Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is an idle game, a genre where the computational load is often minimal, but the measured data for this specific configuration—Intel Core i5-12400F paired with Intel Arc B570—reveals a performance profile that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher settings. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy where the CPU's substantial multi-threading capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final frame rates, which are instead dictated by the GPU's workload at different resolutions and quality presets. The data indicates that this combo occupies a specific, mid-to-low tier position among all tested configurations, with performance scaling that points directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F 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. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, place it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating a solid mid-range performer. In the context of Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, simulation, and background calculations, which are typically not graphically intensive. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 96 FPS, which is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations. This suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach high frame rates, but even then, the limiting factor is not the CPU's raw compute power, as its multi-threaded scores are significantly higher than what an idle game would require.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 3 201E (deltaPct -0.1), showing that the i5-12400F is statistically tied with these processors in synthetic tests. However, in gaming, this parity does not translate into identical frame rates because the GPU becomes the dominant variable. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory are features that support general system responsiveness, but they do not directly correlate with the FPS numbers in the measured data. The fact that the CPU has a 65W TDP and is not multiplier unlocked further suggests it is designed for efficient, sustained performance rather than extreme overclocking, which is adequate for an idle game's modest processing demands. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1964, is more than sufficient to prevent it from being a bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU is already struggling to maintain higher frame rates at higher settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. Its core clocks are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, and it has 2304 shading units. The GPU's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1). This indicates that the Arc B570 is a mid-range card, but its performance in Revolution Idle is surprisingly weak, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo only achieves 44 FPS, while at 1080p Low, it reaches 96 FPS, demonstrating a significant performance drop of over 54% when transitioning from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

The GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth are ample for an idle game, but the measured FPS numbers suggest that the card's rendering pipeline is the limiting factor. For instance, the PassMark G3D score of 14195 and the DirectX 12 score of 72 indicate that while the card can handle compute tasks, its rasterization performance in this specific title is subpar. The GPU's 150W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for its class, but the data implies that the Arc B570 is not optimized for this game's engine, as even at 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 44, which is identical to the 1080p Ultra score. This pattern suggests that the GPU is struggling with the game's rendering requirements, and the 10 GB VRAM is not being utilized to its full potential, as the bottleneck is likely in the shader execution or driver overhead rather than memory capacity. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, has a slightly lower average score, but in this game, the Arc B570's performance is clearly insufficient for smooth gameplay at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear trend: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 96 FPS, which drops to 61 FPS at 1440p Low (a 36.5% decrease), and further to 32 FPS at 4K Low (a 47.5% decrease from 1440p). This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up with the increased pixel count, but the Arc B570's rendering capabilities are overwhelmed. The same trend is observed at Medium settings, where 1080p yields 72 FPS, 1440p drops to 46 FPS (a 36.1% decrease), and 4K falls to 24 FPS (a 47.8% decrease from 1440p). This consistent drop of roughly 36% from 1080p to 1440p and another 48% from 1440p to 4K strongly suggests that the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing are the bottlenecks, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

At High settings, the pattern continues: 1080p High averages 69 FPS, 1440p High drops to 44 FPS (a 36.2% decrease), and 4K High falls to 23 FPS (a 47.7% decrease from 1440p). The most extreme case is at Ultra settings, where 1080p Ultra averages 44 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 28 FPS (a 36.4% decrease), and 4K Ultra falls to 15 FPS (a 46.4% decrease from 1440p). The data indicates that the frame rate drops are nearly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a textbook sign of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's role becomes less relevant as resolution increases, and the Arc B570's performance degrades in a predictable manner. At 4K, the highest average FPS is only 32 (at Low settings), which is not playable for most users, confirming that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2373 out of 2986 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This rank is surprisingly low given the individual components' mid-range standing, but it is consistent with the GPU's poor performance in this specific game. The combo's rank indicates that it is outperformed by a vast majority of other pairings, including those with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs, which further confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the combo only achieves 96 FPS, which is a decent frame rate, but many other combos likely achieve much higher numbers, pushing this pairing down in the rankings. The rank of 2373 suggests that users with this combo will experience frame rates that are significantly lower than what their CPU could theoretically support, and the GPU's limitations are the sole reason for this poor standing.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Arc A750 has a similar average benchmark score, but in this game, the B570's performance is not competitive. The fact that the combo ranks so low suggests that the Arc B570's drivers or architecture are not well-suited for Revolution Idle's engine, which may rely on specific rendering paths that the card handles inefficiently. The CPU's nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, would likely produce similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor. This rank is a critical metric for users, as it clearly indicates that this combo is not a good choice for this game, and the performance gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones is substantial, even at lower settings where the CPU's power could theoretically be leveraged.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1080p, the Low preset offers the best experience with an average FPS of 96, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset also provides a playable experience at 72 FPS, but the drop from Low to Medium is 25%, which may not be worth the visual improvement for an idle game. The High preset drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable, but the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and likely to feel choppy. Therefore, for 1080p, the Low or Medium presets are recommended, with Low offering the highest frame rate headroom and Medium providing a balance between visual quality and performance.

At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that achieves a consistently playable frame rate, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 46 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may be noticeable, while High and Ultra fall to 44 and 28 FPS, respectively, making them less viable for smooth gameplay. For users with a 1440p monitor, the Low preset is the recommended choice, as it is the only one that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS. At 4K, none of the presets achieve a playable frame rate, with the highest being 32 FPS at Low settings, which is too low for a smooth experience. Therefore, for 4K, the data suggests that users should either lower the resolution or accept a significantly reduced visual quality, as even the lowest settings do not provide adequate performance. Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is at 1080p with the Low preset, which offers the highest frame rate and is most suitable for an idle game where visual fidelity is not a priority.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 96, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 72 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 83, indicating some frame time variance. The High preset averages 69 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 44 FPS. These numbers show a clear degradation as settings increase, with the difference between Low and Ultra being 52 FPS, a 54.2% drop. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is the only setting in this resolution to exceed 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS (min 39, max 53), High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 33 FPS, a 54.1% decrease, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly lower across all settings. The Low preset averages 32 FPS, the Medium preset averages 24 FPS (min 20, max 27), the High preset averages 23 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 15 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 17 FPS, a 53.1% decrease. The data shows that the frame rate drops are not linear but are roughly proportional to the settings change, with Ultra being consistently about 50% slower than Low across all resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p (72 FPS) is the only other setting that provides a frame rate above 60 FPS, while all other configurations at 1440p and 4K fall below this threshold. This breakdown confirms that the combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming at lower settings, and any attempt to increase resolution or quality results in a significant performance penalty.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 96, which is achieved 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 at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 32 (at Low settings), and the Ultra preset only reaches 15 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 3 201E (deltaPct -0.1), and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X (both deltaPct 0.3).

Q: What is the most significant bottleneck for this combo in this game?

A: The data consistently shows that the GPU is the limiting factor. As resolution and settings increase, FPS drops proportionally, while the CPU's high multi-threaded scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core of 12380) suggest it is not the constraint.

Q: What settings are recommended for a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: The Low preset is the only setting at 2560x1440 that achieves an average FPS above 60 (61 FPS). All other settings at this resolution fall below 60 FPS, with Medium at 46 FPS, High at 44 FPS, and Ultra at 28 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance in this game compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is very close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), but its measured FPS in Revolution Idle is low, indicating that its synthetic scores do not translate to strong performance in this specific title.