Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not a demanding title, but the measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 reveal a clear performance ceiling that shifts with resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable numbers across all presets, with the average frame rate dropping from 56 FPS on Low to 26 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those figures fall to 36 FPS on Low and 16 FPS on Ultra, while at 3840x2160, the experience becomes marginal, with only the Low preset cracking 19 FPS and the Ultra preset sinking to 9 FPS. The scaling pattern indicates that the Arc B370 is the limiting factor, as the i5-13400F’s strong multi-threaded throughput—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604—cannot compensate for the GPU’s modest fillrate once pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a steep and consistent penalty as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the graphics processor is the bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate drops by roughly 35% across all settings: for instance, High settings fall from 41 FPS to 26 FPS, and Medium falls from 43 FPS to 27 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with High settings halving from 26 FPS to 13 FPS and Low settings nearly halving from 36 FPS to 19 FPS. This non-linear degradation suggests that the Arc B370’s memory interface, listed as “System Shared” with bandwidth “System Dependent,” struggles to feed the framebuffer at higher pixel counts, leading to a collapse in performance that a more capable discrete GPU would not exhibit.

At 1080p, the scaling between presets is relatively gentle, with a 30 FPS spread from Low to Ultra. This indicates that the CPU has enough headroom to drive the GPU, as the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for an idle game’s logic. However, at 4K, the spread narrows to just 10 FPS (from 19 FPS on Low to 9 FPS on Ultra), which signals that the GPU is saturated regardless of settings. The minimum frame rates recorded—12 FPS at 4K Medium and 36 FPS at 1080p Medium—reinforce this interpretation, as the lows track the averages closely, leaving little room for CPU-side variation.

The 1080p to 4K transition also highlights the GPU’s architectural limits. The Arc B370’s pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures, and the 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs become overwhelmed as the render target grows. In contrast, the CPU’s benchmark scores—such as a Passmark single-thread score of 3634 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1996—suggest it could handle far more frames if paired with a stronger GPU. The data indicates that users targeting 4K should expect a sub-20 FPS experience on any preset, making 1080p the only viable resolution for smooth play.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the dominant performance determinant in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured results. With a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, the GPU’s dynamic range is wide, but its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are entry-level figures. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals—such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%)—are all legacy parts from over a decade ago. This context is crucial: the Arc B370 is not a gaming-oriented part, and its performance in Revolution Idle reflects that positioning.

The GPU’s memory configuration is a significant weakness. With “System Shared” memory and a “System Dependent” bandwidth, the Arc B370 relies on the host system’s RAM, which introduces latency and reduces effective throughput compared to dedicated VRAM. This is particularly problematic at 4K, where the framebuffer demands increase exponentially. The measured 4K results—13 FPS on High, 14 FPS on Medium, and 9 FPS on Ultra—show that the GPU cannot maintain a consistent workload, likely due to memory bandwidth contention. The 1080p results are more forgiving, with 41 FPS on High and 43 FPS on Medium, but even here the GPU’s limits are apparent when compared to what the CPU could theoretically support.

The GPU’s clock behavior also plays a role. The 300 MHz base clock is exceptionally low, and while the 2400 MHz boost offers a 8x multiplier, the actual sustained clocks in a real workload are unknown. The data suggests that the boost clock is rarely sustained at higher resolutions, as the frame rates at 4K are too low to indicate a fully engaged GPU. The FP16 performance of 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) is twice the FP32 figure, but Revolution Idle, being a 2D-centric idle game, likely does not leverage compute-heavy paths, leaving the GPU underutilized in terms of raw throughput and instead bottlenecked by memory and fillrate.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in Revolution Idle, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2736 out of 2986 combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. This low rank is driven entirely by the GPU, as the CPU’s own standing is far more respectable: the i5-13400F sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. The disconnect between the CPU’s capability and the combo’s performance is stark, and it suggests that the Arc B370 is dragging down an otherwise capable processor.

The CPU’s nearest rivals illustrate its relative strength. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 with a delta of 0%, meaning the i5-13400F is essentially tied with that mobile flagship. The Intel Core 5 120 (score 25362, delta -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (score 25365, delta -0.3%) are marginally ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (score 25201, delta 0.4%) is slightly behind. These are all competitive parts, and the i5-13400F’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock positions it well for any CPU-bound scenario. In contrast, the GPU’s nearest rivals are ancient, with the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, delta 1.4%) being the only one that scores lower, and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 being a near-exact match.

This ranking data implies that the combo’s poor showing is not a reflection of the CPU’s capabilities but rather a warning about pairing a high-end processor with an entry-level integrated GPU. The 2736th rank out of 2986 combos means that 250 other tested configurations are equally or less capable, but the vast majority of setups outperform this one. For users building a system around the i5-13400F, the data strongly suggests that a dedicated GPU is necessary to unlock the CPU’s potential, as the Arc B370’s 5th percentile GPU ranking (relative to all GPUs) cannot keep pace with the CPU’s 77th percentile standing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 56 FPS, which is the only setting that exceeds 60% of a 60 Hz display’s refresh rate. The Medium preset at 43 FPS and High at 41 FPS are both playable for an idle game, where frame pacing is less critical, but the jump from Low to Medium only costs 13 FPS while providing a visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 26 FPS is the least advisable, as it nearly halves the Low preset’s frame rate for marginal visual gains in a game that is primarily menu-driven.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 36 FPS is the only option that approaches smoothness, with Medium at 27 FPS and High at 26 FPS being borderline. The Ultra preset at 16 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the threshold where even idle games feel responsive. At 3840x2160, no preset is truly playable, but the Low preset at 19 FPS is the least objectionable, with Medium at 14 FPS and High at 13 FPS being too slow. The Ultra preset at 9 FPS should be avoided entirely.

The data indicates that the best experience is achieved by running at 1080p with Medium or High settings, as the 41-43 FPS range offers a balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, with the measured minimums (36 FPS at Medium) still holding above 30 FPS. For users with 1440p displays, dropping to Low is the pragmatic choice, as the 36 FPS average is close to the 1080p High result. There is no scenario where 4K is viable, and the recommendation is to either lower the resolution or accept a slideshow-like experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a granular view of the combo’s performance across all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 56 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire test suite. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but no catastrophic dips. The High preset averages 41 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 26 FPS, showing a 30 FPS gap between the lowest and highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 36 FPS, which is exactly the same as the 1080p Medium minimum, highlighting the resolution penalty. The Medium preset averages 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 31 FPS, representing a tighter but lower band than the 1080p equivalent. The High preset averages 26 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 16 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 13-15 FPS across all settings, a consistent drop that underscores the GPU’s fillrate limitations.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 19 FPS, which is the only double-digit result above 15 FPS. The Medium preset averages 14 FPS, with a minimum of 12 FPS and a maximum of 16 FPS, showing that even the best-case scenario is below playability. The High preset averages 13 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is just 10 FPS, compared to 30 FPS at 1080p, which confirms that the GPU is fully saturated at this resolution and settings have diminishing returns. The data also shows that the Medium preset at 1440p (27 FPS) outperforms the High preset at 4K (13 FPS) by a factor of two, making resolution the primary lever for performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Revolution Idle with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates, with averages ranging from 26 FPS on Ultra to 56 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (36 FPS) approaches smoothness, while 3840x2160 yields sub-20 FPS on all presets.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186 with a delta of -0.2%, while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 with a delta of -0.5%. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a strong processor relative to its peers?

A: Yes, the i5-13400F sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25292. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (score 25284, delta 0%) and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 (score 25362, delta -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (score 25365, delta -0.3%).

Q: What causes the poor performance at 4K resolution?

A: The measured data shows that 4K performance ranges from 9 FPS on Ultra to 19 FPS on Low, which is significantly lower than 1080p results. This is due to the Arc B370’s system-shared memory and low pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s, which cannot handle the increased pixel count, as evidenced by the narrowing frame rate spread at higher resolutions.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset at 1080p?

A: The data indicates that the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 26 FPS, which is less than half the Low preset’s 56 FPS. For an idle game, the Medium preset at 43 FPS or High at 41 FPS offers a better trade-off between visual quality and smoothness, as the Ultra preset’s performance is not justified by the measured gains.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Revolution Idle?

A: This combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. The low rank is attributable to the GPU’s 5th percentile standing, while the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking suggests that the processor is not the limiting factor.