The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B580 places at rank 2787 out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer. This position, in the lower third of all tested combos, reflects a system that is capable at mainstream resolutions but falls short of high-end performance tiers. The combination's ranking is influenced by the GPU's percentile position of 68 among all tested graphics cards, while the CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all processors. This disparity suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor when pushing higher resolutions, a pattern that becomes evident when examining the performance scaling across the benchmark data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2787 out of 3696 places it in the 75th percentile of tested combinations—meaning roughly 75% of tested systems outperform it in this specific title. This is not a top-tier configuration for The Technomancer, but it is far from the bottom. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU has headroom to spare, while the GPU determines the ceiling at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system performs admirably, but the rank suggests that users seeking 4K gameplay would need to look at higher-performing GPU options. The data indicates this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the rank heavily skewed by the GPU's performance ceiling rather than any CPU limitation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the Intel Arc B580 becomes clear when examining frame rates across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 138 FPS on Low settings and 90 FPS on High settings, indicating the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately. The jump from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant drop: High settings fall from 90 FPS to 59 FPS, a 34% reduction, while Low settings drop from 138 FPS to 90 FPS, a 35% reduction. This steep decline points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 4K, the situation worsens dramatically—High settings drop to 32 FPS, representing a 64% reduction from the 1080p High result. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are more than sufficient for this 2016 Action RPG; the bottleneck is clearly the Arc B580's rendering throughput. The GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K at high detail levels in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 138 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 121, High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra maintaining a 17% margin above it. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but the margins tighten. Low settings average 90 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 79, High averages 59 FPS—just below the playable threshold—and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. The data shows a clear inflection point at 1440p High, where the system barely misses the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, none of the tested settings achieve playable frame rates. Low averages 49 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 44, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate a consistent scaling pattern: each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra costs roughly 11-13 FPS in this resolution.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this system can run The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 70 FPS average. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best option at 69 FPS average. The 1440p High setting at 59 FPS just misses the mark, and Ultra at 46 FPS is not viable. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS; even Low settings only reach 49 FPS. For users targeting 4K, this combination is not suitable for The Technomancer, but for 1080p gaming, it provides a comfortable margin across all quality presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core i7-13700T (average score 35403, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600T (average score 35305, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core 5 213PE (average score 35428, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (average score 35287, delta 0.2%). All of these processors perform within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF, meaning any of them would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in The Technomancer. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (average score 23061, delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (average score 22895, delta 0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (average score 23172, delta -0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (average score 23249, delta -1%). The RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 are particularly interesting comparisons—the RTX 3080 scores only 0.7% higher than the Arc B580 in aggregate benchmarks, suggesting similar overall performance in this game despite being a higher-tier product in other contexts.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 70 FPS. This provides a 10 FPS cushion above the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for users prioritizing visual quality. At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. The minimum dipping to 59 FPS means some scenes will briefly fall below 60 FPS, but the average remains comfortable. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting; users would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate stability.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 49 FPS on Low settings, and all other presets fall below 40 FPS (Medium 38, High 32, Ultra 25). None meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 achieve an average of 70 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 17%. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop by approximately 35% across Low and High settings compared to 1920x1080. For example, High settings fall from 90 FPS at 1080p to 59 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting for this game?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 68th percentile. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 average 69 FPS and are the best playable option. Low settings average 90 FPS but sacrifice visual quality. High settings at 59 FPS just miss the 60 FPS target.

Q: How close is the Arc B580 to an RTX 2080 in this context?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6%. This places the two GPUs within 1% of each other in aggregate performance, suggesting similar frame rates in The Technomancer.