Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is a browser-based idle game, and the measured results for the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 show a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics component. The data indicates that this combo produces playable frame rates only at 1080p with lower settings, and it falls far behind most other tested combinations in the database. The following analysis breaks down the performance characteristics of this pairing, focusing on where the bottlenecks lie and what the numbers reveal about the system's behavior.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a steep and consistent penalty as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 41 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 26 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. Pushing further to 4K (3840x2160) results in just 13 FPS on High settings, which is a 68% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is not linear; the performance loss accelerates at higher resolutions, indicating that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are exhausted quickly when pixel count increases.

The situation is similar across all quality presets. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 56 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p and finally to 19 FPS at 4K. Even at Medium settings, which has the most complete data including minimum and maximum frame rates, the average goes from 43 FPS at 1080p (with a min of 36 and max of 49) down to 27 FPS at 1440p (min 23, max 31), and then to 14 FPS at 4K (min 12, max 16). The gap between 1080p and 4K is consistently around 3x or worse, regardless of the settings preset.

This scaling behavior strongly suggests that the limiting component is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller differences between resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain similar while the GPU had more headroom at lower resolutions. Instead, the massive frame rate collapse at 4K points to the Arc B370's fillrate and shader capabilities being overwhelmed. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, while specific to the GPU, are evidently insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, even at the lowest quality settings. For a practical perspective, this combo is only viable for 1080p gaming in Revolution Idle, and even then, users should expect to stick to Low or Medium presets for a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution, as indicated by its "IGP" slot width and bus interface, and its memory is "System Shared". This means it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with a bandwidth that is "System Dependent". This architecture is a primary factor in the performance ceiling observed. The GPU's specifications are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores, but the game's frame rates suggest that this feature is not a major contributor to the measured results.

The clock speeds show a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. This large boost range allows the GPU to reach higher performance when thermally and power conditions permit, but the 25 W TDP is very low. The FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, which is a theoretical figure that does not translate into playable frame rates at higher resolutions in this test. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score for this GPU is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs tested. This low percentile is a clear indicator of its position in the market, and the nearest rivals in the database—such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190)—are all older, low-performance parts. The deltaPct values are all within 1.4% of the Arc B370's score, confirming that it sits in a very specific performance tier.

In Revolution Idle, the GPU's role is to render the game's visuals. The data shows that even at 1080p, the average FPS on High settings (41 FPS) is not particularly high, and the Ultra preset drops to 26 FPS. This suggests that the game is not extremely demanding, but the Arc B370 still struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher quality settings. The lack of a dedicated memory bus width and the reliance on shared system memory likely contribute to the performance drops, especially at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demands increase. The game's frame rate at 4K, falling to single digits on Ultra (9 FPS), illustrates that this GPU is not designed for high-resolution gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This puts it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which is a very low standing. This ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU is a far more capable part. The combo's position reflects that while the processor can handle the game's logic, the graphics card holds the entire system back.

To put the CPU's potential in context, its average benchmark score is 27799, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, deltaPct -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (avg score 27896, deltaPct -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, deltaPct -0.3%). These are all high-end or upper-midrange processors, showing that the i5-12600KF is a solid performer. However, the GPU's average benchmark score is just 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile. The stark contrast between the CPU's 79th percentile and the GPU's 5th percentile explains the combo's poor overall ranking.

The data suggests that if this CPU were paired with a more capable GPU, the combo's rank would be significantly higher. In its current form, the Arc B370 is the bottleneck, and the system's overall performance in Revolution Idle is limited to what this integrated GPU can deliver. The rank of 2736 out of 2986 is a clear warning that this is not a configuration built for gaming, at least not for this title at higher resolutions or settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Revolution Idle smoothly at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 56 FPS, which is smooth. On Medium settings, the average drops to 43 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, which is still acceptable for an idle game. However, on High settings it falls to 41 FPS, and on Ultra it drops to 26 FPS, which may feel less fluid.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate on Low settings is 36 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it drops to 19 FPS on Low. For a better experience, sticking to 1080p is recommended.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its immediate rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). The performance differences are minimal, with deltaPct values ranging from -0.7% to 1.4%.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the main limiting factor in this setup?

A: The GPU is the main limiting factor. The CPU has a high average benchmark score of 27799 and is in the 79th percentile, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The frame rate scaling with resolution also points to a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What are the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the average frame rate on Low is 56 FPS. On Medium it is 43 FPS, on High it is 41 FPS, and on Ultra it is 26 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the game run better at 4K on Low settings than on High settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the average frame rate on Low settings is 19 FPS, compared to 13 FPS on High settings. However, both are well below playable levels, and even the Low setting result is not suitable for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average frame rates for this combo in Revolution Idle, organized by resolution and settings.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 19 FPS
• Medium: 14 FPS (min 12, max 16)
• High: 13 FPS
• Ultra: 9 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 36 FPS
• Medium: 27 FPS (min 23, max 31)
• High: 26 FPS
• Ultra: 16 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 56 FPS
• Medium: 43 FPS (min 36, max 49)
• High: 41 FPS
• Ultra: 26 FPS

The data shows a clear trend: frame rates are highest at 1080p and degrade rapidly at higher resolutions. The Medium settings preset is the only one with full min/max data, showing a consistent frame time variance across all three resolutions. For instance, at 1080p the frame rate ranges from 36 to 49 FPS, while at 1440p it ranges from 23 to 31 FPS, and at 4K it ranges from 12 to 16 FPS. This indicates that even within the same preset, the system's performance is not stable, with noticeable dips that could affect gameplay. The Ultra preset produces the lowest frame rates across the board, with a 9 FPS average at 4K and only 26 FPS at 1080p, making it unsuitable for any resolution in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This is a desktop-class processor with a TDP of 125 W, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302. In Geekbench, it scores 12137 multicore and 2157 single-core.

In the context of Revolution Idle, the CPU's role is to handle the game's logic, which includes the idle mechanics and background calculations. The benchmark results show that this CPU is more than capable of handling such tasks. Its 3DMark scores, such as 7956 for 16 threads and 1016 for single-thread, indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. However, the measured frame rates in the game are not limited by the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see similar frame rates across different resolutions. Instead, the frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, which is a characteristic of a GPU limit.

The CPU's high average benchmark score of 27799 and its 79th percentile ranking put it in the same league as the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This means the processor is not the weak link in this configuration. The data supports the conclusion that the i5-12600KF provides ample processing power for this game, and the overall system performance is held back entirely by the Intel Arc B370's limited graphics capabilities. For users considering this CPU, the data suggests it will perform well in CPU-bound scenarios, but pairing it with a low-end GPU like the Arc B370 will result in GPU-bound performance, as seen in these benchmark results.