The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust performance profile in The Technomancer, with the data showing a strong balance between CPU-driven physics and GPU-bound rendering. This combination ranks in the 70th percentile of all tested combos (1114 out of 3696), indicating a setup that comfortably handles the game’s demands across most resolution and settings configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. In The Technomancer, a game that requires substantial scene complexity and AI calculations, this processor provides a solid foundation for high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck.

Benchmark scores for the i5-12400F, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380 and a single-core score of 1,680, indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The CPU's 3DMark scores—5,895 for 16 threads and 909 for single-thread—further reflect its capability to handle the game's engine, which may utilize multiple threads for AI and simulation. The data suggests that the i5-12400F will not overly constrain the GPU in The Technomancer, particularly at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions where the CPU is less likely to limit frame rates.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F shows a narrow margin. For instance, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19,047, which is essentially identical (0% delta) to the i5-12400F's average of 19,039. Similarly, the Intel Core 3 201E and Intel Core i5-1335U are within 0.3% of the i5-12400F's performance, indicating that in this game, the i5-12400F is at the same level as these competitors. This suggests that the CPU's contribution to The Technomancer performance is competitive with what is expected in this class, but not outstandingly so.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, using a 4nm process with 53,900 million transistors. It features a 16 GB GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's clock speeds include a base of 1330 MHz, a boost of 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz. With 3,584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, the RX 9070 is designed to handle modern game rendering tasks. Its pixel rate is 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 564.5 GTexel/s, which are critical for maintaining high visual fidelity in The Technomancer.

The GPU's performance in The Technomancer is directly tied to these specifications. At 4K resolution with High settings, the RX 9070 delivers an average of 52 FPS, which is noticeably lower than the 94 FPS at 1440p High settings. This shows the GPU's scaling with resolution. The RX 9070's FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS is substantial, and while the game may not fully utilize this compute power, it ensures that the GPU can handle intense scenes without stuttering, as evidenced by the minimum FPS of 51 at 4K Medium settings.

Comparing the RX 9070 to its nearest GPU rivals, the data shows a mixed picture. For instance, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z has an average score of 23,736, with a delta of 0.6% from the RX 9070's average of 23,877. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24,063 is -0.8% lower, making the RX 9070 slightly faster in this comparison. However, the RX 9070's performance is within a 1.2% margin of the RTX 2080 SUPER, which is a slightly slower GPU. This suggests that while the RX 9070 is a capable GPU, its performance in The Technomancer is comparable to its immediate peers, though it does not dominate them.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall ranking of GPU-CPU combinations tested for The Technomancer, the Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks at 1114 out of 3,696, which corresponds to a percentile of 69.9% (calculated as (3696-1114)/3696 * 100). This places it in the top 30% of all combos, indicating a setup that is significantly above average for this game. The ranking is a composite of both CPU and GPU performance, and the data shows that this combination is well-balanced, with the CPU and GPU working together to deliver high frame rates at most settings.

The rank of 1114 out of 3,696 is a strong result, suggesting that the i5-12400F and RX 9070 can handle the game's demands without major bottlenecks. At the same time, it does not achieve the top 10% of performance, which typically requires more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, the overall performance is such that users can expect a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU being the primary contributor to the frame rate at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS for this combo in The Technomancer shows a clear progression from low settings to ultra, and from 1080p to 4Kp. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 219 on Low to 112 on Ultra. The Medium setting provides an average of 169 FPS with a minimum of 143 and maximum of 194, while the High preset delivers 144 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the setup is capable of delivering high frame rates, even on Ultra settings, which is a positive indication of its performance in this game.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains strong. The Low setting achieves an average of 143 FPS, Medium at 110 FPS (with a min of 94 and max of 127), High at 94 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. This shows that the RX 9070 is powerful enough to handle the increased pixel count, though the frame rate decreases as expected. The 4Kp resolution further reduces performance, with High at 52 FPS, Medium at 60 FPS (with a min of 51 and max of 70), Low at 79 FPS, and Ultra dropping to 40 FPS. The 4Kp data indicates that while the setup can handle 4Kp, it is not capable of maintaining high frame rates on the Ultra preset, which is a significant consideration for users with 4Kp displays.

In summary, the FPS metrics show a clear scaling pattern: the RX 9070 is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering smooth gameplay across all settings, while at 4Kp, the performance is acceptable but requires lower settings to achieve playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum FPS at 1920x1080 with the RX 9070?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 219 FPS, which is the highest in the measured data. With Ultra settings, the average drops to 112 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 143 at Low settings to 73 at Ultra. Medium settings deliver an average of 110 FPS with a minimum of 94 and a maximum of 127.

Q: Is this setup sufficient for 4Kp gaming?

A: At 4Kp, the combo can handle the game, but the performance is lower. The average FPS is 79 at Low, 60 at Medium, 52 at High, and 40 at Ultra. Users seeking 60 FPS at 4Kp may need to use Medium or High settings.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 94, the average is 110, and the maximum is 127.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1114 out of 3,696 combinations in The Technomancer, placing it in the top 30% of tested setups.

Q: What are the CPU and GPU benchmark scores for this combo?

A: The CPU has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380 and a single-core score of 1,680. The GPU has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,290 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 131,539.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p or 1440p with High settings. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver an average of 144 FPS, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, Medium settings provide 169 FPS, and Low achieves 219 FPS, making either preset suitable for high refresh rate displays. At 2560x1440, High settings offer 94 FPS, which is still a strong performance, while Medium at 110 FPS is a good balance between visual quality and frame rate.

For 4Kp, the High preset average of 52 FPS is near the playable threshold, but the Medium preset at 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS is a better choice for a consistent experience. The Ultra preset at 4Kp should be avoided if a smooth frame rate is a priority, as it dips to an average of 40 FPS. Overall, the optimal settings are the High preset at 1080p or 1440p, and the Medium preset at 4Kp for a stable experience.

The data also indicates that the combo performs well across all settings, but the best experience is at 1080p with High or Medium settings, and at 1440p with High or Medium, based on the measured frame rates. The CPU and GPU work together efficiently to provide a strong gaming experience in The Technomancer, making this a solid choice for players who want high performance without compromising on frame rates.