Revolution Idle

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake-R architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, drawing a 125 W TDP. The chip's cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

In the context of Revolution Idle, an idle game, the CPU's role is primarily about handling game logic, background calculations, and deterministic simulation updates rather than raw frame rendering. The benchmark data reveals that this combination achieves a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,394. The chip's multi-core strength is evident in Cinebench R23, where it scores 32,544 in multi-core and 4,594 in single-core tests. Similarly, Geekbench results show 17,085 in multi-core and 2,445 in single-core.

The nearest rival comparisons place this CPU in a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, a mere 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% behind at 49,196. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8% with a score of 48,995. Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 leads by 0.8% with 49,796. The deltaPct values here are so small that they are effectively negligible in real-world performance; the 14600KF sits within a 1.6% performance band relative to these rivals. This means that for an idle game like Revolution Idle, which is unlikely to stress the CPU heavily, the processor's headroom is substantial. Even the single-thread performance, which matters for game logic serialization, is strong: PassMark single-thread score is 4,273, and the extended instructions score is 28,785.

The CPU's 14 cores are split between performance and efficiency cores, a design that helps manage background tasks while keeping foreground game logic responsive. In Revolution Idle, where the game may run in the background for extended periods, the efficiency cores can handle low-priority idle calculations without consuming excessive power, though the TDP is rated at 125 W. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that any single-threaded spike in game logic is processed swiftly. Given that the game is an idle genre title, the CPU is never the bottleneck; the data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 233, which is far beyond what a human can perceive for this type of game.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to its nearest rivals in overall CPU performance?

A: The 14600KF scores 49,394 on average, placing it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 leads it by 0.8% with a score of 49,796. These deltas are minimal, indicating the CPU is competitively positioned within a tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking, and what does it signify?

A: The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. This means it outperforms roughly 90% of all processors in the benchmark database, indicating strong overall capability, though it is not at the absolute top tier.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-14600KF?

A: The launch MSRP is $294. This is the only pricing detail available for this processor.

*Q: In the measured FPS data for Revolution Idle, what is the highest average FPS achieved?*

A: The highest average FPS is 233, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 36, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-core performance in synthetic benchmarks?

A: In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 32,544 versus 4,594 for single-core, a ratio of about 7.1:1. In Geekbench, the multi-core score is 17,085 versus 2,445 single-core, a ratio of about 7.0:1. This indicates strong scaling across cores, though single-thread performance remains robust for serial tasks.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14600KF supports ECC memory, though this is not typically a focus for gaming workloads. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory standards.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Revolution Idle shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across settings ranges from 108 (Ultra) to 233 (Low). Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to a range of 68 (Ultra) to 148 (Low). At 3840x2160, the range narrows further to 36 (Ultra) to 78 (Low).

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames, as evidenced by the 233 FPS Low setting result. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 125 FPS (233 minus 108), showing that settings have a massive impact when resolution is low. At 1440p, the delta between Low and Ultra shrinks to 80 FPS (148 minus 68). At 4K, the delta narrows to just 42 FPS (78 minus 36). This progressive narrowing suggests that as pixel count increases, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the CPU's ability to push higher frame rates is increasingly irrelevant.

Specifically, going from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 169 to 107, a 37% decrease. From 1440p to 4K at High, the FPS drops from 107 to 56, a 48% decrease. The largest relative drop occurs at Ultra settings: 108 FPS at 1080p, 68 at 1440p, and 36 at 4K. This represents a cumulative 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The data suggests that for Revolution Idle, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the average FPS falls below 60. At 1080p and 1440p, the combination of the RTX 4080 and i5-14600KF delivers playable framerates even at Ultra, with 108 FPS and 68 FPS respectively.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 211th out of 3,712 tested combinations in Revolution Idle. This places it in the top 5.7% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing. However, the rank is not at the very top, indicating that other combinations achieve higher average FPS in this particular game.

The combo's rank is likely influenced by the game's nature as an idle title. Since Revolution Idle does not heavily tax the GPU at lower resolutions, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant. The 14600KF's 90th percentile CPU ranking suggests it provides ample processing power. Yet, the fact that this combo sits at rank 211 out of 3,712 implies that there are 210 combinations that perform better, likely including higher-end CPUs or GPUs that push the 4K Ultra threshold above 60 FPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 86th, slightly lower than the CPU's 90th percentile. This differential may explain why the combo does not rank higher: the RTX 4080, while powerful, is not the absolute top-tier GPU available, and the measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 36, which is well below the 60 FPS target. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it close to the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 (0.1% ahead), and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%. This suggests that the RTX 4080 is a capable card, but for a game that can be rendered at low settings, the CPU might be the more critical factor for achieving high frame rates.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Revolution Idle with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080:

• Low: average 233 FPS
• Medium: average 178 FPS, with min 151 and max 204
• High: average 169 FPS
• Ultra: average 108 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: average 148 FPS
• Medium: average 112 FPS, with min 95 and max 129
• High: average 107 FPS
• Ultra: average 68 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: average 78 FPS
• Medium: average 59 FPS, with min 50 and max 67
• High: average 56 FPS
• Ultra: average 36 FPS

The data shows a consistent trend: at each resolution, the average FPS decreases as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The Medium settings provide min/max values that bracket the average, indicating some frame time variability. For example, at 1080p Medium, the average is 178 FPS with a range of 151 to 204 FPS, a 53 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the average is 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 129 FPS, a 34 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the average is 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 67 FPS, a 17 FPS spread. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame pacing, likely due to the GPU being more consistently saturated.

The Low settings at 1080p achieve 233 FPS, which is likely near the display refresh rate limit for most monitors. At 4K Low, the average is 78 FPS, which is still playable. The Ultra settings at 4K drop to 36 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay in some contexts, though for an idle game, this may still be acceptable.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for Revolution Idle depend on the resolution and the desired frame rate target. At 1920x1080, all settings produce average FPS above 108, which is smooth for most users. The Ultra setting at 108 FPS is recommended for the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. However, if the user prioritizes maximum frame rate, the Low setting at 233 FPS is the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, the High setting delivers 107 FPS, which is a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra setting at 68 FPS is still playable but may be noticeably less smooth. The Medium setting at 112 FPS offers a slight edge over High in average FPS, but with a wider min/max range (95 to 129), suggesting less consistent frame times. For 1440p, High is the recommended preset, as it provides strong visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High setting averages 56 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium setting averages 59 FPS, nearly hitting 60. The Low setting averages 78 FPS, which is the only preset at 4K that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Ultra setting at 36 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, Low settings are the best option to maintain a high frame rate, while Medium is a viable compromise if the user can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS, as the min FPS is 50. Given that Revolution Idle is an idle game, the visual differences between Low and Ultra may not be critically important, so prioritizing frame rate at 4K is sensible.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU has 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The card's pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, with a similar FP16 rating.

In the context of Revolution Idle, the GPU's role is less demanding than in graphically intensive titles, yet the data shows it is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, a 0.1% difference, meaning the 4080 is effectively matched by its successor. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.6% ahead, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% ahead. This indicates the RTX 4080 is slightly below these rivals in raw benchmark scores, though the differences are modest.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is substantial, but Revolution Idle likely does not require such bandwidth at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 36 suggests that the GPU's rendering pipeline is fully utilized. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as the data shows that even at 4K, memory capacity is not a bottleneck—the frame rate drops are more attributable to the GPU's compute and fill rate limits. The boost clock of 2505 MHz and the 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the key factors in determining the GPU's ability to handle the pixel and shader workload at 4K. The measured FPS scaling from 233 at 1080p Low to 36 at 4K Ultra demonstrates that the GPU's performance envelope is being tested at the highest resolution and settings, while the CPU remains largely underutilized.