Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not the kind of game that stresses high-end hardware, but the data for the Intel Core i3-12100F + Intel Arc B390 combo reveals a specific performance envelope. This pairing sits near the bottom of the tested combos, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck. The benchmark results show a system that can handle the game at 1080p with playable framerates, but struggles significantly at higher resolutions and demanding presets. The numbers indicate that this is a configuration for casual or lower-resolution play, where the CPU has enough headroom but the integrated graphics solution limits the overall experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo for Revolution Idle?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B390 combo ranks 2629 out of 2986 tested combinations in this game. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B390’s average benchmark score is 1482. It is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710.

Q: Can this combo run Revolution Idle at 1920x1080 with playable framerates?

A: Yes, at 1080p the system delivers an average of 62 FPS on Low settings and 45 FPS on High settings. The Medium preset shows an average of 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS.

Q: What happens to performance at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. The High preset yields an average of 15 FPS, Medium averages 16 FPS, Low averages 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an unplayable 9 FPS average.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a percentile rank of 68, meaning it performs better than 68% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 13494.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the main limiting factor. The Arc B390 scores in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU scores in the 68th percentile. The FPS drops dramatically with resolution increases, which points to GPU-bound performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the Intel Arc B390 is ranked 2629 out of 2986 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This is a low placement, putting the system in the bottom tier of configurations. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits in the 9th percentile of all tested graphics cards. The CPU, in contrast, is a much stronger performer, sitting in the 68th percentile. This mismatch shows that the Arc B390 is holding back the overall system. The benchmark results confirm that while the processor can handle the game's logic, the graphics solution cannot keep up with the demands of higher resolutions and settings. The combo rank reflects the weakest link in the chain, and here, that is the GPU.

The data suggests that in a game like Revolution Idle, which is an idle game, the CPU often handles the simulation and background calculations. The i3-12100F is well-suited for this, with a strong multi-threaded score of 11860 in Cinebench R23. However, the GPU is responsible for rendering the visual elements, and the Arc B390’s low percentile ranking means it is a bottleneck. The gap between the CPU's 68th percentile and the GPU's 9th percentile is substantial. The overall combo rank of 2629 out of 2986 is a direct consequence of this GPU limitation. It is a ranking that suggests the system is only suitable for the least demanding scenarios, such as low-resolution play with minimal graphical effects.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This configuration provides a solid foundation for game logic and background tasks. In benchmark tests, the CPU demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 893. Its multi-threaded capabilities are also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860. The CPU's average benchmark score of 13494 places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable mid-range processor.

For a game like Revolution Idle, the CPU is often tasked with processing the game's state, calculating progress, and managing timers. The i3-12100F’s performance is more than adequate for these tasks. Its nearest rivals in performance include the Intel Core 3 N355 and the Intel Core i5-9500, with scores of 13492 and 13452, respectively, showing that the i3-12100F is in the same performance class. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as its performance metrics are significantly higher than the GPU's. The data suggests that the processor can easily feed frames to the GPU, but the Arc B390 cannot render them fast enough, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with data access for the game's calculations, ensuring that the processor does not become a bottleneck. The 58W TDP indicates it is an efficient chip, but that efficiency is moot when paired with a weak graphics solution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear performance trend across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is most capable. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is smooth for an idle game. The High preset drops to an average of 45 FPS, while Medium sits between them at 47 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p has a recorded minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, showing some fluctuation but remaining playable. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 29 FPS, which is a noticeable drop and less ideal for a smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance takes a hit. The Low preset averages 39 FPS, which is still playable but less smooth than 1080p. High and Medium average 28 FPS and 30 FPS, respectively. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS, indicating more significant frame drops. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 18 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The Low preset averages 21 FPS, while High and Medium average 15 FPS and 16 FPS, respectively. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 13 FPS and a maximum of 18 FPS. The Ultra preset is virtually unplayable, with an average of 9 FPS. The data clearly shows that the system is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and even then, users should stick to Low or Medium settings for a consistent frame rate. The jump from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 30-40% drop in FPS across most settings, and moving to 4K cuts the frame rate in half or worse. This pattern is a classic sign of a GPU that lacks the memory bandwidth and processing power for higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. Its performance is severely limited by its memory configuration, which relies on "System Shared" memory. This means the GPU uses the system's main memory, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical weakness, as the GPU's performance is tied to the system's memory speed and architecture.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the Arc B390 scores 1482. This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating very low performance. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, which are extremely old, low-end mobile parts. The GPU is slightly faster than these, with a 1.3% and 1.5% lead, respectively. This comparison highlights the Arc B390's position in the market: it is a basic graphics solution that cannot compete with even entry-level discrete GPUs. The 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is underutilized due to the shared memory bottleneck.

The GPU's performance profile directly explains the measured FPS results. At 1080p, the system can produce playable frame rates because the resolution is low enough to keep the rendering load manageable. However, the lack of dedicated VRAM means that as resolution increases, the GPU struggles to move data efficiently. The dramatic drop in FPS at 1440p and 4K is a direct result of this memory limitation. The GPU is also the reason the Ultra preset is not viable, as it likely requires more memory and processing power than the Arc B390 can provide. The data indicates that this GPU is best suited for light 2D or simple 3D tasks at low resolutions, and it is the primary reason the combo ranks so poorly.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Low or Medium settings preset. The Low preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. This setting provides the smoothest gameplay and is the safest choice for a consistent experience. The Medium preset also works well, averaging 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, which is still playable and offers a visual upgrade over Low. The High preset at 1080p drops to 45 FPS, which is acceptable but provides diminishing returns over Medium.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it averages 29 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 18 FPS, and at 4K it averages 9 FPS, both of which are too low for a good experience. Users should avoid this preset entirely with this hardware. For those who prefer higher resolutions, the Low preset at 1440p, which averages 39 FPS, is the only viable option. However, the drop in frame rate compared to 1080p Low is significant. The data suggests that sticking to 1080p is the best course of action. At 1440p, even the Low preset is less smooth than 1080p Medium. The best balance of visual quality and performance is achieved at 1080p with the Medium preset. It offers a higher average frame rate than High and a more stable experience than Ultra. Given the GPU's limitations, prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity is the practical approach.