Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not a typical benchmark title, but the measured data for the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combo reveals a clear performance profile. This pairing sits at the 1073rd position out of 1774 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The CPU is a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake-S part with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while the GPU is a Turing-architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The benchmark results show that this system is highly capable at 1080p but struggles significantly at 4K, indicating a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i3-12100F brings a modest 4 cores and 8 threads to the table, clocking from 3.30 GHz base to 4.30 GHz boost. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1681 in Cinebench R23, which are solid numbers for a budget quad-core. Its multi-threaded performance is respectable but not exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7413. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps with latency-sensitive tasks, and its 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

For Revolution Idle, a game that is not graphically demanding, the CPU's role is primarily to feed frames to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 123.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU can handle high frame rates when the GPU is not stressed. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rate drops dramatically, which points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor rather than the CPU. The i3-12100F's 4.30 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded performance is adequate for most game logic, but the 4-core limitation could become apparent in scenarios with heavy background tasks or complex simulations. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i3-12100F scores within 0.6% of the Intel Core i3-10105 and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K, showing that it holds its own against older and similarly positioned parts.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1073rd out of 1774 tested combinations in Revolution Idle. This position places it in the 60th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 40% of tested systems perform worse. While not a top-tier result, this rank reflects the GPU's age and the CPU's entry-level positioning rather than any fundamental flaw in the pairing. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 puts it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU's 72nd percentile shows the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card.

The rank suggests that many newer or higher-end combos will outperform this system, but the data also shows that this pairing is far from obsolete. At 1080p, the system delivers playable frame rates across all settings, with the Ultra preset hitting 58.5 FPS. The gap between this combo and the top performers is primarily due to the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and Turing architecture, which lacks the efficiency of newer designs. The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% behind, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in a competitive mid-range bracket despite its end-of-life status.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. Starting at 1080p High with 86.7 FPS, the frame rate drops to 58.3 FPS at 1440p High, a 32.8% reduction, and then plunges to 27.9 FPS at 4K High, a 67.8% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound system, where the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute become insufficient as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior becomes even more telling when comparing Low settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 123.9 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it drops to 75.3 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 41.9 FPS. The fact that even Low settings cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K confirms that the GPU is the primary limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see less variation between 1440p and 4K, as the CPU's workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution. The data instead shows a consistent GPU-limited pattern, with the i3-12100F's 4.30 GHz boost clock providing sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 120 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. Low settings produce 123.9 FPS, Medium achieves 94.7 FPS, High reaches 86.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings remaining playable. The 65.4 FPS gap between Low and Ultra shows that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the graphical demands at this resolution without the CPU becoming a constraint.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings yield 75.3 FPS, Medium produces 57.1 FPS, High achieves 58.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The near-identical results for Medium and High (57.1 vs 58.3 FPS) suggest that the game's settings have diminishing returns at this resolution, with the GPU struggling to maintain 60 FPS outside of Low. At 4K (3840x2160), the system struggles to remain playable. Low settings deliver 41.9 FPS, Medium drops to 32.8 FPS, High falls to 27.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 19 FPS. These numbers clearly indicate that 4K is beyond the capability of this GPU for smooth gameplay, even at the lowest settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit bus, and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1605 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz, and it features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, although Revolution Idle likely does not utilize these features. The card's 215 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 18169 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 0.5% higher, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors, as evidenced by the 27.9 FPS at High settings. The GPU's 14 Gbps effective memory speed and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for the game's demands at lower resolutions but cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Revolution Idle at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra settings?

A: No, the measured 1080p Ultra average is 58.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. However, 1080p High achieves 86.7 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution, with all settings delivering playable frame rates. At 1440p, only Low settings reach 75.3 FPS, while Medium and High fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The resolution scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop by 67.8% from 1080p to 4K at High settings, while the CPU's scores (72nd percentile) are relatively stronger than the GPU's (65th percentile).

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1073rd out of 1774 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX A400, is only 0.5% faster, showing the RTX 2070 SUPER remains competitive.

Q: What are the frame rates at 4K with the lowest settings?

A: At 4K Low, the system achieves 41.9 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. For a stable 60 FPS at 4K, the data shows this combo is insufficient, as even Medium settings drop to 32.8 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM cause issues in this game?

A: The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates remain playable. At 4K, the 27.9 FPS at High settings suggests the memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and capacity become limiting factors.