Rust

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Rust in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2160 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the upper half of the database.

Q: Can this system run Rust at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded data shows 62 FPS average at 3840x2160 on Low. Medium, High, and Ultra settings all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold at 4K.

Q: What are the best settings at 1440p for this combination?

A: Medium settings deliver the best playable experience at 2560x1440, with an average of 70 FPS, a minimum of 60 FPS, and a maximum of 81 FPS. Low settings run faster at 104 FPS average, but Medium is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER or the Ryzen 5 8400F more important for Rust at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher presets. At 1920x1080, the system scales from 152 FPS on Low down to 65 FPS on Ultra, a drop of 87 FPS. This large scaling gap across presets suggests the graphics card is the primary constraint when pushing visual quality.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, while the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964. The delta is 0.2 percent, meaning the 8400F is effectively tied with the 7500F in overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this system in Rust?

A: The lowest recorded average is 27 FPS at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 35 FPS at 3840x2160 on Medium settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Rust shows a clear pattern: the CPU handles the game's simulation and world logic, while the GPU drives frame rate scaling with visual settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces 152 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 102 FPS on Medium, 86 FPS on High, and 65 FPS on Ultra. The 87 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload, since Rust's core simulation load does not change with graphics presets.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists with a compressed range. Low settings produce 104 FPS, Medium drops to 70 FPS, High falls to 59 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 45 FPS. The 59 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to saturate at higher resolutions, but the CPU still has headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Low settings yield 62 FPS, Medium drops to 41 FPS, High falls to 35 FPS, and Ultra produces only 27 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same preset shows the GPU's limits clearly: Low settings drop from 152 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 59 percent. Medium settings drop from 102 FPS to 41 FPS, a 60 percent reduction. This consistent halving of frame rates as pixel count quadruples confirms the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck at 4K.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing presets at the same resolution. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 152 FPS, which exceeds what most displays can show. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough single-thread performance for Rust's simulation. At 4K Low, the system still manages 62 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even at high pixel counts when the GPU is not overloaded with effects.

The data suggests that at 1080p, both components contribute, but the GPU limits Ultra settings to 65 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more significant, with High settings just missing 60 FPS at 59 FPS average. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as even Low settings only reach 62 FPS, and no preset above Low reaches the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a recorded average of 62 FPS. Medium settings fall to 41 FPS average, so Low is the only viable option at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver the best visual quality while maintaining playability, with an average of 70 FPS, a minimum of 60 FPS, and a maximum of 81 FPS. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, just below the threshold, so Medium is the optimal choice.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 65 FPS. This is the highest preset available in the measurements, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold. The system has enough headroom at 1080p to run the game at maximum quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 8400F's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-11850H with 24935 and a delta of 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core i7-13620H with 24911 and a delta of 0.4 percent. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4 percent higher. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Rust when paired with the same GPU, since the performance differences are all within 0.4 percent.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with an average score of 20480 and a delta of -1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with 20534 and a delta of -1.2 percent, the Intel Arc B570 with 20556 and a delta of -1.3 percent, and the Intel Arc A750 with 20582 and a delta of -1.5 percent. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 20282, so these alternatives are all within 1.5 percent. A system built with any of these GPUs would produce essentially the same Rust performance as the RTX 2070 SUPER. The RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc cards are particularly close, with deltas under 1.5 percent, meaning the measured FPS values in this analysis would apply almost identically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce a 152 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. High settings yield 86 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 65 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings deliver 104 FPS average. Medium settings produce 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS average. Only Low and Medium clear the playable bar at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles beyond the lowest preset. Low settings produce 62 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings yield 35 FPS average. Ultra settings bottom out at 27 FPS average. Only Low settings maintain playable frame rates at 4K.

The data shows a consistent pattern across resolutions: Low settings always deliver the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. The gaps between presets widen at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 59 FPS. At 4K, the gap compresses to 35 FPS, as the GPU reaches its limits even at Low settings.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER can run Rust, and the playability depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 65 FPS average, making 1080p fully playable at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings, with Medium delivering 70 FPS average. High settings at 1440p just miss the threshold at 59 FPS, so players should stick to Medium for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playable frame rates at 62 FPS average, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall well below 60 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this system is a capable 1080p machine for Rust, a solid 1440p choice at Medium settings, and a 4K option only at the lowest visual quality. The data indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets, while the Ryzen 5 8400F provides sufficient CPU performance across all tested scenarios. Players seeking higher visual fidelity at 1440p or 4K would need a stronger GPU, but for 1080p gaming, this combination delivers excellent results with headroom to spare.