Revolution Idle

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings a 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates at a 2.90 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with a 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, and the chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. In benchmark terms, it scores 4,748 in 3DMark 16-thread, 688 in single-thread, and 10,297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score is 14,168, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

For Revolution Idle, a genre that is inherently lightweight on CPU demand, the i5-10400F's single-thread performance is the more relevant metric. The game's mechanics revolve around incremental progression rather than complex physics or AI, meaning the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,454 indicate solid per-core capability for handling game logic and UI updates. The multi-threaded headroom—12 threads and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,297—is largely irrelevant for this title, but it does ensure background tasks won't interfere with frame pacing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% lower), Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% lower), and AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (1.2% lower). These deltas are negligible, confirming the i5-10400F sits in a tightly contested performance band. For an idle game, the differences between these CPUs would be imperceptible in practice. The data shows that the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking is more than adequate for Revolution Idle's modest computational requirements.

What matters more is how the CPU pairs with the GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, has 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provide 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In compute terms, it delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 23,181, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.6% lower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (0.7% lower), Intel Arc B580 (0.7% higher), and AMD Radeon 760M (0.8% higher). Again, these are tight margins, but the RTX 4060's architectural advantages in efficiency and feature set differentiate it beyond raw scores.

In the context of Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is to keep the simulation ticking smoothly while the GPU handles rendering. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the system is more CPU-bound in general, but given the game's nature, the i5-10400F handles this with ease. The measured frames per second (FPS) data confirms this: even at Ultra settings, the combo achieves 59.2 FPS at 1080p, which suggests the CPU is not holding back the GPU. The bottleneck analysis shifts more toward the GPU as resolution increases, which is typical.

# FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the RTX 4060 in Revolution Idle?

A: No. Benchmark results show the combo achieves 134 FPS on Low settings at 1080p, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p yields 59.2 FPS, so the i5-10400F's single-thread performance is sufficient for this idle game.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,168. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14,115 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277 (0.8% lower), the Intel Core i5-8500 scores 14,332 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14,336 (1.2% lower). These differences are minor, making the CPUs effectively equivalent in this game.

Q: What is the RTX 4060's performance standing relative to other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23,181, putting it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,321, 0.6% lower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23,338, 0.7% lower), Intel Arc B580 (23,021, 0.7% higher), and AMD Radeon 760M (22,999, 0.8% higher).

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory sufficient for Revolution Idle?

A: Yes. The game is not memory-intensive, and the 8 GB GDDR6 with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough. Even at 4K Ultra, where the combo drops to 18.4 FPS, the constraint is the GPU's compute capability, not memory capacity.

Q: What CPU benchmark score matters most for an idle game like Revolution Idle?

A: Single-thread performance is key. The i5-10400F scores 688 in 3DMark single-thread and 1,454 in Geekbench single-core. These figures indicate the CPU can handle the game's serialized logic without issue, as evidenced by the high FPS at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo's ranking in this game compare to other tested combinations?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F + RTX 4060 combo ranks 1,008 out of 1,774 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is expected given the game's low system requirements and the wide range of hardware tested.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 134 FPS on Low, 98.7 on Medium, 99.1 on High, and 59.2 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these numbers drop to 82.2 (Low), 63.1 (Medium), 61.8 (High), and 39.6 (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the FPS falls further to 42 (Low), 30.8 (Medium), 29.9 (High), and 18.4 (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average drop of roughly 35-38% across settings, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, averaging around 48-53%, indicating the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors at higher pixel counts. Specifically, the 4K Low preset (42 FPS) is higher than the 1440p Ultra preset (39.6 FPS), which suggests the GPU's raw throughput, rather than memory bandwidth, is the primary constraint at high resolutions.

For an idle game, this resolution scaling is informative. The game likely has simple visuals, but the rendering load still scales with pixel count. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound, as evidenced by the large gap between Low (134 FPS) and Ultra (59.2 FPS) settings. At 4K, the gap narrows significantly—Low (42 FPS) to Ultra (18.4 FPS)—which means the GPU is maxed out even at Low, and the settings have less relative impact. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4060 is the clear limiting component, whereas at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced.

The practical takeaway is that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 4K, the FPS is playable only on Low settings, and even then, it hovers around 42 FPS, which may not be smooth for all users. The 1440p High setting offers a good balance at 61.8 FPS, while 1080p Ultra is borderline at 59.2 FPS. For a game that doesn't demand high frame rates, the 1440p Medium or High presets appear to be the sweet spot.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo's performance is strong across all settings. Low settings yield 134 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 98.7 FPS, and High settings deliver 99.1 FPS—a negligible difference, suggesting the GPU is not the main constraint here. Ultra settings bring the frame rate down to 59.2 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant performance hit relative to the lower presets. The data indicates that High settings at 1080p offer near-identical performance to Medium, making High the better choice for visual quality without sacrificing speed.

At 2560x1440, the FPS figures are 82.2 (Low), 63.1 (Medium), 61.8 (High), and 39.6 (Ultra). The drop from Low to Medium is about 23%, and from Medium to High is only 2%, which once again shows diminishing returns from Medium to High. Ultra takes a much larger hit, falling by 37% from High. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects or workloads that disproportionately tax the RTX 4060, likely related to its 8 GB memory capacity or 128-bit memory interface.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are 42 (Low), 30.8 (Medium), 29.9 (High), and 18.4 (Ultra). The difference between Medium and High is minimal (2.9%), while Ultra is a substantial 38% lower than High. The 4K Low preset is the only one that approaches playable frame rates, but at 42 FPS, it may still feel stuttery for some. The 4K Medium and High presets are below 31 FPS, which is generally considered too low for a responsive experience. Ultra at 18.4 FPS is essentially unplayable for most users.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low to Medium offers the largest FPS boost, Medium to High is marginal, and High to Ultra is a steep drop. This implies that Ultra settings are particularly demanding, and the RTX 4060's specifications—such as its 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate—are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at this preset, especially at higher resolutions.

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1,008 out of 1,774 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This places it in the 56.8th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms just over half of the systems tested. Given the game's low system requirements, this ranking is not surprising—many high-end combos would be overkill for an idle game, and the ranking reflects the broad range of hardware tested.

The combo's rank suggests that while it is not a top-tier performer for this specific game, it is also far from the bottom. The i5-10400F's 73rd percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 4060's 66th percentile GPU ranking are both respectable, but the game's simplicity means that even mid-range hardware can achieve high FPS. The bottleneck is likely the GPU at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra FPS of 18.4, which is below the 1080p Low FPS of 134 by a factor of 7.3.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system's performance is adequate for Revolution Idle at 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles at 4K with higher settings. The combo's rank of 1,008 out of 1,774 indicates that there are 766 combos that perform better, but many of these would feature more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4060's successors or higher-end CPUs. For the target audience of this game—players who want a smooth idle experience—the combo's mid-pack ranking is more than sufficient, as the gameplay does not require high frame rates to be enjoyable.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 99.1 FPS is the clear recommendation. It offers a significant visual improvement over Medium (98.7 FPS) with essentially no performance cost, and it is 40% faster than Ultra (59.2 FPS). The Ultra preset's 59.2 FPS is playable, but the marginal visual gains do not justify the 40% FPS drop, especially in an idle game where smoothness is not critical.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 61.8 FPS is the best balance. It is only 2% slower than Medium (63.1 FPS) but offers better visual quality. The Low preset at 82.2 FPS is an option for users who prioritize frame rate, but the game's idle nature means 60 FPS is more than adequate. The Ultra preset at 39.6 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and provides diminishing returns.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 42 FPS is the only viable option for playable performance. Medium and High are both below 31 FPS, which is likely to feel sluggish, and Ultra at 18.4 FPS is unplayable. For 4K users, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is not powerful enough for smooth 4K gameplay in this title, regardless of settings.

For the best overall experience, the 1440p High preset at 61.8 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, and the frame rate is well above the minimums required for a smooth idle game. Alternatively, 1080p High at 99.1 FPS provides a higher frame rate with a modest reduction in resolution, which may be preferable for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. In both cases, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it offers the best performance-per-visual-quality trade-off across all resolutions tested.