Revolution Idle

# Revolution Idle with Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a system that ranks 100th out of 3712 tested combos in Revolution Idle, placing it in the top 2.7% of all configurations. This pairing delivers playable frame rates across all tested settings, though the data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 4090 is massively overprovisioned for this idle title, with the CPU becoming the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. The measured results show a system that can handle 4K Ultra at 40 FPS average, but which also demonstrates that the GPU's immense compute resources are largely underutilized in a genre that typically demands minimal graphical processing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve, but with an unusual twist given the RTX 4090's capabilities. At 1080p High settings, the system delivers 187 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 118 FPS, a 37% reduction, and then to 4K High at 62 FPS, another 47% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the resolution increase is pushing the GPU harder, but the absolute frame rates remain far above what an idle game requires.

The Low settings preset tells a more interesting story. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 214 FPS average, which drops to 164 FPS at 1440p Low (a 23% decline) and then to 86 FPS at 4K Low (a 48% decline from 1440p). The relatively smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU is limiting performance at the lower resolution — the i5-12600KF's single-thread performance, measured at 1016 in 3DMark single-thread and 3925 in Passmark single-thread, becomes the constraint when the GPU is not stressed.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling pattern: 193 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop), and 65 FPS at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The minimum frame rates at Medium settings — 164 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K — indicate that even the worst-case frame delivery remains smooth for an idle game.

Ultra settings produce the largest resolution penalty: 120 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 40 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this preset pushes the GPU hard enough to expose its limits even in an undemanding title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 100 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the 97.3rd percentile of all systems tested in Revolution Idle. This is an exceptional result, though it reflects the raw hardware capabilities rather than the game's actual demands. The RTX 4090, which sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60347, is the primary driver of this ranking. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database — the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta) — all score within 2.9% of the RTX 4090's average, demonstrating that the GPU's benchmark performance is tightly clustered with professional-grade cards.

The CPU contributes to this ranking through its 79th percentile standing among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27799. The i5-12600KF's nearest rivals — the Intel Core i9-10900K (-0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (-0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (-0.3% delta) — all perform within 0.3% of the i5-12600KF's average score. This tight clustering means the CPU is neither a standout nor a weak link; it performs essentially identically to its closest competitors.

The combination's 100th-place ranking out of 3712 suggests that many higher-ranked configurations exist, likely featuring even more powerful CPUs paired with the same RTX 4090. However, in the context of Revolution Idle — a game where the measured frame rates at 1080p High exceed 180 FPS — the practical difference between rank 1 and rank 100 is negligible for actual gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a 5 nm Ada Lovelace part with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU's base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and it houses 16384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The FP32 compute throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s place it among the most powerful consumer GPUs ever produced.

In Revolution Idle, the GPU's role is surprisingly muted. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4090 produces 40 FPS average — a result that would be considered poor in most games but is entirely playable in an idle title. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is far more than any idle game could require, and the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is similarly overprovisioned. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347, confirms its top-tier status, but the game's measured results indicate that this hardware is operating well below its potential.

The GPU compute benchmark score of 26613 in Passmark and 255416 in Geekbench OpenCL demonstrate the card's raw compute capability, yet Revolution Idle's frame rates at 1080p Low (214 FPS) suggest that the game's rendering workload is minimal. The RTX 4090's nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta) — all score within 2.9% of the RTX 4090, indicating that the GPU's performance is consistent with its peer group.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Revolution Idle. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 193 FPS average with a minimum of 164 FPS and maximum of 222 FPS — the highest frame rate among the three lower presets that still maintains a minimum above 160 FPS. The Low preset achieves 214 FPS average, but the difference between Low and Medium is only 21 FPS (about 10%), while Medium offers improved visual quality. The High preset at 187 FPS average is only 6 FPS slower than Medium, making it a viable alternative for those prioritizing visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 120 FPS average is the only 1080p option that drops below 150 FPS, but it remains perfectly playable.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again offers the best balance: 124 FPS average with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 142 FPS. The High preset at 118 FPS average is nearly identical, while Low reaches 164 FPS and Ultra drops to 76 FPS. The 4K resolution presents a different situation: Medium delivers 65 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS, while High achieves 62 FPS and Low reaches 86 FPS. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS average is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best experience across all resolutions, with the 4K Medium result of 65 FPS average being the only 4K option that maintains a minimum above 55 FPS. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 4K (86 FPS) or 1440p (164 FPS) offers the highest headroom, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial. The High preset at 1080p (187 FPS) and 1440p (118 FPS) represents a reasonable middle ground for those who want better visuals without sacrificing smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Revolution Idle?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 214 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution produces 193 FPS average, while High reaches 187 FPS and Ultra drops to 120 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Revolution Idle?

A: Yes, at 4K resolution, the Low preset achieves 86 FPS average, Medium reaches 65 FPS average (with a 55 FPS minimum), and High delivers 62 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 40 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896 (-2.5% delta), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 (2.9% delta).

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems in Revolution Idle?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 100th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.7% of all configurations tested in this game.

Q: How does the i5-12600KF's performance compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (-0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27712 (0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27887 (-0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27896 (-0.3% delta).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the system produces 187 FPS average at 1080p and 62 FPS average at 4K, representing a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It operates at a 3.70 GHz base clock with a 4.90 GHz boost clock, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache, with PCIe Gen 4 connectivity offering 20 lanes from the CPU. Its TDP is rated at 125 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU's role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution decreases. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 214 FPS average, but the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (a 23% drop) is smaller than the scaling from 1440p to 4K (a 48% drop). This non-linear scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance — measured at 1016 in 3DMark single-thread and 3925 in Passmark single-thread — becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and Passmark multithread score of 27575, are less relevant for an idle game that likely uses only a few threads.

The i5-12600KF's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799, places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i9-10900K, AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D — all score within 0.3% of the i5-12600KF, indicating that these processors deliver nearly identical benchmark performance. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and max-thread score of 7952 demonstrate strong scaling across threads, though this capability is unlikely to be fully utilized in Revolution Idle.

The measured FPS data shows that the CPU's contribution to the system's rank of 100 out of 3712 is secondary to the GPU. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most stressed, the system produces 40 FPS average — a result that reflects the RTX 4090's performance ceiling in this title rather than any CPU limitation. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 214 FPS result suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3925, keeps pace with the GPU's output at lower resolutions. The CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock and unlocked multiplier provide headroom for overclocking, though the measured results indicate that additional CPU performance would yield minimal gains in this game.