Rust

The data for Rust on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset, delivering a wide range of performance from highly playable to demanding. The measured FPS results, all based on average frame rates, indicate that this pairing handles the game's survival sandbox with significant headroom at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra presents the only real challenge.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its highest performance ceiling. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 203.1, which is a substantial margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 170.4, still a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU and GPU are not heavily stressed. High settings produce an average of 143 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 109.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of roughly 46%, but every preset at this resolution remains far above the playable threshold, indicating a strong combination for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains robust, though the gap between presets narrows in relative terms. Low settings average 170.3 FPS, which is a modest decrease from the 1080p result, showing this resolution is still well within the system's comfort zone. Medium settings deliver 118 FPS average, while High settings achieve 101.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most visually demanding, still produces an average of 75.9 FPS. This represents a clear step down from 1080p but remains comfortably above 60 FPS, meaning all presets at this resolution are playable according to the data.

The 3840x2160 resolution tells a different story. At 4K, the performance drops significantly, and the system begins to show its limits. Low settings average 100.3 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings average 67.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with less headroom. High settings fall to an average of 55.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 45.1 FPS, the lowest figure recorded in the entire dataset. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 55% reduction in average FPS, highlighting the intense load that high-resolution and high-detail settings place on the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the data identifies a clear "best settings" point for each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above that threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 109.9. This is the highest quality preset available, and the system maintains a frame rate that is nearly double the playable threshold. This result indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4070 SUPER combination has ample performance for 1080p gaming with all settings maxed out.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 75.9. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. The data shows that this resolution does not require any compromise on visual quality, as the most demanding preset remains fully playable.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The best settings are Medium, with an average FPS of 67.5. The High preset falls short at 55.5 FPS, so Medium is the highest quality option that maintains a playable frame rate. This means that for 4K gaming, users of this combo would need to select Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 45.1 FPS is not playable by this metric, and the data suggests that 4K gaming with this hardware requires a reduction in visual fidelity to achieve smooth performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is significant, with a 93.2 FPS gap between the two extremes. This large scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary performance limiter, as increasing the graphical load has a direct impact on frame rates. However, the fact that even Ultra settings maintain an average of 109.9 FPS indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800X provides sufficient processing power to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern is similar but with a smaller absolute range. The difference between Low and Ultra is 94.4 FPS, showing that the GPU workload is still the dominant factor. The CPU's role becomes slightly less prominent as the resolution increases, since the GPU has to render more pixels, but the CPU must still manage game logic and draw calls. The data shows that the combination works well together, with no obvious CPU bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The difference between Low and Ultra is 55.2 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than at lower resolutions but still indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's influence diminishes further at 4K, as the GPU is heavily saturated by the pixel workload. This is evident in the fact that the High preset at 4K (55.5 FPS) performs worse than the Medium preset at 4K (67.5 FPS), which is a purely GPU-driven difference. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to be more than adequate for Rust at all tested resolutions, as the performance scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Using the nearestRivals data for both components provides context for how this specific combo compares to other hardware in terms of overall benchmark scores. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, scores 29093, which is a delta of 0.1%. This means the two processors are virtually identical in raw performance, so a system with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H would likely produce very similar frame rates in Rust. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a delta of -0.5%, both of which are also very close. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a delta of 0.6%, rounding out a group of rivals that are all within 1% of each other. In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 7 5800X for any of these CPUs would result in nearly indistinguishable performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile with a score of 43268 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with a score of 43301 (delta -0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile with a score of 43667 (delta -1%). All of these graphics cards are within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER in average benchmark score, meaning they would deliver nearly identical FPS in Rust. The data suggests that a system with any of these rival GPUs, paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X, would behave in a very similar manner to the tested combo.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Rust, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks at 608 out of 3723 total combos. This places it in the top 16.3% of all tested systems for this game. The rank is a composite measure that reflects the overall performance of the combo across the tested resolutions and presets. Given that the combo achieves playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K High and Ultra, the high rank is consistent with the measured data. The system is clearly capable of running Rust well, but it is not at the very top of the charts, as there are 607 other combos that perform better.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 109.9 at 1080p with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it maintains an average FPS of 75.9, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming playable with this combo?

A: Yes, but only up to Medium settings, which average 67.5 FPS. The High preset falls below the threshold at 55.5 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 45.1 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Rust?

A: It ranks 608 out of 3723 combinations, placing it in the top 16.3% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Which component is more important for performance at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the primary factor at 4K, as the scaling between Low and Ultra presets shows a 55.2 FPS difference, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor.

Q: Are there any CPUs that perform nearly identically to the Ryzen 7 5800X in this context?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has a benchmark score that is 0.1% different from the Ryzen 7 5800X, making it a very close performance match.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination is a capable system for running Rust, with the data confirming playable performance across most tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with all presets, including Ultra at 109.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also playable, with an average of 75.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can maintain 60 FPS on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best playable preset at 67.5 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K fall below the threshold, meaning users with a 4K display would need to adjust settings to Medium or lower for a smooth experience. Overall, this combo is well-suited for Rust at 1080p and 1440p with maximum quality, and it remains viable at 4K with moderate settings.