Revolution Idle

# FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 62 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the highest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations for this combo.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700K compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 9115 (69288) and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515). It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 0.9%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs below the vast majority of tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX.

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable at 4K resolution with this combination?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 21, achieved with Low settings. The Ultra preset drops to 9 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical for anything beyond the lowest settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank within the tested database?

A: This combination of Intel Core i7-14700K and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2629 out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU have a higher benchmark percentile relative to their respective pools?

A: The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This indicates a significant imbalance, with the processor far outperforming the graphics component.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor built on Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, providing substantial single-thread and multi-thread headroom. 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, which supports high-bandwidth workloads typical of modern games.

In Revolution Idle, an idle game that primarily relies on background calculations and periodic updates, the CPU's role is less about raw frame pushing and more about maintaining consistent logic updates. The benchmark data shows that even with this high-end processor, frame rates are limited by other factors. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 62 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 29 FPS. This pattern suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower settings, but the scaling across presets indicates the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as graphical load rises.

The i7-14700K's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. It scores 33440.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2160 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 20767 and single-core of 2569. Its PassMark multithread score is 52392, and single-thread is 4472. These numbers place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 9115 (0.1% higher average score) and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.2% higher). The CPU's strong showing in synthetic benchmarks does not translate into proportional FPS gains in this idle title, as the measured frame rates remain modest even at lower resolutions.

The processor's 125 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible desktop component, though its memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, but the system uses the discrete Intel Arc B390 for rendering. In the context of Revolution Idle, the CPU's high core count and clock speeds likely ensure that game logic and background simulation remain smooth, but the frame rate ceiling is dictated by the GPU's output capabilities.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, and FP16 at 15.36 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

The GPU's memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning it relies on the host system's RAM for video memory. This design inherently limits bandwidth and capacity, which is reflected in its benchmark performance. The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% higher), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% higher), all of which are older, low-end parts.

In Revolution Idle, the GPU's limitations are evident across all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 62 at Low to 29 at Ultra. At 1440p, the range is 39 FPS at Low to 18 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the range narrows to 21 FPS at Low and 9 FPS at Ultra. The consistent drop with increasing settings and resolution points to the GPU being the primary constraint, as the CPU has ample headroom based on its benchmark scores. The Arc B390's 80 W TDP and IGP slot width make it a low-power solution, but this comes at the cost of rendering performance, particularly in higher-fidelity presets.

The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures modern API compatibility, but its raw throughput is insufficient for smooth gameplay at demanding settings. The measured data shows that even at 1080p Low, the 62 FPS average is only marginally above the 60 FPS threshold, and any increase in settings or resolution quickly pushes frame rates below playable levels.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Revolution Idle span three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 62 FPS, the highest recorded for this combination. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 54. High settings drop to 45 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 29 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p, indicating significant GPU strain at higher quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets. Low averages 39 FPS, a 37% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 30 FPS with a range of 25 to 34. High settings produce 28 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 37-45% depending on the preset, with Medium showing the smallest relative decline.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for most presets. Low averages 21 FPS, Medium averages 16 FPS with a minimum of 13 and maximum of 18, High averages 15 FPS, and Ultra falls to 9 FPS. The 4K results show a dramatic reduction from 1440p, with Low dropping 46% and Ultra dropping 50%. The data indicates that this combo is only viable at 1080p Low or Medium settings, where frame rates approach or exceed 47 FPS.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution: 40 at 1080p, 25 at 1440p, and 13 at 4K. These minimums suggest that frame pacing is relatively consistent, but the overall averages are too low for a smooth experience at higher settings. The maximum FPS values for Medium are 54 at 1080p, 34 at 1440p, and 18 at 4K, further underscoring the GPU's limitations.

# Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K reveals how this combo's performance scales with pixel count. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 62. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces this to 39 FPS, a 37% decrease. Moving to 4K Low yields 21 FPS, a 46% decrease from 1440p and a 66% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where frame rate decreases roughly in proportion to the increase in pixel count (1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 4 times the pixels of 1080p).

For the Medium preset, the scaling is similar but slightly less steep. At 1080p, the average is 47 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 30 FPS (a 36% decrease); and at 4K, it falls to 16 FPS (a 47% decrease from 1440p). The High preset shows a 38% drop from 1080p to 1440p (45 to 28 FPS) and a 46% drop from 1440p to 4K (28 to 15 FPS). Ultra settings exhibit the most severe scaling: 29 FPS at 1080p, 18 FPS at 1440p (a 38% drop), and 9 FPS at 4K (a 50% drop).

The consistent pattern across presets indicates that the limiting component is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, frame rates would show less variation with resolution, as the processor's workload would remain relatively constant. The data shows that increasing resolution consistently reduces FPS by roughly 37-50% per step, which aligns with the GPU's inability to handle higher pixel counts. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and high multi-thread scores suggest it is not the constraint; rather, the Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking and shared memory architecture create a hard ceiling on rendering performance.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset for this combo is 1080p Low, which delivers an average of 62 FPS. This is the only configuration that achieves frame rates at or above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered acceptable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 47 FPS, is a viable alternative if visual quality is prioritized over frame rate, though it falls short of the 60 FPS mark.

At 1440p, the Low preset provides 39 FPS, which may be acceptable for a slower-paced idle game where frame rate sensitivity is lower. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 30 FPS, and the High preset drops to 28 FPS. For users with 1440p displays, Low is the recommended choice to maintain reasonable performance, while Medium offers a balance between quality and speed.

At 4K, no preset provides a playable experience. The Low preset averages 21 FPS, and all other presets fall below 16 FPS. Given the idle genre's nature, some users might tolerate lower frame rates, but the data suggests that 4K gaming is not feasible with this combo. The Ultra preset at any resolution yields average FPS below 30, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay.

The benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a 47 FPS average and a minimum of 40 FPS. This provides a stable experience without the sharp visual downgrades of Low settings. For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low is the clear choice, as it is the only preset-resolutions combination that exceeds 60 FPS.

# How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i7-14700K and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2629 out of 2986 tested combos in Revolution Idle, placing it in the bottom 12% of the database. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's performance, as the CPU is a top-tier component. The i7-14700K's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the Arc B390's 9th percentile ranking among GPUs, creating a significant performance imbalance.

The combo's rank of 2629 indicates that the majority of tested configurations outperform it in this game. This is expected given the GPU's benchmark scores, which place it alongside legacy low-end parts like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 and GT 625 OEM. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 9115 and Ryzen 9 7950X, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, yet this combo still underperforms due to the graphics component.

The data suggests that pairing such a high-end CPU with this entry-level GPU yields results far below what the processor alone could achieve with a more capable graphics card. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings remains below 62, which is modest for a system with a 20-core processor. This ranking highlights the importance of balanced component selection, as the GPU's limitations negate the CPU's considerable processing power in this graphics-dependent workload.