The Technomancer

The Technomancer pairs an Intel Core i7-12700KF with an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, and the measured frame rates for this combination span 1080p, 1440p, and 4K across four quality presets. The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy, but the scaling between resolutions exposes which component—GPU or CPU—carries the load. This analysis digs into the measured FPS, the hardware's respective strengths, and what they imply for anyone weighing these parts.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling pattern emerges when tracking how average FPS collapses as resolution climbs. For every quality preset, the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30–40 frames, while the step from 1440p to 4K cuts another 20–30 frames. At High settings, the measured average is 117 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. That means going from 1080p to 4K yields a 75 FPS drop, a 64% reduction. Low settings see an even wider range: 179 FPS → 117 FPS → 64 FPS, which is a 64% loss overall. Medium holds a similar pattern: 138 FPS → 90 FPS → 49 FPS, a 64% drop.

The absolute gap between consecutive resolutions is not uniform. At High, the 1080p→1440p step loses 40 FPS, while the 1440p→4K loses 35 FPS. At Low, the drops are 62 FPS and 53 FPS, respectively. This suggests that the GPU's pixel fill rate becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution rises—the absolute hit isn't as steep at 4K because the starting point is already low. However, the relative scaling is consistent: each upward resolution cut FPS by a similar fraction. Ultra settings illustrate the full pressure: 92 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and only 33 FPS at 4K. The 1080p→4K drop of 59 FPS is 64% of the initial 92, mirroring the other presets.

The Medium preset also provides min/max bounds: at 4K the range is 42–57 FPS, at 1440p 76–103 FPS, and at 1080p 117–158 FPS. This spread grows with pixel count, implying that gameplay in heavy scenes can dip noticeably below the average, especially at 4K. The data paints a GPU-bound scenario: scaling resolutions ups the pixel workload, and the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth are taxed accordingly. The CPU, meanwhile, shows it can deliver high average at 1080p Low (179 FPS) without bottleneck, meaning the processor is not the limiting component at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT uses the Navi 22 chip on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 17,200 million transistors and a 335 mm² die. Its base clock is 2150 MHz, boost 2600 MHz, and "game" clock 2496 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), delivering 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus for 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. These specs put the GPU in the 71st percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark score, are the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, AMD FirePro W7100, AMD FirePro D700, and NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. The RX 6750 XT outpaces each slightly: it is 0.5% ahead of the R9 M395X, 0.6% ahead of the FirePro W7100, 0.7% ahead of the FirePro D700, and 1.1% ahead of the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. These small margins suggest the card sits comfortably but without a huge gap over those peers.

In The Technomancer, the GPU's compute (13.31 TFLOPS FP32) and texture rate (416.0 GTexel/s) matter. The resolution scaling shows the card can drive 1440p High smoothly (77 FPS), but 4K Ultra drops to 33 FPS—a level just playable for a 30 FPS target. The VRAM allocation appears adequate: even at 4K Ultra no indication of a memory bottleneck appears in the data. Rather, the sheer rasterization load (166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate) cuts by 45% when comparing 1080p to 4K. The driver's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 is present, but nothing in the data contradicts a classic rasterization-bound scenario. The card's power draw is 250 W TDP with a 600 W system PSU recommendation, placing it in the mid-range tier.

CPU.

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake part on LGA1700. It runs at a base 3.6 GHz and boosts to 5.0 GHz, with 25 MB of shared L3 cache. Released in November 2021, it carries a $384 launch MSRP. In synthetic tests, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a single-core of 4071 points—numbers that place it in the 85th percentile of all tested CPUs. Its passmark multi-thread score is 34092. Geekbench and 3D Mark16 tests reinforce a strong multi-core showing.

For an action RPG like The Technomancer (released June 2016), the CPU's raw speed is far beyond typical game demands. At 1080p Low, the average of 179 FPS indicates the CPU is not inherently limiting; the GPU is still the primary governor at that resolution. But the 20-thread count and high core clocks help should any CPU-heavy moments with physics, AI, or streaming appear. The benchmark nearest rivals are the i7-13700T and i5-13600T, which score within 0.1–0.2% of each other, making the i7-12700KF's headroom negligible in absolute terms. There is no evidence of recent AMD chips overtaking it, so the CPU is a stable foundation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists every measured average FPS, plus the min/max for Medium settings where those were recorded:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min / Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 (4K) | High | 42 | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 49 | 42 / 57 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 33 | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 77 | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 117 | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 90 | 76 / 103 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 60 | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 117 | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 179 | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 138 | 117 / 158 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 92 | — |

The Medium preset is the only one with a measured min/max range. At 4K, bet the minimum sits at 42 FPS, which is only 10 FPS below the average of 49. At 1440p, the minimum is 76 FPS vs an average of 90—the range is ~20 FPS below the mean. At 1080p, the min drops to 1117 FPS from an average of 138. That widening spread with decreasing resolution suggests that at higher resolutions the GPU is pushed so hard that frame-to-frame wild swings diminish, while at lower resolutions, the CPU or other latency can create larger relative variation. The total minimum ever measured is 42 FPS (at 4K Medium), which shapes the playability of that preset.

FAQ

Q: What are the exact measured FPS figures for this combo at each resolution and preset?

A: The measured table above lists every average FPS. For instance, 1080p Ultra gives 92 FPS, 1440p High gives 77 FPS, and 4K Low yields 64 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its closest rivals according to benchmarks?

A: The RX 6750 XT has a benchmark avg of 26011, placing it slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (delta one half%), the AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6%), the AMD FirePro D700 (0.7%), and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1%). It also rests in the 71st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is a 'good' CPU required to hit high FPS in this game?

A: The i7-12700KF is a 12-core processor that generates huge benchmark scores—Cinebench R23 multi-core is 28838, single-core 4071—and the data shows the game can exceed 178 FPS at Low settings even at 1080p, proving the CPU is not limiting that situation.

Q: What is the highest FPS achieved at any setup listed?

A: The highest measured average is 179 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. (The maximum frame observed—via the Medium preset's max—is 158 FPS at 1080p, though that's an internal Max field, not an average.)

Q: At which resolution does the combo reach the lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest average is 33 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings. This is the only scenario that falls below 30 FPS. All other presets stay at or above 64 FPS at 4K.

Q: Are there any preset/resolution combos that historically are too low to play?

A: Yes, 4K Ultra averages only 33 FPS, which is below the common 60 FPS monitor threshold. The 4K High (42) and Medium (49) sections also stay below 50, so for a smooth experience at 4K, Low (64 FPS) is the practical choice.

Settings Recommendations

Analyn research with the recorded frame suggests that the ideal balance between sharp visuals and smooth framerates depends heavily on the desired quality target. At 1080p, the system can handle even Ultra at a near-90 FPS average of play, so any setting is fine; players can choose Ultra for maximum graphical detail. On a 144Hz display, High's 117 FPS or Medium's 138 aren't worth sacrificing, and Ultra's 92 FPS still provides a high refresh experience. At 1440p, the Ultra 60 FPS sits exactly at the refresh boundary; players focused on 1440p with some e competitive edge might prefer High 77 FPS or Medium 90 FPS if they need headroom. At 4K, the case is more critical: only Low (64 FPS) averages above 60; Medium (49) and High (42) fall below refresh rate, and Ultra (33) is best reserved for turning down details to run at 1440p instead. Thus, the data recommends 1080p high and above, 1440p Medium to High→, or 4K Low for a consistent frame. Users with a GSync/FreeSync display could still play at 1440p Ultra (60 FPS) since 60 matches common panel limits. Choosing Low at 4K sacrifices perspective, but it remains the only playable state; for anyone prioritizing more than 60 FPS, 1440p High is the sweet spot.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer, this Intel + AMD platform holds the 1690th position. That places it roughly at the 46th percentile of all configurations measured by this site, meaning it sits just below the median of tested rigs. This ranking reflects a pairing that isn't top-tier by any stretch—the GPU's 71st percentile and CPU's 85th percentile suggest the CPU out-punches the GPU, but the game appears to be GPU-bound at high resolutions. The combo is not a performance outlier; it's a steady, mainstream performer. With the exception of 4K Ultra, it can achieve 60+ FPS at every other preset, making it a balanced device for a 1440p or 1080p gaming session. The measured data confirms that the RX 6750 XT is the bottleneck when 4K, and the i7-12700KF offers click. In the broader picture of the database, this combination lands in the middle of the field—neither a dominant personal nor a limited partner, but a dependable match for a mainstream gaming PC.