Revolution Idle

Resolution Scaling

Examining the measured FPS data for Revolution Idle across the three tested resolutions reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as pixel count increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 69 FPS average. Moving to 1440p at the same preset drops the average to 44 FPS, a reduction of roughly 36%. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more severe, landing at 23 FPS average — a drop of about 48% from the 1440p figure. This non-linear scaling suggests the rendering workload becomes progressively more demanding on the graphics subsystem as resolution climbs.

The Low preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Low, the system produces 96 FPS average. At 1440p Low, that figure falls to 61 FPS, a decline of approximately 36%. At 4K Low, the average drops further to 32 FPS, which is roughly 48% below the 1440p result. The consistency of these percentage drops across presets indicates that resolution scaling in Revolution Idle follows a predictable curve, with each step up in resolution exacting a similar toll on frame rates regardless of quality settings.

Medium settings show the same trajectory with slightly different absolute numbers. The 1080p Medium average is 72 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 83. At 1440p Medium, the average is 46 FPS, with minimum 39 and maximum 53. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 24 FPS, with minimum 20 and maximum 27. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium is about 36%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Medium is roughly 48%. This mirrors the High preset scaling almost exactly.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across the board. The 1080p Ultra average is 44 FPS, the 1440p Ultra average is 28 FPS, and the 4K Ultra average is 15 FPS. The percentage drops here are slightly larger between 1080p and 1440p at about 36%, matching the other presets, but the absolute numbers are low enough that even small differences feel significant. At 4K Ultra, 15 FPS average is below the threshold for comfortable interaction with an idle game's interface, which typically benefits from smooth scrolling and responsive cursor movement.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the processor and graphics card have enough headroom to maintain playable frame rates across all settings. At 1440p, the system remains usable at Low through High presets but begins to struggle at Ultra. At 4K, all presets produce averages below 32 FPS, indicating the graphics card becomes the primary limiting component. The pattern of scaling — where each resolution step costs roughly a third to half of the previous frame rate — points to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the relatively modest differences between Low and High at each resolution suggest the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and uses the BMG-G21 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It carries 19,600 million transistors across a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, meaning the card runs at a fixed frequency rather than scaling dynamically. Memory is 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is listed at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

In terms of raw compute, the Arc B570 provides 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It has 18 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The GPU's transistor density is 72.1 million per square millimeter.

The card's benchmark results place it in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 20556. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 with a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 with a delta of 0.4%, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 with a delta of -0.5%. These close margins indicate the Arc B570 sits in a competitive band with these cards, though the mobile and older desktop parts are not direct contemporaries.

For Revolution Idle specifically, the measured FPS data shows the GPU's limitations clearly at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is just 15 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users. Even at 4K Low, the average is 32 FPS, which is marginal for a game that relies on smooth visual feedback for idle progression. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game's demands at the tested settings, as idle games typically do not require large texture pools. However, the 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth may constrain fill-rate-heavy operations at 4K, particularly when combined with the fixed 2500 MHz clock.

The GPU's performance in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 2649, which provides an indication of its DirectX 12 capabilities. In Geekbench, it scores 83514 in OpenCL and 96844 in Vulkan. PassMark results show 14195 in G3D and 7281 in GPU compute. These numbers are context for the GPU's overall capabilities, but the Revolution Idle measurements are more directly relevant. The fact that frame rates drop so steeply from 1440p to 4K — roughly 48% across all presets — underscores that the Arc B570's rendering throughput is the limiting factor at 4K, regardless of quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC and contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The base clock is 4.40 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz. The processor has a TDP of 120 W and fits into the AMD Socket AM5. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and includes ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by Radeon Graphics.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. This large L3 cache is a hallmark of the X3D lineup and benefits workloads that fit within the cache footprint. The processor's launch MSRP is $599, and it was released on 2025-01-05. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking.

Benchmark results for the CPU show strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 47737 and the single-core score is 6739. Cinebench R20 shows 20049 multicore and 2830 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 4811 multicore and 679 single-core. Geekbench reports 22884 multicore and 3041 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 56154, while single-thread is 4646. Other PassMark results include 179727 for integer math, 119622 for floating point math, and 685074 for data compression.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 54762, placing it in the 91st percentile versus all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093 and a delta of -0.6%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 with a delta of 1.3%, the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 with a delta of 2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 with a delta of 2.1%. These deltas are small, indicating the 9900X3D performs within a few percentage points of these competitors.

For Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU, given that the game is an idle title with modest simulation demands. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for background processes and the game's logic. The high single-thread score of 6739 in Cinebench R23 suggests that even if the game relies on a single main thread, the 9900X3D can handle it easily. The 128 MB L3 cache may help with frequently accessed game state data, though this is speculative without direct profiling.

The measured FPS data does not show CPU bottlenecks at 1080p, where the combo achieves 96 FPS at Low settings. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rates would plateau regardless of resolution or settings. Instead, the consistent scaling with resolution points to GPU limitations. At 4K, even with the powerful 9900X3D, the Arc B570 cannot maintain high frame rates. The CPU's benchmarks suggest it has more than enough performance for this game, and the bottleneck at higher resolutions is clearly the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2373 out of 2986 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This places the combo in the lower portion of the database, specifically around the 20th percentile from the top. The ranking reflects the GPU's modest performance in this title rather than the CPU's capabilities, as the 9900X3D is a high-end processor by most measures.

The rank of 2373 out of 2986 means there are 2372 combos that achieve higher performance in Revolution Idle, and 613 combos that perform worse. This is a below-average standing for a system with a 91st percentile CPU and a 65th percentile GPU. The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank underscores that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

Combo rankings in this database typically reflect actual measured performance across a range of games. For Revolution Idle, the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth may be insufficient for high-resolution rendering, but at 1080p the combo does achieve playable frame rates. The ranking suggests that many other GPU and CPU combinations deliver better results, likely due to more powerful GPUs that can handle the 4K resolution demands.

The fact that the combo ranks below the median is notable given the CPU's strong benchmark scores. This indicates that Revolution Idle is more GPU-bound than CPU-bound, and the Arc B570's mid-range positioning drags down the overall ranking. Users considering this combo for Revolution Idle should focus on the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions rather than the CPU's capabilities, which are more than sufficient for this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 96 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset provides 72 FPS average with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 83, which is still very playable and offers better visual quality. The High preset at 69 FPS average is nearly identical to Medium in performance and would be the recommended choice for most users at 1080p, as the frame rate difference between Medium and High is minimal. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS average is playable but may feel less responsive, especially if the game has animations or effects that benefit from higher frame rates.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 61 FPS average, which is acceptable for an idle game. The Medium preset at 46 FPS average with a minimum of 39 is also playable, though the lower minimums could cause noticeable hitches. The High preset at 44 FPS average is similar to Medium, so the choice between these two should be based on visual preference. The Ultra preset at 28 FPS average is below the ideal range and may feel sluggish. For 1440p, Medium or High settings are recommended, as they balance frame rate and visual quality without dropping below 40 FPS average.

At 4K, none of the presets achieve a comfortable frame rate. The Low preset at 32 FPS average is the best option, but even this may feel choppy for some users. The Medium preset at 24 FPS average and High preset at 23 FPS average are marginal, while the Ultra preset at 15 FPS average is not recommended. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only viable choice, and even then, expectations should be tempered. Alternatively, users could consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data shows that the difference between Low and High at each resolution is relatively small — about 27 FPS at 1080p (96 vs 69), 17 FPS at 1440p (61 vs 44), and 9 FPS at 4K (32 vs 23). This suggests that the visual quality improvements from Low to High do not come at a significant performance cost, making High a reasonable default for 1080p and 1440p users. The jump from High to Ultra is more costly, with frame rates dropping by about 25-30 FPS at 1080p and 16-21 FPS at 1440p, which is less justifiable given the modest visual gains typical of Ultra presets in idle games.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Revolution Idle?

A: The data shows 1080p delivers the most consistent performance, with averages ranging from 44 FPS at Ultra to 96 FPS at Low. At 1440p, averages range from 28 FPS at Ultra to 61 FPS at Low. At 4K, all averages are below 32 FPS, making it the least viable option.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, which is 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, 1.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, 2% above the Intel Xeon 6505P, and 2.1% above the Intel Core i7-14700F.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The frame rates drop by roughly 48% from 1440p to 4K across all presets, while the CPU's benchmark scores are strong. This indicates the Intel Arc B570's rendering throughput is the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and High settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 83, while High averages 69 FPS. The difference is only 3 FPS, so High is recommended for better visuals without a meaningful performance penalty.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B570 is in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 with a delta of -0.1%.

Q: What is the worst-performing preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra at 1440p averages 28 FPS, which is the lowest among the four presets at that resolution. The next lowest is High at 44 FPS, so Ultra stands out as significantly worse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for Revolution Idle with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 is as follows.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset averages 23 FPS with no minimum or maximum reported. The Low preset averages 32 FPS with no minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and maximum of 27. The Ultra preset averages 15 FPS with no minimum or maximum.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset averages 44 FPS with no minimum or maximum. The Low preset averages 61 FPS with no minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 53. The Ultra preset averages 28 FPS with no minimum or maximum.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the High preset averages 69 FPS with no minimum or maximum. The Low preset averages 96 FPS with no minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 72 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 83. The Ultra preset averages 44 FPS with no minimum or maximum.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Medium settings provide the only rows with both minimum and maximum values, indicating that these runs had enough variance to record range data. The other presets at each resolution only have average values, which may indicate more stable frame pacing or a measurement methodology that did not capture extremes.

The highest measured average is 96 FPS at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 15 FPS at 4K Ultra. The spread between the best and worst cases is 81 FPS, which is substantial. For users seeking the smoothest experience, 1080p Low is the clear choice. For those prioritizing visual quality, 1080p High at 69 FPS average offers a strong balance, while 1440p Medium at 46 FPS is the highest resolution with an average above 45 FPS.