Revolution Idle

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a very specific performance profile in Revolution Idle, one that is almost entirely dictated by the graphics solution. The data shows a combination that can handle the game at lower resolutions and settings but struggles significantly as the graphical load increases, making it a pairing suited for specific use cases rather than a general-purpose gaming rig.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K in Revolution Idle is steep and clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this system. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 41 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 26 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. At 4K, the average falls further to 13 FPS, which is less than a third of the 1080p performance. This scaling pattern is a classic sign that the GPU is being overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

The trend is consistent across all settings. With Low settings, the frame rate drops from 56 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p, and then to 19 FPS at 4K. Even at Medium settings, which are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum frame times, the average goes from 43 FPS at 1080p to 27 FPS at 1440p and 14 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, with frame rates nearly halving in every setting category. This suggests that the Arc B370's memory subsystem, being system-shared, is unable to keep up with the bandwidth demands of 4K rendering in this title.

The data implies that if you want to play Revolution Idle on this hardware, 1080p is the only viable resolution for a smooth experience. The leap to 1440p represents a significant compromise, and 4K is effectively unplayable. The limiting component is unambiguously the GPU; the CPU's performance is not the constraining factor at these lower frame rates, as the game is likely GPU-bound even at 1080p given the Arc B370's low standing in the benchmark hierarchy.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a low-power integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, and its benchmark results confirm it is not designed for demanding gaming. Its average benchmark score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is reflected in its gaming performance. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, but its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture is a major reason for the poor scaling at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 puts it in direct competition with very old hardware. The nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 (a 0.2% difference), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 (a 0.5% difference). This context is important; the Arc B370 is performing at a level comparable to graphics cards from over a decade ago. Its 10 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate do not translate to practical performance in Revolution Idle, as the fundamental rasterization and memory bandwidth are insufficient.

The clock speeds, while reaching a respectable 2400 MHz boost, cannot compensate for the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are theoretical maximums that the shared memory system cannot sustain. In practice, the GPU's role in this combo is to provide basic rendering capabilities, and the measured FPS data shows it is overwhelmed by Revolution Idle at any resolution above 1080p. The data indicates that this is a graphics solution for basic desktop use or very light, non-demanding titles, not for modern gaming at high fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Revolution Idle, this pairing sits near the very bottom. The combo is ranked 2736 out of 2986 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance. While the CPU is not a top-tier part, it is the graphics card that drags this combo down.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, has an average benchmark score of 21484 and sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. This is a respectable position, showing that the processor is a mid-range part that is capable of handling modern workloads. Its nearest rivals in terms of CPU benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (score 21440, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core i9-11900H (score 21367, 0.5% slower), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (score 21223, 1.2% slower). This shows that the CPU is performing on par with a range of other processors, including high-end mobile and server parts.

The contrast between the CPU's solid 75th percentile ranking and the GPU's dismal 5th percentile ranking is stark. It creates a severely unbalanced system where the CPU is left waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame. The combo rank of 2736 out of 2986 reflects this bottleneck, showing that despite having a capable processor, the overall gaming experience is held back by the graphics solution. This data suggests that for Revolution Idle, the GPU is the sole determinant of the user experience, and this combo's ranking is a direct reflection of the Arc B370's limitations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Revolution Idle with this CPU and GPU combo?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates, with an average of 41 FPS at High settings and 56 FPS at Low settings. Performance drops significantly at 2560x1440 (26 FPS High) and becomes unplayable at 3840x2160 (13 FPS High).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this test?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, which is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is not the bottleneck.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster). It is also 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2600 perform well compared to other CPUs?

A: Yes, it performs well. Its average benchmark score of 21484 puts it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367). It is 1.2% faster than the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223).

Q: What is the difference in performance between Ultra and Low settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate at Low settings is 56 FPS, while at Ultra settings it drops to 26 FPS. This represents a 30 FPS difference, making Low settings more than twice as fast as Ultra.

Q: Is there a large performance gap between 1440p and 4K?

A: Yes, there is a significant gap. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 26 FPS at 2560x1440 to 13 FPS at 3840x2160, a 50% reduction. This indicates the GPU's shared memory system cannot handle the increased pixel load of 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for Revolution Idle shows a clear pattern of degradation as resolution and settings increase. The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average frames per second (FPS) for each configuration.

At 1920x1080, the combo is most capable. With Low settings, the average FPS is 56. Moving to Medium settings brings the average down to 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS. At High settings, the average is 41 FPS. The lowest performance comes at Ultra settings, which yields an average of 26 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are substantial. The Low setting average is 36 FPS. The Medium setting average is 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS. The High setting average is 26 FPS. The Ultra setting average falls to 16 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo is largely unable to deliver a playable experience. The Low setting average is 19 FPS. The Medium setting average is 14 FPS, with a minimum of 12 FPS and a maximum of 16 FPS. The High setting average is 13 FPS. The Ultra setting produces an average of just 9 FPS.

The data indicates that the step from 1080p to 1440p roughly halves the frame rate in most settings, and the step to 4K halves it again. This linear decline highlights the GPU's inability to scale with resolution, making 1080p the only reasonable choice for this hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen+ architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. While its technical specs are modest by modern standards, its benchmark scores reveal that it is not the performance bottleneck in this combination. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, a strong showing for a part from its generation.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with frames. The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of doing so, as the GPU's frame rates are consistently low across all resolutions. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 13160 and Geekbench multicore score of 5648 indicate that it has sufficient processing power for the game's logic. Its PassMark single-thread score of 2239 shows that even in single-threaded tasks, it is not holding the system back.

The CPU's nearest rivals further illustrate its performance level. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900H in average benchmark score. This places the Ryzen 5 2600 in a performance tier with much newer and more expensive processors, confirming that the CPU is a solid foundation. The fact that the combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 in Revolution Idle is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, but rather a direct consequence of the Intel Arc B370's very low performance. The CPU is effectively idle, waiting for the GPU to complete its rendering tasks.