The Technomancer

The Technomancer pairs the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in a combination that yields a combo rank of 304 out of 3696 tested configurations, placing it in the top 8.2% of all tested setups. This 2016 Action RPG responds strongly to the modern hardware, with benchmark results showing a clear hierarchy where the GPU carries the load at higher resolutions while the six-core processor keeps pace at lower settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings six physical cores and twelve threads to the table, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosting up to 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, includes an 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The processor's benchmark scores suggest it is more than adequate for The Technomancer, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257. The PassMark multithread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 further indicate balanced performance that scales well with the game's demands.

The data shows that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 249 FPS on average, which is close to the practical ceiling for many displays. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 versus the 2-thread score of 1692 indicates that the processor can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads, which is relevant for a game like The Technomancer that mixes combat AI with physics and rendering tasks. The processor ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683, putting it just 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U in aggregate benchmarks.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes. The difference between 1080p High at 195 FPS and 1440p High at 128 FPS is a 34% drop, while the jump from 1440p High to 4K High at 70 FPS represents another 45% reduction. These drops align more closely with GPU-side scaling than CPU limitation, suggesting the i5-12400 has headroom to spare. The processor's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier (false) indicate it is a mainstream part, yet the benchmark results confirm it does not bottleneck the RTX 4080 in this title, even at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this analysis, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a game from 2016 that was designed around far less demanding hardware. The base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz, combined with 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs, explain why the card handles this title with ease.

The RTX 4080's benchmark data shows it sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, placing the standard 4080 just 0.1% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, while the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6%. In The Technomancer specifically, the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate suggest it can saturate the game's rendering pipeline at any resolution tested.

At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 55 FPS average, which is the most demanding scenario in the measured data. This is still playable, but it indicates the game's highest settings push the GPU hard. The 4K Medium result of 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 94 shows more consistent performance, while 4K Low at 107 FPS demonstrates that the GPU has significant headroom when settings are reduced. The 22.4 Gbps effective memory speed and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are more than sufficient for a game of this era, yet the Ultra preset still taxes the card due to likely heavy post-processing or shadow effects.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 304 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the top 8.2% of all configurations, which is a strong result given that the CPU is a mid-range 12th-gen part while the GPU is a high-end 40-series card. The rank suggests that the combo outperforms a majority of tested systems, including many with more expensive or newer processors.

The data does not specify which combos rank above or below this one, but the percentile positions of the individual components provide context. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile among all GPUs indicate that the GPU is the stronger contributor to the overall combo rank. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The combo rank of 304 implies that roughly 3,392 other tested combinations were slower in this game, which reflects the RTX 4080's capability even when paired with a more modest processor.

In relative terms, the combo outperforms what the CPU's percentile alone would suggest, because the game is clearly GPU-limited in most scenarios. The i5-12400's nearest rivals in aggregate CPU benchmarks—the AMD EPYC 7643, Intel Core i7-1355U, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330—all fall within 0.7% of its average score, but none of those processors would likely achieve the same combo rank when paired with the same GPU, as their core configurations differ. The ranking data confirms that this specific pairing is well-balanced for this title, favoring GPU throughput over CPU thread count.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets each, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo reaches 249 FPS on Low, 226 FPS on Medium (minimum 192, maximum 260), 195 FPS on High, and 152 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding 1080p preset stays well above 144 Hz, making the game highly responsive on high-refresh displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 195 FPS on Low, 149 FPS on Medium (minimum 127, maximum 172), 128 FPS on High, and 100 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra figure of exactly 100 FPS is notable, as it aligns with a common refresh rate target. The step from Low to Ultra at 1440p represents a 49% performance penalty, which is consistent with the settings scaling seen at other resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset delivers 107 FPS, Medium drops to 82 FPS (minimum 70, maximum 94), High produces 70 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured scenario below 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4080 can handle most of the game at 4K but requires settings adjustments for a locked 60 FPS experience. The minimum FPS values for Medium presets at all resolutions—192, 127, and 70 respectively—suggest that frame pacing remains stable even when average frame rates fluctuate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a consistent 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only scenario below 60 FPS, averaging 55 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS at 4K, the High preset at 70 FPS or Medium at 82 FPS both provide sufficient headroom, while at 1440p even Ultra stays at 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, and the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% behind, though these aggregate scores do not directly translate to in-game FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in The Technomancer?

A: The FPS data suggests it is not. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 249 FPS, which is near the limit of most displays, and the 4K results show typical GPU-bound scaling. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 are sufficient for this game's demands.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 149 FPS while Ultra averages 100 FPS, representing a 49 FPS difference or a 33% reduction in performance when switching to the highest preset.

Q: Does the combo maintain stable frame times at 4K?

A: The only 4K preset with reported minimum and maximum FPS is Medium at 70 to 94 FPS, which shows a 24 FPS range. This indicates relatively stable performance, though the average of 82 FPS suggests some variation under load.

Q: How does the CPU's generation affect its ranking among tested processors?

A: The i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD EPYC 7643 at 0.1% lower average score. This places it firmly in the mid-range of tested processors, yet its performance is sufficient to support the high FPS figures observed in this game.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 226 FPS on average with a minimum of 192 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. At 1440p, Medium yields 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS, comfortably above common 120 Hz displays. At 4K, Medium provides 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that stays above 60 FPS without sacrificing too much visual quality.

The High preset is also viable for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rates. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 128 FPS, and at 1080p High it reaches 195 FPS. The 4K High result of 70 FPS is playable but leaves little margin for frame drops in busy combat sequences. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p or 1440p use, where the 152 FPS and 100 FPS averages respectively provide responsive gameplay; at 4K, the 55 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel less smooth.

The Low preset is the least recommended for this hardware, as it leaves substantial performance on the table. Even at 4K Low, the combo produces 107 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 4K displays, but the visual downgrade is unnecessary given the GPU's capability. For users with high-refresh 1440p monitors, Medium or High are the optimal choices, while 4K users should stick to Medium for the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p, the High preset drops from 195 FPS to 128 FPS, a 34% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the High preset drops from 128 FPS to 70 FPS, a 45% reduction. The cumulative drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 64%, which aligns closely with the pixel count increase from 2.07 million to 8.29 million (a 4x increase in resolution, though the FPS drop is less than 4x due to diminishing returns from pixel fill rate).

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 226 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 82 FPS at 4K (45% drop from 1440p). This consistency across presets indicates that the scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound, which is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS drops would be more pronounced at lower resolutions where the CPU has more work relative to the GPU.

The Ultra preset follows the same trend, with 152 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 55 FPS at 4K (45% drop). The near-identical percentage drops across all presets confirm that the limiting component is the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU's processing capability. The RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the key factors that determine how quickly the game can render frames as resolution increases. The i5-12400, with its 12 threads and 18 MB L3 cache, provides enough computational headroom to feed the GPU without becoming a constraint, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.