Revolution Idle

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Revolution Idle, but the data shows a sharp drop-off at 4K Ultra settings. This combo ranks in the top third of tested configurations, with the CPU providing a strong multi-threaded foundation and the GPU handling the bulk of the graphical load until resolution scaling becomes prohibitive.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz, boosting up to 4.40 GHz, which gives it a strong single-thread presence for an idle game’s background calculations. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide ample bandwidth for the RTX 4070, ensuring that the GPU is not starved for data in most scenarios.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-11400F scores 14,372 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,029 in single-core. Its PassMark single-thread score of 2,981 and multithread score of 16,908 indicate a balanced performer that can handle both the periodic simulation ticks and the UI rendering demands of Revolution Idle. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,619 and max-thread score of 5,652 show that scaling beyond 6 cores yields minimal gains, which is typical for this genre where the workload is often latency-sensitive rather than throughput-bound.

The CPU’s performance relative to its peers is notable. It sits at the 75th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores 17,189 (0% delta), while the Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17,212 (-0.2% delta). This means the i5-11400F is effectively tied with those chips in aggregate performance, though the desktop-class power delivery and sustained boost behavior of the 11400F often translate to more consistent frame pacing in real-world gaming.

Given the measured FPS data, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 165.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The CPU’s 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures that even the most complex idle-game state calculations are processed quickly, avoiding the stutter that can occur when background simulations catch up after a long idle period. The 65 W TDP also means it runs cool and quiet, which is beneficial for sustained sessions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 475th out of 1,774 tested combinations in Revolution Idle. This places it in the 73rd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the configurations tested on this benchmark database. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, confirming that the RTX 4070 is doing most of the heavy lifting in this title.

The rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in this workload. The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37,283 puts it at the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37,507 (-0.6% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38,135 (-2.2% delta). The desktop RTX 4070’s performance is thus within a few percentage points of these chips, but its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth give it a distinct advantage at higher resolutions where memory capacity and bandwidth become critical.

The combo rank is also influenced by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (2,029 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, as evidenced by the 165.6 FPS average at Low settings. However, the rank drops when considering 4K Ultra, where the combo falls to just 27 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s compute resources (29.15 TFLOPS FP32) are overwhelmed by the resolution and settings combination.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, it averages 80.6 FPS, and at Medium, it hits 87.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, you get 130.8 FPS on High and 165.6 FPS on Low, but the visual fidelity at 1440p is a better trade-off for the frame rate.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 45.2 FPS on High and 58.2 FPS on Low, but drops to 27 FPS on Ultra. For a playable experience, stick to High or Low settings at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37,283 on average, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507) and 2.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135). It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%, which scores 36,371.

Q: What is the CPU’s strongest benchmark result?

A: The i5-11400F excels in PassMark data compression, scoring 208,472. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,372 is also strong, placing it at the 75th percentile against all CPUs.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the combo achieves higher raw FPS, peaking at 165.6 FPS on Low and 130.8 FPS on High. At 1440p, it averages 114.4 FPS on Low and 80.6 FPS on High. The 1440p results are still above 60 FPS, making it the preferred choice for visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: performance scales with resolution and settings, but the gap between Low and Ultra widens significantly at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 165.6 FPS, Medium drops to 139.5 FPS, and High yields 130.8 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 87 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 47% drop from Low. The 1080p results indicate that the GPU is not fully taxed, with the CPU’s 4.40 GHz boost clock keeping frame times consistent.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variance. Low averages 114.4 FPS, Medium 87.3 FPS, and High 80.6 FPS. Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS threshold but still smooth for an idle game. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30% performance on Low, but the visual upgrade is substantial.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM becomes a limiting factor. Low averages 58.2 FPS, High 45.2 FPS, and Medium 44.8 FPS. Ultra falls to 27 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The data shows that 4K Ultra is not viable, but 4K Low is playable, suggesting that the game’s ultra preset likely enables resource-intensive effects that the GPU cannot sustain at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance in this combo. It features 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines, all running on the Ada Lovelace architecture at a 5 nm process node. Its base clock of 1920 MHz boosts to 2475 MHz, providing a 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput that is more than sufficient for an idle game’s rendering demands.

The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is critical at higher resolutions, as the measured FPS drops from 80.6 FPS at 1440p High to 45.2 FPS at 4K High, a 44% reduction that correlates with the increased memory pressure. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are largely unused in this title, but they contribute to the GPU’s overall benchmark score of 37,283, which is at the 81st percentile against all GPUs.

In terms of rivals, the RTX 4070 is nearly identical in aggregate score to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507, -0.6% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38,008, -1.9% delta). However, the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM gives it a practical edge in Revolution Idle at 4K, where the RX Vega 56’s 8 GB would likely cause texture thrashing. The GPU’s 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU are modest for its performance class, making it a practical choice for this CPU pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows suggest that the High preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 80.6 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and leaves headroom for background tasks. If you prefer maximum smoothness, Low at 1440p hits 114.4 FPS, but the visual downgrade is noticeable in an idle game where UI clarity matters.

For 1920x1080 users, High at 130.8 FPS is the recommended preset. It delivers a buttery-smooth experience without sacrificing the graphical details that make the game’s progression satisfying. Ultra at 1080p (87 FPS) is also viable, but the 33% frame rate loss over High is not justified by the marginal visual gains.

At 3840x2160, the data points to Low as the only viable preset, averaging 58.2 FPS. High (45.2 FPS) and Medium (44.8 FPS) are too close to the 30 FPS threshold, while Ultra (27 FPS) is unplayable. If you own a 4K display, stick to Low settings and rely on the GPU’s upscaling capabilities, as the raw performance is insufficient for higher presets.

The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions except 1080p, where it still produces 87 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS, which is borderline, and at 4K it collapses to 27 FPS. The data suggests that the Ultra preset in Revolution Idle likely enables effects that are not optimized for the RTX 4070’s architecture, making High the sensible ceiling for this combo.