Revolution Idle

# Revolution Idle with Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 55th out of 3,712 tested combinations in Revolution Idle, placing it in the top 1.5% of all measured configurations. This is a formidable pairing for an idle game, which typically prioritizes sustained background performance over peak frame rates. The data confirms this combo delivers exceptional headroom across all resolution tiers, with the RTX 5090's massive compute resources and the i7-13700K's 16-core architecture combining to produce frame rates that far exceed what the genre typically demands. The benchmark results place this configuration well ahead of the vast majority of tested systems, though the game's nature means the practical difference between this and a mid-range setup may be less pronounced than in action-oriented titles.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 55 out of 3,712 tested combos, this system sits in the 98.5th percentile of all configurations measured for Revolution Idle. This is a dominant position, reflecting the raw capability of both components. The RTX 5090 alone sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842, putting it just ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, 0.3% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, 1.1% slower). The i7-13700K, meanwhile, ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 46,881, nearly matching the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46,971, 0.2% faster) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47,022, 0.3% faster).

The combination's high rank is notable because Revolution Idle is not a demanding title by conventional standards. Yet the measured FPS data shows this system still delivers substantial performance scaling across resolution tiers, suggesting the game's simulation logic can leverage the hardware. The i7-13700K's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745, likely contribute to smooth background calculations, while the RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles any graphical overhead effortlessly. This rank indicates that for users seeking maximum performance in idle games, this pairing leaves virtually nothing on the table.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across settings presets, with the Medium preset offering the most balanced experience. At 1080p, Medium delivers 201 FPS average with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS — the only preset at any resolution with complete min/max data. This consistency suggests Medium is the sweet spot for stable performance. High settings at 1080p reach 191 FPS, while Ultra drops to 123 FPS, a 41% reduction from Medium that may not be justified for an idle game's visual complexity.

At 1440p, Medium again provides the best balance at 127 FPS average (108 min, 146 max), while High trails at 121 FPS and Ultra falls to 77 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows at this resolution, but Medium's superior minimum frame rate makes it the safer choice for maintaining smooth animations. At 4K, Medium achieves 66 FPS (56 min, 76 max), which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay, while High manages 63 FPS and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset because it maintains playable frame rates while offering the best documented stability.

The data indicates that Low settings provide the highest raw FPS at every resolution (236 at 1080p, 168 at 1440p, 88 at 4K), but the jump from Low to Medium costs only 15% performance at 1080p while likely offering significantly better visuals. Given the game's idle nature, where players may leave the title running for extended periods, the Medium preset's combination of frame rate stability and visual quality makes it the optimal choice across all three resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals interesting insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 201 FPS at 1080p to 127 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 66 FPS at 4K (a further 48% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern — where the 1080p to 1440p drop is less severe than the 1440p to 4K drop — indicates that the RTX 5090's rendering load becomes increasingly dominant at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The same pattern holds for High settings: 191 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 63 FPS at 4K (48% drop from 1440p). This consistent scaling across presets suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the pixel throughput demands (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080, a 4x increase in pixels) outpace what even the RTX 5090's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate can sustain at high frame rates. The i7-13700K's role becomes secondary at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that Ultra settings at 4K yield only 40 FPS — a figure that points to GPU-bound rendering rather than CPU limitations.

At 1080p, the system appears CPU-influenced, as the frame rates (191-236 FPS across presets) approach levels where the i7-13700K's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116) and 3.40 GHz base clock become relevant. The 16-core, 24-thread configuration ensures that any background simulation tasks in Revolution Idle do not interfere with rendering, maintaining the high frame rates observed at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to run Revolution Idle with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p at Medium settings offers the best balance, delivering 127 FPS average with a 108 FPS minimum. This maintains smooth gameplay while allowing the RTX 5090 to operate well within its capabilities. At 4K, Medium settings still achieve 66 FPS, which is playable, but the 1440p experience provides more headroom for any frame rate fluctuations.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems in Revolution Idle?

A: The combo ranks 55th out of 3,712 tested configurations, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems. This is consistent with the individual component rankings: the RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile among GPUs and the i7-13700K in the 89th percentile among CPUs. The pairing is notably stronger than the average system, though the game's idle nature means the practical advantage over lower-ranked combos may be minimal.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 overkill for an idle game?

A: The data shows the RTX 5090 delivers 236 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which far exceeds display refresh rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the card drops to 40 FPS, indicating that even this flagship GPU can be challenged by demanding settings at maximum resolution. For most idle gameplay, the card offers substantial headroom, but the 4K Ultra result demonstrates that the 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS compute are not wasted at the highest settings.

Q: What CPU performance level does this game require?

A: The i7-13700K's multi-threaded performance appears more than sufficient. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745 and PassMark multi-thread score of 45,887 suggest the 16-core, 24-thread configuration can handle any background simulation load Revolution Idle generates. The single-thread score of 2,116 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance for game logic, with the 5.40 GHz boost clock providing additional headroom.

Q: Should I use Low settings for maximum FPS?

A: Low settings produce the highest measured frame rates: 236 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K. However, Medium settings only reduce performance by 15% at 1080p (201 FPS vs 236 FPS) while likely offering improved visuals. Given that even Medium at 4K maintains 66 FPS, there is little reason to sacrifice visual quality for the modest FPS gains from Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's performance compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605) and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). The measured FPS data confirms this translates to real gameplay advantages, with the combo achieving 191 FPS at 1080p High, which is well above typical display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 brings overwhelming resources to Revolution Idle, with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU never faces memory capacity constraints. The card's 21,760 shading units and 680 TMUs provide the raw compute necessary for the high pixel throughput observed in the FPS data. The boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with the 5 nm process node, allows the GPU to maintain high clock rates under sustained load, contributing to the strong performance at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 39,650 places it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 reflects strong modern API performance. The RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are particularly relevant for Revolution Idle, as the game's visual elements likely involve particle effects and smooth UI transitions that benefit from high pixel throughput. The 176 ROPs ensure efficient rasterization at 4K, where the measured 63 FPS at High settings indicates the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at this resolution.

The GPU's VRAM capacity is more than adequate for this title, and the 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die represent a significant investment in compute density. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support, along with Vulkan 1.4, ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths. The measured FPS data shows the GPU scaling predictably with resolution: 191 FPS at 1080p High drops to 121 FPS at 1440p and 63 FPS at 4K, a pattern consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The 40 FPS result at 4K Ultra further confirms that even this flagship GPU can be pushed to its limits by maximum settings at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides substantial processing headroom for Revolution Idle, with 16 cores and 24 threads operating at a 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost. The Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745 and single-core score of 2,116, indicating strong performance for both multi-threaded background tasks and single-threaded game logic. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample memory hierarchy for the game's simulation data.

The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 45,887 and single-thread score of 4,333 place it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with the nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 at a negligible 0.2% difference. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,717 and max-thread score of 12,412 demonstrate the CPU's ability to scale across its 16 cores, which is relevant for an idle game that may run background calculations while the player is away. The 125W TDP and DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide flexibility, and the 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 5090.

The CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p, where the high frame rates (191-236 FPS across presets) suggest the GPU is not the bottleneck. The i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by the Geekbench single-core score of 2,529, ensures that game logic and UI updates occur with minimal latency. As resolution increases to 4K, the CPU's relative importance diminishes, with the GPU taking over as the primary performance limiter. The data shows this balance is well-suited for Revolution Idle, where the CPU handles the game's simulation aspects while the GPU manages rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 236 FPS average, while Medium achieves 201 FPS with a documented range of 171 to 231 FPS. High settings yield 191 FPS, and Ultra drops to 123 FPS. The 1080p data shows a 48% reduction from Low to Ultra (236 to 123 FPS), indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering cost even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show clearer differentiation. Low settings deliver 168 FPS, Medium achieves 127 FPS with a range of 108 to 146 FPS, and High produces 121 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 77 FPS, representing a 54% reduction from Low. The 1440p Medium result stands out for its documented stability, with the 108 FPS minimum ensuring consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down substantially. Low settings still manage 88 FPS, while Medium achieves 66 FPS with a range of 56 to 76 FPS. High settings produce 63 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The 4K data reveals the most significant preset-to-preset gap, with Ultra delivering 55% less performance than Low (40 vs 88 FPS). This indicates that 4K Ultra pushes the RTX 5090 to its limits, while 4K Low remains comfortably playable. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 66 FPS average and 56 FPS minimum, represents the only 4K configuration with complete frame time data that maintains playable performance throughout.