Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is an idle game, but the measured FPS data for this AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combo reveals a performance profile that is heavily dictated by the graphics card, with the CPU providing a solid foundation. The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is capable of very high frame rates, but the scaling to 4K shows a dramatic drop, highlighting the GPU's workload. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions and settings, placing the combo's performance in context against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 148 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average drops to 107 FPS, a reduction of 41 FPS or roughly 28%. The most significant fall occurs when jumping to 3840x2160, where the High preset yields an average of only 56 FPS. This represents a 48% decrease from the 1440p result and a 62% decrease from the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary limiting component at 4K. The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is far more severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, and the raw pixel-pushing demands of 4K overwhelm the GPU's capabilities, even one as powerful as the RTX 4080. The data suggests that for a smoother 4K experience, users would need to lower settings, as the Low preset at 4K achieves 78 FPS, which is higher than the High preset's 56 FPS.

The trend is consistent across all settings. For instance, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 151 at 1080p to 112 at 1440p, and then to 59 at 4K. This consistent pattern across presets confirms that the resolution scaling is the dominant factor, and the performance headroom at lower resolutions is quickly consumed by the increased pixel count at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In the context of Revolution Idle, an idle game, the CPU's workload is likely not as intense as in a fast-paced action title. However, the benchmark data still shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The Ryzen 5 5500's multi-threaded performance is respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7976. Its single-thread performance, crucial for game logic and physics, is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319. These scores suggest the CPU can handle the game's simulation and logic without issue.

The FPS data supports this. At 1080p, the High preset runs at 148 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The jump from 1080p to 1440p shows a substantial FPS drop, which is more likely due to the GPU's workload. However, the fact that the 1080p Low preset only reaches 167 FPS, while the High preset reaches 148 FPS, suggests that the game is not purely GPU-bound at 1080p. The difference between Low and High at 1080p is only 19 FPS, whereas at 4K, the difference is 22 FPS (78 vs 56). This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU may be starting to exert some influence, but it is not the primary bottleneck. The data points to the GPU as the main performance driver across all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid severe limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combo at 2560x1440 with High settings is 107 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 78 FPS, while the Ultra preset only reaches 36 FPS. This means Low is more than double the frame rate of Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data does not show a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the High preset runs at 148 FPS and Low at 167 FPS. The performance scaling from Low to High suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter, though the CPU's influence is more apparent at this resolution than at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS experience at 4K?

A: Based on the measured data, the High preset at 3840x2160 averages 56 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, and the Low preset averages 78 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 1080p High compare to 4K High?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High is 148 FPS, while at 4K High it is 56 FPS. This is a 62% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 95 FPS, with a maximum of 129 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination in Revolution Idle.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 167 FPS. The Medium preset averages 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 174 FPS. The High preset averages 148 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 108 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 143 FPS. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The High preset averages 107 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 78 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS. The High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to an average of 36 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions: Low is the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra widens significantly at higher resolutions, from a 59 FPS difference at 1080p to a 42 FPS difference at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a combo rank of 448 out of 3712 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This places the combo in the top 12% of all tested systems, indicating strong overall performance.

This ranking is a result of the high-performing RTX 4080. The GPU's average benchmark score is 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, has an average score of 54209, showing a delta of just 0.1%. This means the RTX 4080 is essentially on par with its immediate successor in synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU, while not as dominant, is still a capable partner. The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, with a score of 19617, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores slightly higher at 19668, a delta of -0.4%. This indicates that the CPU is well within the expected performance range for its class. The combination of a top-tier GPU and a mid-range CPU results in a system that ranks highly overall, though the CPU likely prevents it from reaching the very top of the chart.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the choice of settings depends heavily on the target resolution and frame rate preference.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable, delivering an average of 108 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality. The High preset offers a bit more headroom at 148 FPS, which is beneficial for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, with an average of 107 FPS. This offers a good balance of visual fidelity and smooth performance. The Ultra preset, at 68 FPS, is also playable, but the lower average might be noticeable in fast-paced scenes. The Medium preset provides a safer margin at 112 FPS if consistency is preferred.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Low preset is the most reliable option for a smooth experience, averaging 78 FPS. The Medium and High presets both hover around 56-59 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target but may experience occasional dips. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K, as it averages only 36 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset offers the best balance of playability and visual quality, as the jump to Medium only yields a small FPS improvement while the visual difference may be minimal in an idle game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2505 MHz, and it has a massive 9728 shading units. The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary factor in the FPS results. The severe frame rate drop at 4K is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload. While the RTX 4080 is a high-end card, the demands of 4K resolution are significant, and the data shows it cannot maintain high frame rates with maxed-out settings. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and its close benchmark scores to the RTX 4080 SUPER (delta of 0.1%) confirm its position as a top-tier product, but one that still has limits.

The 16 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for Revolution Idle at all tested settings, as the game is not known for high memory usage. The GPU's clock speeds and core count are the more relevant factors in determining FPS. The fact that the Low preset at 4K (78 FPS) is significantly faster than the Ultra preset (36 FPS) indicates that the GPU is being stressed by the rendering workload, not by a lack of memory. The RTX 4080 is the clear performance driver, and its capabilities define the overall experience of this combo.