The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an Action RPG released in 2016, stresses both CPU and GPU heavily. For the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, measured frame rates show a system that handles 1080p and 1440p comfortably, but 4K Ultra remains a challenge. The combo ranks 1033rd out of 1656 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the data reveals a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 80. This is identical to the 1440p Medium result, indicating that the GPU is already near its ceiling at this setting.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684. It sits 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), 0.6% above the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468), 0.7% below the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940), and 0.8% above the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416). All deltas are within 1%, showing near-identical performance among these CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for The Technomancer?

A: The combination of the i7-12700K and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1033rd out of 1656 tested combos. This means it outperforms 623 other configurations, placing it in the 38th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: Which settings provide the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 68.2 FPS, while Medium delivers 80 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, High is sufficient; for higher refresh rates, Medium offers a 17% improvement over High.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has a launch MSRP of $409, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 499 USD.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across four resolutions and four presets provides a clear picture of where this combo performs best. At 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches 156 FPS, Medium 119.4, High 100.4, and Ultra 80. All settings are playable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 20% performance (100.4 to 80) for marginal visual gains. For a 1080p display, High is the sweet spot: it stays above 100 FPS while retaining most visual quality. Ultra is only advisable if the user prioritizes image fidelity over frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the situation shifts. Low delivers 100.1 FPS, Medium 80, High 68.2, and Ultra 54.3. The High preset remains above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a 60 Hz monitor. Medium offers a 17% boost over High (80 vs 68.2) and is better suited for 144 Hz panels, though it sacrifices some detail. Ultra drops below 60 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (56.8 FPS) approaches playability. Medium (45.6), High (37.8), and Ultra (29.1) all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra nearly halving the Low result. For 4K, the data suggests using Low settings to maintain a playable frame rate, or reducing resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are likely contributors to the steep performance drop at 4K, as the memory subsystem becomes a bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant factor in this combo's gaming performance. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 256-bit bus, and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the measured FPS at 4K reveals a clear ceiling. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In The Technomancer, the scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep: at Ultra, FPS drops from 80 to 29.1, a 64% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads are unlikely to bottleneck at these frame rates.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 22206. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, 0.5% higher), the GTX TITAN Z (22006, 0.9% lower), the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, 2.3% higher), and the AMD RX 5700 (21670, 2.5% lower). These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in a tight performance band. In The Technomancer, the GPU's VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 29.1 FPS suggests that texture and memory bandwidth demands exceed what the 8 GB buffer can efficiently handle.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values from the FACT PACK:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 37.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 56.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 45.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 29.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 68.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 100.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 80 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 54.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 100.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 156 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 119.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 80 |

At 1080p, the combo scales predictably: Low to Medium yields a 23% increase (156 to 119.4), Medium to High a 16% decrease (119.4 to 100.4), and High to Ultra a 20% drop (100.4 to 80). The 80 FPS at Ultra matches the 1440p Medium result, showing that the GPU is equally stressed at 1080p Ultra and 1440p Medium. At 1440p, the pattern continues: Low to Medium drops 20% (100.1 to 80), Medium to High drops 15% (80 to 68.2), and High to Ultra drops 20% (68.2 to 54.3). The 4K results are more severe: Low to Medium drops 20% (56.8 to 45.6), Medium to High drops 17% (45.6 to 37.8), and High to Ultra drops 23% (37.8 to 29.1). The consistent 15-23% penalty per preset tier indicates a GPU-bound scenario, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of 1656 tested combos for The Technomancer, this pairing ranks 1033rd. That places it in the 38th percentile, meaning 623 combos perform worse and 1032 perform better. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier position: the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the i7-12700K is in the 89th percentile of CPUs. The CPU's high percentile does not translate to a high combo rank because the game is likely GPU-bound at most settings, as evidenced by the FPS scaling.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all within 1% of its average score of 35684. The i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.0 GHz, provide strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 29241 multi-core and 4128 single-core. These numbers suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor in The Technomancer, which is consistent with the FPS data showing GPU-bound behavior. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 4060 Mobile (2.3% higher average score) and the RX 5700 (2.5% lower), are similarly close, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are the specs that matter most for this game's 4K demands.

The combo's rank of 1033 out of 1656 indicates that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is far from the bottom. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the measured FPS are well above 60 at most presets, making it a capable setup for those resolutions. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, which is typical for a GPU of this class. The data shows that the i7-12700K + RTX 2070 SUPER is a balanced pairing for 1440p High, where it delivers 68.2 FPS, and that users seeking 4K should consider a more powerful GPU.