Rust

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at rank 2705 out of 3723 tested combinations in the database for Rust. This places the combo in the 73rd percentile of all recorded hardware pairings, meaning roughly a quarter of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded capability and the GPU's mid-range position in the current hardware landscape.

The Ryzen 7 3700X holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222 (0.1% behind), the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 34083 (0.5% behind). These deltas are negligible, indicating that the 3700X's processing power is effectively interchangeable with several modern mid-range and workstation-class chips for this game's CPU demands.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at a 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest competitors in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% ahead), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% ahead). These small percentage differences mean that swapping to any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust, assuming the CPU remains constant.

What this ranking reveals is that the combo is not a top-tier performer for Rust, but it is far from inadequate. The 73rd percentile placement indicates that the system can handle the game at playable levels in most scenarios, though it will struggle at the highest resolutions and settings. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs, while the Ryzen 7 3700X provides sufficient headroom for the game's simulation and physics workloads at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records measured average FPS for this combo across four quality presets at three resolutions. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS or higher.

At 3840x2160 (4K), no preset reaches the playable threshold. The best recorded average is 55.3 FPS on Low settings, which falls below 60 FPS. High settings produce 30.5 FPS, Medium produces 35.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 22.9 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), two presets clear the 60 FPS line: Low at 95.7 FPS and Medium at 61.8 FPS. The best playable setting is Medium, delivering exactly 61.8 FPS on average. High settings drop to 56.7 FPS, just under the threshold, while Ultra falls to 41.8 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), all four presets exceed 60 FPS. Low settings produce 137.6 FPS, Medium produces 89.7 FPS, High produces 79.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 61.4 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra, which maintains an average of 61.4 FPS, barely clearing the threshold but still qualifying as playable.

The practical guidance is straightforward: for 1080p gaming, the combo can run Rust at maximum quality without dipping below the 60 FPS target. For 1440p, users must accept Medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay. For 4K, even Low settings fall short, so this resolution is not viable for this hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance in Rust. At 1920x1080, the frame rate varies dramatically with settings: Low produces 137.6 FPS, while Ultra produces 61.4 FPS. This 76.2 FPS spread indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint, as raising graphical quality directly reduces throughput in a linear fashion.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low produces 95.7 FPS, Medium produces 61.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 41.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 33.9 FPS, while the drop from Medium to Ultra is 20.0 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that certain settings have a disproportionate impact on the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. Low settings produce 55.3 FPS, but Medium drops to 35.3 FPS and High to 30.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 20.0 FPS, which is nearly identical to the gap between Medium and Ultra at 1440p. This consistency indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution's pixel throughput demands.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing the same settings across resolutions. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 41.9 FPS (from 137.6 to 95.7), while moving from 1440p to 4K costs 40.4 FPS (from 95.7 to 55.3). These similar deltas suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor at low quality; the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth dictate the scaling.

However, at Ultra settings, the picture changes. Moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 19.6 FPS (from 61.4 to 41.8), while moving from 1440p to 4K costs 18.9 FPS (from 41.8 to 22.9). The absolute deltas are smaller, but the percentage losses are larger, indicating that the GPU is even more saturated at higher presets. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough single-thread performance (as evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 2656) to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

The conclusion from the data is that Rust is a GPU-bound title for this combo at all resolutions above 1080p Low. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and near-identical scores to modern rivals like the Core i5-13450HX (0.2% difference) mean that upgrading the processor would yield negligible gains. Any meaningful frame rate improvement would require a GPU upgrade.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 61.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow margin of 1.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 61.8 FPS, making it the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS. High settings fall to 56.7 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. The best recorded result at 3840x2160 is 55.3 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets (Medium at 35.3, High at 30.5, Ultra at 22.9) are significantly lower.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to the Intel Core i5-13450HX?

A: The two CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores: the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260, while the Core i5-13450HX scores 34333. The delta is 0.2% in favor of the Intel chip, which is within measurement noise and would not produce a noticeable difference in Rust.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER closer to the RTX 3060 Mobile or the Arc A770M in performance?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383 (1.6% higher). Both rivals are within 2% of the 2060 SUPER, so any of them would deliver nearly identical frame rates.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce 137.6 FPS, while Medium produces 89.7 FPS. The difference is 47.9 FPS, representing a 34.8% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the second-lowest quality preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the complete set of measured average FPS values recorded for this combo in Rust. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not captured in the database, so only averages are available.

3840x2160:

• Low: 55.3 FPS
• Medium: 35.3 FPS
• High: 30.5 FPS
• Ultra: 22.9 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 95.7 FPS
• Medium: 61.8 FPS
• High: 56.7 FPS
• Ultra: 41.8 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 137.6 FPS
• Medium: 89.7 FPS
• High: 79.4 FPS
• Ultra: 61.4 FPS

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings deliver roughly double the frame rate of Ultra settings. At 1080p, the ratio is 2.24x (137.6 vs 61.4). At 1440p, the ratio is 2.29x (95.7 vs 41.8). At 4K, the ratio is 2.42x (55.3 vs 22.9). This increasing ratio at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU's workload grows disproportionately with pixel count, and the 2060 SUPER's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes progressively more strained.

The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between Low and Medium at every resolution. At 1080p, Low to Medium costs 47.9 FPS, while Medium to High costs only 10.3 FPS. At 1440p, the respective deltas are 33.9 FPS and 5.1 FPS. At 4K, they are 20.0 FPS and 4.8 FPS. This suggests that certain Medium settings (likely shadows or textures) have an outsized impact on performance, while the incremental cost of High over Medium is relatively modest.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question directly: this PC can run Rust, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and quality expectations.

At 1920x1080, the combo is fully capable. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra achieving 61.4 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates. Those who prefer higher refresh rates can use Low settings for 137.6 FPS, which approaches 144 Hz territory.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings. Medium at 61.8 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance, but it leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. High settings at 56.7 FPS are borderline, and users may notice occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense moments. Ultra at 41.8 FPS is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset. Low settings at 55.3 FPS come closest, but the margin is insufficient. Users with 4K displays should lower the resolution to 1440p or reduce the display scaling to achieve a playable experience.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable across all settings, 1440p is playable up to Medium, and 4K is not viable. The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2060 SUPER is a solid 1080p gaming setup for Rust, with acceptable 1440p performance at reduced quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering nearby hardware, the database provides direct comparisons based on average benchmark scores.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 3700X (average score 34260) is effectively matched by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, 0.1% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34083, 0.5% lower). The Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333) is 0.2% higher. Any of these processors would deliver statistically identical performance in Rust, so users upgrading from the 3700X should not expect meaningful gains from these specific alternatives.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER (average score 18093) is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, 0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M (18383, 1.6% higher). These deltas are all within 2%, meaning that swapping the 2060 SUPER for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust. The RTX 3060 Mobile is the closest laptop equivalent, while the Arc A770M offers a marginal improvement that would not be perceptible in practice.

The takeaway from the rival data is that this combo sits in a densely populated performance band. Both the CPU and GPU have multiple alternatives within 2% of their respective scores, which means that system builders have many equivalent options. The Ryzen 7 3700X's 84th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile GPU ranking define the overall capability: sufficient for 1080p gaming at high quality, adequate for 1440p at medium quality, and insufficient for 4K in Rust.