Revolution Idle

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a highly variable experience in Revolution Idle, depending almost entirely on the resolution and quality preset selected. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of delivering smooth frame rates at 1080p, but struggles significantly as the resolution increases, indicating a clear performance ceiling. The measured results place this combo at rank 2935 out of 3712 tested configurations, showing that while it is not at the bottom, it sits in the lower third of the performance spectrum for this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the most viable resolution, with average frame rates ranging from 47 FPS at Ultra settings to 102 FPS at Low settings, all of which are above the playable threshold.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 74 FPS at 1920x1080 to 47 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 27 FPS. This indicates a heavy reliance on the GPU as pixel count increases.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: According to the measured FPS, 4K resolution (3840x2160) is not recommended, as even the Low preset only achieves an average of 34 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to just 16 FPS.

Q: Which preset provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields the highest average frame rate of 102 FPS, while the Medium preset offers 77 FPS and the High preset provides 74 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, placing it nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283 (0% delta), and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M, which scores 15270 (0.1% delta).

Q: What is the performance rank of this specific CPU and GPU combination in the game?

A: The combo ranks 2935 out of 3712 tested combinations, which places it in the lower portion of the ranking table, indicating that many other setups deliver better performance in Revolution Idle.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of frame rate in Revolution Idle, given the game's genre and the measured results. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps, which supports the GPU's ability to handle texture data at various resolutions.

The RTX 2060 operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. This Turing-architecture chip, built on a 12 nm process by TSMC, contains 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The raw compute capability is measured at 6.451 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, and the GPU also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are not likely to be heavily utilized in an idle game.

The benchmark results show the GPU's overall average score is 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, has a nearly identical average score of 15283, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M is also close at 15270, showing just a 0.1% difference. This indicates that the RTX 2060 sits in a performance tier that is competitive with older high-end cards but is not exceptional by modern standards.

In the context of Revolution Idle, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 24 FPS, while at 1920x1080 with the same settings, it jumps to 74 FPS. This scaling shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power are the limiting factors when the pixel count increases, as the CPU's capabilities become less relevant at those loads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate a significant and consistent drop as resolution increases, confirming that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in most scenarios. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 102 at 1920x1080 to 65 at 2560x1440, and further down to 34 at 3840x2160. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial penalty for the GPU to handle.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 74 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with a 23 FPS loss, indicating that the GPU is running out of resources at the highest resolution. The Ultra preset shows the most severe degradation, going from 47 FPS at 1080p to 30 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 16 FPS at 4K, which is effectively unplayable.

The data suggests that the CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads boosting up to 4.30 GHz, is not the limiting factor in this game. The consistent frame rate drops across all settings when resolution increases point squarely at the GPU as the primary constraint. For an idle game, which typically has simpler graphics, the RTX 2060 should handle lower resolutions with ease, but the 4K results show it struggles, likely due to the high pixel fill rate requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its best performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 102 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. The Medium preset follows at 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS, providing a stable experience. High settings yield 74 FPS, while Ultra drops to 47 FPS. All 1080p presets are playable, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining a frame rate above the typical 30 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance begins to show strain. The Low preset still manages an average of 65 FPS, but this is a 37 FPS reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS, which is still smooth but with less headroom. High settings drop to 47 FPS, and Ultra falls below the playable threshold to 30 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-moving scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unsatisfactory. The Low preset averages 34 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, indicating inconsistent frame pacing. High settings average 24 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 16 FPS, making the game nearly unplayable at this resolution. The data clearly shows that 4K is beyond the capabilities of this GPU for Revolution Idle.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Medium or High preset. The Medium preset provides an average of 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality. High settings offer a slightly lower average of 74 FPS but may deliver better visual fidelity for an idle game where players spend significant time observing the screen.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice, delivering 102 FPS on average. This is more than sufficient for an idle game and leaves plenty of headroom for background processes. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that maintains a consistently smooth frame rate at 65 FPS, while Medium at 49 FPS is also acceptable for less demanding players.

At 3840x2160, no preset is recommended, as even the Low setting only achieves 34 FPS. Players using this resolution should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept a compromised experience. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it only reaches 47 FPS at 1080p and falls to 16 FPS at 4K, making it the least efficient choice across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and a TDP of 58 W, making it a power-efficient part for entry-level desktop systems.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the i3-12100F scores 11860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1674 in single-core. Its single-thread performance is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, which is beneficial for games that rely on a few fast cores. However, Revolution Idle, being an idle game, is unlikely to heavily utilize all 8 threads, so the CPU's role is more about maintaining a stable baseline rather than pushing frame rates.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 with an average score of 13492 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 with 13452 (0.3% delta). The i3-12100F's average benchmark score is 13494, placing it in a tight cluster with these other processors. In the game's measured results, the CPU's impact is minimal, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU provides enough performance to allow the GPU to reach its maximum frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU's inability to keep up negates any CPU advantages.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2935 out of 3712 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the bottom 21% of all configurations, indicating that while it can play the game, most other tested systems deliver better performance. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier status, as the RTX 2060 is in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, but the CPU's 68th percentile ranking does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Given that the game is an idle title, the low rank is less critical than it would be for a fast-paced action game. The measured FPS at 1080p are all above 47 FPS, which is perfectly playable for the genre. However, the combo's inability to handle 4K resolutions puts it at a disadvantage compared to higher-end setups. The data shows that this configuration is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver a smooth experience, but it should not be expected to excel at higher resolutions or maxed-out settings.