Revolution Idle

FAQ

Q: What is the recorded performance of this combo in Revolution Idle?

A: The measured data places this combo at rank 89 out of 3712 tested combos in the database. The recorded average FPS ranges from 40 at 4K Ultra to 233 at 1080p Low, depending on resolution and settings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 53620, which places it 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6505P, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P.

Q: What is the GPU's standing among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds an 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 60347, with its closest rival being the Intel Arc Pro A60 at a 0% delta, followed by the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 0.3% ahead.

Q: What memory configuration does this GPU use?

A: The RTX 4090 uses 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz and 21 Gbps effective speed. This yields a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: What are the core configurations for both components?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The GPU has 16384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, with a base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz.

Q: At what settings does the combo achieve its highest recorded average FPS?

A: The highest recorded average is 233 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 196 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 187 FPS at 1080p High.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data shows this combination of Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves rank 89 out of 3712 tested combos in Revolution Idle. This places it in the top 2.4% of all combinations tested for this title, which is a strong result for an idle game that typically does not demand extreme hardware.

The ranking reflects the overall capability of the pair rather than just peak FPS. Many combos above this rank likely use newer or more specialized hardware, but the data indicates this setup delivers consistently high frame rates across all tested settings. The CPU's 91st percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 88th percentile among all GPUs both contribute to this strong composite position.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked combinations is not visible in the provided data, but the rank itself shows that the system sits comfortably in the upper tier of tested configurations. For a game like Revolution Idle, where the visual load is modest, the high rank is expected given the hardware's capabilities. The combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 88 other combinations recording better results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 uses the AD102 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The card operates with a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. These clocks, combined with the massive 16384 shading units, deliver 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

Memory bandwidth plays a direct role in this game's results. The 24 GB GDDR6X memory pool on a 384-bit bus achieves 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Revolution Idle's demands. The 1313 MHz memory clock with 21 Gbps effective speed ensures that texture streaming and data transfer never become bottlenecks at any tested resolution.

The GPU's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores are present but largely idle in this genre. Revolution Idle does not require ray tracing or DLSS, so the measured FPS figures reflect only the rasterization and compute capabilities of the card. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s keep the rendering pipeline fully fed even at 4K resolution.

The recorded benchmark scores for the GPU show a passmark G3D score of 38194 and a passmark GPU compute score of 26613. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 255416 and Vulkan score of 271631 indicate strong compute performance, though these numbers do not directly translate to idle game FPS. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it sits well above the median hardware in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 233 FPS average, Medium settings produce 196 FPS average with a minimum of 167 and maximum of 226, High settings produce 187 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 120 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 48.5% drop in average FPS, which is a moderate scaling for this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease but remain very playable. Low settings record 164 FPS, High settings record 118 FPS, Medium settings record 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 and maximum of 142, and Ultra settings record 76 FPS. The Medium setting at 1440p shows a 24.5% reduction from Low, while Ultra is 53.7% below Low. The minimum FPS of 105 at Medium indicates the system maintains smooth frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more noticeably. Low settings produce 86 FPS, Medium produces 65 FPS with a minimum of 55 and maximum of 74, High produces 62 FPS, and Ultra produces 40 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest recorded figure in the entire dataset, yet it still stays above 30 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53.5%, which shows the GPU scaling is consistent across resolutions.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows predictable behavior. At Low settings, the drop from 233 FPS to 86 FPS represents a 63.1% reduction. At High settings, the drop from 187 FPS to 62 FPS is a 66.8% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop from 120 FPS to 40 FPS is a 66.7% reduction. This consistent scaling indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at all tested resolutions.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range spans from 167 to 226 FPS, a spread of 59 FPS. At 1440p, the range spans from 105 to 142 FPS, a spread of 37 FPS. At 4K, the range spans from 55 to 74 FPS, a spread of 19 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing becomes steadier as resolution increases, likely due to the GPU becoming the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F brings 20 cores and 28 threads from the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide both efficiency and burst performance. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the measured FPS data does not specify which memory type was used.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency in scenarios where the game's logic updates frequently. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 20-core processor, indicating the chip is designed for power efficiency while maintaining high boost clocks.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 indicate strong both multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 19620 and single-core score of 2429 confirm this pattern. The PassMark multithread score of 41317 and single-thread score of 4257 show the chip handles both workloads effectively.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the vast majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 53620 sits within 0.8% of its nearest rivals, showing that the i7-14700F is competitively positioned against workstation-class Xeon and EPYC processors. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, which is only 0.2% higher.

For Revolution Idle, the CPU role is primarily about maintaining game state updates and logic calculations. The game's idle mechanics require consistent background processing rather than burst-intensive workloads. The 28 threads provide ample parallelism for any background tasks, while the high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures quick response when the game needs to process updates. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least taxed, the CPU keeps the frame rate at 233 FPS, indicating it is not a limiting factor in this config.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear pattern across all resolutions: Low settings provide the highest average FPS, Medium provides a balanced experience, High delivers slightly reduced performance, and Ultra imposes the largest penalty. For Revolution Idle, where visual fidelity is not the primary concern, the Low preset at any resolution delivers the most responsive experience.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 233 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 196 FPS, only 15.9% lower, while High drops to 187 FPS. Ultra at 120 FPS is still smooth but represents a 48.5% reduction from Low. For users with 1080p displays, Low or Medium settings are the most practical choices, with Medium offering a good balance between visual quality and frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 164 FPS, Medium produces 124 FPS, and High produces 118 FPS. Ultra at 76 FPS is the only setting that drops below 100 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is only 4.8%, making High a reasonable choice if slightly better visuals are desired. For 1440p displays, Medium or High settings provide excellent frame rates with no perceptible trade-off in responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 86 FPS, Medium produces 65 FPS, and High produces 62 FPS. Ultra drops to 40 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is only 4.6%, so High is a viable option for 4K users who want better visuals without a significant FPS penalty. Ultra at 40 FPS is still above the 30 FPS threshold for playability but may feel less smooth during rapid scene changes.

The Medium preset consistently shows the most stable frame delivery, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the range from 167 to 226 FPS (29.6% spread) is tighter than the average would suggest. At 1440p, the range from 105 to 142 FPS (35.2% spread) shows similar consistency. At 4K, the range from 55 to 74 FPS (34.6% spread) confirms this pattern.

The data indicates that Medium settings offer the best experience across all resolutions for this combo. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are only 15.9% to 24.5% lower. The recorded minimum FPS values at Medium are all above 55 FPS, ensuring no noticeable stutter. For users prioritizing maximum frame rate, Low is the clear choice, but for those who want a balance, Medium delivers the most consistent experience.