The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting stress test for modern hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a combination that ranks in the 89th percentile of all tested configurations for this title. The data reveals a system capable of extreme frame rates, but the scaling patterns across resolutions and settings tell a detailed story about where the bottlenecks lie.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average frame rate for this configuration is 249 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 144 FPS at the same resolution when settings are pushed to Ultra.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957. This places it 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951) by 2% but leads the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48477) by 3.1%.

Q: What is the CPU's standing among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 18683 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%). It is 0.7% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811) but 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519).

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 52. However, at 4K High settings, the average jumps to 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the total VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s.

Q: How large is the difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 215 at 1920x1080 to 141 at 2560x1440, and finally to 77 at 3840x2160. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant force in this pairing for The Technomancer. The data shows a GPU with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's textures and geometry, even at higher resolutions. The card's 8960 shading units and 280 TMUs indicate a massive amount of parallel processing power, which is reflected in its strong synthetic scores, including a Passmark G3D score of 32974 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 225122.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its high-end positioning. In The Technomancer, the GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance scaling. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (249 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (144 FPS) shows a 105 FPS swing purely from settings, which is a GPU workload characteristic. The RTX 5070 Ti's 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than sufficient to handle the game's DirectX 12 rendering pipeline, as evidenced by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604. The 70 RT cores and 280 Tensor cores, while not necessarily utilized by this older title, contribute to the card's overall compute capability and future-proofing.

The GPU's memory subsystem is another key factor. With a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s, the card can fill the screen with detailed pixels quickly. This is crucial for The Technomancer's environments, which can feature dense lighting and particle effects. The fact that the 4K High setting achieves 66 FPS while 4K Ultra drops to 52 FPS suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, pushing it past its comfort zone. The GPU is the component that determines whether the experience is playable at the highest visual fidelity, and the data shows it is powerful enough for 4K at High, but not at Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K provides clear evidence of where the system's limits are. At Medium settings, the frame rate scales from 215 FPS at 1920x1080, to 141 FPS at 2560x1440, and down to 77 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a consistent and steep decline, indicating that the rendering load is scaling predictably with pixel count. The RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting factor here, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution.

The scaling pattern reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (184 FPS at High, 249 FPS at Low) that the CPU's processing of game logic and draw calls becomes a potential bottleneck, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher numbers. This is a classic sign of a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates drop to levels where the CPU can keep up, making the GPU the clear constraint.

The difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings is particularly telling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 144 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 52 FPS, a 64% reduction. This steep drop highlights the immense pixel throughput required at 4K. The RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's assets, but the raw processing power needed to render at 3840x2160 with Ultra effects exceeds the card's capabilities for a smooth 60+ FPS experience. The data suggests that players seeking 4K performance should use High settings, which deliver 66 FPS, a 14 FPS improvement over Ultra. The scaling is smooth and predictable, confirming that this is a GPU-limited scenario at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is ranked 396th out of 3696 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the top 10.7% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the GPU's high-end status. The rank is a composite measure of the system's overall capability in this specific game, and it confirms that this pairing is far above average.

This ranking is likely driven almost entirely by the GPU's massive performance. The CPU, while competent, is not a top-tier part. The i5-12400's performance metrics, such as its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257, are solid but not exceptional. In a game like The Technomancer, which may not be heavily multi-threaded, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are likely sufficient to avoid being a major drag on the system's overall ranking. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary contributor to the combo's high position.

The data implies that this combo is a high-performance 1440p and capable 4K machine. The 396th rank out of 3696 combos means there are only 395 other configurations that perform better. These would likely feature more powerful CPUs or perhaps more specialized GPUs. However, for the vast majority of users, this combo represents a very high level of performance. The ranking effectively says that this system is in the upper echelon of tested hardware for this game, and the measured FPS numbers support that conclusion. It is a top-400 system, which is an excellent result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the system is so powerful that even Ultra settings provide an average of 144 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low setting's 249 FPS may be useful for competitive play, but the visual compromise is likely not worth it for a single-player RPG. The High setting at 184 FPS offers a great balance of visual quality and speed, making it a strong recommendation for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 120 FPS, which is ideal for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS, which is still very playable and provides the best visual fidelity. The Medium setting at 141 FPS is a good middle ground, but High provides a better balance of quality and performance. For 1440p, High is the recommended starting point, with Ultra being a viable option for those who prioritize visuals over a few extra frames per second.

For 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth play and may be noticeable in fast-paced action. The High preset, however, reaches 66 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for 4K. It provides a significant 14 FPS improvement over Ultra while still offering a high level of visual detail. The Medium preset at 77 FPS is also a strong option for those who want even more headroom. The data clearly suggests that High is the "sweet spot" for 4K on this hardware, as it is the only preset that reliably exceeds 60 FPS while maintaining high fidelity. Low settings at 4K (101 FPS) are unnecessary given the GPU's power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS values for the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination in The Technomancer.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 101 FPS average.
• Medium: 77 FPS average, with a min of 66 and a max of 89 FPS.
• High: 66 FPS average.
• Ultra: 52 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 183 FPS average.
• Medium: 141 FPS average, with a min of 120 and a max of 162 FPS.
• High: 120 FPS average.
• Ultra: 94 FPS average.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 249 FPS average.
• Medium: 215 FPS average, with a min of 183 and a max of 248 FPS.
• High: 184 FPS average.
• Ultra: 144 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions: Low > Medium > High > Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant. At 1080p, it's a 105 FPS difference (249 vs 144). At 1440p, it's an 89 FPS difference (183 vs 94). At 4K, it's a 49 FPS difference (101 vs 52). The absolute frame rates are high enough at 1080p and 1440p that even the most demanding preset is playable. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, highlighting its extreme demand on the GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400, while not the star of this show, plays a critical supporting role. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides the necessary foundation for the RTX 5070 Ti to perform. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with an 18 MB shared L3 cache, ensure that the GPU is fed with data and instructions without causing major stalls. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Geekbench single-core score of 1848 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257, indicates strong per-thread performance, which is often more important than raw core counts in gaming.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system at higher resolutions. The smooth scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K is a classic sign of a GPU-limited workload. At 1080p, the CPU's limits may be approached, as the extremely high frame rates (249 FPS at Low) require fast processing of game logic. However, the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking and its performance relative to rivals like the Core i3-14100F (0.9% faster) show it is a capable mid-range part.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to maintain a high enough frame time floor to not drag down the GPU. The six Performance cores (Alder Lake architecture) are likely more than adequate for a 2016 title. The CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor, as the FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings, which are GPU-centric variables. The 12 threads help with background tasks and any multi-threaded aspects of the game engine. The CPU's 65W TDP and 10 nm process also make it an efficient partner. The data implies that while the CPU is not a top-tier performer, it is more than sufficient to unlock the full potential of the RTX 5070 Ti in this game, especially at 1440p and 4K where the GPU is the clear constraint.