The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an Action RPG from 2016, shows distinct performance characteristics with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the CPU establishing a high performance ceiling that the GPU is able to fully utilize at 1080p before the graphics card becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. This pairing performs exceptionally well, placing in the 952nd position out of 3696 tested combinations, a top 26% ranking that indicates a well-balanced system for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly demonstrates the shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At the "High" settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 152 FPS at 1920x1080, to 99 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 54 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% decrease from 1440p to 4K, resulting in a total reduction of 64% from the lowest to the highest resolution. A drop of this magnitude indicates that while the CPU is perfectly capable of feeding frames at high rates, the 4K resolution demands significantly more work from the GPU.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings, but the magnitude of the drop is more pronounced at lower settings. For instance, at the "Low" setting, the average frame rate decreases from 231 FPS at 1080p, to 151 FPS at 1440p, and down to 83 FPS at 4K. The absolute drop from 1080p to 4K is 148 FPS, which is a 64% reduction. At the "Medium" setting, the frames go from 178 FPS at 1080p, to 116 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The "Ultra" setting shows the smallest absolute decrease, with frame rates of 119 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K, a 64% drop from the highest to lowest resolution.

This pattern of scaling indicates that at 1080p, the game is primarily bound by the CPU's capability to issue draw calls and manage game logic, as the high frame rates, even at Ultra settings (119 FPS), suggest the GPU has headroom. As the resolution increases, the workload shifts to the GPU. The 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is the lowest of all tested configurations, and it signals that the RTX 3080 Ti, despite its robust specifications, is the limiting factor at this demanding resolution. The data shows that for the best 4K experience, a lower setting is required, as even the "Medium" preset which yields 64 FPS average, with a minimum of 54 FPS, may be necessary for a smoother experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's performance in The Technomancer is best understood through its benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore result of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 are strong indicators of its capability. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache also contributes to its ability to handle game data.

In this game, the CPU's role is to provide a high frame ceiling. The 1080p results show that the i5-12400 is not a bottleneck at the standard high-definition resolution. The average FPS at 1080p "Medium" is 178 FPS, and at "Low" it reaches 231 FPS. These numbers are attainable only if the CPU can process the game's logic and issue rendering commands fast enough to keep the GPU occupied. The 3DMark 4-thread score of 3012 and 8-thread score of 4745 suggest that the CPU has strong multi-threaded performance, which is useful for a game like an action RPG that manages physics, AI, and the game world. The 2-thread score of 1692 and single-thread score of 910 show that even with fewer threads, the processor is efficient.

The CPU's performance relative to its silicon peers, as shown in its average benchmark score of 18683, is solid. It sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, has an average score of 18697, a negligible 0.1% difference. This is a strong showing for the i5-12400. In terms of gaming, the high single-thread and multi-thread performance ensures that the game's engine, which often relies on a few primary threads, is well served. The data does not show a scenario where the CPU is overwhelmed at 1080p, and the FPS at that resolution is likely limited by the engine's frame rate cap. It is only when the resolution increases that the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as the CPU continues to provide the same high frame ceiling. The CPU's 65W TDP is a modest power draw for the performance it offers.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end Ampere architecture graphics card with 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs. It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory over a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with a memory clock of 1188 MHz effective 19 Gbps. Its 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 80 RT cores demonstrate its computing power.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's role is central at higher resolutions. The 4K data clearly shows the GPU is the limiting component. The 4K "High" average of 54 FPS and "Ultra" of 43 FPS are below the 60 FPS target that would be considered fluid. The 4K "Medium" average of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS, is the most balanced option for this resolution. The GPU's performance at 1440p is excellent, with all settings yielding high frame rates. The "High" setting at 1440p produces a 99 FPS average, and even the "Ultra" setting averages 77 FPS. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed. The "Ultra" setting at 1080p averages 119 FPS, which is likely the result of a CPU limitation, as the GPU could produce higher numbers. The "Low" setting at 1080p reaches 231 FPS, but the GPU is still not at its maximum capacity.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 41187, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 40870, a 0.8% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB is slightly higher at 41707 (a -1.2% delta), showing how potent the RTX 3080 Ti is. The GPU's memory of 12 GB is sufficient for the game, and the high memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s is more than enough for the textures and data loads at 4K. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is a powerful card, but at 4K with the highest settings, The Technomancer's demands are beyond its capabilities for a smooth 60 FPS experience, and users will need to adjust settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with "Ultra" settings, the combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti produces an average of 43 FPS, with no minimum or maximum figures provided.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination provides the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 231 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with "Low" settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 scores 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15989 in multi-core. In 3DMark, its single and 2-thread scores are 910 and 1692, while its 16-thread and max-thread scores are 5873 and 5890, indicating a strong multi-threaded capability.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p and 4K at the "High" setting?

A: At 2560x1440, the "High" setting yields an average of 99 FPS, which drops to 54 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 45 FPS difference, a 45% decrease.

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary limiter. For example, the "Ultra" setting produces an average of 119 FPS, but the GPU is capable of a higher frame rate, as evidenced by the "Low" setting reaching 231 FPS. The CPU's frame ceiling is reached at these high frame rates.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: This combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 952 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer, which is in the top 25.8% of all combinations.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination holds a rank of 952 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 74th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the systems tested. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the CPU is strong enough to not bottleneck the GPU at the resolutions tested, and the GPU provides excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, only becoming a constraint at 4K with the most demanding settings.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component performance. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all GPUs contribute to this overall. The combo's rank is lower than the GPU's percentile, but higher than the CPU's, indicating that the GPU is the more powerful component in this pairing. This is typical of a system built for gaming, where the graphics card is usually the primary investment. The data shows that this is a capable combination for The Technomancer, offering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and a playable, albeit not perfect, experience at 4K with some settings adjustments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents all measured frame rate data for the combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in The Technomancer.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 231 FPS average
• Medium: 178 FPS average, 151 FPS minimum, 204 FPS maximum
• High: 152 FPS average
• Ultra: 119 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 151 FPS average
• Medium: 116 FPS average, 99 FPS minimum, 134 FPS maximum
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 77 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 83 FPS average
• Medium: 64 FPS average, 54 FPS minimum, 73 FPS maximum
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

At 1080p, the frame rates are consistently above 100 FPS, even at the "Ultra" setting. This suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU could likely produce higher numbers. The "Medium" setting with a minimum of 151 FPS shows a smooth experience. At 1440p, the frame rates are still high, with the "Ultra" setting at 77 FPS and the "High" setting at 99 FPS. The 1440p "Medium" has a minimum of 99 FPS, which ensures a fluid experience. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly. The "Low" setting is the only one to break 60 FPS, with an average of 83 FPS, while the "Medium" setting averages 64 FPS but has a minimum of 54 FPS. The "High" and "Ultra" settings at 4K are below 60 FPS, with averages of 54 and 43 FPS respectively. This data shows that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, the player must use the "Low" or "Medium" settings, while 1440p and 1080p offer a wide range of high frame rates.