Revolution Idle

# Revolution Idle — Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a mid-range desktop combination that ranks 1813th out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This idle game's modest rendering demands mean the measured frame rates are primarily dictated by resolution and preset choices rather than extreme hardware stress, but the data reveals clear scaling patterns worth examining.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average is 85 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is the second-highest average across all tested configurations for this combination, trailing only the 118 FPS achieved at Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Low?

A: The 4K Ultra setting delivers an average of 18 FPS, while 1080p Low reaches 118 FPS. This represents a 100 FPS difference, or approximately 6.5 times higher performance at the lowest resolution and preset compared to the most demanding configuration.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded capability in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F scores 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,652 in 3DMark max threads. Its PassMark multithread score is 16,908, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 17,177, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5050 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,035. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21,153, which is 0.6% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20,713, which is 1.6% lower.

Q: Is the measured FPS data based on actual testing?

A: Yes, the dataIsMeasured field is set to true, confirming that the FPS values come from empirical testing rather than estimation or extrapolation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB207 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 2,560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2317 MHz and boosts to 2572 MHz, with a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance reaches 13.17 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 13.17 TFLOPS due to the 1:1 ratio.

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory pool is paired with a 128-bit bus, yielding 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For an idle game like Revolution Idle, this memory configuration is more than sufficient for the relatively simple scenes, which explains why the GPU does not become the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores indicate modern feature support, though idle gameplay rarely exercises these units heavily. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 17,326 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 90,334 reflect its overall compute capability, but the measured frame rates in Revolution Idle show that the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p with ease while struggling at 4K.

At 1080p, the GPU delivers 118 FPS at Low settings, 89 FPS at Medium, and 85 FPS at High, showing that even at the highest preset below Ultra, the GPU maintains smooth performance. The drop to 55 FPS at Ultra indicates that the extra effects and detail levels begin to tax the hardware. At 1440p, the pattern holds with 75 FPS at Low, 56 FPS at Medium, and 54 FPS at High, but Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU's limits clearly: 39 FPS at Low, 29 FPS at Medium, 28 FPS at High, and 18 FPS at Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Synthetic benchmarks show the CPU's balanced performance profile. The single-thread scores are 868 in 3DMark and 2,024 in Cinebench R23, while multi-thread scores reach 5,652 in 3DMark max threads and 14,340 in Cinebench R23. The PassMark single-thread score of 2,981 and multithread score of 16,908 confirm that the i5-11400F provides solid compute for everyday tasks. Its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs places it ahead of many older and lower-tier processors, but the nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% higher score) and Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% lower score), showing tight competition in this performance class.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is less demanding than in action-heavy titles. The game's mechanics rely on periodic updates and calculations rather than continuous physics or AI processing. The 12 threads provide ample parallelism for background simulation, and the 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures responsive UI interactions. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's performance headroom remains untapped.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1813th out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the 60.7th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 39% of combos perform worse and 61% perform better. Given that the game is an idle title with relatively low graphical demands, this ranking reflects the mid-tier nature of both components rather than any specific incompatibility.

The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 66th percentile among all graphics cards suggest that neither component is exceptional on its own. When combined, the pairing produces a balanced system that handles most configurations well but falls behind combos featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs. The measured FPS at 1080p High (85 FPS) and 1440p High (54 FPS) indicates that the combo provides playable performance for typical gaming scenarios, while the 4K results show that this combination is not suited for ultra-high-resolution gaming.

Compared to the nearest rivals for each component, the combo's performance is consistent with expectations. The CPU's closest competitor, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 0.3% higher on average, while the GPU's closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 0.6% higher. These small deltas suggest that swapping either component for a similarly-priced alternative would yield negligible changes in Revolution Idle's frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 118 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium settings reach 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS. High settings deliver 85 FPS, while Ultra drops significantly to 55 FPS. The step from High to Ultra represents a 30 FPS reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily impact performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease proportionally. Low settings average 75 FPS, Medium averages 56 FPS with a range of 48 to 65 FPS, High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 41 FPS, slightly larger in absolute terms than at 1080p but proportionally similar.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings average 39 FPS, Medium averages 29 FPS with a range of 25 to 34 FPS, High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. None of the 4K configurations achieve the 60 FPS threshold commonly associated with smooth gameplay, and even Low settings barely maintain playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 85 FPS provides an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 89 FPS offers a marginal performance gain (4 FPS) but sacrifices visual fidelity, making High the better choice. Ultra at 55 FPS is playable but falls below the 60 FPS mark, so it is only recommended if visual quality takes precedence over smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 54 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium at 56 FPS is nearly identical. Both are viable options, but Medium offers a slight edge in frame rate with minimal visual compromise. Low settings at 75 FPS provide the smoothest experience at this resolution, making it the recommended choice for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. Ultra at 34 FPS is not recommended due to the significant performance drop.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings at 39 FPS are the most playable option, but even this falls short of smooth gameplay standards. Medium at 29 FPS and High at 28 FPS are nearly identical, while Ultra at 18 FPS is essentially unplayable. For 4K, the data suggests that this combo is not suitable, and users should either lower the resolution or accept reduced frame rates.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable performance across all resolutions, with the narrowest min-max ranges at 1080p (76-103 FPS) and 1440p (48-65 FPS). This makes Medium the safest choice for users who prioritize consistent frame pacing.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component at each resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 118 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 75 FPS, a 36% decrease. Moving to 4K Low further reduces it to 39 FPS, a 48% decrease from 1440p. Similar patterns appear across all settings presets: High drops from 85 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p (36% decrease) and 28 FPS at 4K (48% decrease from 1440p).

The consistent proportional decreases across resolutions indicate that the GPU is the primary scaling factor. The RTX 5050's 8 GB memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K resolution demands more pixel throughput than the 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate can deliver. The CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, so the frame rate differences are entirely attributable to GPU load.

At 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU begins to work harder, but the CPU still keeps up. At 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the CPU has significant headroom, as shown by the 39 FPS at Low settings compared to 118 FPS at 1080p Low. This scaling behavior confirms that for Revolution Idle, the RTX 5050 is the bottleneck at resolutions above 1440p, while the i5-11400F provides adequate processing power throughout the tested range.