The Technomancer

The data for this combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in The Technomancer reveals a system with substantial headroom across all tested resolutions. Benchmark results indicate that the pairing is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset, with the most demanding settings still producing frame rates well above the target. Analysis of the measured FPS shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance scaling, though the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores ensure it does not bottleneck even at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 64.8 FPS. The data shows a clear progression in performance as settings are reduced, with High producing 78.7 FPS, Medium 94.1 FPS, and Low 118.4 FPS. All four settings at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra is the only preset that tests the hardware’s limits while remaining playable.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best setting, achieving an average of 116.8 FPS. The lower presets show considerable headroom, with High reaching 145.9 FPS, Medium 174 FPS, and Low 222.5 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High at this resolution represents a 29.1 FPS difference, indicating that the game becomes progressively less demanding as quality scales down.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 176.3 FPS, which is the highest performance level recorded for this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra is less dramatic here compared to higher resolutions, with Low at 286.4 FPS, Medium at 258.6 FPS, and High at 222.1 FPS. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is so far ahead of the 60 FPS target that even the heaviest settings leave significant performance on the table. The verdict data confirms this, listing Ultra as the best playable setting at each resolution with average FPS values of 64.8, 116.8, and 176.3 for 4K, 1440p, and 1080p respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver at all three resolutions, but the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 53.6 FPS (from 118.4 down to 64.8), which represents a 45% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest quality preset. This substantial drop suggests that the RTX 5090 is being pushed harder by increased pixel count and shading complexity, while the CPU has relatively less impact on the overall frame rate.

Scaling down to 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 105.7 FPS (222.5 versus 116.8), which is a 52% performance reduction. The absolute frame rates are higher than at 4K, indicating that the GPU has more headroom to work with when the resolution drops. However, the relative penalty for using Ultra settings remains consistent, suggesting that the GPU is still the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the system shows the least sensitivity to settings changes, with a difference of 110.1 FPS between Low (286.4) and Ultra (176.3). This represents a 38% reduction, which is actually smaller in percentage terms than at higher resolutions. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU’s single-threaded performance—evidenced by its passmark single-thread score of 3984 and 3dmark single-thread score of 1043—becomes more relevant, as the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck. The i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power, but the frame rates at Low settings (286.4) suggest that even this CPU may be approaching its limits in terms of feeding the RTX 5090 enough frames at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Ultra: average 64.8 FPS
• High: average 78.7 FPS
• Medium: average 94.1 FPS
• Low: average 118.4 FPS

The 4K data shows a steady progression with each settings tier providing a meaningful boost. The jump from Ultra to High is 13.9 FPS, from High to Medium is 15.4 FPS, and from Medium to Low is 24.3 FPS. This pattern indicates that the game’s rendering workload scales non-linearly with quality settings, with the most significant gains occurring when moving from Medium to Low.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: average 116.8 FPS
• High: average 145.9 FPS
• Medium: average 174 FPS
• Low: average 222.5 FPS

At 1440p, the frame rates are consistently above 115 FPS even at Ultra. The differences between tiers are 29.1 FPS (Ultra to High), 28.1 FPS (High to Medium), and 48.5 FPS (Medium to Low). The larger gap between Medium and Low suggests that certain visual effects at Medium settings impose a notable cost on the GPU.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: average 176.3 FPS
• High: average 222.1 FPS
• Medium: average 258.6 FPS
• Low: average 286.4 FPS

The 1080p results show the highest absolute performance, with even Ultra setting exceeding 170 FPS. The tier-to-tier differences are 45.8 FPS (Ultra to High), 36.5 FPS (High to Medium), and 27.8 FPS (Medium to Low). Interestingly, the gap between Medium and Low is the smallest at this resolution, which may indicate that the CPU becomes a more significant factor when the GPU has less work to do.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. The closest comparable processor is the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403, which is just 0.1% faster. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, putting it 0.2% behind, while the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287 (0.2% behind). These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming terms, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in The Technomancer.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a score of 79605, which is 0.3% slower. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 (1.4% faster). The performance differences among these GPUs are small enough that users would likely not notice any distinction in frame rates during gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 70th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 2% of all configurations in the database, which aligns with the measured FPS results showing 60+ FPS at every resolution and preset. The high rank is consistent with the GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that this pairing sits well above the median gaming system.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440, producing an average of 116.8 FPS, according to the verdict data.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 176.3, while at 3840x2160 Ultra it is 64.8. This represents a 111.5 FPS difference, or roughly 2.7 times higher performance at 1080p.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a larger impact on performance?

A: The GPU appears to be the dominant factor, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing settings at all resolutions. The CPU’s impact becomes more relevant at lower resolutions, where frame rates are higher.

Q: What is the system’s rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 70th out of 3696 tested combinations for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 2% of all systems.

Q: Are there any settings at any resolution that fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. All four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) produce average FPS values above 60, with the lowest being 64.8 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run The Technomancer. The verdict data confirms that all playable settings at all resolutions clear the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the system never dips below playable performance. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 64.8 FPS, which is above the threshold but with limited headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 116.8 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 176.3 FPS, offering exceptional performance that would be well-suited for high refresh rate displays.

The data suggests that this combination is overkill for 1080p gaming in this title, as even the most demanding preset leaves massive performance reserves. For 1440p, the system offers a balanced experience where Ultra settings maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the system just barely clears the 60 FPS bar at Ultra, making it a viable option for maximum visual fidelity, though users seeking higher refresh rates at 4K would need to consider High settings at 78.7 FPS or lower presets for even more headroom. Overall, the benchmark results indicate that this hardware pairing provides a definitive yes for running The Technomancer at any resolution and setting combination tested.