FPS, and Ultra is not recommended as it averages only 46 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at a playable frame rate. No preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, with the best score being 49 FPS on Low. Benchmark results indicate that this resolution is beyond the capabilities of this hardware combination for this title. In summary, this combo is a solid performer for 1080p and a capable one for 1440p, but it is not suitable for 4K gaming in The Technomancer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates measured for this hardware combination.

3840x2160

• Ultra: Average 25 FPS.
• High: Average 32 FPS.
• Medium: Average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS.
• Low: Average 49 FPS.

2560x1440

• Ultra: Average 46 FPS.
• High: Average 59 FPS.
• Medium: Average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS.
• Low: Average 90 FPS.

1920x1080

• Ultra: Average 70 FPS.
• High: Average 90 FPS.
• Medium: Average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS.
• Low: Average 138 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 achieves a combo rank of 2787 out of 3696 tested combinations in The Technomancer. This places it in the 75th percentile, meaning it outperforms 75% of all tested systems in this specific game. While this is a solid position, it is not at the top tier. The ranking indicates that many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful graphics cards. The data shows that while this combo is above average, it is not a top-tier performer for this title, particularly when considering the performance drop at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this specific hardware, the data provides a look at what other components would offer a similar level of performance.

Looking at the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent in performance. The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average score of 35365, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i5-13600T is also very close, with a score of 35305, just 0.1% lower. These results indicate that any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance in this game.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals show a similar story of near-identical performance. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, a 0.2% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a 0.7% difference, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a 1% difference. These small deltas mean that a system using one of these alternative graphics cards would be expected to produce very similar average frame rates in The Technomancer, with potential differences of only one or two frames per second.