The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting case for the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. The benchmark data paints a clear picture of where this combination excels and where its limitations emerge, particularly as resolution and settings are pushed higher. The numbers show shifting bottlenecks and a system that can comfortably handle the title, though not without a few caveats.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a dramatic and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of a system that transitions from a CPU-limited state at lower resolutions to a GPU-limited state at higher ones. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 196 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to keep up with the GPU. As resolution climbs to 1440p, the average drops to 128 FPS, and at 4K, it falls further to 70 FPS. This is a 64% reduction in average FPS from 1080p Low to 4K Low. The trend is consistent across all settings.

At High settings, the average FPS goes from 128 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p, a 34% drop, and then to 46 at 4K, a further 45% drop from 1440p. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more substantial for the High preset. For Medium settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 150, at 1440p it is 98, and at 4K it is 54. This scaling pattern provides strong evidence for the GPU being the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's performance, as measured in synthetic benchmarks, is robust enough to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering demands at 4K overwhelm it. The Radeon RX 7700 XT, with a PassMark G3D score of 22547, is a high-end part, yet the 4K results show it cannot maintain high refresh rates in this game. The Ultra preset data. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is just 36, a number so low that it would be considered unplayable for many. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (100 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (66 FPS) is a 34% drop, and then from 1440p to 4K is another 45% drop, landing at 36 FPS. The data shows the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound, and the RX 7700 XT, despite its 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, cannot overcome the pixel count at 4K. The game is from 2016, and its engine might not be optimized for modern GPU scaling, but the data is clear: 4K gaming with this combo is not for high refresh rate displays.

The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a powerful part, but its synthetic scores, like a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380, are not the limiting factor. The GPU's 12 GB of memory is ample for this game, but the raw computing power in a 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 rating is not enough for 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate that 1080p is where the CPU and GPU workload is balanced, with the GPU being the primary limit at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings is 100.

Q: How does the average FPS at 1440p Medium compare to 1080p Medium?

A: The average FPS at 1440p Medium is 98, compared to 150 at 1080p Medium, a 35% reduction.

Q: Is the Radeon RX 7700 XT capable of 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 46, and with Ultra settings, it drops to 36. The data suggests 4K is not suitable for a high-refresh experience, but it is playable at lower settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 46, seen in the 4K Medium preset.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on the data?

A: The data shows that 1080p offers the highest average frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average is 196 FPS, and even at 1080p Ultra, it is 100 FPS, indicating a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance factor into this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380. The game's performance at 1080p, where 196 FPS is achieved on Low, suggests the CPU is not a primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination is ranked 1395 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the top 38% of all tested combinations. The data shows this is a mid-to-high tier rank. The combo is not in the top tier, which is likely dominated by more recent and higher-end hardware. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 67, meaning it performs better than 67% of all GPUs. The CPU's percentile is 73, indicating it is a strong performer relative to all CPUs. However, the combo is ranked lower than both individual percentiles suggest, implying that something about the game or the combination limits the overall performance. The rank is likely influenced by the game's age and its specific engine. The Technomancer, being a 2019 title, may not scale with modern hardware as well as newer games. The 4K results are particularly low, which could drag the combo's rank down. The combo's rank of 1395 out of 3696 places it in the upper half, but it's not an elite ranking. The data implies that for this game, other combos, possibly with different CPUs or GPUs, deliver better frame rates, especially at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a thorough look at the combo's performance. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 196 (Low) to 100 (Ultra). The 1080p Medium preset averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 and a maximum of 173. This is an excellent level of performance. At 1080p High, the average is 128 FPS, which is still very smooth. The drop from Low to High is 68 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 28 FPS. The scaling suggests the game is GPU-limited even at 1080p, but the high average FPS keeps the experience fluid.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops. The Low setting averages 128 FPS, which is a significant drop from 196 at 1080p Low. The High setting averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. The Medium setting at 1440p averages 98 FPS, with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 113. These numbers indicate that 1440p is the resolution where the GPU starts to feel the strain. The 1440p Low average of 128 FPS is still high, but the gap between Low and High is 44 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 18 FPS. The data shows the game becomes more demanding.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops significantly. The Low setting averages 70 FPS, which is a 45% drop from 1440p Low. The High setting averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The Medium setting averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62. The 4K data shows that this combo is not for high refresh rate at 4K. The difference between 4K Low and 4K High is 16 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 10 FPS. The 4K Low at 70 FPS is playable, but 4K Ultra at 36 FPS is not.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a key player in this combo. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 244.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 549.5 GTexel/s. These numbers are solid for a 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU's FP32 performance is 35.17 TFLOPS, which is a high number. The GPU's benchmark scores are also strong: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316, and a Passmark G3D score of 22547. The GPU's base clock is 1435 MHz, and the boost clock is 2544 MHz. The game clock is 2171 MHz. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, with 18 Gbps effective.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The 4K Ultra average of 36 FPS. The VRAM is ample. The game is from 2019 and may not use the 12 GB fully, but the computational power is limited. The GPU's performance in The Technomancer is consistent with its performance in other benchmarks. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is a 1440p-class GPU. The 1440p High average of 84 FPS is a good result. The 4K results show the GPU's limitations. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (average score 22435, delta 0.5%), the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, delta -0.8%), and the RTX 2080 (22895, delta -1.5%). The RX 7700 XT's average benchmark score is 22549. The data shows it is a strong 1440p part.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience is achieved at 1080p with the High preset, which delivers an average of 128 FPS. This is an excellent, smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 100 FPS, which is also very good, but the jump from High to Ultra might not be worth the 28 FPS drop for the visual difference. For a high-refresh monitor, 1080p Low at 196 FPS is the maximum, but the visual quality will be lower. The 1440p Medium preset averages 98 FPS, which is solid for a 60 Hz monitor. The 1440p High averages 84 FPS, which is still good but not as high. The 4K is generally not recommended for this combo. The 4K Low at 70 FPS is playable, but the visuals suffer. The 4K Medium at 54 FPS is also playable but not ideal. The 4K Ultra at 36 FPS is too low for a smooth experience. The data indicates that the sweet spot is 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium. The 1080p Ultra at 100 FPS is a great experience, and the 1440p Medium at 98 FPS is nearly the same, offering a higher resolution. The 1440p Medium has a minimum FPS of 84, which is still good. The 1080p High at 128 FPS is also a great experience. The recommendation is to play at 1080p Ultra for the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, or 1440p Medium for a higher resolution with a slight FPS drop. The data shows that the game is well-tuned for 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its performance is strong, as shown in the benchmark scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12380, and single-core is 1680. The Geekbench multi-core score is 9472, and single-corescore is 1964. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 73, indicating it is a high-performance processor. The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (average 19047, delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, delta -0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, delta 0.3%). The CPU's average benchmark score is 19039, placing it in a tight group.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is less critical at higher resolutions. The data shows that 1080p Low is 196 FPS, which is a high frame rate. This suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p. The 1080p Ultra is 100 FPS, which is still high. The CPU's 12 threads might help with the game's physics and AI, but the game is not a multi-threaded monster. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 5895, and the max-thread score is 5912. The Passmark multi-thread score is 19433. These scores are good. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. The bottleneck is the GPU at 4K, and at 1080p, the CPU can drive high frame rates. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 is not directly relevant, but the game is from 2019 and may not use the CPU's full potential. The CPU's cache is 18 MB of L3, which is ample. The data shows that the CPU is a capable part for this game, and the frame rates are high at lower resolutions. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU, and it does that effectively.

The CPU is a strong performer, and the bottleneck is the GPU. The 1080p results showcase the CPU's ability to push high frame rates. The 4K results showcase the GPU's limits. The combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p, but not for 4K Ultra. The data is clear.