The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, shows a significant spread in performance when paired with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The data indicates that this combination is highly capable of handling the title, with average frame rates ranging from a demanding 41.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 230.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results highlight a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution and settings increase, while the 6-core, 12-thread processor provides ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance result for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 230.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the hardware combination has significant overhead at the lowest graphical demands.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates vary significantly by settings, ranging from 83.1 FPS on Low to 41.7 FPS on Ultra. The High setting yields 52.5 FPS, while Medium produces 64.1 FPS.

Q: Is the frame rate at 1440p High suitable for smooth gameplay?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 99.8 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth motion, suggesting a strong experience at this common gaming resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 230.3 FPS on Low to 119.9 FPS on Ultra. This represents a significant 110.4 FPS reduction, showing that Ultra settings nearly halve the performance headroom compared to Low.

Q: How does this specific combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This particular pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 434th out of 1656 total tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 26.2% of all system configurations tested.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds an 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 37283, placing it in a strong position for modern gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 plays a central role in determining The Technomancer's frame rates, particularly as resolution and settings escalate. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth provide a substantial foundation for handling high-resolution textures and data. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units are the primary drivers of the pixel and texture fill rates, which directly translate to the measured average FPS in this title.

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component when graphical loads are high. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate falls to 41.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is fully saturated. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the system reaches 230.3 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the CPU's maximum output. This pattern suggests that while the RTX 4070 is powerful enough for exceptional 1080p and 1440p performance, it is the bottleneck preventing higher frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The GPU's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a performance tier that can handle the demands of this Action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for The Technomancer, this configuration of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 434 out of 1656 tested combinations. This places the system in the top quarter of all tested hardware pairings, indicating a high level of performance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19850 puts it in the 77th percentile of all processors, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Core i5-11600K, showing nearly identical average scores. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking further solidifies the strength of this pairing.

This ranking suggests that for The Technomancer, this system is a high-end performer. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU ensures that the video card is rarely starved for data, allowing it to deliver its full potential. While it is not the absolute top configuration possible, its position in the upper echelon of the 1656 tested combos confirms that users can expect a very strong gaming experience. The data implies that any bottleneck in this system would be more likely to appear at the highest resolutions and settings, where the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the system scales across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, starting at 230.3 FPS on Low and settling at 119.9 FPS on Ultra. The progression is 180.6 FPS on Medium and 153.5 FPS on High. This shows that even at Ultra, the system provides a high-refresh-rate experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The average FPS is 152.1 on Low, 117.5 on Medium, 99.8 on High, and 77.7 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not severe, with the Ultra setting still providing a smooth experience above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes much more intense. The average FPS drops to 83.1 on Low, 64.1 on Medium, 52.5 on High, and 41.7 on Ultra. This is the first resolution where the Ultra setting falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users targeting 4K will need to adjust settings for optimal smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU dependency. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 230.3 FPS at 1080p to 152.1 FPS at 1440p and 83.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the progression is 119.9 FPS at 1080p, 77.7 FPS at 1440p, and 41.7 FPS at 4K, a 35% and 46% reduction respectively. The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings is a strong indicator that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary factor limiting performance as resolution increases.

This scaling behavior suggests that the Intel Core i5-12400 is not a bottleneck at any of these resolutions. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands. The fact that the frame rate drops are so uniform relative to the increase in pixel count points to a purely GPU-bound scenario. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, this combo delivers excellent performance. However, for 4K gaming, the data indicates that graphical settings will need to be moderated, as the Ultra preset's 41.7 FPS average is not ideal for a smooth experience.