Revolution Idle

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Revolution Idle, paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, reveals a clear performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers an average of 222 FPS, which serves as the highest recorded figure in this dataset. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 148 FPS, a reduction of approximately one-third from the 1080p figure. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 78 FPS, which represents roughly half the 1440p value and just over a third of the 1080p peak.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component as resolution climbs. The 1080p to 1440p transition shows a 74 FPS gap, while the 1440p to 4K transition shows a 70 FPS gap, suggesting a fairly consistent cost per pixel increase. However, the more telling comparison comes from the preset scaling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (222 FPS) and Ultra (108 FPS) is 114 FPS, indicating significant headroom for visual fidelity without compromising playability. At 4K, the same Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 42 FPS (78 to 36), which shows that the GPU's compute capacity is being consumed by the sheer pixel count before settings can exert their full influence.

The Medium preset data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which provide additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 151 to 204 FPS, a 53 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 95 to 129 FPS, a 34 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range tightens further to 50 to 67 FPS, a 17 FPS spread. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is working closer to its sustained limit, leaving less variance for burst performance. The data suggests that for players targeting high refresh rates, 1080p or 1440p provides the necessary margin, while 4K is best suited for cinematic frame rates rather than competitive responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this CPU and GPU combination in Revolution Idle?

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 222 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Low preset in terms of average FPS?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 36 FPS, while the 1080p Low preset averages 222 FPS. This represents a difference of 186 FPS, with the 1080p configuration delivering over six times the frame rate of the 4K Ultra configuration.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game across all tested settings?

A: The measured data shows playable frame rates across all settings and resolutions, with no indication of VRAM-related stuttering or failures. The lowest average FPS recorded is 36 at 4K Ultra, which suggests the 16 GB GDDR6X memory is adequate for the game's demands.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the measured FPS ranges from a minimum of 95 to a maximum of 129, with an average of 112 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 246th out of 3,712 tested combos for Revolution Idle, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations.

Q: Does the game show a larger performance drop from 1080p to 1440p or from 1440p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 74 FPS (222 to 148), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 70 FPS (148 to 78). The two transitions are nearly identical in absolute FPS loss, but the percentage drop is larger at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 brings an 8-core, 16-thread configuration based on the Zen 4 architecture, with base and boost clocks of 3.80 GHz and 5.30 GHz respectively. This processor operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a 65 W TDP, making it a power-efficient choice for sustained gaming sessions. The benchmark data shows strong synthetic performance: the Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 18,760, while the single-core score sits at 1,930. The Geekbench results follow a similar pattern, with a multicore score of 15,371 and a single-core score of 2,525.

In the context of Revolution Idle, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, given that the game is an idle genre title with relatively modest processing demands. However, the 3DMark thread scaling results indicate the processor's capabilities across different thread counts: 2,043 for 2 threads, 3,931 for 4 threads, 6,933 for 8 threads, and 8,484 for 16 threads. The near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads (6,933 to 8,484) suggests that the processor can effectively utilize its full thread count when needed, though the game likely does not stress all cores simultaneously.

The PassMark multithread score of 34,470 and single-thread score of 4,063 provide additional context for the CPU's overall capability. The Ryzen 7 7700 holds an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,081. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.1%), Intel Core 5 221E (deltaPct -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (deltaPct -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-13905H (deltaPct -0.6%). These tight margins, all within 0.6% of each other, indicate that the CPU's performance is well established within its class, though the game's FPS results suggest that the GPU is the more decisive factor for frame rates in this title.

The processor's 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for feeding the RTX 4080. The 5 nm process node from TSMC, housing 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, contributes to the 65 W TDP, which is notably modest for a desktop processor with this level of performance. This efficiency means the CPU is unlikely to become a thermal bottleneck in a typical gaming configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 246 out of 3,712 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This places the pairing in the top 6.6% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a strong showing given the breadth of hardware combinations considered. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, weighted toward the performance envelope that this particular CPU-GPU pairing delivers.

To contextualize this rank, the GPU alone holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER (deltaPct 0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (deltaPct -1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (deltaPct -2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (deltaPct -2.7%). The GPU's synthetic benchmarks show a PassMark G3D score of 34,457, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 214,739, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4080 is a high-tier graphics solution, and its combination with a CPU in the 87th percentile creates a balanced pairing.

The combo rank of 246 suggests that while both components are individually strong, the game's demands do not fully utilize the combined potential. Many of the 245 combos ranked higher likely feature more recent or higher-tier GPUs, as Revolution Idle's frame rates are predominantly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The fact that this pairing still ranks in the top 7% demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 7700 does not hold back the RTX 4080 in this title, and the measured FPS figures across all settings confirm that the system delivers smooth performance at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining viable for lower presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 222 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 178 FPS, with a measured range of 151 to 204 FPS. The High preset averages 169 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 108 FPS. This progression shows a gradual decline from Low to High, followed by a more substantial 61 FPS drop from High to Ultra, suggesting that Ultra introduces significantly more demanding effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 129, High averages 107 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 39 FPS at this resolution, compared to 61 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's resources are more constrained at the higher pixel count. The Medium preset's range at 1440p (95 to 129) shows a tighter band than at 1080p, which aligns with the GPU approaching its sustained throughput limits.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes notably more demanding. Low averages 78 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 67, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop of 19 FPS is the most significant single-step decline at this resolution, while the Medium-to-High transition is nearly negligible at just 3 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset at 4K is already pushing the GPU close to its effective limit, with higher presets offering diminishing returns in visual quality for the additional frame rate cost.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and the player's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the High preset at 169 FPS represents the best balance for most users. It provides a 53 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a frame rate well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. Players seeking maximum smoothness can use the Low preset at 222 FPS, though the visual compromises may outweigh the benefits for a game in the idle genre.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 107 FPS is the recommended choice for a 100+ FPS experience, while Medium at 112 FPS offers nearly identical performance with potentially lower visual quality. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS remains viable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, but the 39 FPS gap from High to Ultra suggests that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost. The Low preset at 148 FPS is available for those seeking maximum responsiveness, though the game's idle nature rarely demands such high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 78 FPS is the only option that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 50 FPS that could cause noticeable dips during demanding scenes. The High preset at 56 FPS and Ultra at 36 FPS are best reserved for players who accept lower frame rates in exchange for maximum visual quality. For a 4K display, the Low preset provides the most consistent experience, while Medium offers a reasonable compromise for those willing to tolerate occasional frame rate fluctuations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Revolution Idle, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's asset streaming requirements at any resolution. The memory clock runs at 1400 MHz, translating to 22.4 Gbps effective, and the GPU's base and boost clocks are 2205 MHz and 2505 MHz respectively.

The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm TSMC process, houses 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output processors, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. These specifications deliver a FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS, a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s, and a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s. The PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 further quantify the GPU's raw capability.

In Revolution Idle, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution rises. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 222 FPS, but this drops to 148 FPS at 1440p Low and 78 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed the graphics pipeline. The RTX 4080's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% ahead in average score.

The GPU's TDP of 320 W and suggested PSU of 700 W indicate substantial power requirements, but the measured performance justifies this for a card of this class. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even the 4K Ultra preset, which averages 36 FPS, does not encounter memory-related bottlenecks. For an idle game, the RTX 4080 is arguably over-provisioned, but the data shows that it enables 4K gaming at playable frame rates, which is a meaningful capability for players using high-resolution displays.