The Technomancer

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing delivers a robust performance profile in The Technomancer, a 2016 Action RPG. The data presents a clear picture of how this combination handles the game’s demands across various resolutions and settings, with the CPU providing substantial headroom and the GPU acting as the primary limiter at higher graphical loads. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the hardware’s strengths, and offers practical guidance based solely on the benchmark data.

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

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 25 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration provides substantial compute resources, as evidenced by its benchmark scores: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and a single-core score of 4091. In the context of The Technomancer, which was released in 2016, this processor’s capabilities far exceed the typical requirements of the era, meaning CPU-bound bottlenecks are unlikely to manifest in the measured frame rates.

The processor’s performance relative to its peers is tight. Its average benchmark score of 35355 places it within a 0.3% delta of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336), the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289), and the Intel Core i5-13600T (35256). This suggests that while the i7-12700KF is a high-end part, its practical performance in this title is not dramatically superior to these near-identical rivals. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 89 against all CPUs indicates it sits in the upper echelon of processors. For a game like The Technomancer, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, and the data shows it does so effectively, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU workload rather than being capped by CPU limitations.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and its memory runs at an effective 19 Gbps. With 6144 shading units and 48 RT cores, the card delivers an FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS. Its benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 23356 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 137518, placing it in the 74th percentile against all GPUs.

In The Technomancer, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in determining performance, as the measured FPS varies significantly with resolution and settings. The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p, the card easily exceeds 100 FPS on all settings, but at 4K, it drops below 60 FPS on High and Ultra presets. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title, as there are no indications of memory-related stuttering in the measured data. The GPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (30755, delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (31112, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31142, delta -0.9%), and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220, delta -1.2%). These deltas are minimal, meaning the RTX 3070 Ti’s raw compute is closely matched by these alternatives, though in practice, driver optimizations and game-specific behavior can alter real-world results.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti achieves a rank of 673 out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 59th percentile of all recorded system configurations, indicating that while it is a competent setup, there are many other combinations that produce higher frame rates in this specific title. This ranking is likely influenced by the fact that The Technomancer is an older title, where newer GPUs with higher memory bandwidth or more shading units can pull ahead significantly.

The rank suggests that this combo is not at the extreme top end for this game, but it is firmly in the upper half of tested systems. Given the CPU’s high percentile (89) versus the GPU’s lower percentile (74), it is reasonable to infer that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU has more relative headroom than the GPU, meaning that upgrading the graphics card would yield a more substantial improvement in frame rates than upgrading the processor. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the GPU struggling at 4K Ultra while the CPU remains capable of supporting higher output.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results: Low settings yield an average of 198.6 FPS, Medium produces 158.8 FPS, High reaches 133.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 101.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that at the most common gaming resolution, the system is more than capable of driving high refresh rate monitors, even on the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a clearer gap between presets. Low settings average 130.5 FPS, Medium reaches 102.9 FPS, High hits 84.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67.7 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution represents a 20.1% performance hit (from 84.8 to 67.7 FPS), which is a notable sacrifice for the visual upgrade. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low settings average 72.4 FPS, Medium drops to 54.3 FPS, High manages 46.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combo is not ideal for maxed-out 4K gaming in The Technomancer.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with Ultra typically costing around 50% of the Low performance (e.g., 101.4 vs 198.6 at 1080p). This suggests that the game’s settings have a significant impact on GPU load, while the CPU maintains stable performance throughout.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 on High, the combo averages 84.8 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. At 3840x2160 on High, the average drops to 46.4 FPS, so 1440p is the highest resolution where High settings maintain a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw performance?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355, which is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289, delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600T (35256, delta 0.3%). This indicates near-identical performance among these processors.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for The Technomancer?

A: The measured data shows no performance anomalies that would indicate VRAM limitations. The card’s memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s and 8 GB capacity are adequate for this title, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings without sudden drops.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 673rd out of 1656 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all recorded systems for The Technomancer. This indicates it is a capable setup, though not at the very top tier for this specific game.

Q: Which GPU settings should be avoided at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra settings yield an average of 38.3 FPS, and High settings yield 46.4 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target. For a smoother experience, Medium settings (54.3 FPS) or Low settings (72.4 FPS) are more viable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 101.4, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 38.3 FPS. This represents a 62.2% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s heavy load at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the ideal settings depend on the user’s resolution and performance targets. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 101.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. For 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering 84.8 FPS average, which balances visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Choosing Ultra at this resolution (67.7 FPS) is also viable, but the 20% drop from High may not justify the visual gains for all users.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset (54.3 FPS) is the highest setting that approaches playable frame rates, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. Low settings at 4K (72.4 FPS) provide the smoothest experience, though with reduced visual quality. Given that the game is an Action RPG, maintaining a fluid frame rate is critical for combat responsiveness, so prioritizing frame rate over maximum graphical detail is advisable at 4K. In summary, the data suggests using Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low to Medium at 4K depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate is the priority.