Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not a demanding title, but the benchmark data for this specific configuration—Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with Intel Arc B370—reveals a system that is severely bottlenecked by its graphics solution. The combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested combos. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings presets confirm that this pairing is unsuitable for smooth gameplay, with the best result being a 56 FPS average at 1080p Low, and performance dropping to unplayable single-digit and low-teen figures at 4K Ultra and High, respectively.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Revolution Idle?

A: The combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom percentile of all systems tested for this game, indicating a significant performance deficit relative to the majority of other hardware pairings.

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

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, making the Arc B370 0.2% slower. The data shows a tightly clustered group, with the AMD FirePro M2000 being the only rival that is slower, by 1.4%.

Q: What is the best frame rate this configuration can achieve, and under what conditions?

A: The highest average frame rate measured is 56 FPS. This is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. This is the only setting across all tested resolutions that approaches a playable 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that provide a playable experience?

A: No. At 3840x2160 resolution, the best average frame rate is 19 FPS on Low settings. The High preset yields 13 FPS, Medium 14 FPS, and Ultra drops to just 9 FPS. All results at 4K are far below the minimum for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance influence the results in this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a high-end processor, scoring in the 90th percentile compared to all CPUs. Its multi-core performance is strong, but the data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates do not scale well with the CPU's capabilities.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 56 FPS on Low to 26 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 30 FPS difference, showing that the GPU is heavily strained by the higher graphical demands of the Ultra preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which provides substantial processing power. Its benchmark scores are impressive; for instance, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594. This places the CPU in the 90th percentile of all processors, demonstrating that its raw compute capabilities are not a limiting factor in Revolution Idle.

The processor's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which averages a score of 49228, a mere 0.3% difference from the i5-14600KF's average of 49394. This data indicates that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its tier. However, the in-game measured FPS data tells a different story. Despite the CPU's high percentile ranking, the frame rates in Revolution Idle are consistently low. Because the game is an idle genre title, it relies heavily on the graphics processor for rendering, and the CPU's role, while important for logic, does not translate to higher frame rates when paired with a weak GPU.

The performance data suggests that the i5-14600KF's potential is entirely untapped in this configuration. The CPU is capable of handling far more complex workloads, but the measured FPS shows that it is waiting on the GPU for almost every frame. While the CPU’s 125 W TDP and Gen 5 PCIe support are notable specifications, they do not influence the outcome here. The data shows no scenario where the CPU becomes a bottleneck; instead, the frame rates are consistently poor across all settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-limited system. The CPU is effectively "waiting" for the GPU to finish its work, making its high benchmark scores irrelevant for this game's actual performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo's poor performance. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its specifications include 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its performance is quantified by a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is an exceptionally low score, indicating that it is designed for basic display output, not gaming.

The GPU's benchmark score is nearly identical to its closest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 which scores 1190, showing a performance delta of -0.5%. The data confirms that the Arc B370 is operating in a performance class that is over a decade old. In the context of Revolution Idle, the GPU's limitations are starkly visible. The memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's RAM, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which is a significant disadvantage for texture-heavy loads. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is far too low to handle the rendering requirements of modern presets at playable frame rates.

The impact of this GPU is clear in the measured FPS. It struggles to maintain even 60 FPS at 1080p Low, achieving only 56 FPS. As resolution increases, the GPU is overwhelmed. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 36 on Low, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 19 on Low. The high-end presets are even more demanding; at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is a mere 9. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and its low percentile ranking (5th) is a direct reflection of its inability to deliver acceptable frame rates in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined rank of this Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 configuration is 2736 out of 2986 tested combos. This ranking places the system in the bottom 8% of all tested hardware pairings for Revolution Idle. This is a remarkably low position, especially considering the CPU's high individual ranking. The data suggests a severe mismatch: a top-tier processor paired with a bottom-tier graphics solution.

The discrepancy between the CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the combo's low rank highlights that the GPU is the sole determinant of performance in this pairing. The combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities but rather the GPU's inability to keep up. When compared to other combos, this configuration will be outperformed by almost any system with a discrete graphics card from the last decade. The rank indicates that for this specific game, the user experience is defined by the GPU's limitations. The i5-14600KF does not boost the combo's standing; it merely prevents the CPU from being the bottleneck. The data points to a fundamental imbalance, where the potential of the CPU is completely negated by the performance of the integrated GPU.

The measured FPS data corroborates this low rank. With the exception of 1080p Low, no other setting or resolution achieves an average frame rate above 43 FPS. The majority of results are in the low teens or twenties. This level of performance is consistent with a bottom-10% ranking. The system is not capable of providing a smooth experience at any standard gaming resolution, reinforcing its position at the bottom of the performance charts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. The results are consistently low, with only one configuration achieving an average above 50 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system performs its best. The Low preset yields an average of 56 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset produces an average of 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49 FPS. The High preset drops to 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 26 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 30 FPS, which shows how quickly the GPU's performance degrades with increased graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 36 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 27 FPS, with a range of 23 to 31 FPS. The High preset averages 26 FPS, and the Ultra preset is only 16 FPS. The step from Low to Medium at this resolution is a 9 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system is barely playable. The Low preset averages 19 FPS. The Medium preset averages 14 FPS, with a range of 12 to 16 FPS. The High preset averages 13 FPS, and the Ultra preset is a mere 9 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is completely overwhelmed, and the data shows that no preset provides a playable experience. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 37 FPS, demonstrating the massive performance cost of higher resolutions on this integrated GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, there is only one configuration that approaches a playable frame rate: 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset, which averages 56 FPS. This is the recommended setting for any user attempting to play Revolution Idle with this hardware. While 56 FPS is not a locked 60, it is the only setting that provides a marginally smooth experience.

Every other preset and resolution combination falls below 45 FPS, with most being significantly lower. The 1440p Medium preset, for example, averages 27 FPS, which will feel stuttery and unresponsive. The 4K presets are entirely unplayable, with all averages below 20 FPS. The data suggests that the user must compromise heavily on visual quality to achieve acceptable performance.

For a better experience, the user should consider lowering the resolution below 1080p, although no data is available for that, the trend suggests it is the only way to increase frame rates. The Medium preset at 1080p, which averages 43 FPS, is a compromise between visual fidelity and performance, but it still falls short of the smoothness of the Low preset. The Ultra and High presets at any resolution should be avoided. The data clearly indicates that the Low preset at 1080p is the only viable option for gameplay, as all other configurations result in sub-30 FPS averages or worse. The GPU is simply not powerful enough to handle higher settings without a significant drop in frame rate.