Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a performance profile in Rust that is heavily dictated by the CPU, with the GPU providing ample headroom across most settings. Measured data shows this combination ranks 264th out of 3,723 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all systems evaluated. The results are consistent with a setup where a mid-range 2021 processor is paired with a flagship 2022 graphics card, creating a bottleneck that becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest raw frame rates, though the gap between presets reveals the CPU ceiling. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 190.6, the highest figure recorded for this pairing. Medium settings drop to 164.4 average FPS, while High settings yield 155 average FPS. Ultra settings still deliver 139.9 average FPS, which is 26.6% lower than the Low preset result. The spread from Low to Ultra is 50.7 FPS, indicating that even at the most demanding preset, the system remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts as the GPU begins to take on more work. Low settings produce 167.6 average FPS, Medium delivers 145.1, and High reaches 127.3. Ultra settings at this resolution still manage 97.3 average FPS, which is a 41.9% reduction compared to the 1080p Ultra result. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 42.6 FPS drop, suggesting that the increased pixel count is beginning to engage the RTX 4090 more substantially while the CPU still constrains lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings yield 131.7 average FPS, Medium drops to 84.4, and High settles at 72.8. Ultra settings fall to 55.4 average FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination where the system fails to maintain playability. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 54.5 FPS reduction, while the same transition at Low settings only costs 35.9 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4090's workload scales significantly with resolution at higher presets.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the measured data, so the analysis relies exclusively on average frame rates. The absence of these figures means variance and frame pacing cannot be assessed, but the average FPS across all measured points provides a clear picture of overall performance capability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 264th out of 3,722 other tested combinations, placing it in the 92.9th percentile of all systems evaluated. This rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RTX 4090, where the CPU's mid-range standing limits the overall result despite the GPU's top-tier position. The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU occupies the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, meaning the pairing underperforms what the GPU alone might suggest.

The 5700G's average benchmark score is 27,051, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27,097, a difference of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits 0.4% behind at 26,936, while the Intel Core i5-14400T is 0.4% ahead at 27,166. These near-identical scores indicate that the 5700G performs essentially on par with a 2018 flagship and several newer mid-range parts. For the RTX 4090, the average benchmark score is 60,347, with the Intel Arc Pro A60 matching at 60,326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 trailing by 0.3% at 60,140, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 sitting 2.9% behind at 58,657.

The rank of 264 suggests that while the RTX 4090 is capable of exceptional frame rates, the 5700G prevents this combo from reaching the upper echelons of the database. Systems with higher-ranked CPUs paired with the same GPU would likely achieve better results, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU load is more significant.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RTX 4090 across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is only 50.7 FPS, and even the most demanding preset stays above 139 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is never fully utilized, as the CPU's eight Zen 3 cores cannot feed frames fast enough to saturate the RTX 4090's capabilities. The 5700G's single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and 1,494 in Cinebench R23 indicate moderate per-core performance that caps the frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more meaningful role. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is only 23 FPS (190.6 to 167.6), while the same resolution change at Ultra settings costs 42.6 FPS (139.9 to 97.3). This widening gap shows that higher presets, which increase pixel shading and texture work, start to engage the RTX 4090 more heavily. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth become relevant at this resolution, though the CPU still exerts influence.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The spread between Low and Ultra expands to 76.3 FPS (131.7 to 55.4), and the Ultra preset drops below the playable threshold. The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being pushed to its limits at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The 5700G's 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, but the graphics card simply cannot maintain 60 FPS at the highest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals present several options that would behave similarly in Rust. The Intel Core i9-9900K, with an average score of 27,097 and a -0.2% delta, would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, at 26,936 and 0.4% delta, offers comparable performance, as does the Intel Core i5-14400T at 27,166 with a -0.4% delta. The Intel Core i7-1370P, at 26,900 and 0.6% delta, completes the set of near-identical alternatives. All four processors would exhibit similar bottleneck behavior with the RTX 4090, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where CPU performance dictates the ceiling.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are less conventional matches. The Intel Arc Pro A60, with a 0% delta from the RTX 4090's average score of 60,347, would theoretically produce equivalent frame rates, though its professional-oriented design might differ in gaming workloads. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, at 0.3% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, at -2.5% delta, would also perform similarly in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon PRO V710, at 2.9% delta, trails slightly. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, so actual Rust performance could vary depending on driver optimization and specific workload characteristics.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 55.4, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The playable settings at 4K are High (72.8 FPS), Medium (84.4 FPS), and Low (131.7 FPS).

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

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 97.3 average FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS. All four presets—Low (167.6 FPS), Medium (145.1), High (127.3), and Ultra (97.3)—are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ryzen 7 5700G acts as the bottleneck. The frame rate spread between Low (190.6 FPS) and Ultra (139.9 FPS) is only 50.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is not fully utilized. The CPU's single-thread benchmark scores, including an 899 in 3DMark single-thread and 1,494 in Cinebench R23, suggest it caps performance at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset drops to 55.4 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra expands to 76.3 FPS, showing that the graphics card's workload scales heavily with resolution and settings.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 264th out of 3,723 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.1% of all systems. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 88th percentile, indicating the pairing underperforms relative to the GPU's individual standing.

Q: What nearby hardware would behave similarly?

A: For the CPU, the Intel Core i9-9900K (-0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (0.4% delta), Intel Core i5-14400T (-0.4% delta), and Intel Core i7-1370P (0.6% delta) all have nearly identical average scores. For the GPU, the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (-2.5% delta) are the closest matches.

The Verdict

This system can run Rust at 60 FPS or higher in most configurations, with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the threshold comfortably, with Ultra achieving 139.9 FPS and Low reaching 190.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset also stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 97.3 FPS being the lowest result. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (72.8 FPS), Medium (84.4 FPS), and Low (131.7 FPS), but Ultra falls short at 55.4 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that the system is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, while 4K requires dropping from Ultra to High for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The bottleneck analysis shows that the 5700G limits performance at lower resolutions, while the RTX 4090 becomes the constraint at 4K Ultra. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU will prevent the GPU from reaching its full potential, but the resulting frame rates remain excellent.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 139.9 average FPS. All lower presets also remain playable, with Medium at 164.4 FPS, High at 155 FPS, and Low at 190.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable preset, delivering 97.3 average FPS. The other presets are also viable: Low at 167.6 FPS, Medium at 145.1 FPS, and High at 127.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average FPS of 72.8. Medium (84.4 FPS) and Low (131.7 FPS) also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra does not, at 55.4 FPS. Players seeking the highest visual quality at 4K should select High, while those prioritizing frame rate can opt for Low for nearly double the performance.