Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a wide range of performance in Rust, depending on the resolution and quality preset. The recorded data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 148.4 FPS on Low to 110.1 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom even at the highest settings. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop slightly but remain well above 60 FPS, with Ultra producing 95.9 FPS and Low producing 132.4 FPS. At 2160p, the performance gap between presets becomes more pronounced, with Low averaging 112.7 FPS, Medium 88.5 FPS, High 72.7 FPS, and Ultra 54.9 FPS. The database does not record minimum or maximum frame rates for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies exclusively on average FPS values.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages show a clear progression. Low settings produce 148.4 FPS, High settings 121.6 FPS, and Medium 126.9 FPS. Interestingly, the order is not perfectly linear, as Medium outperforms High by 5.3 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding preset at this resolution, yielding 110.1 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with the smallest gap being 50.1 FPS on Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower than at 1080p but still robust. Low settings yield 132.4 FPS, Medium 114.9 FPS, and High 108 FPS. Ultra produces 95.9 FPS, which is 13.9 FPS lower than the 110.1 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 36.5 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a meaningful impact, though every setting remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 112.7 FPS, which is only 19.7 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 88.5 FPS, High to 72.7 FPS, and Ultra to 54.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 57.8 FPS, the largest spread across any resolution. Ultra is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS, falling short by 5.1 FPS. All other presets at 4K, including High, remain playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average of 72.7 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that clears the playable threshold. Medium and Low also work, but High offers more visual fidelity while still providing a 12.7 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS line. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as its 54.9 FPS average falls below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 95.9 FPS. This means the system can run the game at maximum quality at 1440p while maintaining a 35.9 FPS margin above the 60 FPS minimum. All four presets at 1440p are playable, so the choice comes down to visual preference, but Ultra is the highest option that does not compromise frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 110.1 FPS. This provides a 50.1 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS threshold. The 1080p resolution is the most forgiving, allowing the system to run the game at maximum settings with substantial headroom. The data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves significant performance on the table.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component is the limiting factor. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 10 to 20 percent across presets. For example, Low goes from 148.4 to 132.4 FPS, a 16 FPS decrease. High goes from 121.6 to 108 FPS, a 13.6 FPS decrease. Ultra goes from 110.1 to 95.9 FPS, a 14.2 FPS decrease. This moderate drop suggests that the GPU is handling the additional pixel load well, and the CPU is still able to feed it enough data.

From 1440p to 2160p, the decreases are more variable. Low drops from 132.4 to 112.7 FPS, a 19.7 FPS decrease. Medium drops from 114.9 to 88.5 FPS, a 26.4 FPS decrease. High drops from 108 to 72.7 FPS, a 35.3 FPS decrease. Ultra drops from 95.9 to 54.9 FPS, a 41 FPS decrease. The growing gap between presets at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, especially at higher quality settings. The RTX 4090 is powerful, but the 4K Ultra workload is too heavy for it to maintain 60 FPS.

Conversely, the CPU role is more visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 38.3 FPS, which is smaller than the 57.8 FPS difference at 4K. This suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 3600 is more likely to limit the frame rate, as the GPU has less work to do. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock provides consistent performance, but it does not scale infinitely. The data shows that the game is more GPU-bound at higher resolutions and more CPU-bound at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 54.9 FPS, which is 5.1 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 72.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p?

A: The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 95.9 FPS. All presets at 1440p, including Low at 132.4 FPS, Medium at 114.9 FPS, and High at 108 FPS, remain above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p compare to 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the averages range from 148.4 FPS on Low to 110.1 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the range is 132.4 FPS on Low to 95.9 FPS on Ultra. The drop is approximately 16 FPS on Low and 14.2 FPS on Ultra.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance gap between Low and Ultra?

A: The largest gap occurs at 3840x2160, where Low averages 112.7 FPS and Ultra averages 54.9 FPS, a difference of 57.8 FPS. At 1080p, the gap is 38.3 FPS, and at 1440p, it is 36.5 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates yes. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, especially at higher presets. The 4K Ultra result of 54.9 FPS is the only configuration below 60 FPS, suggesting the GPU cannot handle the combined load of 4K and Ultra quality.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum or maximum frame rates?

A: No. The database only records average FPS values for each resolution and preset. Minimum and maximum frame rates are not available in the measurements.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 754th out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the top 20 percent of all configurations. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the RTX 4090 provides strong graphics performance but is paired with a mid-range processor from 2019. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 17035 and ranks in the 71st percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU has an average benchmark score of 60347 and ranks in the 88th percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a high-tier GPU with a mid-tier CPU still results in a solid ranking, but the CPU may hold back the GPU in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions.

The rank of 754 out of 3723 means there are 753 tested combos that perform better in Rust. This is a strong result, but it also indicates that other pairings, likely with newer or higher-end CPUs, can achieve higher frame rates. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is capable of very high scores, but the Ryzen 5 3600 is the weaker link in the pairing.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Rust, and it does so with high frame rates at most settings. According to the verdict by resolution, at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best at 72.7 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it falls below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 95.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 110.1 FPS.

For a 60 FPS target, the system can handle 4K at High settings, 1440p at Ultra, and 1080p at Ultra. The only configuration that fails to clear the threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 54.9 FPS. Users who prioritize smooth gameplay over visual fidelity can run 4K at High, while those who want maximum quality should stick to 1440p or 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for what other processors would behave similarly. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 3600. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, 0.2 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2 percent higher. These four processors are nearly identical in average benchmark performance, so any of them would likely produce very similar frame rates in Rust when paired with the same RTX 4090.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326, a 0 percent difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5 percent lower. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9 percent higher. These GPUs have similar average benchmark scores to the RTX 4090, meaning they would deliver comparable frame rates in Rust. However, the RTX 4090 has a much higher peak performance, so the rival GPUs may not match its behavior in all scenarios, especially at 4K Ultra where the margin is thin.