The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a demanding action RPG, and this pairing of an Intel Core i5-12400 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a wide range of performance depending on your target resolution and quality settings. The measured data provides a clear picture of where this system excels and where it struggles, making it a solid choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming but a less comfortable fit for 4K. The results indicate a system that is well-balanced at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly illustrates the GPU's workload. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 102.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 67.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a significant reduction of roughly 34%. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 37.1 FPS, which is a 64% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system goes from a very high 160 FPS at 1080p down to 103.4 FPS at 1440p and finally to 56.6 FPS at 4K. The scaling shows that while the processor has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the RTX 2070 SUPER's capabilities are quickly overwhelmed when the pixel count increases.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's performance, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting up to 4.40 GHz, is sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 80.9 FPS, showing the GPU has headroom to render more detail. However, at 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 26.7 FPS, and the overall performance ceiling is much lower. This compression indicates that the system is becoming bound by the GPU's raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, rather than the CPU's processing power. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K, which is why even Low settings cannot maintain a high frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Core i5-12400 and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at 1012 out of 1656 combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems for this particular title. The percentile ranking for the CPU itself is 77, suggesting it is a strong processor, but the overall combo rank is tempered by the GPU's performance in this game. The GPU's own percentile is 65, which is respectable, but the combination doesn't boost it to a top-tier position for this specific workload.

The combo ranking indicates that while this system is capable, there are many other pairings that yield higher average frame rates in The Technomancer. The data shows this is not a top-tier setup for this game. However, the rank is not a measure of failure; it simply reflects that the RTX 2070 SUPER, while competent, is not the fastest card tested. The system's performance is more than adequate for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but it will not be a leaderboard-topper at higher resolutions. The ranking serves as a reference point, showing that users can expect a mid-pack experience relative to the full spectrum of hardware combinations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the central component determining the system's performance in The Technomancer. Its specifications, including a boost clock of 1770 MHz and 2560 shading units, are directly reflected in the measured frame rates. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor, especially at higher resolutions and quality settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system manages only 29.9 FPS, suggesting the card is running out of memory or memory bandwidth to handle the high-resolution textures and effects. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at 3840x2160, where the demands on the memory subsystem are immense.

The GPU's performance scales predictably with settings. At 1080p, the step from Low (160 FPS) to Medium (123 FPS) is a 37 FPS drop, and from Medium to High (102.9 FPS) is another 20.1 FPS drop. The most demanding setting, Ultra, yields 79.1 FPS, which is still very playable. At 1440p, the same pattern holds, but the frame rates are lower across the board. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 51.3 FPS, which is a good target for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor. The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 7557 in Passmark, are sufficient to handle the game's effects, but the rasterization performance is the primary driver of the observed FPS numbers. The card's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is put to good use, but it is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 160 FPS, Medium produces 123 FPS, High produces 102.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 79.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is capable of driving a 144Hz monitor at 1080p with High settings, and even a 240Hz monitor on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 103.4 FPS, Medium 79.1 FPS, High 67.5 FPS, and Ultra 51.3 FPS. This resolution is a sweet spot for the setup, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. High settings at 1440p will be a great experience for most players.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle. Low settings average 56.6 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 45.7 FPS, High to 37.1 FPS, and Ultra to a barely playable 29.9 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is only viable with significant compromises to visual quality. The step from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, with a 30.4 FPS drop at High settings (67.5 to 37.1 FPS). This confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not designed for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming in a demanding title like The Technomancer. The data is clear: this system is best used at 1080p or 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p users, the High preset at 102.9 FPS is the ideal choice for most players. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (123 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS, suitable for smooth gameplay on standard monitors. For those with high-refresh-rate displays, the Medium preset at 123 FPS is a better option to push frame rates higher, while the Low preset at 160 FPS is there for competitive play or if the user prioritizes maximum smoothness above all else. The Ultra preset at 79.1 FPS is a viable option for those who want the best image quality and have a 75Hz or 144Hz monitor, as the frame rate is still high enough for a good experience.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 67.5 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance. It delivers a solid experience that is close to the 60 FPS target for most games. The Medium preset at 79.1 FPS is a strong alternative for those who want a higher frame rate buffer, while the Ultra preset at 51.3 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay or if the user prefers maximum detail over absolute smoothness. The Low preset at 103.4 FPS is an option for esports-style play, but the visual hit is significant. For 4K users, the data suggests that the Low preset at 56.6 FPS is the only viable option for a playable experience. The Medium preset at 45.7 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets should be avoided due to frame rates dropping below 40 FPS. In summary, High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best overall experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 plays a supporting role in this system, but its performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 2070 SUPER at most settings. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the processor provides ample processing power for the game's logic and physics. The benchmark results for the CPU, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and a single-core score of 2249, indicate a strong level of performance. The single-thread performance is particularly important for gaming, and the data shows that the CPU can handle the demands of The Technomancer without holding back the GPU.

Evidence of the CPU's sufficiency is visible in the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 80.9 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is the primary variable in performance. If the CPU were a bottleneck, the frame rates would be more tightly clustered, regardless of the GPU load. The fact that the system can reach 160 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the CPU can handle high frame rates. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with game data access. The nearest rivals to this CPU, such as the Intel Core i7-9700, show a nearly identical average score (19831 vs 19850), confirming that the i5-12400 is a very capable gaming processor. In this context, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is, especially as resolution and settings increase.