Rust

FAQ

Q: What is the combined rank of this CPU and GPU pairing for Rust?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2640 out of 3723 tested combos in the database for Rust. This places it in the lower-middle portion of tested systems, meaning a large number of other hardware pairings deliver better performance in this specific game.

Q: Can this system run Rust at 1920x1080 with playable performance?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows playable framerates at 1080p on High, Low, and Medium settings. High settings average 78 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS, and Low averages 138 FPS. Ultra settings just miss the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 59 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination that stays above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages 64 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, averaging 78 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.3% slower). The differences are negligible, meaning these CPUs perform nearly identically in general compute workloads.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: The nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159 (0.4% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% faster), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% faster). These deltas are small, so swapping to any of these would yield near-identical frame rates in Rust.

Q: At 1440p, what framerate can a user expect on Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 on Medium settings, the average FPS is 64, with minimums at 54 FPS and maximums at 73 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on average, though some demanding scenes may dip slightly below 60.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at position 2640 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. That is roughly the 29th percentile of all tested systems. In practical terms, this is not a top-tier pairing for Rust, but it is far from the bottom of the pile. The data indicates that most modern mid-range and high-end systems will outperform it, while older or lower-end hardware will struggle more.

The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs tested in the database, which is strong. The GPU, however, sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. This imbalance matters for Rust, a game that tends to be demanding on both the processor and the graphics card depending on the scene and settings. The combination rank being lower than either component's individual percentile suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in many Rust scenarios, especially at higher resolutions.

The measured frame rates confirm this positioning. At 1080p, the system delivers solid playable performance across most presets, with only Ultra dipping to 59 FPS average. At 1440p, performance drops noticeably, with High settings averaging 54 FPS and only Low and Medium clearing the 60 FPS bar. At 4K, the system falls well short of playable performance on every preset, with the best case being Low at 56 FPS, just under the threshold.

In the context of the full database, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming and acceptable 1440p gaming with adjusted settings. Users with 4K displays would need to significantly lower resolution scaling or upgrade the GPU to achieve smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 7400F. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.3% lower. In Rust, where CPU performance affects physics, entity updates, and server-side simulation, swapping to any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenes.

For the GPU, the closest alternatives are similarly tight. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 2060 SUPER's 18093. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These differences are within the margin of measurement noise, so a user with any of these GPUs should expect Rust to run within a few frames per second of the RTX 2060 SUPER at the same settings and resolution.

When considering an upgrade path, the data suggests that moving to any of these near-identical parts would not change the Rust experience. A meaningful upgrade would require stepping significantly higher in GPU percentile, since the RTX 2060 SUPER is already at the 62nd percentile and the nearest rivals do not move that needle.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Rust? Yes, but with important caveats depending on resolution and settings. The verdict data from the database is clear.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium presets. The best playable preset is High, which averages 78 FPS. Low averages 138 FPS, and Medium averages 92 FPS. Ultra just misses the 60 FPS threshold at 59 FPS average, so users who want Ultra would need to accept slightly sub-60 performance or tweak a few settings down.

At 2560x1440, playable settings are limited to Low and Medium. The best playable preset is Medium, averaging 64 FPS. Low averages 95 FPS. High drops to 54 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. For 1440p gaming, Medium is the sensible ceiling.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 56 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. 4K is not a viable option for this combo in Rust without significant compromises.

In summary, this system is a solid 1080p machine for Rust, a decent 1440p machine with settings adjustments, and not suitable for 4K play. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met at 1080p High and 1440p Medium, which are the recommended targets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions and presets in Rust. At 1080p Low, the system averages 138 FPS. Moving to 1080p Medium drops that to 92 FPS, a 33% reduction. High settings bring 78 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59 FPS. This steep scaling with preset quality indicates that the GPU is heavily involved at 1080p, since raising graphical load directly reduces frame rates.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium 64 FPS, High 54 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 33%, similar to the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck across both resolutions. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the relatively smooth progression of frame rates.

At 4K, the situation becomes more clearly GPU-bound. Low averages 56 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, High 32 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The frame rates are much lower across the board, and the scaling from Low to Medium is a 32% drop. This is classic GPU-limited behavior: the render resolution outpaces what the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle regardless of preset.

The CPU's role is less visible in these numbers but still relevant. The Ryzen 5 7400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, which means it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most Rust scenes. The GPU's 62nd percentile ranking is the weaker link. In CPU-heavy moments, such as large bases with many entities or high player counts, the CPU performance will matter more, but the recorded averages suggest the GPU dominates the overall frame rate picture.

For users aiming to improve performance, the data points to the GPU as the upgrade priority. Moving to a higher-percentile GPU would lift frame rates more than swapping the CPU to one of its near-identical rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average for each resolution.

1920x1080: High settings deliver an average of 78 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 92 FPS, and Low averages 138 FPS. Ultra averages 59 FPS, just below the threshold. The best playable preset is High, offering a strong balance of visual quality and smooth performance.

2560x1440: Medium settings average 64 FPS, which is the best preset that stays above 60 FPS. Low averages 95 FPS and is also playable. High drops to 54 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended ceiling, though users who prefer higher visual fidelity could try High and accept occasional dips below 60.

3840x2160: No preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 56 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, High 32 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. There is no playable setting at 4K for this combo. Users with a 4K display should either run the game at a lower resolution or consider a GPU upgrade.

For the best experience, 1080p High and 1440p Medium are the settings that maximize visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates. The data does not support playable 4K performance with this hardware.