Revolution Idle

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580 holds rank 1361 out of 1774 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places the combination in the lower-middle portion of the database, with roughly 77% of tested configurations outperforming it. The ranking reflects the game's modest hardware demands—Revolution Idle is an idle genre title, and the data shows that this combo's raw compute strength does not translate into top-tier frame rates here.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles is telling: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor, but the Arc B580 is a mid-range graphics solution. In a game like Revolution Idle, where the visual load is relatively light, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 90th percentile standing cannot compensate for the GPU's more modest position in the overall hierarchy.

The combo's rank of 1361 out of 1774 suggests that users seeking maximum performance in this specific title would find better results with other pairings. However, the data also indicates that the combination is far from unusable—the measured frame rates at lower resolutions and settings are perfectly serviceable for an idle game. The ranking reflects the ceiling of this pairing, not its typical performance across all settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: lower settings yield dramatically better performance, while the jump to Ultra produces a steep drop-off at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 109.9 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 49.5 FPS—less than half the frame rate. The Medium preset at 80.1 FPS and High at 75.6 FPS sit in a comfortable middle ground, both well above the 60 FPS threshold that most users consider smooth.

At 2560x1440, the picture shifts. Low produces 66 FPS, Medium 53.3 FPS, and High 49.1 FPS. All three are playable, though only Low maintains a consistent 60+ FPS average. The Ultra preset falls to 31.9 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. For 1440p users, the data suggests Medium or High as the sweet spot—both offer respectable frame rates without the visual compromise of Low.

At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low yields 34.3 FPS, Medium 29.4 FPS, and High 28 FPS. Ultra drops to 18.3 FPS, which is borderline unplayable for most users. Given that Revolution Idle is an idle game—typically viewed in a window while other tasks run—the 4K numbers are less critical. Still, the data indicates that 4K users should stick with Low or consider reducing resolution.

The optimal preset depends on resolution. For 1080p, High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance at 75.6 FPS. For 1440p, Medium at 53.3 FPS provides the best experience without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. For 4K, Low is the only viable option at 34.3 FPS, and even that falls short of a smooth 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 75.6 FPS. This is the second-best result at that resolution, trailing only the Low preset's 109.9 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 18.3 FPS. This is the lowest measured result across all resolutions and settings in the dataset.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D a bottleneck for the Arc B580 in this game?

A: The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile. The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's high percentile standing does not translate into proportionally high frame rates.

Q: What is the best setting for smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves a 60+ FPS average at 66 FPS. Medium comes closest at 53.3 FPS, while High and Ultra fall further behind at 49.1 FPS and 31.9 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combination ranks 1361 out of 1774 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the lower portion of the database, with approximately 77% of tested configurations performing better.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 109.9 FPS average, while Ultra delivers 49.5 FPS. This represents a difference of 60.4 FPS, with Ultra producing less than half the frame rate of Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance envelope. At 1920x1080, the results show a clear progression: Low at 109.9 FPS, Medium at 80.1 FPS, High at 75.6 FPS, and Ultra at 49.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 29.8 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 26.1 FPS. The Medium and High presets are relatively close, differing by only 4.5 FPS, suggesting that visual quality gains are minimal between these two settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 66 FPS, Medium 53.3 FPS, High 49.1 FPS, and Ultra 31.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 12.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 17.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is notably weaker than Low at the same resolution, with a difference of 34.1 FPS. This suggests that Ultra settings impose a heavy rendering load that the Arc B580 struggles to handle at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below 60 FPS across all settings. Low yields 34.3 FPS, Medium 29.4 FPS, High 28 FPS, and Ultra 18.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 16 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across the three resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, and additional visual features have diminishing impact on frame rate.

The data reveals that the combo's performance scales predictably with resolution. The 1080p results show headroom for high frame rates, while 1440p requires setting compromises, and 4K is only marginally playable at the lowest settings. The measured numbers align with the combo's rank of 1361 out of 1774, indicating that this pairing is better suited to lower resolutions or less demanding titles.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2670 MHz, which is also the boost clock, and memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The card's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 13.67 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 27.34 TFLOPS.

In the context of Revolution Idle, the GPU's specifications suggest that it is more than capable of handling the game's rendering demands at lower settings. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for an idle game, which typically uses modest texture and geometry resources. The memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s provides sufficient throughput for the data required by the game's visuals.

The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 66th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 760M with a deltaPct of 0.1, the NVIDIA P106-100 at 0.3, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at -0.7. These close margins indicate that the Arc B580 is competitive with other mid-range options, but does not offer a significant performance advantage.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance drops sharply at higher settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 60.4 FPS, while at 1440p it is 34.1 FPS, and at 4K it is 16 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU's render output is sufficient for lower settings but becomes a constraint as visual complexity increases. The Ultra preset, in particular, appears to impose a heavy load that the Arc B580 cannot sustain at playable frame rates beyond 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, with ECC support enabled.

The CPU's benchmark results are strong, placing it in the 90th percentile among all processors. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 34004, with a single-core score of 4800. Geekbench multicore reaches 18413, and single-core 3341. The Passmark multithread score is 40009, with a single-thread score of 4430. The average benchmark score is 37780, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon 6353P at -0.1 deltaPct, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at -0.1, and the Intel Core i9-13900HK at -0.6.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is less prominent than in more demanding titles. The game's idle genre means that frame rates are primarily determined by GPU rendering, not CPU compute. However, the CPU's high single-thread performance and substantial L3 cache could contribute to consistent frame pacing, particularly in scenarios where the game's logic updates frequently. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capability, though an idle game is unlikely to utilize all of them.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking contrasts with the combo's overall rank of 1361 out of 1774, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081 and the Passmark integer math score of 116709, indicate a processor capable of handling far more demanding workloads than this game presents. The data suggests that users could pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU to achieve better results in Revolution Idle, though the current combo remains functional at lower settings.