The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload where the combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable but tier-limited experience. Benchmark data indicates that this pairing ranks in the 1269th position out of 1656 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle quartile of system performance for this specific title. The measured frame rates reveal a system that excels at 1080p, becomes marginal at 1440p, and struggles to maintain acceptable fluidity at 4K, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in The Technomancer?

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution, where the average frame rates range from 72.2 FPS on Ultra settings to 138.9 FPS on Low settings. This is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the graphics card perform relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, placing it just 0.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A350M and 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, indicating it sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is less of a limiting factor than the GPU. The Intel Core i3-12100F has a multi-threaded score of 11912 in Cinebench R23, and its performance delta compared to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is only -0.1%. However, the GPU's performance drops significantly at higher resolutions, indicating it becomes the bottleneck first.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows a substantial 28.3% performance drop when moving from High to Ultra settings at 2560x1440. The average frame rate falls from 62.1 FPS on High to 44.5 FPS on Ultra, making the Ultra preset less viable at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: Technically yes, but with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, even the Low settings preset only achieves an average of 48.3 FPS. The High preset drops to 31 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance level?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F achieves a single-thread score of 1681 in Cinebench R23 and 893 in 3dmark_single_thread. This places it in the 72nd percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly dictate the frame rates seen in The Technomancer. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides a 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of bandwidth, but the data shows it is insufficient for the highest settings at 4K, where the Ultra preset yields only 26.1 FPS. The GPU's boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz are the driving forces behind its 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, a figure that explains its ability to push 138.9 FPS at 1080p Low.

The performance scaling across resolutions confirms the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the card has enough headroom to produce high frame rates, but as the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the pixel fill rate and texture rate become limiting factors. The GPU's pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are pushed to their limits at 3840x2160, where even the Low preset results in sub-60 FPS performance. The card's architecture, RDNA 1.0 on a 7 nm process, is a capable performer, ranking in the 68th percentile for all GPUs, but its end-of-life production status suggests it is a previous-generation solution.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results place this specific combination at rank 1269 out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This ranking, in the 77th percentile of tested systems, indicates that while the hardware is not at the bottom of the pile, it is firmly in the lower half of the performance spectrum for this title. The combo's position is a direct result of the GPU's mid-tier standing and the CPU's entry-level classification.

The data shows that this pairing is more likely to struggle with the game's demanding environments than to excel. In the context of the benchmark database, a rank of 1269 means there are 387 other tested combinations that deliver better performance in The Technomancer. This is not a high-end configuration, and users should temper their expectations for maximum visual fidelity. The combination of a 4-core CPU and a GPU that is 0.1% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile creates a system that is functional but not competitive with higher-tier hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a clear picture of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the combination performs admirably across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 138.9 FPS, which is a strong result. Medium settings produce 109.3 FPS, High settings drop to 94.2 FPS, and Ultra settings remain playable at 72.2 FPS. This resolution is the only one where all settings are above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sweet spot for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance becomes more variable. The Low preset is still smooth at 93.1 FPS, and Medium settings hold at 69.5 FPS. However, High settings drop to 62.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS line. The Ultra preset falls to 44.5 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. At 3840x2160, the performance is constrained. Low settings achieve an average of 48.3 FPS, Medium drops to 40.7 FPS, High falls to 31 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26.1 FPS. None of the 4K presets are able to maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and reveals the GPU's limitations. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 94.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 62.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 31 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 67.1% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops from 72.2 FPS at 1080p to 26.1 FPS at 4K, a 63.9% loss.

This heavy scaling indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting component. The CPU's performance remains relatively constant regardless of resolution, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The data shows that the 8 GB of VRAM and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to handle the data throughput required at 4K, especially with higher quality textures. The system is clearly designed for 1080p gaming, and pushing it beyond that resolution requires significant compromises in graphical fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F provides the computational foundation for this system, but its role in The Technomancer is secondary to the GPU. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per core L2 cache are adequate for the game's logic, but its 10 nm process and Alder Lake architecture are not the primary drivers of frame rate in this title.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it is a competent performer for its class. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 and a single-core score of 1681 place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. In the context of The Technomancer, this performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but it is not the source of the performance bottleneck. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale inversely with resolution while the CPU's workload remains relatively stable. The processor's 58 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible choice, but its 4-core configuration is a modest foundation for modern gaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which yields an average of 94.2 FPS. This provides a significant performance buffer above the 60 FPS threshold while still delivering a visually rich experience. For users seeking the highest visual quality, the Ultra preset at 1080p produces an average of 72.2 FPS, which is still smooth enough for most players.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most balanced choice, with an average of 69.5 FPS. The High preset at 62.1 FPS is also playable, but it leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at this resolution should be avoided, as the 44.5 FPS average will result in noticeable stuttering. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that this combination is not well-suited for the task. The Low preset at 48.3 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but users should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a more consistent experience. The settings recommendations are clear: prioritize 1080p for the best balance of performance and visual quality.