Revolution Idle

Revolution Idle is not the kind of game that typically stresses high-end hardware, but the benchmark data for this specific pairing—the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090—shows a combination that ranks near the top of the database. Out of 1,774 tested combos, this setup sits at rank 6. That places it in the top percentile of all configurations tested, which is an exceptional result for a game with such a low graphical ceiling. The data confirms that this pairing is overqualified for the task, but it does not stumble; it delivers frame rates that are consistently smooth across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 6 out of 1,774 tested combos puts it in the 99.7th percentile of all pairings tested in this game. The only configurations ahead of it are those that combine the very fastest consumer and workstation parts available. This ranking is significant because it shows that the pairing of the i7-14700KF and RTX 5090 is not bottlenecked in any meaningful way within the context of Revolution Idle. The data suggests that the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this workload, with neither component dragging the other down. In practice, this means the system is limited by the game’s engine and rendering logic rather than by the hardware itself. For a game like this, where the simulation logic can become the limiting factor, having a top-10 rank out of nearly two thousand combos indicates that the system will handle the most demanding idle-game scenarios without breaking a sweat.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant graphics card in this pairing, and its specifications are massive, even if the game doesn’t fully exploit them. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The card’s base clock is 2017 MHz, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and its 21,760 shading units are ready to process any graphical load. In the context of Revolution Idle, the GPU’s role is primarily to render the game’s interface and any simple visualizations, which it does with overwhelming ease. The benchmark results show a clear trend: at 4K, the GPU’s raw power is still the primary driver of performance, as the frame rates scale with the settings preset. The card’s passmark G3D score of 39,650 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,411 indicate that it has far more graphical horsepower than this game requires. The GPU’s percentile rank of 94 against all GPUs tested confirms that it is one of the most capable cards on the market, and in this game, it is never the limiting factor. Even at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 41.9 FPS, the bottleneck is likely the game’s engine, not the GPU’s ability to draw frames.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It has 33 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In a game like Revolution Idle, the CPU is the more critical component, as idle games are often bound by simulation tick rates and background calculations. The CPU’s benchmark scores reflect its strength in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks: it scores 6,290 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 44,557 in multi-core, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2,972. The CPU’s percentile rank of 96 against all CPUs tested places it in the top tier, and its average benchmark score of 70,104 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, the Intel Core i7-14700K (70,074) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420). The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing; it has enough processing power to feed the RTX 5090 with data, even in a game that is not known for heavy multi-threaded usage. The CPU’s high single-thread performance is particularly relevant, as the game’s logic likely runs on a few main threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 243.5 FPS on Low, 203.6 FPS on Medium, 191.4 FPS on High, and 123 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the frame rates are exceptionally high regardless of settings, but the drop from Low to Ultra is significant. At 2560x1440, the results are 171.7 FPS on Low, 128.8 FPS on Medium, 123.9 FPS on High, and 78.1 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a similar trend, but the gap between Low and Ultra is more pronounced, suggesting that the GPU is starting to become more involved. At 3840x2160, the results are 88.7 FPS on Low, 67.9 FPS on Medium, 64.5 FPS on High, and 41.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop more dramatically with each settings increase. The data reveals that the combination is capable of hitting high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, it falls below 60 FPS, which is surprising given the hardware. This is likely due to the game’s rendering pipeline not being optimized for such high-end hardware, rather than a lack of GPU power.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the system delivers over 120 FPS on High settings (123.9 FPS) and over 170 FPS on Low (171.7 FPS), making it the sweet spot for high refresh rates without sacrificing too much visual quality.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 6th out of 1,774 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of all configurations tested in this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more critical, as the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high and scale with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance. The GPU’s role becomes more apparent at 4K, where the frame rates drop more significantly with higher settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,104, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887) and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420). The performance is effectively identical.

Q: Can this system achieve 240 FPS in this game?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 243.5 FPS. At Medium and High settings at 1080p, it still exceeds 190 FPS, so it can hit 240 Hz only on the lowest preset.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so much at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows a drop to 41.9 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is a 66% reduction compared to 1080p Low. This is likely due to the game’s rendering engine not being optimized for high-end GPUs, as the RTX 5090’s raw power is more than sufficient for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset (191.4 FPS) offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, allowing for a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. For 2560x1440, the High preset (123.9 FPS) is the best choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (128.8 FPS) with only a marginal frame rate cost. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset (67.9 FPS) is the most balanced option, as it stays above 60 FPS while providing better quality than Low (88.7 FPS). The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the performance hit is disproportionate to the visual gains, particularly at 4K where it drops to 41.9 FPS. The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play at very high refresh rates, such as 240 Hz at 1080p, where it achieves 243.5 FPS.