Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle presents an unusual stress case for the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B370 combination. While the game’s genre suggests minimal graphical demands, the measured data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly constrained by the integrated graphics solution. The Intel Arc B370, operating as an IGP with system-shared memory, produces frame rates that range from playable at best to slideshow at worst. The data indicates this pairing is not optimized for this title, and the performance ceiling is defined almost entirely by the GPU rather than the capable six-core processor.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K exposes a severe performance bottleneck in the graphics subsystem. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 56 FPS, which is the highest score recorded across all tests. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 36 FPS, a substantial 35.7% reduction. The step to 4K Low yields just 19 FPS, which is 66.1% lower than the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is not linear; it is catastrophic, indicating that the GPU is running out of throughput and memory bandwidth as pixel count increases.

The frame rate collapse is even more pronounced at higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the system manages 26 FPS at 1080p, drops to 16 FPS at 1440p, and falls to a nearly unplayable 9 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the limiting component is unequivocally the Intel Arc B370. Its 25 W TDP and 1280 shading units are insufficient for the pixel fill rate demands of 4K. The fact that the 4K High preset (13 FPS) performs worse than 4K Medium (14 FPS) also hints at a memory bandwidth wall, where the system-shared memory becomes a severe constraint. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is harsh, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K is brutal, confirming that this IGP is not designed for high-resolution gaming.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In this test, its role is largely secondary, as the GPU is the primary bottleneck. However, the CPU’s capabilities are not irrelevant. The processor’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257, show it is more than capable of feeding frames to a discrete GPU. The data implies that in a system with a stronger graphics card, this CPU would not be the limiting factor for Revolution Idle.

The game is an idle genre title, which typically does not demand high thread counts. The i5-12400’s 12 threads are likely underutilized, but its strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3456) is beneficial for game logic and UI responsiveness. The data shows that the CPU’s performance percentile is 72, placing it above average, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 and Intel Core i7-1355U, with negligible score differences ( -0.1% and -0.3% respectively). This indicates that the CPU is not the source of the low frame rates. The bottleneck is so severe that even a significantly weaker CPU would likely produce identical results, as the GPU is completely saturated.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for playability. For a target of 60 FPS, no settings combination achieves this, as the maximum recorded average is 56 FPS at 1080p Low. Therefore, the recommendation is to prioritize resolution over quality. At 1080p, the Low preset offers the best experience, with an average of 56 FPS. The Medium preset at the same resolution yields 43 FPS, which is still smooth enough for most users, but the 13 FPS difference is significant. High settings at 1080p produce 41 FPS, a marginal drop from Medium.

At 1440p, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 36 FPS. Medium and High presets at this resolution produce 27 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, which may feel stuttery. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as they only produce 26 FPS at 1080p and drop to 9 FPS at 4K. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1080p with Low settings. For users who value visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p Medium at 43 FPS is the highest quality preset that remains above 30 FPS. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset only achieves 19 FPS, which is not a smooth experience for any genre.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the bottom 8.4% of all tested systems, a poor result that is directly attributable to the integrated GPU. The data shows that this pairing is not competitive for this title, and users with this hardware should expect significant performance limitations. The rank is surprising given the CPU’s strength, but it confirms that the GPU is the sole determinant of performance in this scenario.

The low rank is consistent with the GPU’s individual performance percentile of 5, which indicates it is in the bottom 5% of all GPUs. The nearest rivals for the GPU include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, with score differences of -0.2% and -0.5% respectively. This places the Arc B370 in the company of legacy integrated and low-end discrete solutions from over a decade ago. The CPU’s rank, in contrast, is much higher, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s deficiencies. The data implies that this combo is severely unbalanced, with a modern mid-range processor paired with a graphics solution that is not suitable for gaming beyond the most basic settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the critical component in this analysis, and the data shows it is the primary limiter. Its specifications are modest: a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. The GPU’s memory is listed as "System Shared," which means it relies on the system’s DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This is a severe disadvantage, as dedicated VRAM on a discrete GPU is much faster. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, but this is not sufficient for the demands of 4K rendering.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is the only GPU benchmark provided, and it places the Arc B370 at the 5th percentile. This score is nearly identical to the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), a GPU released well over a decade prior. The data indicates that the Arc B370 behaves like a very low-end part, despite its modern 3 nm process node and Xe3-LPG architecture. The fact that it is an IGP with a 25 W TDP further limits its performance. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the GPU can only manage 26 FPS, which is a clear sign that it lacks the raw compute and memory bandwidth for high-detail rendering. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits, and the measured results show that the GPU is hitting these limits at lower resolutions, but the memory bandwidth becomes the binding constraint at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of decline as resolution and quality increase. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves the highest average of 56 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 43 FPS, and High is slightly behind at 41 FPS. Ultra is the lowest at 1080p, with 26 FPS. The Medium preset also provides min and max FPS of 36 and 49 respectively, showing a 13 FPS variance. This suggests that the frame pacing is not perfectly stable, but it is within acceptable bounds for a low-demand game.

At 1440p, the scores drop significantly. Low produces 36 FPS, Medium and High are nearly identical at 27 FPS and 26 FPS, and Ultra falls to 16 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p has a min of 23 FPS and a max of 31 FPS, indicating a tighter range than at 1080p, but the absolute values are lower. The 4K results are the most telling. Low yields 19 FPS, Medium yields 14 FPS with a min and max of 12 and 16, High yields 13 FPS, and Ultra yields 9 FPS. The data shows that the drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which is a clear indicator of a memory bandwidth wall. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially a static image, and even Low is not responsive enough for any interactive use. The measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo is only viable for 1080p gaming at low to medium quality, with a hard ceiling of around 56 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Revolution Idle?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 56, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Revolution Idle?

A: No. The data shows that 4K performance is severely limited, with the Low preset achieving only 19 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping to 9 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, has an average score of 1186, which is a delta of -0.2%. The data shows the Arc B370 is statistically equivalent to legacy GPUs from over a decade ago.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile, and does it affect the frame rate?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a performance percentile of 72. However, the frame rate is not limited by the CPU, as the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 3456 is sufficient for the game’s logic.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of quality and performance?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset at 43 FPS is the highest quality setting that remains above 40 FPS. The Low preset at 56 FPS is the smoothest, but Medium offers a better visual experience with a still-acceptable frame rate.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8.4% of all systems tested for Revolution Idle.