Rust

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 25005 places it within 0.4% of several alternative processors. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964, a delta of just 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by 0.3% with a score of 24935, while the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% behind at 24911. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F edges ahead by 0.4% with a score of 25103. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Rust, making the choice between them a matter of platform or availability rather than performance.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the GPU benchmark score of 18093 places it just below a few close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% ahead at 18189. The AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M score 18373 and 18383 respectively, putting them 1.5% and 1.6% ahead. The deltas here are small enough that in Rust, which is often CPU-sensitive, the differences between these GPUs would be minimal at lower resolutions but might become visible at 4K where the GPU is more heavily loaded.

The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile against all processors, and the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile against all GPUs. This combination sits in a mid-range tier: the processor is clearly above average, while the graphics card is closer to the median. For Rust, this means the pairing is balanced for 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions show how the workload shifts between the processor and graphics card. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 134.5 FPS. This high figure indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU quickly when pixel work is light. Moving to Medium at the same resolution drops the average to 89.4 FPS, a 33.5% reduction. High settings yield 77.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 61 FPS. The steady decline as settings increase points to the GPU taking on more work, but the CPU still has headroom.

At 2560x1440, the pattern changes. Low settings average 96.5 FPS, which is 28.2% lower than the 1080p Low figure. Medium drops to 62.5 FPS, High to 56.8 FPS, and Ultra to 39.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 35.2%, which is larger than the 33.5% gap at 1080p. This suggests the GPU is becoming more stressed as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 41 FPS, High to 31.9 FPS, and Ultra to 21.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low (96.5 FPS) to 4K Low (54 FPS) is a 44% reduction. This is a much larger drop than the 28.2% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the pixel count is overwhelming the RTX 2060 SUPER.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even at Ultra settings, which maintain 61 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU begins to struggle with High and Ultra presets. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, confirming that the graphics card is the limiting factor. In Rust, the processor matters most at lower resolutions and settings, while the GPU takes over as resolution and graphical complexity rise.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, but only with the correct settings. The recorded data shows that at 2560x1440, Low settings average 96.5 FPS and Medium settings average 62.5 FPS. High settings fall to 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not playable at 39.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding that still clears 60 FPS. The recorded average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 61 FPS. High, Medium, and Low also average above the threshold at 77.9 FPS, 89.4 FPS, and 134.5 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER or the Ryzen 5 8400F the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. Even Low settings only average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU is capable of higher output, as shown by 134.5 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel load at 4K.

Q: How does this CPU compare to other processors in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores an average of 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are within 0.4% of its score, including the Ryzen 5 7500F, the Core i7-11850H, and the Core i7-13620H.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p on High settings?

A: The measured average is 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This preset is not considered playable by the database's standard. Medium settings are the highest playable at this resolution, averaging 62.5 FPS.

Q: Is this combination better than the average for Rust?

A: The combination ranks 2713th out of 3723 tested combos in Rust. This places it in the lower half of the database, reflecting that while it can play the game well at 1080p, it struggles at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. According to the verdictByResolution data, 1920x1080 is the most flexible. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 61 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system meets the threshold for every preset.

At 2560x1440, the system is partially playable. Low and Medium settings average above 60 FPS, with Medium at 62.5 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 56.8 FPS and 39.8 FPS respectively. The best playable setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 62.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average recorded is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra drop further to 41 FPS, 31.9 FPS, and 21.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, this combination is not sufficient for the playable threshold.

In summary, the system is fully playable at 1080p, partially playable at 1440p with medium or lower presets, and not playable at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. No minimum or maximum values were recorded, so the analysis relies on averages only.

3840x2160:

• Low: 54.0 FPS
• Medium: 41.0 FPS
• High: 31.9 FPS
• Ultra: 21.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 96.5 FPS
• Medium: 62.5 FPS
• High: 56.8 FPS
• Ultra: 39.8 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 134.5 FPS
• Medium: 89.4 FPS
• High: 77.9 FPS
• Ultra: 61.0 FPS

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction across presets. Low drops from 134.5 to 96.5, Medium from 89.4 to 62.5, High from 77.9 to 56.8, and Ultra from 61 to 39.8. The 4K figures are much lower, with the highest average being 54 FPS at Low, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best" setting is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best playable setting. The recorded average is 61 FPS, which just clears the threshold. High, Medium, and Low are also playable with higher frame rates, but Ultra is the highest quality option that remains above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best playable setting. The average is 62.5 FPS, which is above the threshold by 2.5 FPS. Low is also playable at 96.5 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while maintaining playability. High falls short at 56.8 FPS, so it is not the best setting.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best settings for all preset is null because none reach 60 FPS. Low averages 54 FPS, Medium 41 FPS, High 31.9 FPS, and Ultra 21.8 FPS. The database does not recommend any preset for 4K gaming with this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Rust, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 213th out of 3723 total combos. This places it in the 57.2nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of the configurations in the database.

The ranking reflects that the system is capable of solid performance at mainstream resolutions but falls short at the hardest settings. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's 62nd percentile, indicating that the processor is stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card. This is consistent with the frame rate data, which shows the GPU limiting performance at 4K and at 1440p on higher presets.

For context, the combination is not among the top performers in the database, but it is not near the bottom either. The ranking places it above the majority of tested systems, which suggests it holds its own for the hardware involved. The verdict clearly states that the system is playable at 1080p across all presets, playable at 1440p with limited presets, and not playable at 4K. This is a balanced outcome for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing.