Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a dominant performance profile in Rust, with measured data showing that every resolution tested from 1080p to 4K offers a playable experience at most presets. The combination of a high-end 8-core Zen 3 processor and the flagship Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold in nearly all scenarios, with the only exception being the most demanding 4K Ultra preset which falls just short of that mark.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination is effectively unburdened by the game engine. The Low preset produces an average of 204.1 FPS, which represents the highest frame rate recorded across the entire test suite. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset delivers 172.1 FPS, High settings yield 164 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a robust 138.9 FPS average. The scaling between presets is relatively modest, with only a 65.2 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that at this resolution the system is primarily limited by the CPU's single-thread performance rather than GPU throughput.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but begin to show the GPU's influence. The Low preset achieves 180.4 FPS, while Medium drops to 144.8 FPS and High settles at 123.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still manages an average of 96.2 FPS. This represents a 46.5% reduction from the 1440p Low result to the 1440p Ultra result, demonstrating that the GPU becomes more relevant as pixel count increases, though the RTX 4090 has ample headroom to maintain high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the resolution scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset delivers 131.5 FPS, which is a 35.6% decrease compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings produce 88.7 FPS, and High settings yield 72.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 56 FPS, which is the only configuration across all resolutions and presets that dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 75.5 FPS, representing a 57.4% performance drop, highlighting that the 4K Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU than lower settings.

The data shows consistent performance scaling across resolutions. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 204.1 FPS at 1080p to 131.5 FPS at 4K, a 35.6% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 138.9 FPS to 56 FPS, a 59.7% reduction. This indicates that higher presets amplify the resolution penalty, which is expected given the increased pixel count and more complex shading work.

Min and max FPS values are not available in the measured data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The absence of frame time variance data means that transient stutters or hitches cannot be assessed, but the consistently high averages suggest smooth gameplay across the board.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H achieves an average benchmark score of 29093, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5800X's 29123 average score. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, placing it 0.4% higher than the 5800X. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, representing a 0.6% deficit. These deltaPct values indicate that the 5800X sits in a tightly clustered group of CPUs with nearly identical average benchmark scores, meaning that swapping to any of these rivals would produce negligible differences in Rust's CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, which is exactly 0% different from the RTX 4090's 60347 average score. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, a 0.3% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher than the 4090. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, representing a 2.9% deficit. These deltaPct values suggest that the RTX 4090's nearest rivals would perform nearly identically in Rust, though it is importantly the 4090's massive memory bandwidth and 24 GB of VRAM may provide advantages in specific scenarios not captured by these aggregate scores.

Given the CPU's percentile ranking at 81 among all CPUs, it is positioned comfortably above average, and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking places it even higher. The combination of these two components places the system well above most tested configurations, though the nearest rivals show that the specific choice of CPU or GPU within this performance tier has minimal impact on Rust's frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K the High preset delivers 72.8 FPS, Medium produces 88.7 FPS, and Low achieves 131.5 FPS, all above the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the Ultra preset falls to 56 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 96.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin. This is the highest quality setting available and remains playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 204.1 FPS to 131.5 FPS, a 35.6% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 138.9 FPS to 56 FPS, a 59.7% reduction.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's closest rival the Intel Arc Pro A60?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the Intel Arc Pro A60 has a deltaPct of 0%, meaning it scores essentially the same as the RTX 4090 in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 2.5% higher.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, only at 4K with the Ultra preset, which produces an average of 56 FPS. Every other resolution and preset combination maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 204.1 FPS, which is the maximum average frame rate across all tested configurations.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC can run Rust at playable frame rates across all tested settings except one. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset delivering 138.9 FPS and the Low preset reaching 204.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 96.2 FPS and Low hitting 180.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets are all playable, producing 72.8 FPS, 88.7 FPS, and 131.5 FPS respectively. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 56 FPS.

The best playable setting at each resolution is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS. At 1080p, this is Ultra with 138.9 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra with 96.2 FPS is the best choice. At 4K, High with 72.8 FPS is the most demanding playable preset, as Ultra drops below the threshold. This means that users with 4K displays can still enjoy high-quality visuals, but should avoid the Ultra preset if they require a stable 60 FPS experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are remarkably consistent across presets, with only a 65.2 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This narrow spread indicates that the CPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution; the GPU has enough headroom that even the most demanding settings do not meaningfully increase the load on the graphics card. The 204.1 FPS figure at Low settings suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, as reflected in its 3dmark_single_thread score of 943, is the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra expands to 84.2 FPS, showing that the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The 180.4 FPS at Low settings still suggests CPU limitation, but the 96.2 FPS at Ultra indicates that the GPU is now contributing to the performance ceiling. The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased pixel count, but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 30.7% reduction in frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The 57.4% reduction from Low to Ultra at this resolution is the largest across all tested resolutions, and the 56 FPS result at Ultra confirms that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases; the 131.5 FPS at 4K Low still exceeds the CPU's 1080p Ultra result of 138.9 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is no longer the limiting factor at this resolution. The RTX 4090's Pixel Rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and Texture Rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are heavily utilized at 4K Ultra, explaining the frame rate drop.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 213 out of 3723 tested combinations in Rust. This places it in the top 5.7% of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations. The CPU's percentile rank of 81 and the GPU's percentile rank of 88 both contribute to this strong showing, though the CPU's lower percentile suggests that it is the weaker link in this pairing.

The rank of 213 out of 3723 means that there are 212 combinations that achieve higher performance in Rust, likely featuring newer or higher-end CPUs that can better feed the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions. However, the measured FPS data shows that this system still delivers excellent frame rates at all playable settings, so the practical impact of the rank is minimal for most users. The combination's position in the rankings is more indicative of the CPU's relative weakness compared to the GPU's strength, rather than any fundamental limitation in the system's ability to run Rust.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 138.9 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while still offering a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold. The margin is substantial enough that even demanding scenes with multiple players or complex structures are unlikely to cause drops below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, producing 96.2 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 36.2 FPS, offering a comfortable buffer for variable scene complexity. The 1440p Ultra preset provides excellent visual fidelity with a high refresh rate experience.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which averages 72.8 FPS. This is 12.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing some headroom but less margin than lower resolutions. Users who prioritize frame rate over quality can opt for Medium at 88.7 FPS or Low at 131.5 FPS, but High represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended for 60 FPS gameplay, as its 56 FPS average falls below the threshold.