The Technomancer

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for The Technomancer with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT shows a clear pattern: Medium settings deliver the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 162 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS, which keeps the experience fluid without sacrificing the visual upgrades over Low. High settings at the same resolution drop to 138 FPS average, which is still strong, but the 24 FPS gap between Medium and High is substantial, and Ultra falls further to 108 FPS average. The data indicates that Medium is the optimal preset for consistent performance across all tested resolutions.

At 2560x1440, Medium again stands out. The average of 106 FPS with a recorded minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS demonstrates that the combination can maintain a high refresh rate experience at this resolution. High settings at 1440p deliver 90 FPS average, which is playable, but the margin to Medium is 16 FPS, making Medium the safer choice for demanding scenes. Low at 1440p reaches 137 FPS average, but the visual compromise is steep, as the jump from Low to Medium is 31 FPS, meaning Medium offers most of the performance headroom while improving image quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Medium delivers 58 FPS average with a minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 67 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High at 4K drops to 50 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS average, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. Low at 4K reaches 76 FPS average, but the visual degradation is severe. The recorded data suggests that for 4K, users should prefer Medium if they accept the 49 FPS minimum, or drop to Low for a smoother experience. However, given the overall pattern, Medium remains the best all-around preset, as it provides playable frame rates at every resolution while retaining the most visual detail per frame compared to Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT plays the dominant role in this game's performance, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for The Technomancer's textures and assets. The card's boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 3840 shading units, provide the raw throughput needed to push high frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor when moving from 1080p to 4K: the average FPS at High settings drops from 138 at 1920x1080 to 90 at 2560x1440 to 50 at 3840x2160, a scaling pattern that aligns with GPU-bound rendering.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is never a bottleneck in this title, as even at 4K Ultra the GPU still delivers 39 FPS average, which indicates the memory subsystem is not stalling the rendering pipeline. The Radeon RX 7800 XT's percentile rank of 51 among all GPUs in the database places it near the median, but its nearest rivals (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with a delta of -0.5%, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with +0.9%, NVIDIA Tesla K20c with +1.3%, and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT with -1.8%) are markedly older or lower-tier parts. This suggests that the GPU's synthetic benchmark average of 11627 is dragged down by compute tests, but its gaming performance in The Technomancer is far ahead of those rivals, as the measured frame rates demonstrate.

The CPU, Intel Core i7-12700KF, has 12 cores and 20 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and its benchmark scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multicore of 28838 and single-core of 4071) indicate strong processing power. However, in this game, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The FPS drop from 1080p High (138 FPS) to 4K High (50 FPS) is a 64% reduction, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rates would remain more constant across resolutions. The data confirms that the RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of performance, and its 16 GB frame buffer ensures that even at 4K, memory pressure does not cause unexpected stutters or crashes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 162 at 1920x1080 to 106 at 2560x1440 to 58 at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% drop from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The same pattern holds across all settings: High goes from 138 to 90 to 50 (35% and 44% drops), Low goes from 210 to 137 to 76 (35% and 45% drops), and Ultra goes from 108 to 70 to 39 (35% and 44% drops). The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component, as the scaling is purely resolution-driven.

The frame rate at 1080p is exceptionally high, with Low reaching 210 FPS average, which suggests that the i7-12700KF can feed the GPU enough data to saturate its rendering capabilities. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck. The 4K results are particularly telling: at 4K Ultra, the average of 39 FPS is below the 50 FPS threshold for smooth action, and even 4K High at 50 FPS is marginal. The 4K Medium result of 58 FPS with a 49 FPS minimum shows that users who want 4K must compromise on settings. The scaling data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it achieves above 90 FPS at High and above 106 FPS at Medium, providing a responsive experience without needing to drop to Low settings.

The resolution scaling also reveals the efficiency of the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The 5 nm process and 28,100 million transistors in the Navi 32 chip allow the GPU to maintain proportional performance as pixel count increases, but the raw compute limits are exposed at 4K. The 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s become the constraining factors. The data confirms that this combo is optimized for 1440p high-refresh gaming, with 1080p being overkill and 4K requiring significant setting reductions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT deliver the following average frame rates across presets: Low at 210 FPS, Medium at 162 FPS (with a minimum of 137 FPS and maximum of 186 FPS), High at 138 FPS, and Ultra at 108 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 48 FPS, which is the largest single preset jump, indicating that Medium adds significant visual effects that impact performance. The gap between Medium and High is 24 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 30 FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra remains above 100 FPS, so all presets are playable, but Medium provides the best combination of smoothness and image quality.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 137 FPS, Medium at 106 FPS (minimum 90 FPS, maximum 121 FPS), High at 90 FPS, and Ultra at 70 FPS. The pattern is similar to 1080p, with Low to Medium being a 31 FPS jump, Medium to High a 16 FPS jump, and High to Ultra a 20 FPS jump. The 1440p Medium result of 106 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors, while High at 90 FPS is suitable for 90Hz displays. Ultra at 70 FPS is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 76 FPS, Medium at 58 FPS (minimum 49 FPS, maximum 67 FPS), High at 50 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. The scaling is steeper at 4K, with Low to Medium a 18 FPS drop, Medium to High an 8 FPS drop, and High to Ultra an 11 FPS drop. The 49 FPS minimum at Medium indicates occasional dips below 50 FPS, which could cause noticeable hitches in fast-paced combat. Low at 76 FPS is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, but the visual quality loss is substantial. The data shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting either Low settings for smoothness or Medium settings for visual fidelity with occasional frame rate dips.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1228 out of 3696 tested combos in the database for The Technomancer. This places the combo in the 67th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the systems tested in this game. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p but falls behind at 4K.

The CPU's percentile of 85 among all CPUs indicates that the i7-12700KF is a high-performing processor, and its nearest rivals (Intel Core i7-13700T with a delta of -0.1%, Intel Core i5-13600T with +0.2%, Intel Core 5 213PE with -0.2%, and Intel Core i7-12700K with +0.2%) are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark scores. This means the CPU is well-matched to the GPU, as the i7-12700KF provides enough single-core and multi-core performance to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7800 XT.

The GPU's percentile of 51 among all GPUs is lower, but this is skewed by the inclusion of compute-heavy benchmark tests (e.g., Passmark GPU Compute score of 13473) that do not reflect gaming performance. The RX 7800 XT's nearest rivals in the database (GeForce GTX 1660 with -0.5%, Radeon Pro 5500M with +0.9%, Tesla K20c with +1.3%, and Radeon RX 6500 XT with -1.8%) are all significantly less capable in gaming, yet they have similar average benchmark scores. This discrepancy highlights that the synthetic benchmark average of 11627 does not capture the RX 7800 XT's actual gaming prowess in The Technomancer.

Given the combo rank of 1228 out of 3696, the data indicates that this system is a solid mid-to-high performer for this game. The rank is likely held back by the 4K results, where the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at Ultra settings. However, the 1440p results (90-137 FPS across presets) and 1080p results (108-210 FPS) are strong enough to place the combo well above the median. The measured data confirms that this pairing is a capable choice for 1440p gaming in The Technomancer, with the 4K experience being a compromise.

FAQ

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

A: The measured FPS data indicates that 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 106 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum, while High settings maintain 90 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are higher (up to 210 FPS at Low), but the GPU is underutilized, and at 3840x2160, the averages drop below 60 FPS for most presets.

Q: How does the RX 7800 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals in the database?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which is within 1.8% of its nearest rivals (GeForce GTX 1660 at -0.5%, Radeon Pro 5500M at +0.9%, Tesla K20c at +1.3%, and Radeon RX 6500 XT at -1.8%). However, in The Technomancer, the RX 7800 XT delivers far higher frame rates than these rivals, as the synthetic benchmarks do not reflect gaming performance.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RX 7800 XT in this game?

A: The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 210 FPS average, which is very high, and the frame rate scales down proportionally as resolution increases (to 137 FPS at 1440p and 76 FPS at 4K). This pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario, where the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 106 FPS average, while Ultra delivers 70 FPS average. This is a 36 FPS difference, meaning Ultra is 34% slower than Medium. The minimum FPS at Medium is 90 FPS, which is still above the 70 FPS average of Ultra, indicating that Medium provides a more consistent experience.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Technomancer?

A: The measurements show that 4K is playable but requires setting compromises. At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 58 FPS average with a 49 FPS minimum, High delivers 50 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS average. Only Low settings (76 FPS average) stay above 60 FPS. Users targeting 4K should expect to use Medium or Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in the database?

A: The combo ranks 1228 out of 3696 tested combinations, placing it in the 67th percentile. This means it outperforms approximately two-thirds of all tested systems in The Technomancer. The rank is supported by strong 1080p and 1440p results, while the 4K performance pulls the overall ranking down.