Revolution Idle

# Revolution Idle with Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 875th out of 1,774 tested combinations in Revolution Idle, placing this setup in the middle of the database's performance distribution for this title. This is an idle game, so raw frame rates matter less than consistency, but the measured data still reveals clear patterns about how this hardware handles the workload across resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 875 out of 1,774 tested configurations puts it at roughly the 50th percentile of all recorded pairings for Revolution Idle. This mid-pack position reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU in this specific title. The Intel Core i5-10400F sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs tested in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14,168. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14,115 (just 0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277 (0.8% ahead), the Intel Core i5-8500 at 14,332 (1.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 at 14,336 (1.2% ahead). These tight margins show the i5-10400F is competitively positioned within its performance tier, though it trails the top of that group slightly.

The RTX 5060 also holds the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,109. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 30,097 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30,158 (0.2% ahead), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29,969 (0.5% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29,928 (0.6% behind). This clustering means the GPU sits in a dense performance band where even small architectural differences determine ranking. The overall combo rank reflects this parity—neither component dominates the other, and the pair lands in the middle of the field for Revolution Idle specifically.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. These specifications matter for Revolution Idle because the game's visual load scales with resolution, and the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher settings.

The 3840x2160 results show this most clearly. At Ultra settings, the combo averages 22.2 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users. Dropping to High at the same resolution yields 31.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 33.3 FPS and Low climbs to 43.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 21.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle with the highest preset at this resolution. The FP32 compute of 19.18 TFLOPS and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are sufficient for lower presets, but Ultra pushes the hardware past its comfort zone.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 91.7 FPS, Medium 65.7 FPS, High 63.9 FPS, and Ultra 43.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 26 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra costs 20.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the GPU has ample headroom: Low hits 139.6 FPS, Medium 104.8 FPS, High 101.6 FPS, and Ultra 65.7 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result matches the 1440p Medium result exactly at 65.7 FPS, showing that resolution scaling and preset scaling interact predictably with this GPU's resources.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on the target display resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium settings at 104.8 FPS offer a strong balance, but High at 101.6 FPS is nearly identical in performance while providing better visual quality—the 3.2 FPS difference between them is negligible. Ultra at 65.7 FPS remains playable and is the best choice for users prioritizing image quality over frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 63.9 FPS deliver the best overall experience. Medium at 65.7 FPS is only 1.8 FPS faster, so High is the superior choice given the minimal cost. Ultra at 43.2 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold and should only be used if frame rate consistency is not a concern. Low at 91.7 FPS is available for competitive play, but the visual trade-off is substantial.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low at 43.9 FPS is the most playable option, while Medium at 33.3 FPS and High at 31.4 FPS are marginal. Ultra at 22.2 FPS is not recommended for regular play. Users with 4K displays should either run Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p, where High provides a much smoother experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression: Low averages 139.6 FPS, Medium 104.8 FPS, High 101.6 FPS, and Ultra 65.7 FPS. The largest single drop occurs between High and Ultra, a 35.9 FPS reduction that reflects the heavy load of Ultra's effects. The difference between Medium and High is only 3.2 FPS, suggesting these two presets stress the GPU similarly.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 91.7 FPS, Medium 65.7 FPS, High 63.9 FPS, and Ultra 43.2 FPS. Moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 47.9 FPS at Low, 39.1 FPS at Medium, 37.7 FPS at High, and 22.5 FPS at Ultra. The diminishing penalty at higher settings indicates that the GPU becomes more bound by the preset's fixed costs rather than resolution alone at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 43.9 FPS, Medium 33.3 FPS, High 31.4 FPS, and Ultra 22.2 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs 47.8 FPS at Low, 32.4 FPS at Medium, 32.5 FPS at High, and 21 FPS at Ultra. Across all resolutions, Ultra consistently halves the frame rate compared to Low, while Medium and High stay close to each other—the gap between them never exceeds 2.4 FPS at any resolution.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with Low at 139.6 FPS, Medium at 104.8 FPS, High at 101.6 FPS, and Ultra at 65.7 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K in Revolution Idle?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest playable preset is Low at 43.9 FPS. Medium reaches 33.3 FPS, High 31.4 FPS, and Ultra 22.2 FPS—none of these meet the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 30,109 on average, with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30,097 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 570 at 30,158 (0.2% ahead), and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 29,969 (0.5% behind).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance like?

A: The Core i5-10400F scores 10,297 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 4,324 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 4,748 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. Its PassMark multithread score is 12,115.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU also holds the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. Their comparable percentile positions suggest neither component dramatically limits the other in this title.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the CPU?

A: The Core i5-10400F scores 688 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,453 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 2,541 in PassMark single-thread tests.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz boosts to 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Cache consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

For Revolution Idle, an idle game, the CPU's single-thread performance is often more relevant than multi-thread scaling. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,453 indicate solid per-core capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 2,541 places it competitively within its generation. Multi-threaded results, including Cinebench R23 multicore at 10,297 and 3DMark max threads at 4,735, show the 12 threads provide adequate parallel throughput for background calculations typical of idle games.

The CPU's nearest rivals demonstrate its positioning: the AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.4% behind in average score, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.8% ahead, the Intel Core i5-8500 is 1.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is 1.2% ahead. These margins are small, meaning the i5-10400F performs essentially on par with its immediate competitors. The 73rd percentile ranking across all CPUs confirms it sits above the median but below the top tier. In the context of Revolution Idle's measured FPS, the CPU provides enough processing power to keep the GPU fed at lower resolutions, where the RTX 5060 achieves over 100 FPS at 1080p Medium and High settings.