Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is a browser-based idle game that stresses systems far less than AAA shooters, but the benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. This pairing sits at rank 1011 out of 1774 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The ranking is not a condemnation of the hardware, but rather a reflection of the game's engine and the specific bottleneck characteristics of this CPU-GPU duo. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is often waiting on the i5-9400, particularly at lower resolutions, while at 4K the tables turn and the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Overall, this is a functional but not exceptional combo for this title, with a 50th percentile standing for the CPU and a 66th percentile for the GPU suggesting the processor is holding back the graphics card in many scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1011 out of 1774 tested combinations places it just above the median, indicating a middling performance profile for Revolution Idle. This is a notable divergence from what one might expect given the GPU's standalone credentials. The RTX 4060 alone sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-9400 is at the 50th percentile among CPUs. The gap between these two percentile scores is the core story here: the processor is the weaker link in this pairing for this specific workload. When looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i3-10305 and Intel Core i3-1125G4 both have average benchmark scores that are only 0.2% different from the i5-9400, making them functionally equivalent in raw compute. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M, a GPU rival, is 0.6% behind the RTX 4060 in average score, while the Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% ahead. These tiny margins suggest that the combo's mid-pack ranking is not due to any single catastrophic weakness, but rather a consistent, modest shortfall in CPU-driven scenarios. Benchmark results indicate that in lightweight titles like Revolution Idle, the i5-9400's six cores and six threads without hyper-threading can create a ceiling that the RTX 4060 cannot fully bypass.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and it is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with the AD107 chip. In the context of Revolution Idle, these specifications are more than adequate for the graphical demands; the game is not visually intensive. The GPU's role becomes more about maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions and handling the 4K Ultra setting, which is the only configuration where the card shows significant strain. The data shows a dramatic drop at 3840x2160 Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 17.9, a figure that suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maxed-out settings. In contrast, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 indicates solid raw performance, but this does not translate to a top-tier ranking here because the game's logic and simulation loops are likely more CPU-dependent. The RTX 4060's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, is almost identical in average score (23321 vs 23181), yet the combo ranking suggests the Intel CPU is the deciding factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which presets offer the best experience. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 60.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 112.6 FPS is the highest performer, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for an idle game. The sweet spot is the Medium preset at 102.9 FPS, which offers a balance between visual quality and performance, or the High preset at 95.8 FPS, which is only marginally slower. At 1440p, the High preset at 58.5 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays close to the 60 FPS target, while Medium drops to 64.3 FPS and Low rises to 82.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 36.5 FPS is too demanding for the CPU-GPU combo at this resolution. At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 43.6 FPS is the only playable option, as High and Medium both hover around 34.9 and 34.8 FPS respectively, and Ultra falls to 17.9 FPS. For the best overall experience, the data suggests using High settings at 1440p or Medium at 1080p, as these configurations provide a stable frame rate without pushing the hardware to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results show a consistent pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 112.6 on Low to 60.3 on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 102.9 FPS, and High achieves 95.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 9.7 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra is a significant 35.5 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a heavy load. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS numbers are lower across the board. Low settings produce 82.7 FPS, Medium 64.3 FPS, High 58.5 FPS, and Ultra 36.5 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is 22 FPS, which is a substantial penalty for the extra visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. Low settings yield 43.6 FPS, Medium 34.8 FPS, High 34.9 FPS, and Ultra 17.9 FPS. It is notable that Medium and High are nearly identical at 4K, with only 0.1 FPS separating them, while Ultra is less than half the frame rate of Low. The data indicates that the CPU bottleneck is most pronounced at 1080p, where the i5-9400 cannot feed the RTX 4060 enough data to reach higher frame rates, while at 4K the GPU becomes the limiting factor, especially on the Ultra preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides an average of 102.9 FPS, which is the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. For 1440p, High settings at 58.5 FPS is the recommended option, as it stays near the 60 FPS target without the severe drop seen on Ultra.

Q: How much of a performance hit does the Ultra preset cause?

A: The Ultra preset causes a massive drop in frame rate. At 1080p, it falls to 60.3 FPS from High's 95.8 FPS, a reduction of 35.5 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 36.5 FPS from High's 58.5 FPS, and at 4K it plummets to 17.9 FPS, which is less than half of the Low preset's 43.6 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 or the i5-9400 the bottleneck in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. The i5-9400 has a 50th percentile ranking among CPUs, while the RTX 4060 sits at the 66th percentile among GPUs. At 1080p, the frame rates are likely limited by the CPU's processing power, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the sharp drop to 17.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in the database?

A: This combo ranks 1011 out of 1774 tested combinations. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, has a benchmark score only 0.2% different from the i5-9400, indicating near-identical performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, is 0.6% behind the RTX 4060 in average score.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Revolution Idle?

A: It can, but only at the Low preset, which yields an average of 43.6 FPS. The Medium and High presets both stay around 34.9 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset is unplayable at 17.9 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings?

A: The difference varies by resolution. At 1080p, Low is 112.6 FPS and Medium is 102.9 FPS, a gap of 9.7 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 18.4 FPS (82.7 vs 64.3), and at 4K, the gap is 8.8 FPS (43.6 vs 34.8). The data indicates the largest relative benefit from Low to Medium occurs at 1440p.