Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a strong performance profile for Rust, with measured frame rates that vary significantly across resolutions and presets. The data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra presents a challenge that falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis examines the benchmark results, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides actionable settings recommendations based on the measured data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X sits in a competitive position among desktop processors, with an average benchmark score of 27578. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, matches this score exactly with a 0% delta, indicating that users would experience virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Rust. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 trails by a mere 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% ahead. These small deltas suggest that swapping the Ryzen 7 5700X for any of these alternatives would produce negligible differences in frame rates, particularly in scenarios where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The closest competitor is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247, representing a 0.1% advantage for the non-SUPER variant. This difference is statistically insignificant, meaning gamers would not notice any practical performance gap between these two cards in Rust. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55698 and 55757 respectively, showing 2.7% and 2.8% advantages. Despite these percentage differences, the RTX 4080 SUPER remains a top-tier option, and the measured FPS data confirms its capability across all tested settings.

For users considering alternative combinations, the data suggests that any of these rival CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER would yield nearly identical results in Rust. The game’s engine appears to respond more to GPU performance than CPU scaling beyond the 8-core/16-thread configuration of the Ryzen 7 5700X, as evidenced by the fact that CPU rivals with different core counts and architectures produce such similar average scores.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 63.6 FPS on High settings, 79.2 FPS on Medium, and 114.7 FPS on Low. However, Ultra settings drop to 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict indicates that High, Medium, and Low are playable at 4K, with High being the best playable preset at 63.6 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra delivering 87.5 FPS. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster. These differences are minor, indicating comparable CPU performance across these options.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest rival, the standard RTX 4080, scores 54247, just 0.1% higher. This places the SUPER variant among the top-performing graphics cards available.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform the standard RTX 4080?

A: No, the data shows the standard RTX 4080 has a slightly higher average benchmark score (54247 vs 54209), representing a 0.1% advantage. In practical terms, this difference is negligible, and both GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust.

Q: What is the playable threshold, and how does this combo fare?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. This combo exceeds it at all resolutions except 4K Ultra (53 FPS). At 4K High, it hits 63.6 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, 87.5 FPS; and at 1080p Ultra, 125.1 FPS, demonstrating strong performance across most configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this system performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates that cater to high-refresh-rate monitors. Low settings produce 197.6 FPS, Medium reaches 168.7 FPS, High achieves 163.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 125.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 72.5 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER has ample headroom even at maximum settings, with the frame rate remaining well above the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a predictable decline as pixel count increases. Low settings yield 174.2 FPS, Medium drops to 131 FPS, High reaches 109.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 87.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows approximately a 12% reduction in frame rate at Ultra (125.1 to 87.5), which is consistent with the increased rendering workload. All presets at this resolution maintain comfortable margins above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the slowest at 87.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K rendering become apparent. Low settings still deliver a very playable 114.7 FPS, Medium reaches 79.2 FPS, and High manages 63.6 FPS. However, Ultra drops to 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This represents a 16.6% performance hit from High to Ultra at 4K, a more significant drop than at lower resolutions. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is the only configuration where this combo fails to maintain playable frame rates, requiring users to step down to High for a smooth experience. The absence of min/max FPS values in the data means that frame pacing and 1% lows cannot be assessed, but the average figures indicate generally smooth performance across all playable settings.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Rust successfully at all three tested resolutions, with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low (197.6 FPS) to Ultra (125.1 FPS) clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin, making this resolution fully playable regardless of settings. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra achieving 87.5 FPS and Low reaching 174.2 FPS. Both resolutions offer a complete range of playable settings, allowing users to prioritize visual fidelity or frame rate as they prefer.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings include High (63.6 FPS), Medium (79.2 FPS), and Low (114.7 FPS), while Ultra (53 FPS) does not meet the 60 FPS threshold. This means that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but users must compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay. High is the best playable preset at this resolution, providing a 63.6 FPS average that just clears the threshold. For those seeking the highest visual quality at 4K, the data suggests that Ultra is not viable, and the system would require either a GPU upgrade or a reduction in resolution to achieve 60 FPS at maximum settings.

The overall picture is positive: this combo is capable of running Rust at 60 FPS or higher across the vast majority of tested configurations, with only 4K Ultra falling short. For competitive play, the 1080p and 1440p results offer frame rates well above 100 FPS at most settings, which would benefit fast-paced encounters. For immersive 4K experiences, the High preset strikes a balance between visuals and performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 125.1 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a 65.1 FPS margin above the playable threshold, making it the optimal choice for 1080p gaming. The data shows that even at Ultra, this resolution offers frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most standard monitors, and users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays would benefit from the headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable preset, with an average of 87.5 FPS. This leaves a 27.5 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay on most 1440p monitors. The 87.5 FPS figure indicates that users could enable additional visual enhancements or expect consistent performance during demanding scenes, as the average is well above the minimum requirement.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which delivers an average of 63.6 FPS. This is a tight margin of only 3.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning that while the preset is playable on average, users might experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. Medium at 79.2 FPS offers a safer margin of 19.2 FPS, and Low at 114.7 FPS provides the most headroom, but High represents the highest visual quality that remains playable. For users prioritizing consistency over visuals, Medium would be a more conservative choice, but High is the maximum preset that technically meets the 60 FPS average standard.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 392 out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the top 10.5% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing, indicating that the hardware pairing is well-suited for the game’s requirements. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 4080 SUPER’s high percentile (86th) likely being the dominant factor, given that Rust is a visually demanding title that benefits from strong GPU performance.

The rank of 392 suggests that while this combo is highly capable, there are 391 other configurations that achieve better performance in Rust. These would presumably include higher-end GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or newer generations, or possibly CPU/GPU pairings that are better optimized for the game’s engine. However, the fact that this combo outperforms 3,331 other tested systems demonstrates that it is a formidable setup for Rust, delivering playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra.

In context, the CPU’s 79th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is well above average for gaming. The rank of 392 out of 3723 places it in the upper echelon of tested configurations, and the measured FPS data confirms that it offers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with only 4K Ultra requiring a settings compromise. Users comparing this combo to others in the database can expect it to outperform the vast majority of systems, making it a reliable choice for Rust.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Rust’s performance across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with Low reaching 197.6 FPS and Ultra hitting 125.1 FPS. The relatively small gap between presets (72.5 FPS from Low to Ultra) suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings fail to significantly reduce frame rates. The CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration and 3.40 GHz base clock (4.60 GHz boost) appear sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor, as evidenced by the high minimum frame rates across all presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling indicates a shift toward GPU-bound behavior. The frame rates drop by roughly 30% compared to 1080p at the same preset (e.g., Ultra from 125.1 to 87.5 FPS), which aligns with the increased pixel count and rendering workload. The CPU continues to perform adequately, as the gaps between presets remain consistent (174.2 Low, 131 Medium, 109.7 High, 87.5 Ultra), suggesting that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance. The Ryzen 7 5700X’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide sufficient data throughput for the game’s demands.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes even more pronounced. The frame rates at 4K are significantly lower than at 1440p, with Ultra dropping to 53 FPS and High reaching only 63.6 FPS. The performance hit from 1440p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is heavily taxed by the 4K resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, unable to maintain 60 FPS at Ultra. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 114.7 FPS shows that the GPU has headroom when rendering load is reduced, but the CPU is not the limiting factor in any configuration tested.

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that Rust is a GPU-intensive game, with the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth being critical for high-resolution performance. The CPU, while important for maintaining minimum frame rates, does not appear to constrain the system, as the Ryzen 7 5700X’s benchmarks (Cinebench R23 multicore of 13184 and singlecore of 1499) indicate capable processing power. For users seeking to improve performance, the data suggests that GPU upgrades would yield the most significant gains, particularly at 4K, where the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor.