Rust

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Rust on this AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average frame rates, as the database did not capture minimum or maximum values for this configuration.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset reaches 151.1 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across the entire test matrix. Medium follows at 130.6 FPS, High at 122 FPS, and Ultra at 99.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 51.5 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load but still leaves headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show a clear step down. Low produces 129.6 FPS, Medium 103.1 FPS, High 87.7 FPS, and Ultra 65.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 64.3 FPS, wider than at 1080p, which suggests that resolution scaling amplifies the cost of higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low still manages 93.4 FPS, but Medium drops to 63.2 FPS, High falls to 51 FPS, and Ultra slides to 36.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56.9 FPS. Notably, High and Ultra both fall below the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, while Low and Medium remain playable.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution reduces average FPS across all presets, and each increase in settings tier reduces FPS at every resolution. The most demanding combination, 4K Ultra, yields 36.5 FPS, while the least demanding, 1080p Low, yields 151.1 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Rust. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is likely the primary limiter even at Low settings, since the CPU has ample headroom with its 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 5 3600's multithreaded benchmark score of 17700 in PassMark and its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it can feed frames quickly at lower resolutions.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 14% to 21% depending on the preset. For example, High goes from 122 FPS to 87.7 FPS, a 28.1% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count rises, while the CPU's role diminishes. The RTX 4070, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, handles the geometry and shading, but the increased pixel workload directly impacts throughput.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The RTX 4070 manages 93.4 FPS on Low but only 36.5 FPS on Ultra, a 60.9% drop. The CPU's influence at 4K is minimal because the frame rate is limited by the GPU's ability to rasterize and shade the higher pixel count. The Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread score of 2562 in PassMark is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at these lower frame rates.

The preset scaling also highlights the GPU's role. At each resolution, the difference between Low and Medium is smaller than the difference between Medium and Ultra. For instance, at 1440p, Low to Medium is a 26.5 FPS gap, while Medium to Ultra is a 37.8 FPS gap. This nonlinear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset enables GPU-intensive effects that disproportionately tax the RTX 4070.

Overall, the data indicates a balanced pairing at 1080p, a GPU-leaning configuration at 1440p, and a GPU-bound system at 4K. The CPU provides sufficient single-thread and multithread performance for Rust's simulation and physics, but the GPU determines the ceiling at higher resolutions and quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this processor compares. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score of 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Rust when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar behavior. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, 0.1% below the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. These differences are small enough that a user swapping between these GPUs would see FPS variations within a few frames per second in Rust.

In practical terms, the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 4070 combination sits near several other pairings in the database. A system with an Intel Core i5-11400 and an AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 would likely produce frame rates within 2% of this configuration. Similarly, an Intel Core i7-1260P with an NVIDIA Tesla P4 would behave almost identically. The RTX 4080 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, scores slightly higher, so it could yield 1% to 2% higher FPS in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra.

The recorded data does not include direct game benchmarks for these rival components, but the average benchmark scores and delta percentages provide a reliable basis for estimating similar performance. Users seeking comparable hardware should look at these specific models, as they fall within a narrow performance band around this CPU and GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes, at every preset. The lowest recorded average is 99.6 FPS on Ultra, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra, with an average of 65.3 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS mark at 1440p.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Partially. Low and Medium presets average 93.4 FPS and 63.2 FPS respectively, both above 60. High and Ultra fall short at 51 FPS and 36.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17035 on average, while the i5-11400 scores 17067, a 0.2% difference. They are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56?

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37648 on average, while the RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% gap. The RTX 4070 is slightly faster, but the difference is minor.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average is 36.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this system can run Rust, but the playability depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 99.6 FPS. This makes 1080p a comfortable experience across the board.

At 2560x1440, the same holds true. Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all average above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 65.3 FPS. This resolution offers a strong experience, though Ultra is closer to the threshold than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the system splits. Low and Medium are playable, averaging 93.4 FPS and 63.2 FPS respectively. High and Ultra are not, falling to 51 FPS and 36.5 FPS. Users targeting 4K must stick to Medium or lower to maintain smooth gameplay.

The recorded data shows that the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 4070 pairing delivers a versatile performance profile. It excels at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains viable at 4K with adjusted settings. The 60 FPS threshold is met in 10 out of 12 tested combinations, with only 4K High and 4K Ultra failing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 99.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still leaves nearly 40 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 65.3 FPS. This is a tighter margin, but it clears the threshold by 5.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 63.2 FPS. Low also qualifies at 93.4 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while remaining playable.

These settings represent the maximum quality each resolution can support without dropping below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra are both viable, while 4K users should select Medium for the best balance of quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 1237 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, approximately the 67th percentile. The rank reflects the system's ability to handle the game across multiple resolutions and presets, with strong performance at 1080p and 1440p and partial capability at 4K.

The ranking is driven by the RTX 4070's 81st percentile among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile among all CPUs. Both components contribute to the overall standing, though the GPU's higher percentile suggests it is the more influential factor in Rust's performance. The GPU's average benchmark score of 37648 is notably higher than the CPU's 17035, indicating that the graphics card carries more weight in frame generation.

Compared to the thousands of other tested combinations, this system sits comfortably above the median. The 1237th rank out of 3723 means that roughly two-thirds of tested combos perform worse, while one-third perform better. For a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, this is a strong result, particularly given that Rust can be demanding on both processor and graphics resources.

The data confirms that this pairing is well-matched for the game. The CPU avoids bottlenecking the GPU at most settings, and the GPU provides sufficient power for high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The rank of 1237 reflects a system that can handle Rust smoothly across a wide range of configurations, with the primary limitation being 4K Ultra where the GPU's capabilities are stretched.