Rust

# Rust Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 run Rust?

A: Yes. The database confirms that this configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1920x1080 on the High preset, which is the recommended target for smooth gameplay. At higher resolutions, the system remains playable, but the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS target on the most demanding visual settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following frame rate data was recorded for this combination of CPU and GPU across common gaming resolutions. The measurements represent the average, minimum, and maximum frames per second (FPS) observed during standardized benchmark runs.

At 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 29 FPS on the High preset. Dropping to the Low preset raises the average to 51 FPS. The Medium preset, which showed a minimum of 29 FPS, averaged 34 FPS. The Ultra preset was the most demanding, with the average falling to 22 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the data shows an average of 49 FPS on High. The Low preset shows a marked improvement at 86 FPS average. The Medium preset had an average of 58 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 49 and a maximum of 67. The Ultra preset averaged 37 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the High preset achieved an average of 71 FPS. The Low preset delivered an average of 126 FPS. The Medium preset showed an average of 84 FPS, with minimum 72 and maximum 97 FPS. The Ultra preset produced an average of 54 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves a combo rank of 2936 out of 3723 tested configurations. This places it in the upper 21% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings in the database, indicating a strong pairing for gaming workloads.

The CPU itself sits at the 77th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 0.3% higher. This suggests the 8400F is competitive with these mainstream desktop and mobile processors.

The GPU is at the 58th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% higher). The RTX 2060 sits in the middle of the performance pack, closely matching these alternatives.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 1080p, the data indicates a balanced load between the CPU and GPU. The CPU, with a strong multi-threaded score of 24389 in the Passmark suite, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's rendering capabilities. This is evident at the Medium preset, where the average frame rate is 84 FPS, and the GPU's 1920 shading units process the scene without bottlenecking the processor.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a typical 1.71x reduction in FPS for the High preset (71 to 49). The CPU's 12 threads still provide ample geometry and physics processing headroom. The GPU is the primary determinant here, as the 86 FPS at Low is not CPU-limited, and the frame rate drops consistently with increased graphical load.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. The CPU is far ahead, with its 12-thread workload showing no signs of limiting the frame output. The 22 FPS average on Ultra is purely a GPU limitation. The CPU easily feeds the GPU's geometry pipeline even at this resolution, as evidenced by the minimal frame rate drop when switching between Low (51 FPS) and High (29 FPS) presets, which is a GPU-bound scaling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the recorded nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of the 8400F's average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% higher score), Intel Core i7-11850H (0.3% faster), and Intel Core i7-13620H (0.4% faster) are the direct performance equivalents. The AMD EPYC 9474F trails by only 0.4%. All four chips occupy the same performance tier, so users upgrading from any of these will see little difference in general processing and game logic.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0.0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% ahead). The AMD Radeon RX 7600 trails by 0.8%. These cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game, with the RTX 2060 sitting comfortably among them.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset consistently achieves 60 FPS. The data shows the system falls short of the playable threshold in all tested settings. The best average FPS recorded is 51 at the Low preset. Users targeting 4K should either lower the internal resolution or accept a frame rate in the 20s to 30s range.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS target, averaging 86 FPS. This gives a comfortable margin above the threshold. The High and Medium presets fall short of 60 FPS (49 and 58 average FPS respectively), so Low is the recommended setting here.

At 1920x1080, the High preset is the most demanding setting that can maintain 60 FPS or better, averaging 71 FPS. The Medium preset also clears 60 FPS with an 84 average, but High offers more visual fidelity while still holding 71 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the target at 54 FPS. Therefore, the High preset is the optimal choice at this resolution.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination can run Rust with playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the latter requiring the Low preset.

At 1920x1080: The High and Medium presets both deliver an average of 71 and 84 FPS, respectively, and are fully playable. Ultra averages 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, so High is the best visual quality at or above the threshold.

At 2560x1440: The Low preset is the sole playable setting, delivering 86 FPS. The Medium preset at 58 average FPS is just under the target and should be avoided. The High and Ultra presets are too demanding at 49 and 37 FPS.

At 3840x2160: No preset achieves 60 FPS. The best result is Low preset with 51 FPS on average. The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title; users should select a lower resolution for a stable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. With the High preset delivering 71 FPS, it is the highest quality preset that maintains the 60 FPS target with headroom.

Q: Can this system handle the Ultra preset?

A: Not at 60 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset produces 54 FPS on average, which is just under the target. The most demanding preset that can still clear the 60 FPS threshold is High.

Q: Which is more important, the CPU or the GPU?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary factor. The frame rate scaling between these resolutions and presets is consistent with GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to avoid any bottleneck, as seen by the consistent frame rates across all CPU loads. At 4K, the GPU absolutely determines performance, and the CPU could be swapped for a much slower model without changing the average FPS.

Q: How does this system compare to the nearest rivals?

A: The CPU is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-11850H (0.3%), and Intel Core i7-13620H (0.4%). The GPU is also tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0.0% delta) and the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1%). Users would not notice any performance difference between these parts in this game.