The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a high-end desktop combination that delivers strong frame rates in The Technomancer, an Action RPG released on 2016-06-27. The measured data shows this combo achieves playable performance across nearly all tested settings, with the only exception being the most demanding configuration at 4K resolution. This analysis covers how the combo ranks against other tested hardware, the balance between CPU and GPU workloads, optimal settings per resolution, and comparable alternatives.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks at position 938 out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top quartile of all tested systems, specifically within the 74th percentile overall. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other at typical gaming resolutions.

The combo sits well above the median tested system, but it is not near the top of the rankings. The gap to the highest-ranked combos is significant, yet the measured frame rates indicate that this hardware exceeds the playable threshold of 60 FPS in every scenario except 4K Ultra. The i7-12700K holds an 84th percentile rank among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 sits at an 81st percentile among all GPUs, confirming both parts are above-average performers individually.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo will handle The Technomancer with ease at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains capable at 4K with reduced settings. The data shows no signs of CPU limitation at lower resolutions, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU workload. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 229.6 FPS, which is more than three times the playable threshold, indicating substantial headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 becomes clear when comparing frame rates across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling from 229.6 FPS at Low settings down to 119.4 FPS at Ultra. This 110.2 FPS spread demonstrates that the RTX 4070’s workload increases dramatically with graphical fidelity, while the CPU has ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a compressed range. The frame rates span from 150.7 FPS at Low to 79.6 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 71.1 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 47.2%, which is smaller than the 48.0% drop seen at 1080p. This suggests the GPU remains the limiting factor, but the CPU begins to contribute more as resolution increases.

The 3840x2160 results show a different dynamic. Frame rates range from 81.6 FPS at Low to 45 FPS at Ultra, a spread of 36.6 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 44.9%, which is the smallest relative decline among all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the CPU and GPU workloads are more balanced, with the RTX 4070 still dominant but the i7-12700K playing a larger role in maintaining minimum performance.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings reinforces this analysis. At Ultra settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 33.7% (from 119.4 to 79.6 FPS), while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces them by 43.5% (from 79.6 to 45 FPS). These diminishing returns confirm that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing consistent support across all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 62.4 FPS. The Low preset achieves 81.6 FPS, and the High preset falls below the threshold at 52.4 FPS. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, producing only 45 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, Medium settings are the recommended choice, offering a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four settings remain playable. The Ultra preset delivers 79.6 FPS, which is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. Medium produces 116.8 FPS, High reaches 99.8 FPS, and Low tops out at 150.7 FPS. Since Ultra maintains a 19.6 FPS buffer over the threshold, it is the best choice for 1440p gaming with this combo.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 119.4 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold. All settings are playable, with Low reaching 229.6 FPS, Medium at 181.3 FPS, and High at 150.5 FPS. The Ultra preset provides the best visual quality while still offering a substantial frame rate cushion, making it the clear recommendation for 1080p displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700K’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-13600T with a score of 35305 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 with a -0.2% delta, the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 with a -0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 5 213PE at 35428 with a -0.4% delta. All of these CPUs perform within a fraction of a percent of the i7-12700K, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer when paired with the RTX 4070.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with an average score of 37628 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 with a 0.4% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 with a -1.3% delta, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 with a 1.3% delta. The RTX 4080 Mobile is the only rival that outperforms the RTX 4070, but by just 1.3%, which would translate to a negligible frame rate difference in practice.

A system using the Intel Core i5-13600T or the Intel Core i7-12700KF would behave essentially identically to the i7-12700K in this game. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4070 for an AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 or a Tesla P4 would result in nearly the same performance, with deltas under 1% in either direction. The RTX 4080 Mobile would offer a slight improvement, but the difference falls well within the margin of error for real-world testing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo are as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 229.6 FPS, Medium reaches 181.3 FPS, High achieves 150.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 119.4 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rates are available in the data, so only averages are reported.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 150.7 FPS, Medium reaches 116.8 FPS, High achieves 99.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 79.6 FPS. These results show a consistent scaling pattern, with each step up in settings reducing performance by roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 81.6 FPS, Medium delivers 62.4 FPS, High drops to 52.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 10 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 7.4 FPS, indicating that the most demanding settings exact a heavy toll on the GPU at 4K resolution.

Across all resolutions, the combo maintains playable frame rates except at 4K High and 4K Ultra. The data shows that the RTX 4070 handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, while 4K requires careful settings selection to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The i7-12700K provides consistent CPU performance across all tests, with no signs of bottlenecking at any resolution or preset.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset delivers 62.4 FPS, while the High preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 52.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 79.6 FPS, which is 19.6 FPS above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4070’s closest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a delta of 0.1%, meaning performance is virtually identical. The RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% slower.

Q: Is the i7-12700K a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in The Technomancer?

A: No. The frame rate scaling between resolutions and settings shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at 1080p Low where the combo reaches 229.6 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 119.4 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Which CPU alternative would perform closest to the i7-12700K?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T is the nearest rival with a delta of -0.1%, making it the closest match. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is also within 0.2% of the i7-12700K’s average benchmark score.