Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not a typical twitch shooter, but the benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination still reveals clear performance scaling patterns tied to the CPU's core configuration and the GPU's rendering limits. The i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This 14th-generation desktop chip, which launched with a $196 MSRP in January 2024, sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 32,508. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores nearly identically at 32,513, representing a 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.2% ahead at 32,584. In this game, the CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock provide enough headroom that even at 1080p Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 183.8 FPS, the processor does not appear to be the primary constraint—that distinction belongs to the GPU, which is tasked with rendering every frame.

The RTX 4070, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, features 5,888 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. Its 2,475 MHz boost clock and 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth put it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,283. Notably, its nearest rival in the database is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37,507—a 0.6% lead—while the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A trails by 1.9% at 38,008. For an idle game, the GPU's raw compute power (29.15 TFLOPS FP32) is more than sufficient, yet the measured frame rates show a steep drop as resolution and settings increase, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher loads. The data shows that the combo ranks 377th out of 1,774 tested combinations for this game, placing it comfortably above the median but far from the top, which aligns with the GPU's mid-high tier positioning.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides 10 physical cores and 16 threads, which is a hybrid configuration typical of Raptor Lake, though this specific part lacks the efficiency cores' full complement found in higher-tier models. With a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a turbo boost up to 4.70 GHz, the processor delivers strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,093 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,333. In Revolution Idle, which is an idle game and therefore likely to have light, intermittent CPU work, the processor's capability is more than adequate. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 183.8, which is 40% higher than at 1080p High (131 FPS), suggesting that even at the lowest settings, the CPU is not bottlenecking—the GPU is simply filling more frames because the workload is lighter.

However, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is also relevant, given that the game may run background tasks or simulations. The i5-14400F scores 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 25,783 in Passmark multithread, placing it in the 88th percentile overall. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13705H, which is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, which is 0.2% ahead—all within a razor-thin margin of error, indicating that this CPU is competitively positioned. For this game's results, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery pipeline, and the data shows that at 4K Ultra, where FPS drops to 30, the CPU is not the culprit; the GPU's rendering load is. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) further ensure that the processor can feed the RTX 4070 without stalling, even when frame rates are high.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,508, which is exactly 0% different from the Intel Core i7-12800H's 32,513. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13705H (32,586), making the performance essentially identical across these four CPUs.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Revolution Idle?

A: The highest average FPS is 183.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is more than double the 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS, showing the massive impact of resolution and settings on this idle game's performance.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo drop below 60 FPS?

A: The combo falls below 60 FPS at 3840x2160 across all tested settings: 57.9 FPS at Low, 48.1 FPS at Medium, 44.6 FPS at High, and 30 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, only the Ultra setting drops below 60 FPS, with 55.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's percentile ranking compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 37,283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37,507, which is 0.6% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 2.2% lower at 38,135.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for this specific game?

A: The combo ranks 377th out of 1,774 tested combinations for Revolution Idle. This places it in the top 21% of all combos tested, which is consistent with the RTX 4070 being a mid-high tier GPU but not a flagship.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-core performance affect the game's frame rates at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, FPS ranges from 86.1 (Ultra) to 183.8 (Low), and the CPU's multi-core score of 21,914 in Cinebench R23 is high enough that it does not bottleneck the GPU. The frame rate drops are more closely tied to GPU load, as evidenced by the 4K results.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops significantly, but the pattern varies by settings. At High settings, the combo delivers 131 FPS at 1080p, 84.3 FPS at 1440p, and 44.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is more severe: 183.8 FPS at 1080p falls to 116.8 FPS at 1440p (a 36% decrease), then to 57.9 FPS at 4K (a 50% decrease). The fact that the percentage drop is similar across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component—if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat at lower resolutions before dropping sharply.

The data also shows that at 4K, the difference between Low (57.9 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) is 48%, while at 1080p, the difference between Low (183.8 FPS) and Ultra (86.1 FPS) is 53%. This consistency suggests that the GPU's rendering pipeline is being saturated at higher resolutions, and the CPU's 16 threads are not the constraint. The RTX 4070's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6X are sufficient for 4K, but the 5,888 shading units are not enough to maintain high frame rates at Ultra settings. In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, and the frame rates are high enough to indicate that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios—the pixel count quadruples, but the FPS does not quarter, thanks to the GPU's parallel architecture.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 183.8 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 140.5 FPS, a 24% reduction from Low, while High settings produce 131 FPS, only 7% lower than Medium. Ultra settings drop to 86.1 FPS, which is a 34% decrease from High. This pattern shows that the RTX 4070 is well-suited to 1080p gaming, easily exceeding 60 FPS even at the most demanding settings, and the i5-14400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures that the CPU does not hold back frame delivery at these high rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show more variation. Low settings average 116.8 FPS, which is 36% lower than at 1080p. Medium settings produce 87.9 FPS, High settings yield 84.3 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 55.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is just 4%, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to feel the load, but the biggest drop occurs between High and Ultra, where FPS falls by 34%. At 4K (3840x2160), the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 57.9 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium settings drop to 48.1 FPS. High settings produce 44.6 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 30 FPS, which is a 33% reduction from High. These numbers indicate that for 4K Ultra, the combo is not suitable for a smooth experience, but at 4K Low, it can still manage near-60 FPS, making it a viable option for less demanding gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 377th out of 1,774 tested combos for Revolution Idle, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations. This rank is a strong indicator of the combo's overall capability, but it is important to contextualize it against the components' individual percentiles. The CPU is in the 88th percentile, while the GPU is in the 81st percentile, so the combo's rank of 377/1774 is slightly lower than what the CPU alone would suggest, but higher than the GPU's percentile alone would indicate. This suggests that for an idle game, the CPU's contribution is relatively more important than in a graphically intensive title, but the GPU still plays a significant role.

Compared to rival combos with similar components, the data shows that the RTX 4070's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, has a 0.6% higher average score, which could translate to a slightly better rank in the game. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, is 2.2% lower in score, which might place it lower in the rankings. The combo's rank of 377 means that there are 376 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or RTX 4090, or CPUs with more cores. However, given that the game is an idle title, the difference between rank 377 and rank 100 may be negligible in practice, as even the lowest tested settings at 4K produce 30 FPS, which is playable for the genre. The data shows that this combo is a solid mid-to-high tier performer, offering a balance of CPU and GPU power that is well-matched for most gaming scenarios, though not optimized for extreme 4K Ultra settings.