The Technomancer

The Technomancer is a 2016 Action RPG, and this analysis examines how the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 handle it. The measured data reveals a pairing where the CPU provides a stable foundation, while the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The CPU has an 18 MB shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and provides Gen 5 PCIe lanes. The processor has a 65 W TDP and is unlocked for overclocking.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F scores 12,380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,680 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 9,472 multi-core and 1,964 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 19,433, and single-thread is 3,481. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 73, and its average benchmark score is 19,039.

In The Technomancer, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame rate floor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 169 FPS. This is a high frame rate, but the fact that it is not higher, while at Ultra settings it drops to 86 FPS, suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is more involved, but the GPU still handles the rendering load. The data indicates that the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide a strong base for this game, which was released in 2016. The CPU's performance is in a good position relative to rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19,047, which is 0 deltaPct from the i5-12400F. The Intel Core 3 201E has an average score of 19,056, which is -0.1 deltaPct. The Intel Core i5-1335U has a score of 18,982, a 0.3 deltaPct, and the AMD EPYC 7773X has a score of 18,979, also a 0.3 deltaPct. The i5-12400F is essentially on par with these rivals, meaning it does not bottleneck the GPU in this game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz, and the boost clock is 2460 MHz. The memory clock is 2125 MHz, with 17 Gbps effective. The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation units. It also has 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The pixel fill rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with the same value for FP16 (1:1). The GPU has a TDP of 115 W and uses a 1x 12-pin power connector. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU's average benchmark score is 17,639, and its percentile versus all GPUs is 61.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's performance is the primary factor in the measured FPS, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU's load is less intense, but at 4K, the rendering demands increase. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are sufficient for this game, as the data shows playable frame rates even at 4K. The RTX 4060's nearest rivals in the benchmark data are the AMD Radeon HD 7790, with an average score of 17,666 (a -0.2 deltaPct), the AMD Radeon 780M with 17,588 (a 0.3 deltaPct), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 with 17,551 (a 0.5 deltaPct), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 with 17,509 (a 0.7 deltaPct). The RTX 4060 sits right at these scores, meaning it is comparable, but for this game, the GPU can still push high FPS. The data shows the GPU is not always the limiting factor; at 1080p, the CPU's capabilities are more involved.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a combo rank of 1,984 out of 3,696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places the combo in the 53rd percentile. This rank indicates that there are many other combos that perform better, but also a significant number that perform worse. The data suggests this is a mid-range pairing. The i5-12400F's CPU performance is decent, but it is not top-tier, and the RTX 4060 is similar. The combo's rank reflects that it can handle the game but is not optimized for the highest frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 86 to 169 depending on settings, which is a wide range. The combo is not a top performer, but it is not a poor one either. The data shows that the combo is a balanced one, where the CPU and GPU are not bottlenecking each other significantly. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that the game is from 2016, and more modern CPUs and GPUs may have an advantage. The combo's rank is what it is, and the FPS numbers are what they are.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 111.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19,047 (a 0 deltaPct), and the Intel Core 3 201E with an average score of 19,056 (a -0.1 deltaPct). This means the i5-12400F is essentially on par.

Q: What is the highest average FPS at any resolution?

A: The highest average FPS is 169, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 72 and the maximum is 97, with an average of 85.

Q: How does the GPU's performance at 4K compare to its performance at 1080p?

A: At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the average FPS is 40, while at 1080p with High settings, the average is 111. This shows a significant drop.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 1,984 out of 3,696 tested combos.

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

Looking at the data across resolutions, the FPS drops significantly as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the average is 169 FPS. At 1440p with Low settings, it drops to 110 FPS, and at 4K with Low settings, it is 61 FPS. This is a clear pattern: as the resolution increases, the GPU works harder, and the FPS drops. At 1080p with High settings, the average is 111 FPS. At 1440p with High settings, it drops to 72 FPS. At 4K with High settings, it is only 40 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the main limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the bottleneck at these resolutions. The data shows that the GPU's workload is the primary factor. The difference between Low and High settings at the same resolution also shows the GPU's load. At 1080p, Low is 169 FPS, and High is 111 FPS, a difference of 58 FPS. At 1440p, Low is 110 FPS, and High is 72 FPS, a difference of 38 FPS. At 4K, Low is 61 FPS, and High is 40 FPS, a difference of 21 FPS. This shows that the GPU is the limiting component, as the performance scales with resolution.

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

The measured FPS data offers a clear view of how settings affect performance. At 1080p, the Low setting yields 169 FPS, Medium yields 130 FPS, High yields 111 FPS, and Ultra yields 86 FPS. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p, even Ultra is playable, but the average is just above 60. For a high refresh rate experience, Low or Medium would be the choice, but the game may not look as good. At 1440p, the Low setting gives 110 FPS, Medium gives 85 FPS, High gives 72 FPS, and Ultra gives 56 FPS. The High setting at 1440p is a good balance, with an average of 72 FPS, which is above 60. At 4K, the Low setting gives 61 FPS, Medium gives 47 FPS, High gives 40 FPS, and Ultra gives 31 FPS. At 4K, only the Low setting is above 60 FPS. The data shows that for the best experience, the Medium or High settings at 1440p are the sweet spot. The Medium setting at 1440p has an average of 85 FPS, which is smooth, and the High setting has an average of 72 FPS. At 1080p, the High setting is good for a solid frame rate. The Ultra settings are not a good choice at 4K, as the average FPS is too low. The data suggests that the best experience is at 1080p with High or Medium settings, or at 1440p with Medium or High settings, depending on the desired visual quality.

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

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: average FPS 61.
• Medium: average FPS 47, with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 53.
• High: average FPS 40.
• Ultra: average FPS 31.

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: average FPS 110.
• Medium: average FPS 85, with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97.
• High: average FPS 72.
• Ultra: average FPS 56.

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: average FPS 169.
• Medium: average FPS 130, with a minimum of 110 and maximum of 149.
• High: average FPS 111.
• Ultra: average FPS 86.

The data shows that the Medium settings provide the only min/max data points, while the other settings only have averages. The pattern is clear: lower settings and lower resolutions yield higher FPS. The GPU is the primary driver of these numbers. The CPU's performance is sufficient to not bottleneck the GPU at any setting. The data confirms that this combo is a solid performer for this game, but not the top tier.