Revolution Idle

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a measured performance profile in Revolution Idle, an idle game released on 2023-05-09. The combo ranks 926 out of 1774 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the database. The CPU's launch MSRP is $329, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 299 USD. This analysis uses only the measured FPS rows and component benchmark data provided.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) at a 5 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock reaches 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it includes integrated Radeon Graphics. In benchmark tests, the CPU scores 29302 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4136 in single-core, while 3DMark single-thread score is 1049 and max-threads score is 8479. The average benchmark score is 40468, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 is within 1% of several mobile and desktop parts. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (avg score 40431), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262), and 1.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (39995). It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% (40712). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU's raw compute capability is effectively tied with those alternatives.

For an idle game, the CPU's role is to run the game logic, timers, and background calculations. The high single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 1049, Cinebench R23 single 4136) ensures that any per-frame or per-tick processing is handled without delay. The multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 29302, Passmark multithread 34470) are also strong, but idle games rarely utilize more than a few threads. The 91st percentile ranking indicates the CPU is far above the median, so it is unlikely to be a limiting factor in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a GeForce 40-series GPU based on the AD107 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1830 MHz, boost clock is 2460 MHz, and memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, and it has a TDP of 115 W.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 4060 scores 19545 in Passmark G3D, 101030 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 98095 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 23181, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321), 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338), 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (23021), and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999). These deltas are small, so the GPU sits in a tight mid-range cluster.

In Revolution Idle, the GPU handles rendering of the game's interface, numbers, and any visual effects. The measured FPS shows that at 1080p High, the combo achieves 99.1 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. At 4K High, it drops to 34.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The 66th percentile ranking suggests the GPU is competent but not top-tier, and the FPS scaling confirms that it is the component that limits performance as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Revolution Idle is 926 out of 1774 tested combinations. This places it at approximately the 52nd percentile, meaning it performs slightly better than half of all tested combos. Given that the CPU is in the 91st percentile and the GPU is in the 66th percentile, the overall rank is pulled down by the GPU's more modest standing. The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck; the GPU's mid-range position is what determines the combo's placement. For an idle game, which is typically not graphically demanding, this rank is reasonable, but it shows that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor when pushing resolution or settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on measured FPS, 1080p High delivers 99.1 FPS, 1440p High delivers 62.1 FPS, and 4K High delivers 34.1 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1080p or 1440p are viable, while 4K falls below 60 FPS even at Low settings (46.2 FPS).

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468. It is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431), 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262), and 1.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (39995). It is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H (40712). These differences are within 1.2%, so performance is effectively equivalent.

Q: What settings achieve 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High gives 62.1 FPS, Medium gives 67 FPS, and Low gives 86.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 41.5 FPS. Therefore, High or Medium are the best choices for maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck?

A: The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 66th. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is consistent across all settings (about 65% reduction), which indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 single 4136, multicore 29302) show it can handle the game's logic without constraint.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the components?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $329, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Q: How does this combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 926 out of 1774 combos, placing it in the upper half of the database. This is consistent with a strong CPU paired with a mid-range GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 99.1 at 1080p to 62.1 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 34.1 at 4K (a 65% reduction from 1080p). At Low settings, the drop is from 134.7 to 86.9 (35%) and then to 46.2 (66%). Medium settings go from 99.2 to 67 (32%) to 35.3 (64%). Ultra settings go from 59.4 to 41.5 (30%) to 20 (66%). The near-identical percentage drops from 1080p to 4K across all presets indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor; the CPU's performance is constant regardless of resolution. The CPU's high single-thread score (3DMark single-thread 1049) and multi-thread score (Cinebench R23 multicore 29302) confirm that it is not the source of the scaling loss. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the rendering load exceeds what the RTX 4060 can sustain at playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, the High and Medium presets both deliver around 99 FPS (99.1 and 99.2 respectively), while Low reaches 134.7 FPS and Ultra drops to 59.4 FPS. Since High and Medium are nearly identical in performance, either is suitable for a smooth experience; Ultra is still playable at just under 60 FPS. At 1440p, High (62.1 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) both exceed 60 FPS, while Low (86.9 FPS) offers higher headroom and Ultra (41.5 FPS) is not recommended. For 4K, even Low only reaches 46.2 FPS, so 4K is not a viable target for this combo. The best experience is achieved at 1440p with High or Medium settings, which provide a stable 60+ FPS while maintaining visual quality. At 1080p, High is the optimal balance, as it matches Medium's frame rate while offering better visuals. Given the idle genre, a consistent 60 FPS is more than sufficient, so 1440p High is the recommended configuration.