The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a broad range of performance in The Technomancer, from highly playable 1080p frame rates to a demanding 4K experience that stresses the GPU. The CPU provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, built on the Alder Lake architecture with an 18 MB shared L3 cache. The GPU is a Radeon RX 6000 series part based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring 2560 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. In this benchmark database, the CPU holds a percentile rank of 77 against all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 79th percentile against all GPUs, indicating both components are positioned above the median of their respective pools.

The game itself is an Action RPG released in mid-2016, and its engine responds predictably to the hardware. The data shows that the combination ranks 848th out of 1656 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the field. The measured frame rates reveal a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while lower resolutions expose the CPU's ability to push very high frame rates. The following sections break down the specific roles of each component, answer common questions, and provide a detailed look at the measured performance across all tested settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F contributes a solid foundation for this game's performance. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for a title from this era, and the 2.50 GHz base clock with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provides strong single-threaded headroom. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2332 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, which are indicative of robust per-core performance. This matters for The Technomancer because the game's logic and physics calculations often rely on a few fast cores rather than scaling perfectly across many threads. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 5895 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 16518 show that it also has ample multi-threaded capacity, preventing it from becoming a bottleneck even when the game does utilize more cores.

The CPU's position relative to its nearest rivals reinforces this assessment. Compared to the Intel Core i7-8700K, the i5-12400F is essentially tied with a deltaPct of 0.1% in average benchmark score. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, it trails by only 0.7%, and it leads the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3%. These small deltas indicate that the i5-12400F delivers performance squarely in line with its contemporaries, providing no notable weakness that would hold back the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the measured frame rates are high enough that the CPU's role is to feed the GPU efficiently, and the data suggests it does so without introducing significant frame pacing issues.

In practice, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 177.7. This high number indicates that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 34.3, which is a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU has enough headroom to handle the game logic while the GPU struggles with the pixel count. The 65W TDP and Alder Lake architecture also mean the CPU operates within a modest power envelope, though this is not a primary factor in the benchmark results. The data clearly shows that the CPU is not the limiting component in any of the measured configurations, except possibly at the very highest frame rates where it still delivers more than the GPU can render.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 76.8, which is above 60. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS falls to 50.5, below 60. Therefore, 1440p is the highest resolution where this combo comfortably exceeds 60 FPS across most settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, scores 19210, resulting in a deltaPct of just 0.1% in favor of the i5-12400F. This indicates they are functionally equivalent in overall synthetic performance.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 177.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 89.7 FPS. This represents a reduction of 88.0 FPS, or approximately 49.5% lower performance when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 35327, compared to the RX 5600M's score of 35264. The deltaPct is 0.2% in favor of the RX 6750 XT, meaning the two GPUs exhibit nearly identical average performance in synthetic tests.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 848th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This places it in the 51st percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it performs better than slightly more than half of the configurations tested.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34.3, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that falls below 40 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 848th out of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer. This rank places the combo near the middle of the distribution, which is a notable outcome given that both individual components sit at the 77th and 79th percentiles among CPUs and GPUs, respectively. The discrepancy between the component-level percentiles and the combo-level rank suggests that the game's engine does not scale perfectly with the strengths of this particular pairing, or that many other combos leverage hardware more suited to this specific title.

To interpret this rank, consider that the combo outperforms roughly 808 other tested configurations, while 848 combos achieve higher average frame rates. This is not a poor result, but it indicates that the i5-12400F and RX 6750 XT are not an exceptional pairing for this game. The data shows that the GPU, which ranks at the 79th percentile, is likely the more influential component in determining the combo's overall rank, as the CPU's performance is more than adequate for the game's demands. The rank also reflects that many other tested combos include higher-end GPUs or CPUs that push the average FPS higher, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU's single-threaded performance becomes more critical.

Given that the combo's rank is 848 out of 1656, it sits just above the 51st percentile. This means that a slight majority of tested systems deliver better performance in The Technomancer. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with only 4K Ultra dipping below 40 FPS. The rank is therefore a reflection of the competitive landscape rather than a condemnation of the combo's absolute performance; it is a mid-pack result that is consistent with the component-level benchmarks, which show both parts performing near the 80th percentile but not at the top tier.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from a high of 177.7 on Low settings to a low of 89.7 on Ultra settings. The Medium preset averages 140.7 FPS, while High averages 116.5 FPS. This progression shows a steady decline as settings increase, with the difference between Low and Ultra being 88.0 FPS. The game is clearly very playable at 1080p, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining nearly 90 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values drop significantly. The Low preset averages 114.2 FPS, which is still above 100, but the Medium preset falls to 88.2 FPS. High settings average 76.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 59.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54.5 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but represents a larger relative drop. This resolution is where the GPU begins to show its limits, as the Ultra preset barely stays above 60 FPS, indicating that the RX 6750 XT is being pushed hard.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. The Low preset averages 65.4 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration to exceed 60 FPS. Medium averages 50.5 FPS, High averages 39.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 34.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 31.1 FPS, which is a substantial reduction. This resolution clearly stresses the GPU, as the frame rates fall below 40 FPS for High and Ultra presets, making those configurations less ideal for smooth gameplay. Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces the average FPS, and each step up in resolution compounds that reduction.

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

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a system that is primarily GPU-limited at higher resolutions. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by a factor that varies by settings. For Low settings, the FPS falls from 177.7 to 114.2, a reduction of 63.5 FPS, or approximately 35.7% lower. For Ultra settings, the drop is from 89.7 to 59.7, a reduction of 30.0 FPS, or approximately 33.4% lower. These are significant reductions, but they are not proportionally equal to the increase in pixel count. Moving from 1080p to 1440p increases the pixel count by 78%, yet the FPS drops by only about a third, indicating that the CPU still has headroom and the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more severe. For Low settings, the FPS falls from 114.2 to 65.4, a reduction of 48.8 FPS, or approximately 42.7% lower. For Ultra settings, the drop is from 59.7 to 34.3, a reduction of 25.4 FPS, or approximately 42.5% lower. The pixel count from 1440p to 4K increases by 125%, and the FPS drops by roughly 42%, which is a smaller relative drop than the pixel increase. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rates are nearly halved despite the CPU having sufficient capacity.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the high frame rates that approach the CPU's maximum throughput. At 1440p, the GPU begins to take over, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the constraint. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset averages only 34.3 FPS shows that the RX 6750 XT cannot handle the full pixel load at the highest settings. Meanwhile, the CPU's performance remains consistent, as its synthetic benchmarks show strong single-threaded capabilities that do not bottleneck at these frame rates. The overall scaling pattern is typical of a balanced mid-range system where the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable frame rates, but the High preset at 116.5 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 89.7 FPS is also smooth, but the 26.8 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual upgrade for all users. The Medium preset at 140.7 FPS is excellent for competitive play, while Low at 177.7 FPS is the maximum performance option. For most users at 1080p, High is the recommended preset, as it provides a high frame rate while maintaining better visual fidelity than Medium or Low.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 76.8 FPS is the best choice for a 60 FPS experience with good visuals. The Ultra preset at 59.7 FPS is marginally below 60, which may cause occasional stutters on 60 Hz displays, but it is still playable. The Medium preset at 88.2 FPS offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is a solid alternative for users who prioritize smoothness over image quality. The Low preset at 114.2 FPS is the best for high refresh rate monitors, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. Given the data, High is the recommended preset at 1440p, as it provides the best combination of frame rate and visual quality without dipping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Low preset at 65.4 FPS is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the only recommended choice for a smooth 4K experience. The Medium preset at 50.5 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid, while the High preset at 39.6 FPS and Ultra preset at 34.3 FPS are below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The data suggests that this combo is not well-suited for 4K gaming at high settings, and users should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept the Low preset to maintain acceptable frame rates. Across all resolutions, the High preset at 1440p emerges as the best overall experience, delivering 76.8 FPS with a good balance of visual quality and performance.