The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a comprehensive performance profile for The Technomancer across all three tested resolutions. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, while 3840x2160 requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth frame rates. Measured average FPS values range from 45.5 at 4K Ultra to 250.4 at 1080p Low, demonstrating a wide performance envelope that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 250.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 195.2 FPS. High settings produce 162.8 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 131.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 118.6 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5070 has substantial headroom even under maximum load.

Moving to 2560x1440, average FPS remains consistently high. Low settings deliver 162.3 FPS, Medium produces 124.1 FPS, and High achieves 105.7 FPS. Ultra settings still clear 81.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction: Ultra drops from 131.8 to 81.6 FPS, a 38% decrease, while Low falls from 250.4 to 162.3 FPS, a 35% reduction.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more demanding. Low settings yield 86.6 FPS, Medium produces 70.5 FPS, and High drops to 58.6 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the playable threshold at 45.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 11.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 13.1 FPS, showing that the most demanding preset imposes a significant performance penalty at this resolution.

The min and max FPS fields are not populated in the data, so only average FPS values are available for analysis. The pattern across all resolutions shows consistent scaling: each step from Low to Medium, Medium to High, and High to Ultra incurs a measurable performance cost, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at every resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700K, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-13600T with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-13700T at -0.3%, and the Intel Core 5 213PE at -0.4%. These processors all score within 0.4% of the i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35287, meaning users with any of these CPUs would experience virtually identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer. The i7-12700KF is the closest direct equivalent, differing by only 78 points in average score.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 0.8%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at -1.2%, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 2%. The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377, placing it between the Radeon Pro 5300 and the Radeon Pro 580 in raw compute performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is the closest match, with a score of 40318, just 59 points lower than the RTX 5070. These alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in The Technomancer, though the professional-oriented Radeon Pro cards may have different driver optimizations for gaming workloads.

The CPU and GPU both rank in the 82nd and 84th percentiles respectively among all tested parts, indicating strong but not top-tier positioning. The combination percentile suggests that while neither component is the absolute fastest available, both are well above average and the pairing is balanced for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves 70.5 FPS. High settings fall short at 58.6 FPS, so Medium is the recommended maximum for 4K playability. Low settings provide additional headroom at 86.6 FPS if higher frame rates are preferred.

At 2560x1440, all four presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 81.6 FPS. This provides both maximum visual quality and a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. High settings at 105.7 FPS and Medium at 124.1 FPS offer even higher frame rates if competitive play is the priority.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are fully playable at 131.8 FPS. This represents the best visual experience while still delivering more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The frame rate headroom at this resolution is substantial, with even the most demanding preset leaving significant performance on the table for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 45.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The maximum playable preset at this resolution is Medium, which achieves 70.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 81.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable, with Low reaching 162.3 FPS and High at 105.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a difference of only 0.1%. The RTX 5070 sits between the Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates reach up to 250.4 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the RTX 5070 is the primary performance driver. The i7-12700K's single-thread benchmark score of 1043 in 3dmark and 272 in Cinebench R15 single-core are sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at these frame rates.

Q: What performance difference exists between the i7-12700K and its closest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-12700K's 35287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, just 0.1% lower. These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Medium?

A: Yes. The 3840x2160 Medium preset produces an average of 70.5 FPS, providing a 10.5 FPS margin above the threshold. This is the recommended preset for 4K gaming with this combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with Low settings reaching 250.4 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU must feed frames faster than the RTX 5070 can render them. The i7-12700K's multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784, provides ample processing power for the game's logic at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases significantly. The Ultra preset drops from 131.8 FPS at 1080p to 81.6 FPS, a 38% reduction. This scaling is consistent with increased pixel count rather than CPU limitations, as the i7-12700K's performance headroom remains unchanged. The CPU's 3dmark max threads score of 9979 and Geekbench multi-core score of 15790 suggest it can handle the additional draw calls and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Ultra preset falls to 45.5 FPS, which is 35% lower than at 1440p. The CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes fully saturated with pixel rendering. The fact that Low settings still achieve 86.6 FPS at 4K indicates the CPU can maintain adequate frame pacing even when the GPU is under maximum load. The i7-12700K's 20 threads and 25 MB of shared L3 cache provide sufficient parallelism for the game's workload at all resolutions.

The scaling pattern between presets further clarifies component roles. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 118.6 FPS, while at 4K it is only 41.1 FPS. This compression of the performance range at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains consistent performance regardless of graphical settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 733rd out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places the system in the top 19.8% of all configurations tested. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 84th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 82nd percentile among all graphics cards.

This ranking is notable because the CPU and GPU are not flagship parts. The i7-12700K was released with a launch MSRP of $409, and the RTX 5070 launched at 549 USD. Despite this mid-range positioning, the combination outperforms 80.2% of all tested systems in this specific game. The rank suggests that The Technomancer, released in 2016, does not require top-tier hardware to achieve excellent performance, and this combination provides ample headroom for the game's engine.

In context, the rank of 733 indicates that while there are 732 combinations that perform better, the vast majority of systems tested will deliver lower frame rates. The data shows this combo is well-suited for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and can handle 4K with adjusted settings, making it a strong all-around performer for this title.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 can run The Technomancer with strong performance across most resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates at all presets, with Ultra settings delivering 131.8 FPS and Low reaching 250.4 FPS. This resolution is fully playable with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings produce 81.6 FPS, which is the recommended configuration for the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. Users seeking higher frame rates can use High at 105.7 FPS or Medium at 124.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable at Low and Medium settings, with Medium achieving 70.5 FPS. High settings fall just below the threshold at 58.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.5 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the highest playable preset, offering a balanced experience with a 10.5 FPS margin above the 60 FPS target.

The system's overall rank of 733 out of 3696 combinations places it in the upper quintile of tested configurations. The combination of the i7-12700K's strong multi-threaded performance and the RTX 5070's high rasterization capabilities makes this a versatile setup for The Technomancer, capable of delivering 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra, with 4K available at reduced settings.