The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a top-tier combination for playing The Technomancer, securing the 23rd position out of 2,825 tested combos in this specific title. This places the combo in the top 1% of all tested configurations, indicating that this pairing delivers exceptional performance capable of handling the game's demands with significant headroom across various resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 23 out of 2,825 tested configurations places it in the 99.2nd percentile of all tested hardware pairings for The Technomancer. This is an exceptionally strong showing, reflecting the high-end nature of both components. The ranking suggests that this pairing is not merely sufficient for the game but is among the most powerful configurations tested, leaving very little performance on the table.

Looking at the CPU's overall standing, the Intel Core i7-12700K holds an 84th percentile ranking against all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,287. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmark suite are remarkably close in performance. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, a negligible -0.1% difference, while the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365, showing a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE follow closely at 35,403 and 35,428, representing -0.3% and -0.4% deltas respectively. This data indicates that the 12700K is positioned at the very center of a tightly clustered group of high-performance processors, where the performance differences are within noise margins for gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a 92nd percentile ranking against all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Interestingly, its nearest rivals in the database are mobile and professional parts, with the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scoring 76,904 (a +1.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scoring 78,940 (a -1.6% delta). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB versions score 79,396 and 79,605, showing -2.1% and -2.4% deltas respectively. While these synthetic comparisons are useful for gauging raw compute power, the measured FPS data for The Technomancer provides a much clearer picture of real-world gaming performance for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in The Technomancer?

A: The measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 288 FPS, and at 4K High it produces 85 FPS. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K aligns with typical GPU-bound behavior, indicating the CPU maintains sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions where CPU load is relatively higher.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5090 D compared to its closest rivals?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 5090 D scores 77,712 on average. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT, score 76,904 and 78,940 respectively. This means the 5090 D is roughly 1.1% faster than the 6650M XT but about 1.6% slower than the 6850M XT in synthetic tests, though in-game performance for The Technomancer may differ.

Q: What is the performance difference between the 12700K and its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 12700K's average benchmark score is 35,287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores marginally higher at 35,305, a difference of just -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365, which is -0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE are also within -0.3% and -0.4%, respectively. These differences are effectively negligible for gaming.

Q: Can this combo achieve playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 66 FPS. While this is above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, it is the lowest average across all tested settings at this resolution, suggesting that some adjustments may be preferred for higher refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the combo's performance scale with resolution?

A: The data shows a clear progression. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 236. Moving to 1440p High, it drops to 154 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 85 FPS. This 66% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo?

A: The Medium preset offers an excellent balance of performance and visual quality. At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 FPS. At 4K Medium, it averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS. This preset consistently provides high average frame rates while maintaining minimums well above playable thresholds across all tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing for The Technomancer. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This extensive memory capacity and bandwidth are far beyond what The Technomancer requires, ensuring that texture streaming and memory-intensive effects are handled without any form of stuttering or bottleneck.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 2017 MHz with a boost of 2407 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. These clock speeds, combined with the 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units, contribute to a peak FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. This computational horsepower is more than sufficient to drive even the highest settings in this 2016-era title at modern resolutions.

In the context of The Technomancer's results, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates that exceed 280 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the GPU is not fully taxed. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 66 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is now operating near its limits for this title. The GPU's substantial VRAM allocation of 32 GB is particularly beneficial here, as it allows the game to cache assets aggressively without any risk of exceeding memory capacity, which could otherwise cause significant frame drops.

The RTX 5090 D's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. While The Technomancer does not utilize ray tracing features, these cores contribute to the overall parallel processing capability of the GPU, potentially improving performance in other compute tasks. The GPU's pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are more than adequate for the game's visual demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 288 FPS, while Medium produces 262 FPS with a minimum of 223 and a maximum of 301. High settings yield 236 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a robust 184 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, as the frame rates are high enough to suggest no significant CPU bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong but begins to show the GPU's increased load. The Low preset averages 235 FPS, Medium produces 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 and a maximum of 207, High settings yield 154 FPS, and Ultra settings average 120 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with a roughly 20-25% reduction in frame rates across all presets, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset still manages an impressive 129 FPS, but Medium drops to 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 114. High settings average 85 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 66 FPS. The minimum FPS values at 4K Medium (84 FPS) and the overall averages indicate that while the game remains playable at all settings, the highest preset at 4K produces frame rates that are closer to the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 236 at 1080p to 154 at 1440p, a 34.7% reduction, and then to 85 at 4K, a further 44.8% reduction from 1440p. This progressive decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the number of pixels to render increases quadratically with resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar but with higher absolute numbers. The combo achieves 288 FPS at 1080p, 235 FPS at 1440p, and 129 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 18.4% from 1080p to 1440p and 45.1% from 1440p to 4K. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is smaller at Low settings suggests that at lower quality presets, the CPU plays a slightly more significant role, but it is still not a major bottleneck.

The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The frame rate deltas between resolution steps are consistent with the GPU's rendering load increasing. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 66 FPS, which is 25.9% lower than the 4K High average of 85 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset, which likely includes more demanding effects, adds a substantial load on the GPU. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, remains capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls even at these high frame rates, as evidenced by the 288 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset appears to offer the best overall experience for this combo. At 1440p Medium, the combo delivers an average of 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 4K Medium, it achieves an average of 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. The Medium preset's minimum frame rates are particularly noteworthy, as they indicate consistent performance without significant drops.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the High preset is also an excellent choice. At 1440p High, the combo averages 154 FPS, which is sufficient for 144Hz displays. At 1080p High, it achieves 236 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The High preset provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are still very high.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 1440p Ultra, the combo averages 120 FPS, which is still very playable, but at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 66 FPS. This is adequate for 60Hz displays but may not be ideal for those with higher refresh rates. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates, sacrifices too much visual quality for a game like The Technomancer, and the performance gains over Medium are not substantial enough to justify the visual downgrade for most users. The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best balance of performance and visual fidelity across all resolutions tested.