The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that is clearly capable of delivering smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions, but which begins to strain under the load of higher pixel counts and maximum settings. The measured results provide a clear picture of where this pairing excels and where its limitations lie.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic shift in performance, clearly identifying the GPU as the primary scaling bottleneck. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 93.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops this to 62 FPS, a significant reduction. The jump to 4K High is far more punishing, with the average FPS falling to 34.5. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling as expected with pixel count, and the RTX 3060 Ti is being pushed progressively harder.

The data shows that the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is a drop from 141.1 FPS to 95.3 FPS. While this is a large absolute change, the fact that the system can exceed 140 FPS at 1080p suggests the processor is not the limiting factor there. The frame rate is being dictated by the GPU's ability to fill pixels, not by the CPU's ability to feed it data. The 4K results confirm this, as even at Low settings the average FPS is only 50.4, a figure that points directly at the graphics card's compute and memory bandwidth limits. The scaling pattern is consistent: the higher the resolution, the more the GPU becomes the sole arbiter of performance, with the CPU's role diminishing further.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the defining component in this pairing for The Technomancer. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a total bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra results suggest it is a limiting factor at the highest settings. The GPU's core clocks are set to a base of 1410 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, which are the figures that determine its raw processing throughput throughout the benchmark sessions.

The performance tier of this GPU is contextualized by its benchmark scores and rivals. Its average benchmark score is 25120, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows it is a close competitor to the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, which scores 25180, a delta of -0.2%. It also trades blows with the AMD Radeon RX 6600, which scores 25235, a delta of -0.5%. This indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti sits in a well-populated performance bracket. In The Technomancer, this translates to a card that can handle the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra average of 23.7 FPS shows that it is not a 4K-capable part for this specific title. The graph of results across the board reflects its balanced, mid-range performance profile.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the data points to 1440p as the sweet spot for this combination. At 1440p with High settings, the average FPS is 62, which is perfectly playable. However, players with 1080p displays have more freedom to push the game to its limits. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 75.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

The High preset at 1080p offers a more comfortable margin, with an average of 93.4 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p, at 108.7 FPS, is also a strong option for maximizing frame rates. For 1440p users, sticking to High is the recommended course; the jump to Ultra at this resolution drops the average to 46.4 FPS, which may be too low for a consistent experience. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this game with this hardware, as even the Low preset only manages an average of 50.4 FPS, which is below the desired 60 FPS target. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p or Ultra settings at 1080p offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured results provides a detailed map of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently strong. The Low preset averages 141.1 FPS, Medium averages 108.7 FPS, High averages 93.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 75.6 FPS. This shows a clear and predictable performance curve, with each settings tier costing a proportionate amount of frame rate.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the scores remain respectable but the curve steepens. Low settings yield an average of 95.3 FPS, Medium produces 70.1 FPS, and High delivers 62 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to an average of 46.4 FPS, showing a substantial performance hit for the highest visual quality. At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its depth. The Low preset averages 50.4 FPS, Medium averages 38.6 FPS, High averages 34.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 23.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance penalty of over 50%, making even the lowest settings marginal for a playable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti holds a rank of 1218 out of 1656 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database. While this ranking might seem modest, it is important to consider the context. The database includes many high-end and enthusiast-level combinations that are naturally expected to outperform a mid-range pairing.

This rank reflects the system's performance in The Technomancer specifically. The data shows that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is not at the bottom either. The 1218th position out of 1656 combos suggests that there is a significant number of more powerful configurations, but also a large number of less capable ones. This ranking is a direct consequence of the measured FPS figures, which show a system that is excellent for 1080p and decent for 1440p, but not competitive at 4K. It is a solid, workmanlike performer that holds its own in the lower half of the pack.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides the computational foundation for this system. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache is a key asset for gaming workloads. In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame pipeline, and the data suggests it does so effectively at the resolutions where the GPU is not overburdened.

The processor's benchmark scores indicate it is a capable performer. Its average benchmark score is 19221, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This puts it in a dead heat with the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210, a delta of just 0.1%. It also edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U, which scores 19167, a delta of 0.3%. This performance level is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 3060 Ti in this game. The evidence is in the 1080p results, where the frame rates scale cleanly with the GPU settings. The CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration; its job is to get out of the way and let the graphics card do its work, which it does admirably. The headroom provided by the 12 threads ensures that background tasks and game logic do not interfere with the rendering pipeline.