Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not the kind of game that typically stresses a modern desktop, yet the measured frame rates for the Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 tell a story of extreme GPU limitation. The data reveals a system where the integrated graphics solution, despite its modern Xe3-LPG architecture, is the overwhelming bottleneck at every resolution and settings level tested. The benchmark results indicate a fundamental imbalance: a high-end 12th Gen processor with a 5.00 GHz boost clock is paired with a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile of all tested graphics cards, leading to a gaming experience that is playable only at the lowest settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which clearly points to the GPU as the limiting component. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 56 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings, the average falls to 36 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS or approximately 35.7%. The climb to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields an average of just 19 FPS, which is a further drop of 17 FPS from the 1440p result and a staggering 37 FPS (66.1%) below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput, as the Arc B370 has a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, which are simply insufficient for 4K workloads.

The trend is even more pronounced at higher settings. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 43 at 1080p, to 27 at 1440p, and finally to 14 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 16 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 13 FPS. For High settings, the averages are 41, 26, and 13 FPS respectively, showing a similar halving of performance at each major step up. The Ultra settings data shows the most severe scaling, with averages of 26 FPS at 1080p, 16 FPS at 1440p, and just 9 FPS at 4K. These results imply that pixel count is the primary factor in performance degradation, rather than CPU compute, because a CPU bottleneck would typically show less variation when resolution is the only variable being changed.

The data suggests that the rendering pipeline is saturated by the GPU's limited resources. With only 20 ROPs and 1280 shading units, the Arc B370 is not designed for high-resolution gaming. The fact that the 4K Ultra setting yields a single-digit average FPS of 9 confirms that the GPU is the definitive constraint. If the Intel Core i7-12700KF were the bottleneck, we would expect to see more consistent frame rates across resolutions, as the CPU's workload (12 cores, 20 threads) would be largely unchanged by altering resolution. Instead, the measured FPS scales inversely with pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the only viable preset for a smooth experience is Low, and only at 1920x1080. The 1080p Low setting achieves an average of 56 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, although it does not quite reach it. This is the recommended setting for any playable frame rate, as every other option falls below 45 FPS. The 1080p Medium and High presets deliver averages of 43 and 41 FPS respectively, which are close but may result in noticeable stutter in a game that relies on background simulation. The 1080p Ultra preset at 26 FPS is too low for comfortable play.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the data shows that even the Low preset can only manage an average of 36 FPS. While this is technically playable for some genres, it is a significant downgrade from the 1080p experience. The Medium and High presets at 1440p produce averages of 27 and 26 FPS, which are marginal. The 1440p Ultra preset, at 16 FPS, is not a practical option. At 3840x2160, all settings are effectively unusable, with the best case being Low at 19 FPS and the worst case being Ultra at 9 FPS. These numbers suggest that 4K gaming is entirely out of the question for this combo.

The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The 56 FPS average is the only result that approaches a standard monitor's refresh rate. While the Medium preset at 1080p (43 FPS) offers better visual quality, the 13 FPS penalty is substantial. The data implies that users should prioritize frame rate over fidelity, as the GPU lacks the headroom to handle higher settings without a proportional loss in smoothness. For this game, which is an idle genre title, the simulation may continue in the background, but the visual rendering at 1080p Low is the only configuration that provides a fluid interface.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Panther Lake chip with the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its role in this combo is the primary performance limiter, as evidenced by its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The GPU's benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is near the bottom of the charts, with its nearest rivals being the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4%). These comparisons highlight that the Arc B370's raw performance is on par with graphics solutions from over a decade ago, which explains its struggles in Revolution Idle.

The memory configuration is particularly telling: the GPU uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. This is a major disadvantage for gaming, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is "System Dependent." The memory bus width is also "System Shared," and the memory clock is listed as "System Shared," which means there is no dedicated high-speed GDDR6 or GDDR6X memory. This lack of dedicated VRAM is a primary reason for the poor performance at higher resolutions, as the GPU cannot efficiently handle the increased texture data and frame buffer requirements.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. While the boost clock is respectable, the low base clock and the shared memory architecture severely limit its effective throughput. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, combined with 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs, are insufficient for the demands of modern game rendering at high resolutions. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is also low, indicating a limited compute capacity. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is designed for basic desktop tasks, not gaming, and its performance in this test reflects that. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width further confirm that this is a low-power integrated solution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset of measured FPS provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all resolutions and settings. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 56 FPS, the highest in the entire test. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49 FPS. The High preset averages 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS. This shows a clear progression: as settings increase, performance decreases, with a 30 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are significantly lower. The Low preset averages 36 FPS, which is a 20 FPS drop from 1080p. The Medium preset averages 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31 FPS. The High preset averages 26 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 16 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the system. The 1440p Low result is the second-highest average in the dataset, but it is still 20 FPS below the 1080p Low figure.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes critically low. The Low preset averages 19 FPS, the Medium preset averages 14 FPS (with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 16 FPS), and the High preset averages 13 FPS. The Ultra preset averages just 9 FPS. These numbers are all below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 4K Medium result is the only one in the dataset with a recorded minimum and maximum FPS, suggesting high variability. The data clearly shows that the combo is not viable for 4K gaming, with all settings producing single-digit to low-teen frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The best measured result is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 56 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a playable frame rate, as all other combinations fall below 45 FPS.

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

A: No, the data shows that 4K performance is severely limited. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 19 FPS on Low settings, and the Ultra preset only manages 9 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%). It is slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4%) but behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck. The measured FPS scales directly with resolution, dropping from 56 FPS at 1080p Low to 19 FPS at 4K Low, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's performance is far higher than the GPU's, with a PassMark multithread score of 34092.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 56 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 26 FPS, resulting in a 30 FPS difference. This indicates that the GPU struggles significantly with the higher visual fidelity demands of Ultra settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations in Revolution Idle, placing it in the bottom 8.4% of all systems tested.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a high-end desktop processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

The CPU's role in this game is to handle the underlying simulation and logic, which for an idle game can be substantial. The PassMark data shows a multithread score of 34092 and a single-thread score of 3984, suggesting that the CPU is more than capable of running the game's background calculations. The 3DMark scores, including 9983 for max threads and 1043 for single thread, further confirm its processing power. However, the benchmark results in Revolution Idle do not reflect this capability, as the measured FPS is consistently low across all settings. This indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor; it is likely idling while the GPU struggles to render frames.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 85th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365, places it far above the GPU's 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2%), Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2%). These rivals are all within 0.2% of its average score, showing that the i7-12700KF is a solid, mid-tier performer in the CPU landscape. The data implies that if the GPU were more powerful, the CPU could easily push much higher frame rates, as its computational headroom is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the bottom tier of systems, specifically in the 8.4th percentile (calculated by dividing 2736 by 2986). This low rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, which ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, ranks in the 85th percentile, creating a massive disparity between the two components.

The combo's rank of 2736 means that 250 other tested combinations perform worse, while 2735 perform better. This is a poor showing for a system with a high-end CPU, and it highlights the severe impact of the GPU choice. The data suggests that pairing a top-tier processor with an entry-level integrated GPU results in a system that is fundamentally unbalanced for gaming. The measured FPS results, which peak at 56 FPS at 1080p Low, are consistent with this rank. The GPU's benchmark score of 1184 is near the bottom, and its nearest rivals are all legacy graphics cards from over a decade ago.

The implications of this rank are clear: for Revolution Idle, the combo is not a viable gaming platform beyond the most basic settings. The data shows that the CPU is being held back by the GPU, and any upgrade to a more capable discrete graphics card would likely result in a dramatic improvement in performance. The rank of 2736 out of 2986 is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, and the benchmark results indicate that this system is better suited for non-gaming tasks where the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance can be utilized.