Revolution Idle

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Revolution Idle with the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 reveals a steep performance curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 169 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 107 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. The jump to 4K High is even more punishing: 56 FPS average, which is about 67% lower than the 1080p High result. This pattern strongly indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom at 1080p.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. At 1440p High, the system produces 107 FPS; at 4K High, it falls to 56 FPS. That is nearly a halving of frame rate for a doubling of pixel count (from 3.7 million to 8.3 million pixels). The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth are being pushed hard at 4K, but the frame rate collapse suggests the game’s rendering load at Ultra settings is simply too heavy for even this high-end card in this idle-genre title.

At 1080p, the story shifts. With Low settings, the combo hits 191 FPS, while High settings yield 169 FPS. The difference between Low and High at 1080p is only about 12%, which is small compared to the 31% gap between Low and High at 4K (78 FPS vs 56 FPS). This compression at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at 1080p. The limiting factor at 1080p is not the processor but the game’s engine and the GPU’s ability to push frames quickly.

The Ultra preset tells a harsher story. At 1080p Ultra, average FPS falls to 108, which is 36% lower than 1080p High. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 68 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 36 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference is 61 FPS (169 vs 108); at 4K, it is 20 FPS (56 vs 36). This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately tax the GPU at higher pixel counts, likely including advanced lighting or shadow computations that scale with resolution.

For a game like Revolution Idle, which is not typically associated with high frame rate demands, these numbers are surprisingly robust. The 4K Medium preset, which includes min/max FPS data, shows an average of 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 67 FPS. That is playable for most users, but the 4K Ultra average of 36 FPS would be borderline for smooth interaction. The 1080p Medium result, averaging 172 FPS with a range of 146 to 198 FPS, demonstrates that the combo excels at mainstream resolutions.

The data also shows that resolution scaling is not linear. From 1080p High (169 FPS) to 1440p High (107 FPS), the drop is 62 FPS. From 1440p High to 4K High (56 FPS), the drop is 51 FPS. While the absolute drops are similar, the percentage loss increases with each step, confirming that the RTX 4080’s pixel throughput (rated at 280.6 GPixel/s) is being saturated at 4K. The texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s also contributes to the bottleneck, as higher resolutions require more texture fetches per frame.

In summary, the resolution scaling data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where frame rates remain high. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting component, especially on Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops below 40.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, the combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 290th out of 3712 tested combos for Revolution Idle. This places it in the top 8% of all system configurations tested for this game. The rank is based on measured FPS data across multiple resolutions and settings, weighted by the game’s specific performance demands.

The combo’s ranking is noteworthy given the game’s idle genre. Revolution Idle does not typically require extreme hardware, but the RTX 4080’s raw power (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) and the i5-12400F’s solid multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380) combine to produce high frame rates. The 290th rank out of 3712 means that only 289 other combos (many likely featuring newer or more expensive CPUs and GPUs) outperform it in this specific title.

Relative to other combos, the i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19039 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (average score 19047, delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, delta -0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, delta 0.3%). These deltas are all within 0.3% of the i5-12400F, meaning the CPU’s performance is highly consistent with its closest competitors. For the GPU, the RTX 4080’s average benchmark score of 54247 puts it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, delta 0.1%), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, delta -1.1%) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, delta -2.6%) trail by small margins.

The combo rank of 290 is not surprising given that the RTX 4080 is an end-of-life product (production status: end-of-life) and the i5-12400F is a mid-range desktop CPU. However, the measured FPS data shows that this pairing still delivers excellent performance in Revolution Idle, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The rank indicates that for users with this exact hardware, the game will run smoothly in most scenarios, with the caveat that 4K Ultra settings will stress the GPU.

One interpretation of the rank is that the combo is overkill for an idle game. Yet the data shows that even at 4K High, the average FPS of 56 is above the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal, though not by much. At 1440p and below, the frame rates are well above 100 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any gameplay. The 290th rank out of 3712 also suggests that many other combos struggle more with this game, likely due to weaker GPUs or CPUs, reinforcing that this setup is a high performer.

In the context of the database, the combo’s rank reflects the RTX 4080’s strength. Even though the i5-12400F is not a flagship CPU (its 3DMark max threads score is 5912, and single-thread score is 909), the GPU compensates with its massive shading unit count (9728) and 76 RT cores. The result is a combo that ranks in the top 8% of all tested configurations for this specific game.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS is 169 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1% in favor of the 4080.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Revolution Idle?

A: The combo ranks 290th out of 3712 tested combos.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 36, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor, as the RTX 4080’s pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s is saturated.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 95 FPS, with an average of 112 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a good match for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: Yes, the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 909) to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as shown by high FPS counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the i5-12400F + RTX 4080 combo in Revolution Idle spans three resolutions and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Below is the full breakdown.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 191 FPS.
• Medium: Average 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS.
• High: Average 169 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 108 FPS.

At 1080p, the combo maintains high frame rates across all settings. The drop from Low to Ultra is 83 FPS (191 to 108), which is a 43% reduction. The Medium preset’s min/max range (146-198 FPS) shows good consistency, with only a 52 FPS spread.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 148 FPS.
• Medium: Average 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS.
• High: Average 107 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 68 FPS.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 80 FPS (148 to 68), a 54% reduction. The Medium preset’s min/max (95-129 FPS) shows a 34 FPS spread, indicating more variance than at 1080p.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 78 FPS.
• Medium: Average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS.
• High: Average 56 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 36 FPS.

At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset still delivers 78 FPS, but High falls to 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The Medium preset’s min/max (50-67 FPS) shows a 17 FPS spread, which is tighter relative to the lower resolutions but still indicates the GPU is struggling.

Comparing settings across resolutions: the Low preset at 1080p (191 FPS) is more than double the Low preset at 4K (78 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p (108 FPS) is exactly three times the Ultra preset at 4K (36 FPS). These ratios highlight the GPU’s scaling limits.

The data also shows that the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame pacing, with min/max data available at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 172 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 112 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 59 FPS. This suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for users wanting a balance between visual quality and frame rate.

For users targeting 60 FPS, the 4K Medium preset (59 FPS average) is borderline, while 4K High (56 FPS) falls short. At 1440p, all presets except Ultra exceed 100 FPS, and at 1080p, even Ultra clears 100 FPS. The measured data confirms that this combo is best utilized at 1440p or below for high-refresh-rate monitors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this combo, and its specifications directly influence the measured FPS. The GPU features 9728 shading units, 304 tensor cores, 76 RT cores, and 112 ROPs. Its base clock is 2205 MHz, boosting to 2505 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective).

In Revolution Idle, the GPU’s role is critical at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 36 indicates that the GPU is fully utilized, as the pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are insufficient to maintain higher frame rates with Ultra settings. The FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS is substantial, but the game’s rendering load at 4K Ultra likely involves heavy use of shaders and post-processing effects that saturate the GPU.

The 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for this game, even at 4K. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations do not become bottlenecks, except at the most demanding settings. The fact that the 4K Medium preset (59 FPS average) is more than 60% faster than the 4K Ultra preset (36 FPS) suggests that Ultra settings introduce specific effects that are disproportionately expensive, likely related to the RT cores or advanced shading.

Comparing the RTX 4080 to its nearest rivals in the database: the RTX 4080 SUPER (average score 54209) is essentially tied with the 4080 (54247), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828) and Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) are slightly higher in average score. However, the measured FPS in this game shows that the 4080 performs well, with the 86th percentile ranking indicating better-than-average GPU performance overall.

The GPU’s end-of-life production status does not diminish its capabilities in this title. The 5 nm process node from TSMC and 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die provide ample compute resources. The triple-slot cooler and 320 W TDP ensure sustained performance under load, though the suggested PSU of 700 W is a consideration for system builders.

In terms of API support, the RTX 4080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Revolution Idle likely uses DirectX 11 or 12, and the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 132 (relative to other GPUs) suggests the card handles modern APIs well. The Vulkan score of 263779 and OpenCL score of 214739 further indicate strong compute capability, which may not be fully utilized in an idle game but contributes to overall system responsiveness.

The GPU’s role is clear: it is the primary driver of frame rates at 1440p and 4K, and its performance determines whether the game runs smoothly. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as CPU and game engine limits come into play.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting to 4.40 GHz. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity (20 lanes, CPU only). The TDP is 65 W.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. At 1080p, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the small difference between Low (191 FPS) and High (169 FPS) settings. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and multi-thread score of 5912 (max threads) indicate solid performance for a mid-range CPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 further confirm the CPU’s capability.

The i5-12400F’s benchmark scores show it performs on par with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (average score 19047) is within 0% delta, while the Intel Core 3 201E (19056) is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) is 0.3% slower. This consistency means the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; the GPU is.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The fact that frame rates drop dramatically from 1440p High (107 FPS) to 4K High (56 FPS) while the CPU workload remains similar confirms this. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s background simulation and UI updates, which are typical of idle games.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 6 cores are modest compared to higher-end processors, but they are more than enough for this title. The lack of integrated graphics on the i5-12400F (no iGPU) means the RTX 4080 handles all rendering, which is expected. The CPU’s 18 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic.

The CPU’s release date of January 2022 and launch MSRP of $174 position it as a value-oriented part, but the benchmark data shows it performs competitively. The 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it is above average, though not top-tier. In this combo, the CPU’s role is to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, which it does successfully at all resolutions except possibly the highest settings, where the GPU is the clear constraint.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 allows flexibility in system builds, and the dual-channel configuration ensures adequate memory bandwidth for the game. The PCIe Gen 5 support is forward-looking, though the RTX 4080 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the interface is not a limiting factor.

In summary, the i5-12400F provides sufficient compute power for Revolution Idle, ensuring that the RTX 4080 is not starved of data. Its multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6980) and single-thread performance (Cinebench R20 single-core score of 985) are adequate for the game’s demands. The CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, but it is a capable partner that does not hold back the system in this title.