The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a highly capable experience in The Technomancer, with the data showing a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions and a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p. The measured frame rates indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and fully playable 4K, though the CPU's six-core architecture becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions. Benchmark results place this combo in the top 12% of all tested configurations, confirming its strength for this Action RPG.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, shows a multi-threaded performance profile that is essentially tied with several older high-end parts. In the broader benchmark database, the i5-12400 scores an average of 19850, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-9700 (avg score 19831, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core i7-8700 (avg score 19894, deltaPct -0.2), indicating that this mid-range chip trades blows with previous-generation flagship processors.

For The Technomancer, the CPU's impact is most visible in the 1080p results. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 246.5 FPS, but at Ultra settings this drops to 142.8 FPS. The 42% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p is far greater than the 30% reduction seen at 1440p or the 48% reduction at 4K, suggesting that at 1080p the CPU's six cores are struggling to feed the GPU efficiently with the increased draw calls and physics calculations that Ultra settings demand. The single-thread performance, indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249, is strong enough for most gaming workloads, but The Technomancer's engine appears to benefit from higher core counts when settings are maximized.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, features a boost clock of 2610 MHz and 8448 shading units. The GPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071 on average (deltaPct -0.7), showing the 4070 Ti SUPER is competitive with specialized compute hardware.

In game performance, the GPU's role is clear from the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 51.7 FPS, which is a demanding workload that stresses the 16 GB VRAM buffer and the 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. The fact that 4K Ultra is 48% slower than 4K Low (99.4 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the extra graphical fidelity consumes more of the GPU's resources. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is sufficient to handle The Technomancer's effects, but the game's age (released 2016-06-27) means it does not fully utilize the modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan 1.4 that this GPU supports.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing performance as resolution increases, with the limiting component shifting from CPU to GPU. At 1920x1080 High settings, the combo achieves 181.5 FPS, which drops to 116.3 FPS at 2560x1440 High (a 36% reduction) and further to 65.2 FPS at 3840x2160 High (a 44% reduction from 1440p). This progressive decline is steeper than what would be expected from pixel count alone, indicating that the GPU is increasingly saturated at higher resolutions.

The Low settings data provides the clearest insight into the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 246.5 FPS, while at 1440p Low it drops to 180.7 FPS (a 27% reduction) and at 4K Low it falls to 99.4 FPS (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, compared to the massive drop at 4K, suggests that the CPU is holding back performance at 1080p even with minimal graphical load. This is further confirmed by the Ultra settings data: 142.8 FPS at 1080p, 94.6 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction), and 51.7 FPS at 4K (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The consistent 34-45% drops from 1440p to 4K across all settings point to the GPU being the limiting factor at 4K, while the 1080p results show the CPU's six cores reaching their limits.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 197th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 11.9% of all configurations in the database. This is a strong result, especially considering that the CPU is not a flagship part. The rank reflects the GPU's high percentile (86th) combined with a CPU that sits at the 77th percentile, demonstrating that the GPU's performance dominates in this game.

The ranking suggests that many of the 196 combos above this one likely pair higher-end CPUs with similar or better GPUs, but the gap in performance is not enormous. The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19850 is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771) and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831), meaning that swapping in a slightly older high-end CPU would not dramatically change the game's frame rates. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance, meanwhile, is within 2% of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47915) and 0.7% of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071), though those are different classes of hardware. This combo's rank of 197 out of 1656 indicates it is a well-above-average pairing for this game, with the GPU being the primary driver of its high standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 246.5 FPS average, Medium settings reach 213.6 FPS, High settings hit 181.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 142.8 FPS. The spread of 103.7 FPS between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows the CPU's influence, as the graphical settings increase the computational load on the six cores.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings achieve 180.7 FPS, Medium settings reach 139.1 FPS, High settings produce 116.3 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 94.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 86.1 FPS, which is slightly smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more of the workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings manage 99.4 FPS, Medium settings drop to 73.7 FPS, High settings fall to 65.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 51.7 FPS. The 47.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor here. The 4K Ultra result of 51.7 FPS is just above the 50 FPS threshold, making it borderline playable, while 4K High at 65.2 FPS offers a more comfortable margin.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides the best balance, with High settings achieving 116.3 FPS and Ultra settings reaching 94.6 FPS, both well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 181.5 FPS at 1920x1080 and 65.2 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 64% reduction in frame rate.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 246.5 FPS at Low settings versus 142.8 FPS at Ultra, showing that the six-core i5-12400 cannot keep up with the GPU's potential when settings are increased.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 65.2, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 51.7 FPS, so High settings are recommended for smooth 4K play.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 197th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 12% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 180.7 FPS and Ultra settings produce 94.6 FPS, a difference of 86.1 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that High settings at 2560x1440 offer the best overall experience, delivering 116.3 FPS with a substantial margin over the 60 FPS target. This preset balances the GPU's workload with the CPU's capabilities, avoiding the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p while maintaining high visual fidelity. For users with 4K displays, High settings at 3840x2160 (65.2 FPS) are the recommended choice, as the Ultra preset at 51.7 FPS dips below the ideal playable threshold.

For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset achieves 246.5 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can show, making it unnecessary for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1080p (213.6 FPS) provides a better visual experience while still maintaining extremely high frame rates. At 1440p, Medium settings (139.1 FPS) offer a strong balance for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra settings (94.6 FPS) are still well above 60 FPS and provide the best image quality at this resolution. The 4K Low preset (99.4 FPS) is surprisingly playable and indicates that the GPU can handle this resolution if graphical effects are reduced.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1440p use, as it provides 94.6 FPS, which is smooth and visually impressive. At 4K, users should stick to High settings, as the 65.2 FPS result is significantly more stable than the 51.7 FPS from Ultra. The data consistently shows that this combo is best utilized at 1440p with High or Ultra settings, or at 4K with High settings, avoiding the CPU-limited 1080p range and the GPU-stressed 4K Ultra preset.