The Technomancer

The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG, presents a demanding test for any modern hardware pairing. This analysis focuses on the combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, based on measured FPS data. The results reveal a clear narrative about CPU headroom, GPU limitations at high resolutions, and the critical impact of in-game settings on achieving a smooth experience. This page will break down the CPU and GPU roles, rank this combo, answer common questions, and provide specific settings and resolution guidance for players.

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

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is the processing power behind this combo, and its capabilities are essential for feeding the high-speed AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The CPU features 12 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that allows for robust multi-threaded processing. This core count is paired with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, offering substantial single-thread performance when needed. The CPU is built on Intel’s Alder Lake architecture, a hybrid design that in the i7-12700KF includes performance and efficiency cores, though the provided data does not specify the exact core types. With an L3 cache of 25 MB shared, the processor has a large, fast memory pool to work with.

Its benchmark results underscore its strength. For instance, in Cinebench R23, the i7-12700KF scores 28838 in multi-core and 4071 in single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 14367 in multi-core and 2255 in single-core. These scores place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This means that in a broad range of CPU-bound tasks, it outpaces the majority of processors. The data indicates the CPU is exceptionally capable, which is crucial for gaming. In a game like The Technomancer, the CPU is responsible for game logic, physics, AI, and draw calls. The i7-12700KF’s powerful single-core performance ensures that the game's main thread is not a bottleneck, allowing the system to achieve high frame rates.

This relationship is even more visible when examining the FPS data across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the pairing hits an average of 271 FPS. This is a CPU-intensive scenario, as the GPU has extremely little work to do. The fact that the frame rate can climb so high shows that the i7-12700KF can handle a high number of frames per second without being the limiting factor. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the frame rate drops, but this is normal, as the GPU becomes the main point of contention. The CPU’s high performance ensures that even at lower resolutions, it will not impede the GPU's output. The data suggests that the i7-12700KF is a powerful partner that provides the necessary processing power to support a high-end graphics card, with benchmark results placing it above a majority of its peers.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is placed at rank 476 out of 3696 tested combos in The Technomancer. This is a strong position, placing the pairing in the top 12.9% of all tested systems. The rank is a measure of the system's actual in-game performance, which is a more direct indicator than the separate CPU and GPU benchmarks. This high ranking implies that the combination is very well balanced for this particular game, with neither component being unduly weak, and that the measured FPS are among the highest recorded.

When looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in general computing benchmarks, the data shows a very tight race. The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark of 35365. Its nearest rivals include the Core i7-13700T, which has a score of 35403, a -0.1% difference, and the Core i5-13600T with 35305, a 0.2% difference on the other side. This means that for general CPU workloads, the i7-12700KF is functionally on par with these other, more recent or power-efficient processors. The tiny percentage differences are within a margin of error, so the CPU’s performance is excellent. The data shows the i7-12700KF is a very well-rounded CPU.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is placed in the 64th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19410. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark list show a similar tight grouping, but with less powerful cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has a score of 19334, which is a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 comes in at 19602, a -1% difference, and the AMD FirePro D300 at 19637, a -1.2% difference. This is surprising, as the RX 7900 XTX is a modern, high-end card, while the others are older or more specialized. The fact that its average score is so close to these older cards suggests that the synthetic benchmark results are not representative of its true gaming performance in this title, or that the other cards are exceptionally strong in those specific tests. The combination's rank of 476 is the most telling metric, indicating that the two components work together to provide a top-tier gaming experience, ranking high among a large number of combinations.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combo at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 271. This is the highest average frame rate recorded across all tested settings and resolutions, showing the performance of the CPU and GPU is not a bottleneck at this level.

Q: Does the game run better at 3840x2160 with Low or Ultra settings?

A: The data shows Low settings at 3840x2160 yields an average of 97 FPS, while Ultra settings at the same resolution yields 50 FPS. The Low setting is significantly faster, nearly doubling the frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. It is extremely close to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700T, which has an average score of 35403 (a -0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i5-13600T, which has a score of 35305 (a 0.2% difference). The performance is effectively the same within the margin of error.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 116. The average FPS at this setting is 136, and the maximum FPS is 157.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX's synthetic benchmark score typically close to the GTX 1060 3 GB?

A: The data shows this is the case. The RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has an average score of 19334, which is a 0.4% difference. This suggests that in these specific synthetic test, they perform very similarly, despite the massive difference in specifications and gaming performance.

Q: What is the rank of this specific CPU and GPU combination in The Technomancer?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX achieves a rank of 476 out of 3696 tested combos in the game, placing in the top 12.9% of all testers.

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

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX handle The Technomancer across different resolutions and settings. The FPS was measured at three resolutions and four settings levels, with some settings not having a recorded minimum or maximum FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system shows exceptional performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 271. The Medium settings yield an average of 209 FPS, with a minimum of 177 and a maximum of 240. High settings produce an average of 178 FPS. The most demanding Ultra settings still manage an average of 139 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, with even the most demanding settings remaining well above 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very high but shows a predictable drop from the 1080p results. The Low setting average is 177 FPS, which is a significant decrease from the 271 FPS at 1080p. Medium averages 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157. The High setting results in an average of 116 FPS. The Ultra setting delivers an average of 91 FPS. The data shows a decreasing trend, with the system less bound by the CPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low setting still gives a strong average of 97 FPS. Medium provides an average of 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 86. The High setting yields an average of 64 FPS. The Ultra setting is the most demanding, producing an average of 50 FPS. This resolution is where the system's ability to maintain high frame rates is most challenged, but it still provides playable performance at Medium and High settings.

The data clearly shows the impact of resolution on performance. The FPS values scale down as the number of pixels increases, which is expected. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is also substantial, with Low settings at 4K (97 FPS) being nearly double the performance of Ultra settings at 4K (50 FPS).

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the graphics processor that handles the rendering of The Technomancer. It is a high-end card from the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip. The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a massive 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a large amount of memory, which is important for rendering at high resolutions and with high-quality textures. The core clocks are set at a base frequency of 1929 MHz and a boost clock of 2498 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz, allowing for fast rasterization and shading.

The GPU's performance in the game is directly tied to its memory and compute capabilities. At 3840x2160, the rendering load is immense. The combination of the GPU's 6144 shading units and its high bandwidth allows it to handle this load. The data shows that at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 64, and with Ultra at the same resolution, it is 50. This is a significant drop from 1440p, showing that the GPU is the bottleneck at this resolution. The 24 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, and it does not seem to be a limiting factor, as the memory bandwidth is also very high.

Despite the high performance, the synthetic benchmark data for the GPU is interesting. Its average benchmark score is 19410, placing it in the 64th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals listed are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, with a score of 19334 (0.4% difference), and the NVIDIA TITAN X, with a score of 19177 (1.2% difference). This is an unusual result, as the RX 7900 XTX is a much more powerful card than these rivals. The data suggests that the synthetic benchmark tests may not be fully utilizing the card's advanced features, or the tests are limited by the CPU or system in some way. However, the in-game FPS data is much more representative of the card's true gaming power.

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

Looking at the measured FPS, a clear pattern emerges for what settings give the best experience. The goal is to balance a high frame rate with visual quality. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the bottleneck. The system is so powerful that even with Ultra settings, an average of 139 FPS is achieved. At this resolution, there is no reason to lower the settings below High or Ultra, as the performance is more than sufficient for a smooth experience. The data shows a strong average of 178 FPS at High, which is also excellent.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still very strong. The Ultra settings average 91 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and provides a good experience. High settings average 116 FPS, which is even better. For the best balance, High settings at 1440p would be an excellent choice, as it gives a high frame rate and a high level of visual detail.

At 3840x2160, the system is more taxed. The Ultra setting averages 50 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced Action RPG. The High setting yields an average of 64 FPS, which is a good target for a smoother experience. Medium settings provide an average of 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is the more consistent experience. For the best experience at 4K, High settings are the most balanced, offering a high frame rate and visual fidelity. The Medium preset is also a strong choice if you want to ensure no drops below 60 FPS, as its minimum frame rate is 64 FPS. Low settings at 4K offer the highest average FPS (97) but are not necessary unless you need the absolute maximum frame rate.

In summary, the recommendations are: At 1080p, use Ultra or High. At 1440p, use High for the best experience. At 4K, use High or Medium to keep the FPS above 60 and consistent.

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

The performance scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a lot about the balance between the CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 271 at 1080p to 177 at 1440p, and then to 97 at 4K. This is a significant drop, but the system is still capable of very high frame rates. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 209 at 1080p to 136 at 1440p and 75 at 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 178 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p and 64 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 139 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p and 50 at 4K.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is largest at the Low setting (a drop of 64%) and the smallest at Ultra (a drop of 64%). This pattern suggests that the lower the settings, the more the performance is bound by the CPU at 1080p. When the settings are low, the GPU has less work to do per frame, so the CPU can push a very high frame rate. As the resolution increases, the GPU's workload increases, and the FPS drops because the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The fact that the absolute FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is similar across settings shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions.

This behavior is classic for a high-end CPU and GPU combo. At 1080p, the data shows the CPU is the main constraint. The i7-12700KF is strong enough, but there is a limit to how fast it can feed the GPU frames. As the resolution goes up, the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the limit. The GPU's frame rate at 4K is much lower than at 1080p, which is expected. The data shows that the system is well-balanced, but the GPU is the component that is most stressed at 4K. The performance scaling is consistent, with the expected drop in FPS as the pixel count increases, highlighting the strengths of both components in different scenarios.