Revolution Idle

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers playable frame rates in Revolution Idle, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions. The pairing ranks in the 62nd percentile among all tested combos for this title, suggesting a balanced yet mid-tier standing. The measurements show a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's idle mechanics.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 85. This is notably fluid for an idle game, indicating the hardware is not stressed at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5050's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 21035, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, deltaPct -1.6). It sits slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, deltaPct 1.6).

Q: What is the best performance jump when lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS increases from 34 on Ultra to 75 on Low, representing a 120% improvement in frame rate. This suggests that settings have a profound impact on the GPU load.

Q: Does the i5-13400F have enough multi-threaded performance for this game?

A: The CPU scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates strong multi-threaded capability, which is more than sufficient for the background calculations typical of an idle game.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data does not explicitly show VRAM capacity as a limiting factor, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution. However, the 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus width are the likely contributors to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K.

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

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 48, with a maximum of 65. This shows a tight frame time variance, indicating stable performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the frame rate scaling observed. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, which are relatively high frequencies for a 130 W TDP part. This clock speed allows for solid performance at lower resolutions, but the 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases.

The data shows a clear correlation between GPU workload and performance degradation. At 1080p, the RTX 5050 is able to push average frame rates above 85 FPS on High settings, indicating that the GPU is not fully saturated. However, as the resolution climbs to 4K, the average FPS at High settings drops to 28. This dramatic fall suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units (2560) are overwhelmed by the pixel count. The GPU's 32 ROPs and 80 TMUs also contribute to the texture and pixel fill rates, but the 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate is insufficient for 4K Ultra settings, which only manages 18 FPS.

The RTX 5050's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. With a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 and a Passmark G3D score of 17326, it performs well within its class. Its percentile rank of 66 against all GPUs shows that it is not a top-tier part, but it is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU's compute capabilities, evidenced by a Geekbench OpenCL score of 90334, do not translate into higher frame rates in this specific game, as the workload is primarily graphics-bound rather than compute-bound.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, which is a strong indicator that the RTX 5050 is the primary limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 85 to 54, a 36% reduction. This is a significant decline, but the frame rates remain playable. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K High settings is far more punishing, with average FPS falling from 54 to 28, a 48% reduction.

This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth and raw pixel throughput. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is shared across the 128-bit bus, and at 4K, the data required per frame exceeds what the memory subsystem can efficiently deliver. The frame rate at 4K Low (39 FPS) versus 4K High (28 FPS) shows that reducing settings helps, but the GPU is still struggling to maintain 60 FPS at any setting in 4K.

The data implies that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, where the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, and the GPU can output high frame rates. At 1440p, the system is still viable for smooth gameplay, but the 4K results suggest that this resolution is beyond the RTX 5050's comfortable operating range. The frame times at 1440p Medium (48 min, 65 max) are consistent, but at 4K Medium (25 min, 34 max), there is more variance, indicating instability under load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 118 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. High settings yield 85 FPS, Medium 89 FPS, and Ultra 55 FPS. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS, demonstrating that even the lower end of the frame rate range is highly playable. The 1080p results indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck here, as the frame rates are likely GPU-limited only at Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable. Low settings average 75 FPS, which is still excellent, but High settings fall to 54 FPS. Medium settings are close at 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. Ultra settings at 1440p average just 34 FPS, which begins to feel less smooth for fast-paced sequences, though it is acceptable for an idle game. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 41 FPS, showing that settings have a large impact on the GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 39 FPS, Medium 29 FPS (with a minimum of 25 and maximum of 34), High 28 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. None of these frame rates are ideal for a smooth experience, and the data suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 21 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2301 out of 3712 tested configurations places it in the 62nd percentile of all systems tested in Revolution Idle. This ranking suggests that while this pairing is not at the top of the charts, it is firmly in the upper half of performance. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's mid-tier standing, as the CPU's 77th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's 66th percentile.

Comparing the components to their nearest rivals, the i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, deltaPct 0.4). This indicates that the CPU is on par with these mobile and desktop chips. The RTX 5050, with an average score of 21035, is similarly close to its rivals, with a deltaPct of -0.6 against the RX Vega M GL and 1.6 against the RX 5600 XT.

The rank of 2301 implies that there are many combinations that perform better, likely those with higher-end GPUs. However, the data shows that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, and the rank is a reflection of its inability to handle 4K effectively. The percentile ranking of 62% is a reasonable outcome for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p with High settings, which delivers an average of 85 FPS. This provides a high frame rate without the visual compromises of Low settings. The Medium setting at 1080p offers a slightly higher average of 89 FPS, but the difference is negligible, and High likely offers better visual fidelity.

For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 118 FPS is the fastest option, but the visual quality may be too reduced for some. At 1440p, the data suggests that Low settings (75 FPS) or Medium settings (56 FPS) are the best choices, as High drops to 54 FPS and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The Medium setting with its 48-65 FPS range provides a good balance between smoothness and quality.

The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo, as even Low settings only reach 39 FPS. If the user must use 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, but the experience will be suboptimal. The data clearly indicates that this hardware is best utilized at 1080p, with 1440p as a secondary option if settings are moderated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides a solid foundation for this system, with 10 cores and 16 threads that are more than adequate for Revolution Idle. The CPU's architecture, Raptor Lake, operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce latency for game logic and background calculations.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strength in multi-threaded scenarios, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a Passmark multithread score of 25032. These scores place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is well above average. The Geekbench multicore score of 11068 further confirms its capability. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1996 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191, is also strong.

In this game, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck. The frame rates scale consistently with GPU settings, and there is no evidence of CPU-bound performance limits. The data suggests that the i5-13400F provides enough processing power to keep the RTX 5050 fed at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's limitations become the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel memory support also indicate a power-efficient design that does not hold back the GPU.