Revolution Idle

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2988 out of 3712 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places the pairing in the lower half of the database, roughly in the 20th percentile of all recorded configurations for this title. The rank reflects a combination that handles the game's demands at moderate settings, but it is far from a top-tier performer in this specific idle game. The data indicates that the combo's position is driven more by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions than by any CPU bottleneck. In a game where the simulation's complexity can grow over time, this rank suggests the pairing is adequate for standard play, but it will not excel in scenarios that push visual fidelity or resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF brings a 10-core, 16-thread configuration based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. In Revolution Idle, which is not a heavily threaded title, the CPU's single-thread performance is the primary factor. The recorded 3dmark_single_thread score of 1016 and the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1995 show that the processor has solid per-core capability. The 3dmark_4_threads score of 3806 and the 3dmark_8_threads score of 6128 indicate that the CPU scales reasonably when the game's background calculations use additional threads, which can happen in idle games as they simulate resource generation. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7956 and the 3dmark_max_threads score of 7952 confirm that the processor's full thread count is available, but the game likely does not leverage all of it.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the i5-12600KF sits within a very tight margin. The Intel Core i9-10900K averages a score of 27872, which is only 0.3% higher than the i5's average of 27799. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D averages 27896, again only 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712, which is 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U averages 27887, which is 0.3% higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning the i5-12600KF's processing power is effectively on par with those chips for the purposes of this game. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache are more than sufficient for the modest data demands of an idle game. The processor's 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate it can sustain high clocks, but the benchmark results do not show any thermal or power throttling that would affect gameplay. In terms of the game's measured FPS, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the data shows that even at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 96 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds, and the CPU has ample headroom to drive higher frame rates if the GPU allowed it.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture with 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The recorded passmark_g3d score of 14195 and the 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2649 show that the GPU is a mid-range part. Its percentile rank among all GPUs is 65, meaning it outperforms about two-thirds of the database. However, in Revolution Idle, the GPU's role is limited to rendering the game's visuals, which are not graphically intensive compared to modern 3D titles.

The Arc B570's nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database show a similar performance envelope. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile averages 20534, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc's average of 20556. The Intel Arc A750 averages 20582, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M averages 20480, which is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X averages 20662, which is 0.5% higher. These margins are tiny, so the Arc B570's raw compute performance is basically equivalent to those cards. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are not stressed by an idle game, which typically has static or slowly changing scenes. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this class, and the 1x 8-pin power connector is sufficient. The data shows that the GPU's performance in this game is adequate for smooth play at 1080p and 1440p on lower presets, but it becomes the clear bottleneck at 4K, where frame rates drop sharply.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for Revolution Idle?

A: The combo ranks 2988 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799. The Intel Core i9-10900K is 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is 0.3% higher. The differences are effectively negligible.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% lower, the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% higher. The performance differences are minimal.

Q: What is the best measured FPS for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 96 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 72 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 15 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The next lowest is 23 at 3840x2160 with High settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU limits performance more, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push the combo to 96 FPS, but at 4K Low, the average drops to 32 FPS, indicating the GPU cannot keep up with the increased pixel load.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and steep drop as resolution increases, which points directly to the GPU as the limiting component. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 96 FPS on Low, 72 FPS on Medium, 69 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages fall to 61 FPS on Low, 46 FPS on Medium, 44 FPS on High, and 28 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the averages drop further to 32 FPS on Low, 24 FPS on Medium, 23 FPS on High, and 15 FPS on Ultra.

The percentage drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is significant: 96 FPS to 32 FPS, a reduction of roughly 67%. From 1080p Medium to 4K Medium, the drop is from 72 FPS to 24 FPS, a reduction of about 67% as well. From 1080p High to 4K High, the drop is from 69 FPS to 23 FPS, a reduction of about 67%. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the drop is from 44 FPS to 15 FPS, a reduction of about 66%. This consistent two-thirds reduction across all presets indicates that the GPU is being saturated by the pixel count at 4K, regardless of the graphical detail level. The CPU's performance does not scale with resolution in the same way, so the frame rate collapse is almost entirely attributable to the Arc B570's rendering throughput. At 1080p, the combo is playable even on Ultra, but at 4K, even Low settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra becomes nearly unplayable.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of what settings are viable at each resolution. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 72 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS, which is a smooth experience for an idle game. The High preset at 69 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a higher average and a tighter frame range. The Low preset at 96 FPS is the fastest, but the visual difference between Low and Medium in an idle game is likely minimal, so Medium is the better balance.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset at 44 FPS is close to Medium, but the Medium preset has a slightly higher average. At this resolution, Low is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, and it is the recommended choice for a fluid experience.

For 3840x2160, none of the presets reach 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 32 FPS, which is the best result at 4K. The Medium preset averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS, which is marginal. The High preset at 23 FPS and Ultra at 15 FPS are below playable thresholds for most users. The data indicates that 4K is not a practical resolution for this combo in Revolution Idle, and the Low preset is the only option that offers a tolerable frame rate.

The overall best experience per the recorded data is the Medium preset at 1920x1080. It provides the highest average FPS among the non-Low presets, with a minimum of 62 FPS that ensures no severe drops, and it does not sacrifice the visual clarity that Low might lack. For users willing to lower the resolution to 1080p, Medium is the sweet spot. At 1440p, Low is the only smooth option, and at 4K, the combo should be avoided unless the user accepts the Low preset's 32 FPS average.