Rust

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at rank 2145 out of 3723 tested combinations for Rust. That places this hardware configuration in the upper-middle portion of the database, roughly in the 42nd percentile of all tested combos. The ranking reflects a system that is entirely capable of running the game smoothly at standard resolutions, but it is not near the top of the charts for this particular title.

Looking at the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 3700X holds an 84th percentile position among all CPUs in the database, which indicates strong overall processing power. Its average benchmark score of 34260 places it within a hair of several modern alternatives. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34222, a delta of just 0.1% slower. The AMD EPYC 4244P is similarly close at 34220, also 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, 0.5% behind. These deltas are all within noise, meaning the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers performance statistically equivalent to those four processors in general compute workloads.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. In practical terms, the RTX 2070 SUPER trades blows with these cards, and the differences are minor enough that real-world Rust performance would be nearly indistinguishable among them.

The combination rank of 2145 out of 3723 indicates that while this system is not a top-tier performer for Rust, it outperforms a clear majority of tested configurations. The data shows a balanced pairing where neither the CPU nor the GPU acts as a severe bottleneck at the resolutions where the game is playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 1920x1080 with 60 FPS or higher?

A: Yes. The data shows playable settings at 1080p include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 67.1 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 2560x1440 playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. The playable settings at 1440p are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, averaging 61.3 FPS. Ultra drops to 45.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What happens at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution?

A: The system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any tested setting at 4K. Low settings average 59.5 FPS, just below the threshold, while Medium averages 39.8 FPS, High averages 37.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.7 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260 on average. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222 (0.1% slower), the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083 (0.5% slower). All are effectively tied.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 20282 on average. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% faster), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% faster). The differences are minor.

Q: What is the best visual quality setting at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable, averaging 67.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS at 1080p, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 3700X is benchmarked within 0.5% of four other processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H all deliver nearly identical average scores. In Rust, where the workload depends heavily on single-thread and multi-thread performance, any of these CPUs would produce virtually the same frame rates. The Intel Core i5-13450HX is the closest match in terms of raw score, sitting 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H sits 0.5% lower. A user moving from the Ryzen 7 3700X to any of these four would notice no meaningful change in gameplay smoothness.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER is bracketed by four alternatives within 1.5% of its average score. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile are 1% and 1.2% faster respectively, while the Intel Arc B570 and Intel Arc A750 are 1.3% and 1.5% faster. These deltas are small enough that in Rust, which is known to be sensitive to CPU performance as well as GPU throughput, the frame rates would be within a couple of FPS of each other at any given resolution and preset. The RTX 3070 Mobile is particularly interesting as a direct successor in performance terms, though it is a mobile part.

The practical takeaway is that this combo behaves like a system built around a mid-range 8-core CPU and a solid upper-mid-range GPU from the Turing generation. Users with any of the listed rival CPUs or GPUs would see Rust performance that is effectively interchangeable with what this specific pairing delivers.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the verdict clear. At 1920x1080, this system runs Rust at 60 FPS or higher across all four tested presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 67.1 FPS, which means the full visual experience is available without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, the system maintains 60 FPS on Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best playable setting at 61.3 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 45.8 FPS, so that preset is not recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low comes closest at 59.5 FPS, but it still falls short, making 4K effectively unplayable at the target frame rate.

This is a system that excels at 1080p, handles 1440p well with a minor settings compromise, and cannot manage 4K at 60 FPS. For a game like Rust, where survival gameplay often involves fast reactions and large player-made structures, the 1080p Ultra experience at 67.1 FPS is the sweet spot. At 1440p, High at 61.3 FPS is workable, but the margin above 60 FPS is thin, so players who prefer a larger headroom might choose Medium at 71.4 FPS instead.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale predictably with preset quality. Low settings produce an average of 152.7 FPS, which is exceptionally fluid. Medium averages 105.1 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS target. High averages 84.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 67.1 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding setting maintains a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent with the higher pixel count. Low averages 103.7 FPS, Medium averages 71.4 FPS, and High averages 61.3 FPS. These three presets all stay above 60 FPS. Ultra falls to 45.8 FPS, which is a significant step down and below the playable threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 15.5 FPS, indicating that Ultra imposes a heavy load on the RTX 2070 SUPER at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low averages 59.5 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line. Medium averages 39.8 FPS, High averages 37.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is nearly 20 FPS, showing that even modest quality increases at 4K cost substantial performance. The data shows no min or max FPS values for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 67.1 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains at or above 60 FPS, and the 7.1 FPS headroom above the threshold is adequate for most scenes. Players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity should use Ultra at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 61.3 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS target with a slim 1.3 FPS margin. For a more stable experience, Medium at 71.4 FPS offers a larger buffer and is a reasonable alternative, but High provides the best visual quality that still meets the performance requirement.

At 3840x2160, there is no best setting because no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59.5 FPS, which is 0.5 FPS short of the threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution, so 4K is not recommended for a smooth Rust experience with this hardware.