Revolution Idle

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds the 1214th position out of 3712 tested combinations in Revolution Idle. This places the combo in the upper third of all tested setups, a strong showing that reflects a balanced pairing of a mid-range 10th-generation processor with a high-end Ampere graphics card. The data indicates this is not a top-tier combination, but it is far from a weak one, with the ranking suggesting the system is well-suited for the game’s demands without being bottlenecked by a single component.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1214 out of 3712 tested configurations places it in the 67th percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a solid result, indicating that the i5-10400F and RTX 3080 work together effectively in Revolution Idle. The ranking is particularly notable because it demonstrates that the older six-core CPU does not significantly hold back the RTX 3080 in this title, despite the GPU being several generations newer. The data suggests that the game is not heavily CPU-bound, allowing the graphics card to flex its capabilities and pull the combo’s overall standing upward.

Breaking down the individual components, the RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-10400F’s average score of 14185 puts it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Both components are performing at a similar relative level, which explains the combo’s cohesive ranking. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, are within a 0.3% margin of its average score, while the CPU’s closest competitors, including the Intel Xeon 6756E and AMD EPYC 7552, are separated by no more than 0.5%. This tight clustering suggests that small benchmark variations could shift the combo’s ranking, but the overall position remains stable within the upper tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the 8 nm process with the GA102 chip and features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (or 19 Gbps effective). The GPU is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. These specifications are critical for Revolution Idle, as the game’s visual effects and background rendering rely heavily on memory throughput and pixel processing.

In this title, the RTX 3080’s pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are the key drivers of performance. The GPU’s 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power ensures that even the most complex idle-game animations are rendered smoothly. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. When comparing the RTX 3080 to its nearest rivals, it trails the NVIDIA P106-100 by 0.3% in average benchmark score, but this difference is negligible in real-world gameplay. The GPU’s 68th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms that it is a capable performer, though not at the absolute top of the range, which is consistent with its observed FPS results in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 123 FPS, which drops to 80 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 42 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 3080 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with High settings falling from 80 FPS to 42 FPS, a 47.5% decrease. This suggests that the 10 GB of VRAM and the memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s are being taxed heavily at 4K, as the GPU must process significantly more pixels. At 1080p, the CPU begins to play a larger role, as the 123 FPS High setting result shows less scaling between Low (139 FPS) and Ultra (81 FPS). The data indicates that the i5-10400F’s six cores provide sufficient headroom at lower resolutions, but the RTX 3080’s compute and memory capabilities become the limiting factor as resolution climbs, which is typical for a modern GPU paired with a mid-range processor.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with High settings achieving 80 FPS and Ultra still hitting 51 FPS. While 1080p delivers higher frame rates, the 1440p results are more immersive without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 is within 0.3% of the NVIDIA P106-100 and 0.4% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600M. These differences are negligible, meaning the RTX 3080 performs essentially on par with these competing GPUs in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be a slight limiting factor, as frame rates scale less dramatically between settings (from 139 FPS at Low to 81 FPS at Ultra). However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, suggesting the CPU is adequate for most scenarios.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1214th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 67th percentile. This indicates that it outperforms the majority of systems tested in Revolution Idle.

Q: Does the game favor the GPU or CPU more heavily?

A: The performance scaling across resolutions indicates a GPU-bound workload, as frame rates drop significantly with higher pixel counts. At 4K, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are the primary determinants of FPS.

Q: Are the measured FPS results reliable?

A: The data is marked as measured, meaning it comes from actual testing rather than estimates. The results for Medium settings include minimum and maximum FPS (e.g., 37-50 FPS at 4K), providing additional confidence in the accuracy of the averages.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the optimal experience, the High preset at 2560x1440 stands out as the best choice, delivering 80 FPS on average. This setting provides a strong visual upgrade over Low (111 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that is well above playable thresholds. At 1080p, High settings achieve 123 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual jump to 1440p is substantial given the only 35% FPS reduction.

If a player prefers maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 yields 51 FPS, which is still smooth enough for an idle game. However, at 4K, Ultra drops to 27 FPS, which is likely too low for comfortable viewing. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1440p (84 FPS) are a viable alternative for those who want a balance between quality and performance, as the frame rate is only slightly lower than High. For 4K users, Low settings (58 FPS) are the only acceptable option, as Medium (44 FPS) and High (42 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultimately, the High preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience, combining high visual fidelity with smooth performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on the 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-10400F scores 10283 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1451 in single-core, indicating solid performance for a mid-range desktop processor.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU’s role is less prominent than the GPU, but it still matters, particularly at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (139 FPS) and Ultra (81 FPS) is 42%, suggesting that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output even at high settings. The processor’s 68th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average score of 14185, places it near the Intel Xeon 6756E (which is 0.2% higher) and the AMD EPYC 7552 (which is 0.5% lower). This indicates that the i5-10400F is a balanced component that does not create a significant bottleneck in this title, as evidenced by the combo’s overall strong ranking. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface are adequate for the RTX 3080, which uses a PCIe 4.0 connection but remains compatible with the older standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings achieve 139 FPS on average, while Medium and High are nearly identical at 125 FPS and 123 FPS, respectively. Ultra settings drop to 81 FPS, which is still a strong result. The Medium preset shows minimum and maximum frame rates of 107 FPS and 144 FPS, indicating stable performance. This resolution is clearly GPU-bound, as the CPU has enough headroom to maximize the RTX 3080’s output.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings yield 111 FPS, while Medium and High produce 84 FPS and 80 FPS, respectively. Ultra settings fall to 51 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum and maximum of 71 FPS and 97 FPS show a wider variance, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to work harder. At this resolution, the combo remains highly playable across all settings, with even Ultra maintaining a smooth frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080 becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 58 FPS, while Medium and High are nearly identical at 44 FPS and 42 FPS, respectively. Ultra settings drop to 27 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable viewing. The Medium preset’s minimum and maximum of 37 FPS and 50 FPS highlight the GPU’s struggle at this resolution. These results confirm that 4K is only viable with Low settings, while 1440p and 1080p offer a much more flexible range of options. The data overall shows a consistent pattern of GPU-bound scaling, with the RTX 3080’s capabilities being fully utilized at lower resolutions and strained at 4K.