Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not a typical triple-A shooter, but the measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination reveals a clear performance curve across resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings, with the gap between Low and Ultra being significant but not crippling. Dropping from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable performance hit, but the most dramatic shift occurs when moving to 4K, where the frame rates compress and the Ultra preset falls below playable thresholds. The data suggests that the limiting component changes depending on the resolution, shifting from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a distinct scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 202 on Low settings to 108 on Ultra, indicating that the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates even with demanding settings. The gap between Low and Medium is relatively small (202 to 178 FPS), but the jump to Ultra is more pronounced, dropping from 178 to 108 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is still capable of handling the load, but the Ultra preset introduces enough additional rendering work to significantly impact performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all settings. Low settings produce 148 FPS, while High and Medium are nearly identical at 107 and 112 FPS respectively. Ultra falls to 68 FPS, which is a substantial reduction from the 108 FPS seen at 1080p. The data indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor at this resolution, as the gap between Low and Ultra widens in absolute terms (148 vs 68 FPS) compared to 1080p (202 vs 108 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more severe. Low settings yield 78 FPS, while Medium and High produce 59 and 56 FPS respectively. Ultra drops to 36 FPS, which would be considered marginal for smooth gameplay. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 42 FPS, compared to 94 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The data shows that the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 61% for Low settings (202 to 78 FPS) and 67% for Ultra settings (108 to 36 FPS), highlighting the GPU's struggle to maintain performance at higher resolutions.

The pattern reveals that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, can keep up with the GPU at 1080p but becomes less relevant as resolution increases. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra results suggest that the GPU's raw compute power is the limiting factor in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. Its 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores are designed for demanding workloads, and the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides substantial bandwidth. In Revolution Idle, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS data.

At 1080p, the RTX 4080 is not fully utilized, as the frame rates are likely constrained by the CPU. The CPU's single-thread score of 951 in 3dmark and its passmark single-thread score of 3685 indicate moderate single-core performance, which is typical for a mid-range processor. The GPU's performance at 1080p is strong, with Low settings hitting 202 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 108 FPS suggests that the GPU is still capable of handling the load.

At 1440p, the GPU starts to show its strength. The fact that Medium and High settings produce nearly identical frame rates (112 and 107 FPS) suggests that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the additional settings overhead has less impact. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for this resolution, but the Ultra preset at 68 FPS indicates that the GPU is working harder.

At 4K, the GPU is fully saturated. The drop from Low (78 FPS) to Ultra (36 FPS) represents a 54% reduction, which is a direct result of the increased pixel count and the GPU's finite resources. The 16 GB VRAM is not a bottleneck at 4K, as the game likely does not require that much memory, but the GPU's compute units are stretched thin. The RTX 4080's performance at 4K Ultra is comparable to what might be expected from a lower-tier card, indicating that Revolution Idle's rendering demands are substantial at this resolution.

The GPU's nearest rivals show that it is closely matched with the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has a deltaPct of 0.1%, and slightly behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%). This positioning suggests that the RTX 4080 is a solid performer, but not the absolute best, and the measured FPS data in Revolution Idle reflects this mid-to-high-end standing.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 169 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the 1440p Medium preset compare to 1080p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 112, compared to 178 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This represents a 37% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 capable of 4K gaming in Revolution Idle?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 can achieve 78 FPS on Low settings and 56 FPS on High settings, but only 36 FPS on Ultra. This indicates that 4K Ultra is not a smooth experience, while lower settings are playable.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the 1440p Medium preset?

A: The minimum FPS for 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 95 FPS, with a maximum of 129 FPS, showing a consistent frame time experience.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates (202 FPS on Low). The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 951 indicates that it is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combo ranks 275 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.4% of all combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 202 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 178 FPS, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings drop to 169 FPS, while Ultra falls to 108 FPS, representing a 47% reduction from Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 148 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium settings produce 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS, indicating that frame times remain stable. High settings are close behind at 107 FPS, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 80 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p but still significant.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 78 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay. Medium settings produce 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS, showing that frame times can dip below 60 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS, while Ultra falls to 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering. The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the performance gap between settings narrows, but the absolute frame rates decrease, making the Ultra preset increasingly impractical.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 275 out of 3712 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the 92.6th percentile, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but the GPU's performance is likely the dominant factor given the game's rendering demands.

The CPU's own benchmark scores show it is competitive with its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 25005 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H. However, it is 0.4% lower than the AMD EPYC 9474F. This indicates that the CPU is well-matched with other mid-range options, but its performance in Revolution Idle is amplified by the RTX 4080.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54247 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER, but 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and 2.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. This suggests that the RTX 4080 is a strong performer, but not the top-tier option in its class. The combo's rank of 275 reflects this balance, as it is likely that some combinations with faster CPUs or more powerful GPUs achieve higher frame rates.

The data shows that the combo is well-suited for Revolution Idle, with the RTX 4080 providing enough power for high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, and the CPU ensuring that frame rates remain stable. The rank of 275 out of 3712 is a strong result, indicating that this combination is a viable choice for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings preset depends on the resolution and the desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers a good balance, delivering 169 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on gaming monitors. The Medium preset at 178 FPS is also excellent, but the difference between Medium and High is only 9 FPS, so High is recommended for better visual quality without a significant performance hit. The Ultra preset at 108 FPS is still playable, but the drop from High to Ultra is 61 FPS, which may not justify the visual improvements.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, providing 112 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS. This ensures that frame rates stay above 60 FPS at all times, even during demanding scenes. The High preset at 107 FPS is nearly identical, so either could be used, but Medium offers a slight safety margin. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but may experience occasional drops below 60 FPS, making it less ideal for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 78 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 50 FPS, which could result in noticeable stuttering. High and Ultra are not recommended at 4K, as they produce 56 and 36 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold. For the best experience at 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the frame rate is not high enough for fast-paced gameplay.

Overall, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for 1080p and 1440p, while Low is required for 4K. The High preset is a reasonable alternative at 1080p, but the performance difference between High and Medium at 1440p is negligible, making Medium the safer choice.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache provide adequate memory bandwidth for gaming workloads. In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough to potentially become CPU-bound.

The CPU's benchmark scores show modest single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a passmark single-thread score of 3685. Its multi-thread scores are stronger, with a cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a passmark multithread score of 24389. This suggests that the CPU can handle multiple threads effectively, which is beneficial for games that use multiple cores.

At 1080p, the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4080, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, the difference between Low (202 FPS) and Ultra (108 FPS) at 1080p suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is still the primary driver of frame rate changes. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's impact diminishes further, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Core i7-13620H, have similar average benchmark scores, indicating that the 8400F is a competitive mid-range option. Its 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node make it an efficient choice, and its 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs shows that it performs better than the majority of processors. In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is to provide stable frame pacing, which it does effectively across all resolutions.