Revolution Idle

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 833rd out of 3712 tested combos for Revolution Idle, placing it in the top 22.4% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong result for an idle game, which typically does not demand extreme hardware, but the data shows the combo still provides a substantial performance buffer across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 833 out of 3712 represents a solid mid-to-upper tier placement in the benchmark database. The CPU alone sits in the 89th percentile against all tested processors, while the GPU holds the 81st percentile against all tested graphics cards. This means the pairing is balanced at the high end, with the processor slightly outranking the graphics card in overall capability.

In the CPU’s nearest rival comparisons, the i7-13700K’s average benchmark score of 46881 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971, a delta of only -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is similarly close at 47022, also -0.3% ahead. Meanwhile, the Intel Xeon w3-2535 and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX both trail by 0.5%, with scores of 46653 and 46654 respectively. This indicates the processor is operating in a highly competitive performance band where single-digit percentage differences separate it from rivals.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37648 places it just ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 (a 0.1% difference). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4% with a score of 37507, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 1.3% at 38135. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind at 37157. These margins are small, reinforcing that the RTX 4070 is a consistent performer within its tier.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 184 FPS average, which is the highest measured value. Even at Ultra settings, 1080p delivers 85 FPS, making it the only resolution where Ultra remains above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 28, which is below the playable threshold for most users. This is a significant decline from the 44 FPS average seen at 4K High settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drop at High settings is 37.1% (from 132 to 83), but from 1440p to 4K, the drop is 47.0% (from 83 to 44). The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 116 FPS average, while Medium produces 88 FPS average. That is a 24.1% reduction in performance for the step up in visual quality.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 61. This is the only 4K preset that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and High settings at 4K average 46 and 44 FPS respectively.

Q: How consistent are the frame times at Medium settings?

A: The data shows Medium settings have the only recorded min and max FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 118 to 160 FPS; at 1440p, it is 74 to 101 FPS; and at 4K, it is 39 to 53 FPS. This indicates some variability, but the averages remain stable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that shifts the bottleneck from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 132 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 83 FPS, a 37.1% reduction. From 1440p to 3840x2160, the FPS falls further to 44, a 47.0% decrease. The scaling is not linear, and the steeper drop at higher resolutions points to the GPU nearing its limits.

At Low settings, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers. The combo achieves 184 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p (a 36.9% drop), and 61 FPS at 4K (a 47.4% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings suggests that the rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count, and the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters but not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The FPS data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint in this game. Even at 1080p, where CPU load is typically highest, the combo produces 184 FPS at Low settings, which is far above any refresh rate ceiling. The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide more than enough processing power for an idle game like Revolution Idle. The GPU, with its 5888 shading units and 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance, becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, particularly at Ultra settings where the 4K average drops to 28 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing smooth gameplay, the data suggests that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and frame rate across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium settings produce 139 FPS average, which is only 5.3% lower than High settings at 132 FPS. The step up to Ultra at 1080p costs a significant 38.8% performance drop, bringing the average down to 85 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 88 FPS average, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings at this resolution produce 83 FPS, a small 5.7% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings, however, drop to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for acceptable gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation changes. Medium settings average 46 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Low settings at 4K produce 61 FPS, making it the only preset that stays above 60 FPS. Given the relatively small visual difference between Low and Medium in an idle game, Low settings at 4K are the best choice for maintaining fluid performance. High settings at 4K average 44 FPS, and Ultra drops to 28 FPS, which is too low for comfortable gameplay.

The data suggests that the optimal experience depends on the display resolution. For 1080p and 1440p users, Medium settings provide the best compromise, offering high frame rates without the significant performance penalty of Ultra. For 4K users, Low settings are recommended to keep the frame rate above 60 FPS, as the step to Medium costs a 24.6% performance drop.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how the combo performs across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 184 at Low settings to 85 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset averages 139 FPS with a recorded range of 118 to 160 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 116 FPS for Low, 88 FPS for Medium, 83 FPS for High, and 54 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range of 74 to 101 FPS, indicating decent frame time consistency. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is 34.9%, which is substantial.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 61 FPS for Low, 46 FPS for Medium, 44 FPS for High, and 28 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset has a recorded range of 39 to 53 FPS, showing that even the average is near the lower bound of playability. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 24.6%, while the difference between High and Ultra is 36.4%.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra follows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, Ultra is 53.8% slower than Low; at 1440p, it is 53.4% slower; and at 4K, it is 54.1% slower. This uniformity suggests that the performance penalty for Ultra settings is consistent regardless of resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the additional shading work scales proportionally.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured 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 CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

In the context of Revolution Idle, an idle game that does not typically stress multi-threaded workloads, the CPU’s performance is more than adequate. The benchmark data shows strong synthetic scores: 30745 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2116 in single-core, 19429 in Geekbench multicore and 2529 in single-core. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle any background tasks or additional applications running alongside the game without issue.

The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 46881, places it just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. This puts it in a class where the performance differences between rivals are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

For this specific game, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, the combo achieves 184 FPS at Low settings, indicating that the processor is not a bottleneck. Even at the highest settings and resolution, the CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost clock and 24 threads provide sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates drop more sharply with resolution increases than with settings changes.

The CPU’s support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, along with its dual-channel memory bus, ensures that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor in this game. The 30 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times in games with frequent data access patterns. Overall, the i7-13700K is a capable partner for the RTX 4070 in Revolution Idle, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of performance across all tested configurations.