Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is an idle game, and the measured frame rates for the Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 place this combination in a specific performance tier. The data indicates a system that is fundamentally constrained by its graphics component at higher resolutions, while the processor provides ample headroom for the game's logical calculations. This analysis walks through the CPU and GPU roles, scaling behavior, overall rank, and settings recommendations based solely on the measured results.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. In the context of Revolution Idle, an idle game where the primary computational load comes from background simulation and incremental number progression, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable baseline so that the GPU can handle rendering. The data shows that this processor is more than capable of feeding the graphics card, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates drop dramatically when resolution increases, a classic sign of GPU limitation rather than CPU bottlenecking.

Benchmark results for the i7-14700KF show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44167 and a single-core score of 6235, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F in average benchmark score, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1%. This level of performance means that in a game like Revolution Idle, which does not demand high single-thread throughput for rendering, the CPU is effectively never the limiting factor. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 56, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 26, which directly correlates with the GPU's workload, not the CPU's capabilities.

The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help with rapid data access for background simulation tasks. However, for this specific title, the CPU's high multi-threaded scores (PassMark multithread score of 52425) suggest that even with many idle-game entities updating simultaneously, the i7-14700KF remains underutilized, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of the observed frame rate variations across settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Critically, it uses System Shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, bus width, and bandwidth are all "System Dependent." This is a significant factor in Revolution Idle's performance, as the GPU must rely on the system's main memory for frame buffering and texture storage, which can create latency and bandwidth bottlenecks.

The GPU's raw compute specifications include 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 1184, which puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts: it is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000. This places the Arc B370 at the very bottom of the performance spectrum for modern gaming.

In Revolution Idle, the GPU's limited capabilities are exposed immediately. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 56, but this falls to 41 at High and 26 at Ultra. The trend is consistent across all resolutions, showing that the GPU struggles to handle increased rendering complexity, even for an idle game that likely has simple visuals. The lack of dedicated VRAM further hurts performance at higher resolutions, as the system must allocate more shared memory, leading to the steep drops observed at 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 41. Moving to 2560x1440 High, the average drops to 26, a reduction of 15 FPS (approximately 37%). At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 13, which is less than a third of the 1080p High score. This non-linear drop is characteristic of a system where the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are exhausted as the resolution increases.

For Low settings, the scaling is similar but starts from a higher base. At 1080p Low, the average is 56 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K Low, it further drops to 19 FPS. The deltas are 20 FPS between 1080p and 1440p, and 17 FPS between 1440p and 4K. This indicates that even at the lowest visual fidelity, the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The Ultra settings tell the most telling story: 26 FPS at 1080p, 16 FPS at 1440p, and 9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra score of 9 FPS is effectively a slideshow.

The pattern across all settings shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limit, we would expect similar FPS at a given resolution regardless of settings, but the data shows a wide variance between Low and Ultra at the same resolution. This variance is directly attributable to the GPU's workload. The i7-14700KF's robust performance metrics, including a Geekbench multicore score of 21462, ensure that it can keep up with the game's logic, but the Arc B370's 5th percentile rank means it cannot render frames fast enough to utilize that CPU headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Revolution Idle, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which is unsurprising given the GPU's low benchmark percentile. The rank of 2736 indicates that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in this game.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile (94th) and the GPU's low percentile (5th) explains this rank. The i7-14700KF is a top-tier processor, but the Arc B370's integrated nature and lack of dedicated VRAM severely limit the system's overall gaming capability. When compared to other combos in the database, this setup likely falls behind any configuration with a discrete GPU, even older ones. For instance, the GPU's nearest rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770, a card from a previous era, which underscores how far behind the Arc B370 is in raw rendering power.

The combo rank of 2736 out of 2986 means there are roughly 250 combos that perform worse, likely those with even older integrated graphics or severely mismatched low-end parts. However, for a modern system with a 2023-era CPU, this rank is disappointing. The data suggests that if a user were to pair this CPU with even a modest discrete GPU, the rank would improve dramatically, but with the Arc B370, the system is firmly in the low-performance tier for Revolution Idle.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's tolerance for frame rate versus visual quality. The data shows that the only configuration achieving a playable average FPS above 50 is 1080p Low, with an average of 56 FPS. This is the only measured row that approaches smooth gameplay, as the next highest is 1080p Medium at 43 FPS.

At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 43, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49. This is a viable option for users who prefer slightly better visuals, but the frame rate is less consistent. At 1080p High, the average drops to 41, and at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 26, which is likely too choppy for most users. For 1440p, the best option is Low at 36 FPS, which is borderline playable, but Medium drops to 27 FPS and High to 26 FPS. At 4K, all settings are below 20 FPS, with the highest being Low at 19 FPS, making 4K unusable for this combination.

The recommendation is to prioritize 1080p resolution. For the best balance of smoothness and visual fidelity, 1080p Low provides the highest average FPS at 56. If the user accepts a lower frame rate, 1080p Medium offers 43 FPS with a minimum of 36, which is still within a playable range for an idle game where fast reflexes are not required. The Ultra preset at any resolution should be avoided, as the average FPS falls to 26 at 1080p, 16 at 1440p, and 9 at 4K. The data strongly suggests that the game should be run at 1080p with Low or Medium settings to maintain a functional experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the exact measured FPS data from the FACT PACK, broken down by resolution and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 56 FPS
• Medium: Average 43 FPS, Minimum 36 FPS, Maximum 49 FPS
• High: Average 41 FPS
• Ultra: Average 26 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 36 FPS
• Medium: Average 27 FPS, Minimum 23 FPS, Maximum 31 FPS
• High: Average 26 FPS
• Ultra: Average 16 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 19 FPS
• Medium: Average 14 FPS, Minimum 12 FPS, Maximum 16 FPS
• High: Average 13 FPS
• Ultra: Average 9 FPS

This data shows a consistent degradation as both resolution and settings increase. The only row with an average above 50 FPS is 1080p Low. The Medium presets at each resolution provide the only rows with minimum and maximum FPS data, indicating these are the most variable in performance. The Ultra presets are consistently the lowest, reinforcing that the GPU lacks the resources to handle higher visual demands.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system in Revolution Idle?

A: The best measured performance is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, achieving an average FPS of 56. This is the only configuration with an average above 50 FPS, making it the most playable option.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The FPS drops significantly with higher settings and resolutions, which is a classic indicator of GPU bottlenecking.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 9. This is the lowest measured score in the entire dataset and is not playable.

Q: How does this combo rank overall in the database?

A: This combo ranks 2736 out of 2986 tested combinations for Revolution Idle, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score compared to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which scores 69996, and 1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, which scores 70879.