Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 195th out of 3,723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the top 5.2% of all configurations. This is a high-ranking pairing that demonstrates substantial headroom for the game, with the data showing playable performance at every resolution tested. The combo's percentile standing reflects both strong CPU single-thread capability and GPU rasterization power, which Rust's engine leverages heavily.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 195 out of 3,723 combos places this configuration well above the median tested system. The CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. When combined for Rust, the pairing demonstrates that both components are well-matched for the game's demands. The rank indicates that the system outperforms roughly 94.8% of tested combinations, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing 60+ FPS at all resolution and settings combinations except 4K Ultra.

The data shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 271.1 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 125.5 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the range spans from 198.6 FPS on Low to 83.8 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the spread narrows considerably: 113.9 FPS on Low, 78.5 FPS on Medium, 66.5 FPS on High, and 48.5 FPS on Ultra. This pattern indicates that the system's rank is driven by its ability to maintain high frame rates even as resolution increases, with the only sub-60 result occurring at the most demanding preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 48.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The playable settings at 4K are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable option at 66.5 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 83.8 FPS. This is the best settings option at that resolution, and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29,713. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE at 29,656, which is 0.2% slower. The Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868 (0.5% faster), the Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29,879 (0.6% faster), and the Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29,955 (0.8% faster). All four rivals are within 1% of the 9600X's performance.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209. The RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) scores 54,247, which is 0.1% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% faster), the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.7% faster), and the Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.8% faster). All are within 3% of the 4080 SUPER.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 160.6. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even Ultra settings at 1080p deliver 125.5 FPS average.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for Rust at higher resolutions?

A: The scaling data indicates that resolution increases impact FPS more heavily at lower settings, suggesting GPU-bound behavior at 4K. At 1080p Low, the system hits 271.1 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 113.9 FPS — a 58% reduction. At 1080p Ultra, the drop to 4K Ultra is 61% (125.5 to 48.5 FPS), showing the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU across resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the system produces 271.1 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently. The Ryzen 5 9600X's single-thread score of 2,183.5 in Cinebench R23 and 4,570 in PassMark supports this, as Rust relies heavily on single-core performance for game logic and physics.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. At 4K Low, the average FPS drops to 113.9, which is 42% lower than 1080p Low. This scaling pattern indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload becomes the primary constraint. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Rust's texture streaming, but the raw pixel throughput at 4K reduces margins significantly.

The settings presets further illustrate the division of labor. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 198.6 to 83.8, a 58% decrease. At 4K, the same settings change reduces FPS from 113.9 to 48.5, a 57% decrease. The consistent percentage drops across resolutions indicate that settings changes affect the GPU workload proportionally, while the CPU maintains enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at lower resolutions and settings.

The 4K Ultra result of 48.5 FPS is the only sub-60 measurement in the entire dataset. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested configuration; rather, the GPU's capabilities define the ceiling. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide sufficient processing power for Rust's simulation, while the RTX 4080 SUPER's 10,240 shading units handle the graphical load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals all sit within 0.8% of the Ryzen 5 9600X's average benchmark score of 29,713. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,656, 0.2% slower) is the closest match, followed by the Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868, 0.5% faster), Ryzen 7 5800XT (29,879, 0.6% faster), and Ryzen 7 8845HS (29,955, 0.8% faster). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust, meaning users could expect similar frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, such as 1080p Low settings where the system reaches 271.1 FPS.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 versus 54,209 — a negligible 0.1% difference. This means the non-SUPER RTX 4080 would produce virtually identical FPS numbers in Rust. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, 1.1% faster), RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, 2.7% faster), and Radeon 8060S (55,757, 2.8% faster) are also close, though the 2.7-2.8% deltas for the latter two would translate to roughly 1-3 FPS differences at 4K Ultra, where the combo currently averages 48.5 FPS.

When considering a full system swap, pairing any of the rival CPUs with the RTX 4080 SUPER would yield essentially identical gaming performance, as the CPU deltas are all under 1%. Similarly, keeping the Ryzen 5 9600X and swapping the GPU to an RTX 4080 would change 4K Ultra FPS by less than 0.1 FPS. The only notable alternative would be the Radeon 8060S or RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which could push 4K Ultra from 48.5 to approximately 49.8-49.9 FPS based on the 2.7-2.8% score delta — still below the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 271.1 FPS average, Medium drops to 193.1 FPS, High settles at 160.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 125.5 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold by wide margins, with even the most demanding setting providing more than double the playable frame rate. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53.7% reduction in FPS, which is substantial but leaves ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong across all presets. Low settings yield 198.6 FPS, Medium produces 132.1 FPS, High delivers 111.2 FPS, and Ultra holds at 83.8 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p is a 24.6% drop, which is less severe than the 27.1% drop from High to Ultra at 1080p. Every 1440p preset exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra still providing 39.7% more FPS than the playable minimum.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits. Low settings produce 113.9 FPS, Medium drops to 78.5 FPS, High falls to 66.5 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 48.5 FPS. The first three presets clear the 60 FPS mark, but Ultra does not. The scaling is steep: Medium to High is a 15.3% reduction, while High to Ultra is a 27.1% reduction. This indicates that Ultra settings at 4K impose a rendering cost that the RTX 4080 SUPER cannot fully absorb while maintaining playability.

The complete dataset shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. Across all 12 tested configurations, only one result falls below 60 FPS. The highest recorded average is 271.1 FPS at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 48.5 FPS at 4K Ultra. The median average across all tests is 119.8 FPS, indicating that the system typically operates well above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust successfully at all tested resolutions with appropriate settings. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 125.5 FPS average — the best playable setting at this resolution. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 83.8 FPS average, providing a smooth experience without compromising visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the system remains capable but requires settings management. High settings produce 66.5 FPS average, which is playable, while Low (113.9 FPS) and Medium (78.5 FPS) also exceed the threshold. However, Ultra settings at 4K drop to 48.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that High is the best playable setting at 4K, offering a balance of visual fidelity and performance.

For users targeting 60 FPS as the minimum, the RTX 4080 SUPER and Ryzen 5 9600X combination delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High or lower presets. The system's 195th rank out of 3,723 combos reflects this versatility, as it handles both high-refresh 1080p gaming (271.1 FPS on Low) and 4K gaming (66.5 FPS on High) without requiring component changes. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which is a demanding preset even for this high-end pairing.