The Technomancer

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

The Intel Core i7-12700K brings 12 cores and 20 threads to this Action RPG, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This is an Alder Lake-S part on the 10 nm process, and its benchmark profile suggests it is far from the limiting factor in The Technomancer. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35684. That places it essentially neck-and-neck with its nearest rivals: it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 by just 0.3% and the Intel Core i5-14500HX by 0.7%, while leading the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.8%. These deltaPct values are all within a single point, indicating that the i7-12700K's compute headroom is comparable to a tight cluster of modern mid-to-high-range parts.

For The Technomancer, a game from 2016, the 12-core/20-thread configuration is substantial overkill. The game's measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 174.9 FPS, which is far beyond what this CPU would struggle to feed. Even at the most demanding setting tested, 4K Ultra at 33 FPS, the bottleneck is clearly not the processor. The single-threaded performance is also strong — Cinebench R23 single-core scores 4128, and Geekbench single-core is 2561 — which matters for a game that likely relies on a few primary threads. The L3 cache is 25 MB shared, and the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but those are secondary factors here. The key takeaway is that the i7-12700K provides a massive cushion: benchmark results indicate this processor can deliver far more frames than the RTX 3060 Ti can render, especially at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the decisive component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip runs at a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This GPU sits in the 69th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: it trails the AMD Radeon RX 6700M by 0.2%, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 by 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon 890M by 0.5%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP by 0.7%. These sub-1% deltas mean the RTX 3060 Ti is effectively interchangeable with those cards in raw compute, but in this game, what matters more is its memory bandwidth and shading capability.

The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for The Technomancer at all tested settings, as the game is from 2016 and does not exhibit the capacity pressure seen in modern titles. The GPU's 4864 shading units and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput drive the measured results. At 1080p High, the combo hits 115.6 FPS, which drops to 72.8 FPS at 1440p High and 42.6 FPS at 4K High. That scaling pattern — a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 41% further drop to 4K — points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and passmark single-thread score of 4013 are more than adequate for the game's logic; the RTX 3060 Ti's pixel and texture rates (133.2 GPixel/s and 253.1 GTexel/s) are what determine the frame rate ceiling. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 also align well with the game's engine, though the title predates these APIs and likely runs on older paths.

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

The data shows a clear sweet spot at Medium settings for most resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 133.2 FPS, which is 15% faster than High (115.6 FPS) and a massive 44% faster than Ultra (92.8 FPS). The jump from Low to Medium costs only 24% of performance (174.9 down to 133.2 FPS) but typically provides substantially better visual quality in a game of this era. At 1440p, Medium hits 91 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play; High (72.8 FPS) is also playable but leaves less headroom for dips. Ultra at 1440p drops to 56.9 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience.

At 4K, the picture changes. Medium yields 46.2 FPS, High yields 42.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS — none are ideal for a 60 FPS target, but Medium is the most playable option if 4K is a requirement. Low at 4K (60.7 FPS) is the only setting that reaches a playable standard, but it sacrifices most visual fidelity. The measured rows indicate that Medium is the best overall balance: it provides 133.2 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 46.2 FPS at 4K. For a game like The Technomancer, which is an Action RPG with combat timing, the difference between 92.8 FPS (Ultra) and 133.2 FPS (Medium) is more impactful than the marginal visual upgrade. The recommendation is to prioritize Medium at 1080p or 1440p, and only consider High at 1440p if the user prefers visual polish over frame rate consistency.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 869th out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. That places it in the 47th percentile of all tested configurations — squarely in the middle of the pack. This ranking is lower than one might expect given the individual component scores, but it reflects the game's age and the fact that many tested combos likely feature higher-end GPUs that scale better at 4K. The combo's average FPS across all settings and resolutions is roughly 80 FPS (derived from the 12 measured rows: 42.6+60.7+46.2+33+72.8+116.9+91+56.9+115.6+174.9+133.2+92.8 divided by 12 equals 86.4 FPS).

The rank of 869 out of 1656 means that 787 combos perform worse and 868 perform better. This is not a top-tier result because the RTX 3060 Ti is a mid-range GPU, and the i7-12700K, while strong, does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The combo's performance is consistent with its component percentiles: the CPU at 89th percentile is underutilized, while the GPU at 69th percentile is the workhorse. In the context of all tested combos, this pairing sits just below the median, indicating that while it can handle 1080p and 1440p well, it is not competitive with high-end GPU pairings at 4K. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far more benefit than upgrading the CPU for this game.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the bottleneck. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 37% (from 129.1 average at 1080p to 84.4 average at 1440p). Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average drops by another 48% (from 84.4 to 43.1 average). This is a classic GPU-bound pattern: as pixel count increases, the load on the render pipeline grows quadratically, and the CPU's role diminishes.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 174.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. At 4K Low, it falls to 60.7 FPS — a 65% reduction. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution also widens with resolution: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 82.1 FPS (174.9 vs 92.8), while at 4K it is only 27.7 FPS (60.7 vs 33). This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's raw throughput is saturated, and settings adjustments have less relative impact. The RTX 3060 Ti's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS are the limiting factors; the i7-12700K's 20 threads remain largely idle. For users targeting 4K, the data shows that only Low settings approach playability, and even then, 60.7 FPS is barely acceptable. The takeaway is that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers 115-175 FPS and 73-117 FPS respectively, depending on settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Technomancer?

A: The measured data shows that 1440p with Medium settings achieves 91 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. 1080p Medium hits 133.2 FPS, but 1440p offers a better visual-to-performance trade-off given the GPU's capabilities.

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K?

A: At 4K, only Low settings reach a playable frame rate (60.7 FPS). Medium drops to 46.2 FPS, High to 42.6 FPS, and Ultra to 33 FPS. The data indicates 4K is only viable at Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 25120 is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, RX 6600, and Radeon 890M. This means performance in The Technomancer should be nearly identical to those cards, with differences of less than 1% in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K strong enough for this game?

A: The CPU scores in the 89th percentile overall and has a 3dmark max-threads score of 9979, far exceeding the game's requirements. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (174.9 FPS) shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution or setting.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: Medium delivers 91 FPS, while Ultra delivers 56.9 FPS — a difference of 34.1 FPS, or a 37% performance loss for the highest preset. The data suggests Medium is the better choice for maintaining high frame rates.

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

A: It ranks 869th out of 1656 combos, placing it in the 47th percentile. This is a mid-pack result, reflecting the GPU's mid-range status rather than any CPU limitation.

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

1080p (1920x1080)

• Low: 174.9 FPS
• Medium: 133.2 FPS
• High: 115.6 FPS
• Ultra: 92.8 FPS

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low reaches 174.9 FPS, which is nearly triple the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz monitor. Medium at 133.2 FPS and High at 115.6 FPS both provide smooth gameplay with diminishing returns as settings increase. Ultra at 92.8 FPS is still very playable but costs 41% of the Low setting's frame rate.

1440p (2560x1440)

• Low: 116.9 FPS
• Medium: 91 FPS
• High: 72.8 FPS
• Ultra: 56.9 FPS

At 1440p, the GPU begins to feel the load. Low maintains 116.9 FPS, but Medium drops to 91 FPS, which is still excellent. High at 72.8 FPS is playable, while Ultra at 56.9 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 60 FPS drop, indicating the GPU's bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) is becoming a constraint.

4K (3840x2160)

• Low: 60.7 FPS
• Medium: 46.2 FPS
• High: 42.6 FPS
• Ultra: 33 FPS

At 4K, only Low settings achieve playable frame rates (60.7 FPS). Medium at 46.2 FPS and High at 42.6 FPS are borderline, while Ultra at 33 FPS is not recommended for smooth play. The 27.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows that settings have less impact at this resolution because the GPU is fully saturated. The data confirms that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant settings compromises.