Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle places this AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + Intel Arc B370 combo at rank 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations. That puts it in the bottom portion of the database, with only about 250 combos ranking lower. The percentile positioning confirms this: the GPU sits at the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards, while the CPU is much stronger at the 79th percentile. This massive gap between component tiers is the central story of this pairing — a capable processor held back by an integrated graphics solution that was never designed for this workload. The data indicates this combo is not competitive for smooth gameplay in Revolution Idle, and every measured frame rate reflects that fundamental imbalance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2736 out of 2986 places this pairing in the bottom 8% of all tested combinations. That is a decisive positioning — the overwhelming majority of systems in the database outperform this configuration. The ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU side of the equation. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, which places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta 0.5% faster), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, delta 0.7% faster). The Arc B370 is also 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168). These are all legacy or low-end parts from over a decade ago, which contextualizes just how limited this GPU is.

By contrast, the CPU is a modern mid-range part. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both scoring 27578 (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scoring 27712 (0.3% faster). The CPU is not the bottleneck in this system — it is dramatically overqualified relative to the GPU. The benchmark data shows a 23x difference in average scores between the two components (27636 for CPU vs 1184 for GPU), which explains why the combo rank is so low despite the processor's strength. In Revolution Idle, the GPU's limitations dominate every measured result.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM — the GPU relies on the host system's DDR5 memory through a bus width and bandwidth that are system-dependent. This is a critical limitation for gaming, as the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth severely constrains performance in any graphically intensive scenario.

The GPU's compute resources are minimal: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 raster output units, and 10 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The API support is modern — DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 — which means the hardware can technically run current graphics APIs, but the raw throughput is far too low to translate that support into playable frame rates.

The GPU's benchmark results confirm its low standing. Its only recorded benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 1184, which lands it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show deltas within 1.4% of this score, indicating that the Arc B370 performs nearly identically to a cluster of very old discrete GPUs. In the context of Revolution Idle, the GPU's role is the limiting factor at every resolution and settings level. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the system only reaches 56 FPS average, and that is the best case scenario across all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 56. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average to 36 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS or roughly 36%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 19 FPS, which is a 66% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling behavior is consistent with a GPU that lacks the memory bandwidth and processing power to handle higher pixel counts.

The same pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the progression is 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K. For Medium settings, the numbers are 43 FPS, 27 FPS, and 14 FPS respectively. For Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: 26 FPS at 1080p, 16 FPS at 1440p, and 9 FPS at 4K. The resolution scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in every scenario — if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect smaller FPS differences between resolutions, since the CPU workload doesn't scale with pixel count. Instead, the FPS roughly halves with each step up in resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance.

The data also shows diminishing returns at 4K. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (19 FPS) and High (13 FPS) is only 6 FPS, and Ultra (9 FPS) is barely playable by any standard. This suggests that the GPU is so constrained at 4K that settings changes have limited impact — the hardware simply cannot push enough pixels regardless of quality level. For anyone considering this combo, the resolution scaling data makes it clear that 1080p is the only viable option, and even then only at Low or Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 56 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 49 FPS recorded. High settings average 41 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS, which is a substantial range but still leaves Ultra below the 30 FPS threshold that most would consider minimally playable.

At 2560x1440, performance takes a significant step down. Low settings average 36 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS (minimum 23, maximum 31), High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these results are ideal for smooth gameplay — even the best case at Low settings is below 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is below 20 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 23 FPS indicates that even the average doesn't tell the full story; there are likely noticeable stutters during gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is essentially overwhelmed. Low settings average 19 FPS, Medium averages 14 FPS (minimum 12, maximum 16), High averages 13 FPS, and Ultra averages 9 FPS. No settings combination at 4K achieves even 20 FPS on average, and the minimum values recorded (12 FPS for Medium) suggest that the experience would be consistently choppy. The data indicates that 4K is not a practical option for this combo in Revolution Idle, regardless of quality settings.

The complete FPS table shows a consistent hierarchy: Low is always the fastest preset, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra, at every resolution. This ordering is expected, but the magnitude of the differences varies. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 30 FPS. At 1440p, it narrows to 20 FPS. At 4K, it narrows further to 10 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor — as resolution increases, the GPU has less headroom to differentiate between quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it features 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The CPU also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the system tested here uses the separate Intel Arc B370.

The CPU's benchmark results place it firmly in the upper-mid range of processors. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15236 in multi-core and 1965 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 13858 multi-core and 2603 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 28390, with a single-thread score of 4135. The 3DMark results show strong scaling from 2 threads (2028) to 16 threads (6879), indicating good multi-threading capability. The average benchmark score of 27636 puts it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals being the Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i5-12600K (both 0.2% slower) and the Ryzen 5 8500GE (0.3% faster).

In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, calculations, and any background processing. Given that this is an idle game genre, the CPU is likely more involved in simulation and progression mechanics than in rendering. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU's strength does not translate into playable frame rates — the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores relative to the GPU's 5th percentile ranking. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a more capable GPU would yield dramatically better results, but the current combination is limited by the integrated Arc B370.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Revolution Idle?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 56, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 19 (Low settings), and Ultra settings drop to 9 FPS. All 4K results are below 20 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27636.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 36 FPS while Ultra settings average 16 FPS, a difference of 20 FPS.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1080p provide consistent frame times?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 43, with a recorded minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 49 FPS, indicating a range of 13 FPS during gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only playable configuration for this combo is at 1920x1080 resolution. At 1080p, Low settings provide the best average FPS at 56, which is above the 30 FPS threshold and approaches smoothness. Medium settings at 1080p average 43 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, which is still acceptable and provides better visual quality than Low. High settings at 1080p average 41 FPS, which is similar to Medium but with slightly better visuals. Ultra settings at 1080p average 26 FPS, which falls below the 30 FPS threshold and is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS, and only Low settings exceed 30 FPS with a 36 FPS average. Medium and High both hover around 26-27 FPS, which is marginal, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the experience would be below what most players consider smooth.

At 3840x2160, all settings presets produce average FPS below 20, making this resolution impractical for gameplay. Even Low settings at 19 FPS would result in noticeable lag and stuttering. The data clearly indicates that 4K should be avoided entirely with this combo.

The optimal configuration is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which balances the 43 FPS average with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 49 FPS. This provides the best combination of visual quality and playability. For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low settings at 1080p offer the highest average FPS at 56. For those willing to accept lower frame rates for better graphics, High settings at 1080p (41 FPS average) are a reasonable compromise, though the 15 FPS drop from Low may not be worth the visual improvement for an idle game. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as even at 1080p the 26 FPS average falls below the 30 FPS playability threshold.