Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a well-balanced combination from the 2020 generation, and in Rust it delivers a broad range of frame rates depending on resolution and preset. The CPU, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 part, and the GPU, an 8 GB Ampere card, have been measured across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. The CPU launched with an MSRP of $449, and the GPU at $499 USD. This analysis uses only the measured data from the FACT PACK to determine which settings are playable and how this combo compares to other hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5800X posts an average benchmark score of 29123, which places it within a very tight band of its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, making the 5800X 0.1% faster. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, so the 5800X is 0.4% slower. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a 0.5% deficit for the 5800X. Finally, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, leaving the 5800X 0.6% ahead. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming; a system built with any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust, assuming the rest of the configuration stays constant.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, meaning the 3070 is 0.7% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1.0% gap in favor of the 3070. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, putting the 3070 1.1% ahead. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher than the 3070. Again, these differences are small enough that swapping to any of these GPUs would yield similar Rust performance, though the 3070's memory capacity and feature set may differ in ways not captured by the raw benchmark score.

For the combined system, the CPU's high multithreaded throughput (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476) and the GPU's solid DirectX 12 and Vulkan capabilities (Passmark DirectX 12 score of 85 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 21022) suggest that this pairing is well suited for a game like Rust, which relies on both CPU and GPU. The nearest rivals for each component are all within 1.5% in average benchmark score, so builders looking for similar performance can consider those parts without expecting a meaningful change in FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 77.7, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset averages 71.1 FPS and is the highest setting that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 56.6 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H?

A: The 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher than the Ultra 5 135H's score of 29093.

Q: What is the RTX 3070's Passmark G3D score?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 22214 in Passmark G3D, reflecting strong rasterization performance.

Q: At 4K, which presets are playable?

A: Only the Low preset reaches a playable average of 77.1 FPS. Medium (51), High (45.9), and Ultra (30.4) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1567th out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the upper portion of the field.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides average FPS for three resolutions and four settings each. No minimum or maximum frame times were recorded, so the analysis relies on averages.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 45.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 77.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 51.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 71.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 127.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 86.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 56.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 103.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 183.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 127.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 77.7 |

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, with a wide margin from Low to Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate (183.4 to 77.7), but the lowest value still clears the playable threshold. At 1440p, the gap narrows: Low delivers 127.2 FPS, Medium 86.2, High 71.1, and Ultra falls to 56.6. This indicates that the GPU becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU still provides enough headroom for competitive play at High. At 4K, only Low is playable, with 77.1 FPS; Medium and High drop below 60, and Ultra is essentially unplayable at 30.4 FPS. The data clearly shows that resolution has a larger impact on performance than preset selection, which is typical for a survival game with complex rendering.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, but the playable settings depend heavily on the target resolution. Using the 60 FPS threshold as the benchmark, the verdict is as follows:

• 1920x1080: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS. The best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 77.7 FPS.
• 2560x1440: High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High at 71.1 FPS. Ultra does not meet the threshold, averaging 56.6 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Only Low is playable, with an average of 77.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

The RTX 3070's 8 GB memory and the 5800X's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5) contribute to solid 1080p and 1440p experiences. At 4K, the combination is only viable with reduced settings, which is expected for this class of hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is listed below, along with its measured average FPS.

• 3840x2160: Low – 77.1 FPS. This is the only preset that reaches the playable threshold at 4K.
• 2560x1440: High – 71.1 FPS. Ultra is the next step up but falls to 56.6 FPS, so High is the sweet spot.
• 1920x1080: Ultra – 77.7 FPS. All presets are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still exceeding 60 FPS.

These recommendations maximize visual fidelity without sacrificing a smooth frame rate. At 1440p, players who prioritize frame rate over quality could drop to Medium (86.2 FPS) or Low (127.2 FPS), but High provides the best balance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Rust, this pairing ranks 1567th out of 3723, placing it in the top 42% of the field. The CPU itself sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which aligns with the observed performance: at lower resolutions the CPU can push high frame rates, but at 4K the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The rank indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of tested configurations, though it is not at the top tier. For a game like Rust, which benefits from both strong single-threaded CPU performance and a capable GPU, the 5800X + RTX 3070 is a dependable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured data confirms that it handles 1080p Ultra with ease and remains playable at 1440p High, making it a practical option for most players.