Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not a demanding title by modern standards, but the measured data for this specific pairing of an Intel Core i7-13700K with an Intel Arc B370 shows a configuration that lands near the bottom of the tested pool. The combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations, placing it in the 8th percentile of all tested systems. This is a decisive verdict: while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the integrated graphics solution severely limits the experience, making this combo suitable only for the least demanding scenarios in the game. The data indicates that the Arc B370, despite its modern architecture, is the overwhelming bottleneck, and users should expect frame rates that are often below playable thresholds at higher resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B370 combination at rank 2736 out of 2986 tested combos. This is a bottom-decile result, with only 250 other configurations performing worse. The percentile rank of 8.4% (derived from 2736/2986) signals that the vast majority of tested hardware pairs deliver higher average frame rates in Revolution Idle. This ranking is not a reflection of the CPU’s capability; rather, it is a direct consequence of pairing a high-end processor with an integrated GPU that is only intended for basic display output.

The data shows a stark contrast between the two components’ individual standings. The Core i7-13700K sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3% delta), are separated by less than half a percent, confirming that the processor is a top-tier part. Conversely, the Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of just 1184. Its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta). These deltas are also tiny, but they place the Arc B370 in company with hardware from over a decade ago. The combination of a 89th-percentile CPU with a 5th-percentile GPU inevitably drags the combo’s overall ranking to the bottom.

When interpreting the combo rank, it is clear that the GPU is the limiting factor. In an idle game like Revolution Idle, the CPU’s multithreaded power is largely irrelevant because the workload is not CPU-bound. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at the lowest settings and resolution, the combo only achieves 56 FPS. This is far below what the i7-13700K could deliver if paired with a discrete GPU. The ranking reflects the reality that this is a mismatched pairing, and any user considering this setup should expect performance that is closer to entry-level integrated graphics than to a dedicated gaming system.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which are present but not used when a discrete GPU is installed; in this combo, the Arc B370 is the primary display adapter.

In Revolution Idle, the CPU’s role is minimal because the game is not computationally intensive. The benchmark scores for the i7-13700K demonstrate its raw power: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745, a Geekbench multicore score of 19429, and a Passmark multithread score of 45887. The single-thread performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4333. However, these numbers do not translate into gameplay advantages for an idle game, which typically uses minimal CPU resources after the initial load. The game’s mechanics—waiting for increments and managing upgrades—place almost no sustained demand on the CPU.

The data shows that the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads are completely underutilized in this context. The 3DMark scores, such as 10717 for 16 threads and 12412 for max threads, indicate that the processor can handle heavy multithreaded workloads, but Revolution Idle does not present such a workload. The measured FPS does not vary with CPU settings; instead, it is entirely dependent on the GPU’s rendering capabilities. Therefore, the CPU’s role in this combo is to provide a capable platform that does not bottleneck the GPU, but it cannot compensate for the Arc B370’s limitations. In practical terms, the i7-13700K is overkill for this game, and its performance headroom is irrelevant when the GPU is the sole determinant of frame rate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory is system shared, meaning it uses the system’s main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, and the memory bus width and bandwidth are also system dependent. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores, though these are unlikely to be used in an idle game. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS. The TDP is a mere 25 W, and it is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors or dedicated slot width.

In the benchmark database, the Arc B370’s only recorded benchmark is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), both of which are significantly older and less capable parts. This indicates that the Arc B370’s performance is comparable to discrete GPUs from around 2010, which is a severe limitation for any modern game, even an idle one. The system-shared memory is a particular disadvantage because it competes with the CPU for bandwidth, and the actual memory bandwidth is listed as “System Dependent,” meaning it varies based on the rest of the system.

For Revolution Idle, the GPU’s role is to render the game’s interface and any visual effects. The measured FPS data shows that the Arc B370 struggles even at low settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 56, which is acceptable but far from smooth. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 26 FPS, which is borderline unplayable for a game that should be easily handled by any modern GPU. The GPU’s boost clock of 2400 MHz is not sufficient to overcome the low shader count and shared memory bandwidth. The 10 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are irrelevant for this title, as the game does not use ray tracing or advanced graphics features. In summary, the Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck, and its low percentile ranking accurately predicts the poor frame rates observed in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The data is consistent: higher resolutions and higher settings both lead to lower average FPS, with no exceptions.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves its best results. On Low settings, the average FPS is 56, which is the highest recorded for this configuration. Medium settings drop the average to 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49. High settings yield an average of 41 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 26 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 30 FPS, a 53.6% reduction (derived from 56 to 26). This suggests that the GPU’s limited shading units and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset’s additional visual effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings produce an average of 36 FPS, which is 20 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 31. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 16 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS, again a substantial reduction. The 1440p results show that the Arc B370 cannot maintain a consistent 30 FPS at any setting except Low, and even that is marginal.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low settings produce an average of 19 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings average 14 FPS, with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 16. High settings average 13 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 10 FPS, but all values are below 20 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at 4K regardless of settings. The data shows that the Arc B370 is not capable of handling 4K resolution in this game, even at the lowest preset.

The measured FPS breakdown reveals a clear pattern: the combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings for a playable experience (above 30 FPS). At 1440p, only Low settings approach playability (36 FPS), while Medium and above fall below 30 FPS. At 4K, all settings produce frame rates below 20 FPS, which is unacceptable for any interactive experience. The data also shows that the game is not CPU-bound, as the i7-13700K’s performance is never a factor; the FPS is solely determined by the GPU’s rendering capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU-GPU pair?

A: According to the measured data, the best combination is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 56 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a smooth experience above 50 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 43 FPS, which is still playable, but High and Ultra presets fall to 41 and 26 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is this combo capable of running Revolution Idle at 4K resolution?

A: No. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 19 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium, High, and Ultra presets produce 14, 13, and 9 FPS, respectively, all of which are unplayable. The Arc B370 is not powerful enough for 4K rendering in this game.

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

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, ranking in the 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7% delta). All of these are within 1% of the Arc B370’s score, indicating that it performs at the level of decade-old discrete GPUs.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700K bottleneck the Arc B370 in this game?

A: No. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor. The i7-13700K has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116, placing it in the 89th percentile. In an idle game like Revolution Idle, the CPU workload is minimal, so the FPS is entirely determined by the GPU. The CPU’s performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8.4% of all systems. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU’s 5th percentile performance, despite the CPU’s 89th percentile standing. The combination of a high-end CPU with a low-end integrated GPU results in a poor overall gaming experience.

Q: Are the measured FPS values reliable for this game?

A: Yes, the data is marked as "dataIsMeasured": true, indicating that the FPS values were obtained through actual benchmarking rather than estimation. The measurements include average FPS for all settings and resolutions, with some entries also providing minimum and maximum FPS (e.g., 1440p Medium has min 23 and max 31 FPS). This provides a reliable basis for evaluating performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo are 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This yields an average of 56 FPS, which is the only configuration that approaches a 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 43 FPS, which is still playable but with a noticeable reduction in smoothness. High settings at 1080p average 41 FPS, which is nearly identical to Medium, but the visual difference is likely minimal for an idle game. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 26 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for acceptable gameplay, so this preset should be avoided.

At 2560x1440, the data shows that only the Low preset (36 FPS) is marginally playable. Medium (27 FPS), High (26 FPS), and Ultra (16 FPS) all fall below 30 FPS, making them unsuitable for a responsive experience. Users who prioritize resolution over frame rate might accept Low at 1440p, but the 36 FPS average is not ideal. For 3840x2160, no settings are recommended, as even Low produces only 19 FPS, which is unplayable. The Arc B370 simply does not have the rendering power for 4K.

The best experience per the measured rows is to run the game at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The difference between Low (56 FPS) and Medium (43 FPS) is 13 FPS, but Medium provides a better visual quality with a minimum of 36 FPS, which is still above the playable threshold. If the user prefers a higher frame rate, Low is the better choice. High settings at 1080p (41 FPS) offer no meaningful advantage over Medium (43 FPS) and actually produce a lower average, so there is no reason to select High. Ultra settings should be avoided entirely due to the 26 FPS average. For users with 1440p monitors, the Low preset is the only viable option, but they should be prepared for a sub-40 FPS experience. In all cases, the i7-13700K’s power is wasted on this title, and the Arc B370 dictates that the game be run at the lowest settings for any semblance of smoothness.