Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a formidable combination for running Rust, delivering playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. Benchmark data confirms that this setup ranks in the 92nd percentile of all tested combos, placing it well within the top tier for this demanding survival title.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,723 tested hardware combinations for Rust, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves rank 283. This places the combo in the top 8% of all systems tested, a position that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at an 86th percentile against all GPUs, indicating that neither component is a significant bottleneck in this configuration. The data shows a well-balanced system where the GPU's raw power is complemented by a CPU capable of feeding it frames at high settings. This rank suggests that users can expect a consistently smooth experience, with the only caveat being the most extreme 4K Ultra settings, which still maintain a playable, albeit lower, frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7400F and the RTX 4080 SUPER shifts predictably with resolution and graphics presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role in achieving high frame rates. The data shows a 54 FPS jump from 162 FPS at High settings to 216 FPS at Low settings, indicating that at lower resolutions, the GPU is often waiting on the CPU to deliver draw calls. This is typical for a fast-paced survival game like Rust, where physics and simulation logic are CPU-intensive.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. At 4K, the frame rate drops from 116 FPS at Low settings to 66 FPS at High settings, a significant 50 FPS reduction that highlights the GPU's struggle to fill the increased pixel count. The scaling between presets at 4K is steep: Medium produces 78 FPS, while Ultra drops to 50 FPS. This pattern confirms that while the CPU is sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, the RTX 4080 SUPER's performance envelope is the deciding factor for smooth 4K gameplay. The transition from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a clear and expected decrease in performance, with the GPU's workload growing exponentially with pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all settings and resolutions. At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 116 FPS, Medium settings produce 78 FPS (with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 90), High settings produce 66 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 50 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 16 FPS, which is a substantial drop for the final preset tier.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system shows strong performance. Low settings yield 190 FPS, Medium settings produce 132 FPS (with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 152), and High settings produce 112 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a solid 85 FPS average. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual fidelity without sacrificing the high frame rates that competitive players desire.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings reach 216 FPS, Medium settings produce 185 FPS (with a minimum of 157 and maximum of 213), and High settings produce 162 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average frame rate remains at a very high 123 FPS. The data indicates that this combination is more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with the CPU and GPU working in harmony to deliver triple-digit frame rates even at the highest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, several other CPUs and GPUs would perform very similarly to the components in this combo. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600T has an average score of 32,707, which is a negligible 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 5 7400F's 32,750. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (scoring 32,697) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (scoring 32,662) are also within a 0.3% margin of performance, meaning they would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is slightly faster, with a score of 32,812, putting it 0.2% ahead.

On the GPU side, the closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 non-SUPER, which has an average score of 54,247, a mere 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209. This means the standard RTX 4080 would be effectively indistinguishable in Rust. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (scoring 54,828) is 1.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (scoring 55,698) is 2.7% faster in synthetic benchmarks. Notably, the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% faster, but these AMD alternatives may not offer the same feature set or driver optimizations for this specific title. A system using any of these CPUs and GPUs should produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players aiming for a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the data provides clear guidance on the maximum settings for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. This is the only preset that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold while offering higher visual quality than Medium; Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 50 FPS, making it non-viable for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the most demanding preset. The best setting is Ultra, which produces an average of 85 FPS. This provides ample headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in complex scenes with many structures and players.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an impressive average of 123 FPS. This high frame rate not only ensures buttery-smooth gameplay but also allows for the use of high-refresh-rate monitors to their full potential. All presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without any performance concerns.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 50 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at this resolution is High, which achieves 66 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high refresh rates?

A: At 1920x1080, the system can achieve 216 FPS on Low, 185 FPS on Medium, and 162 FPS on High settings. Even at Ultra, it maintains 123 FPS. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for maximum frame rates.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there between 1440p and 4K?

A: The drop is significant. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 112 FPS at 2560x1440 to 66 FPS at 3840x2160, a 46 FPS reduction. At Ultra settings, it drops from 85 FPS to 50 FPS, a 35 FPS decrease.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER a significant upgrade over the standard RTX 4080 for Rust?

A: Based on benchmark data, the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54,247, which is only 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209. In practical terms, the performance difference in Rust would be negligible.

Q: What CPU would offer similar performance to the Ryzen 5 7400F in this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T is the closest match, with a benchmark score within 0.1% of the Ryzen 5 7400F. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 are also within 0.3% and would deliver nearly identical frame rates.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K according to the data?

A: All tested settings at 4K except Ultra are playable. Low settings produce 116 FPS, Medium produces 78 FPS, and High produces 66 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that dips below the 60 FPS threshold.