Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 744th out of 3,723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the top 20% of all systems evaluated. This pairing sits comfortably ahead of the median, though the CPU and GPU individually occupy different performance tiers relative to their respective hardware pools. The RTX 4070 SUPER scores in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500 lands in the 73rd percentile among CPUs. That gap matters in Rust, a survival title where world simulation and physics can stress the processor even when the GPU is capable of higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 744 out of 3,723 tested systems means this configuration outperforms roughly 80% of all tested pairings in Rust. That places it in the upper quintile of the database, but not near the top — the ranking reflects a strong mid-to-high tier system rather than an enthusiast flagship. The GPU drives most of the positioning: the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs is notably higher than the CPU’s 73rd percentile among all processors. The Ryzen 5 5500’s average benchmark score of 19,593 sits within a tight cluster of rivals — the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19,617 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19,668 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19,499 (0.5% lower). This CPU is essentially performance-neutral against its nearest competitors, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary reason this combo ranks as high as it does. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 43,223 is within 1% of several near-identical rivals: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (1% higher). In Rust specifically, this combo demonstrates that the GPU’s headroom matters more than raw CPU compute, as the frame rates scale predictably with preset changes while holding resolution constant.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 99.7 FPS on Low and 68.4 FPS on Medium, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. High drops to 56.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, so those presets are not playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup in Rust?

A: 1920x1080 offers the highest playable ceiling. At 1080p, every preset from Low to Ultra stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 108.9 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports all four presets above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 77.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500’s average benchmark score of 19,593 is effectively tied with its nearest competitors. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 by 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-12500 by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF by 0.7%, while beating the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.5%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate jumps from 139.8 FPS on High to 179.6 FPS on Low, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU well above the 60 FPS target. However, at 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 42 FPS, showing the GPU’s limits at higher pixel counts.

Q: Does Rust scale better with CPU or GPU performance?

A: The measured FPS data shows GPU scaling dominates. Moving from Low to Ultra at 2560x1440 cuts frame rates from 155.9 FPS to 77.2 FPS — a 50% reduction — while the CPU remains constant. The same pattern appears at 3840x2160, where Ultra (42 FPS) is less than half of Low (99.7 FPS).

Q: What is the most demanding preset that still reaches 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 77.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. That makes Ultra the highest playable preset at this resolution, with High at 97.4 FPS, Medium at 116.1 FPS, and Low at 155.9 FPS as progressively lighter alternatives.

CPU and GPU Roles

Rust’s performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5500 and the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the dominant factor: frame rates fall from 179.6 FPS on Low to 108.9 FPS on Ultra, a 39% drop that tracks the increasing pixel shading load. The CPU’s role becomes more visible at this resolution because the GPU is rarely saturated — the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 5500 must keep up with Rust’s simulation and entity updates, but its 3.60 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clocks provide enough single-thread headroom to sustain 108.9 FPS even at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with tighter margins: Low runs at 155.9 FPS, Medium at 116.1 FPS, High at 97.4 FPS, and Ultra at 77.2 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still 17.2 FPS above the 60 FPS target, suggesting the CPU can maintain minimum frame pacing even when the GPU works harder.

The 3840x2160 results shift the balance. At 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor: Low averages 99.7 FPS, Medium 68.4 FPS, High 56.9 FPS, and Ultra 42 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 57.7 FPS, a 58% reduction that far exceeds the CPU’s influence. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the GPU at 4K, but the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are stretched by the higher pixel count. The comparison between resolutions shows that Rust’s frame rate scales almost linearly with GPU workload — doubling the resolution from 1080p to 4K at Ultra drops performance from 108.9 FPS to 42 FPS, a 61% reduction. This indicates the CPU is not the primary constraint at any preset; instead, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth dictate the ceiling. The Ryzen 5 5500’s 73rd percentile CPU score, while lower than the GPU’s 83rd percentile, is still sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER in Rust at any tested resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, and it does so comfortably at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 108.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 77.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (99.7 FPS) and Medium (68.4 FPS) are playable; High averages 56.9 FPS and Ultra drops to 42 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which delivers 68.4 FPS. For users prioritizing visual quality, 1440p Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance. For those wanting maximum frame rates, 1080p Low hits 179.6 FPS, well beyond the needs of a 60 Hz display and sufficient for high-refresh monitors. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 83rd percentile GPU score and the Ryzen 5 5500’s 73rd percentile CPU score combine to make this a reliable 60 FPS machine at 1080p and 1440p in Rust, with 4K playable only at reduced presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates show a clear hierarchy: Low runs at 179.6 FPS, Medium at 154.5 FPS, High at 139.8 FPS, and Ultra at 108.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 70.7 FPS, with each preset step costing roughly 15-30 FPS. At 2560x1440, the averages are 155.9 FPS on Low, 116.1 FPS on Medium, 97.4 FPS on High, and 77.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 78.7 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher pixel counts. At 3840x2160, the numbers compress: Low averages 99.7 FPS, Medium 68.4 FPS, High 56.9 FPS, and Ultra 42 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra drop is 57.7 FPS, and the 4K results show the only presets that fail the 60 FPS target — High at 56.9 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS. The data includes only average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame times were recorded for any resolution or preset. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: lower presets yield diminishing returns as resolution increases, and the 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 68.4 FPS. Low runs faster at 99.7 FPS but offers reduced visual quality; High and Ultra fall short at 56.9 FPS and 42 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, averaging 77.2 FPS. This provides the highest fidelity without sacrificing the 60 FPS target, and the 17.2 FPS margin offers some headroom for demanding scenes. At 1920x1080, Ultra also takes the top spot with 108.9 FPS, delivering the full visual experience with a 48.9 FPS buffer above the playability threshold. For gamers who prefer higher refresh rates over visual fidelity, 1080p Low at 179.6 FPS or 1440p Low at 155.9 FPS are viable alternatives, but the verdict data identifies Ultra as the best settings choice at both 1080p and 1440p. The 4K Medium recommendation is the only case where a non-Ultra preset is required to maintain 60 FPS, reflecting the GPU’s limits at that resolution.