Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER presents a capable combination for running Rust, a survival title that demands both strong single-threaded processing and consistent GPU throughput. The recorded data shows this combo ranking 2160 out of 3723 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the upper portion of the field. The CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU holds the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically outpacing the other. Rust’s performance profile is notoriously sensitive to CPU cache and memory latency, but the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800XT with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and a 4.80 GHz boost clock provides a strong foundation. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivers a 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth that proves adequate for the game’s texture streaming demands. The measurements below detail exactly how this system behaves across three resolutions and four quality presets, with a clear picture of where it hits the 60 FPS playable threshold and where it falls short.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution, with High, Medium, and Low also clearing the threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 gameplay?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 70 FPS with minimum and maximum readings of 60 and 81 FPS respectively. High settings at this resolution average 59 FPS, just below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K resolution viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low yields an average of 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS, none of which are playable.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868. It is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, and 0.3% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, which score 29955 each.

Q: What GPU alternatives behave similarly to the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score 1% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% lower, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% lower, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% lower. All are within a small margin of the RTX 2070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 20282.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average is 27 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The only minimum FPS readings in the data are 35 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, 60 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium, and 87 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 2160 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. That puts it in the 58th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 42% of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects a mid-to-upper tier position, not a top-tier one. For context, the CPU alone outperforms 81% of all processors in the database, while the GPU outperforms 65% of all graphics cards. The gap between the CPU’s percentile and the combo’s overall rank suggests that Rust’s performance here is being limited more by the GPU than the CPU, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

The combo’s rank is influenced by the fact that Rust can run at very high frame rates on systems with top-end GPUs, and the RTX 2070 SUPER, while solid, does not reach those heights. The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 152 FPS, but at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 27 FPS. This wide spread indicates a system that is comfortable at mainstream resolutions but struggles with 4K beyond minimal settings. The rank of 2160 is consistent with a configuration that clears 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings but cannot maintain that threshold at 4K except on Low. Users with high-refresh 1080p monitors will find this combo adequate, while those targeting 4K gaming will need to lower expectations significantly.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the RTX 2070 SUPER. At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 152 FPS, which jumps to 104 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and then drops to 62 FPS at 3840x2160 Low. That represents a 31.6% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 40.4% further reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. These steep drops indicate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and multi-thread score of 7680 suggest it has ample headroom for Rust’s simulation and physics tasks, which do not scale linearly with resolution.

At higher quality presets, the GPU load intensifies further. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 65 FPS, while at 2560x1440 Ultra it falls to 45 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra it bottoms out at 27 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 87 FPS (152 vs 65), a 57.2% drop. This demonstrates that both resolution and preset heavily tax the RTX 2070 SUPER, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT remains capable of feeding the GPU at all tested settings. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 indicate that even the most demanding frame rates at 1080p Low do not saturate the processor. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28053 further confirms the CPU’s strength, meaning Rust’s server-side and entity update logic will run smoothly, but the GPU’s 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance sets the ceiling for pixel throughput.

The data suggests that at 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU are relatively balanced, with the GPU still being the primary constraint at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role grows, and at 3840x2160, it dominates the performance picture. Users who lower resolution to 1080p will see the CPU’s high single-thread performance shine, but those pushing 4K will find the GPU unable to keep pace even at Medium settings, where the average is only 41 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s average benchmark score of 29879. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, essentially identical. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, 0.6% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Rust when paired with the same GPU, as the differences are well within run-to-run variance. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads match the 7840H and 8845HS in thread count, while the 9600X has fewer cores but a similar architectural efficiency. For Rust, which benefits from strong single-thread performance, the 0.6% gap between the 5800XT and 9600X is negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a tighter cluster. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score of 20480, 1% below the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher, and the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. These differences are small enough that swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these would result in frame rate changes of 1 to 3 FPS at most settings in Rust. The RTX 3070 Mobile, despite its name, is a laptop part that performs similarly to the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER in this database, which reflects the 2070 SUPER’s strong position relative to mobile hardware. The Intel Arc cards, while newer, do not offer a meaningful advantage in this game based on the recorded scores. All of these alternatives would maintain the same playability profile: 1080p Ultra at around 65 FPS, 1440p Medium at around 70 FPS, and 4K Low at around 62 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 62 FPS. Medium drops to 41 FPS, High to 35 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting for 4K is therefore Low, and even that barely clears the playable mark, leaving little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 70 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS, meaning it stays at the threshold even in heavier moments. High settings average 59 FPS, just missing the mark, while Low averages 104 FPS and Ultra averages 45 FPS. Medium is the clear choice for 1440p, offering a balance of visual quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable. The best is Ultra, which averages 65 FPS. High averages 86 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS, and Low averages 152 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, so it is the recommended setting for 1080p, though users seeking higher refresh rates can drop to Low for a 152 FPS experience. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 87, and the maximum is 117, indicating stable frame pacing without severe dips.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, and it does so comfortably at 1920x1080 across all presets, including Ultra with an average of 65 FPS. At 2560x1440, it runs the game at Medium with 70 FPS average and a minimum of 60 FPS, which is playable, but High settings fall to 59 FPS, just under the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, averaging 62 FPS, while all other presets fail to reach playable levels. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at any quality setting, 1440p is playable up to Medium, and 4K is playable only at Low. The system’s rank of 2160 out of 3723 reflects this mixed capability. For a game like Rust, which emphasizes survival mechanics and large player interactions, the 1080p experience is smooth and responsive, and the 1440p Medium setting provides a good visual upgrade without sacrificing frame rate. The 4K experience is limited, but it exists for users who prioritize resolution over detail. Overall, this combo is a solid choice for Rust at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU being the primary constraint at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows the following averages: Low settings produce 62 FPS, Medium produces 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48, High produces 35 FPS, and Ultra produces 27 FPS. The medium preset is the only one with full min/max readings, indicating a range of 13 FPS between worst and best case. The other presets have no min/max data recorded, but the averages alone show a steep decline as quality increases. The gap between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS, a 56.5% reduction, which underscores how heavily the RTX 2070 SUPER is taxed at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 104 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81, High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a floor of exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold, while High falls just below it. The difference between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, a 56.7% drop. The min/max range of 21 FPS at Medium suggests some scene-dependent variation, but it never dips below 60.

At 1920x1080, the system is at its best. Low averages 152 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 30 FPS spread between min and max, indicating that even the lowest recorded frame is well above 60. The transition from Low to Ultra results in a 87 FPS reduction, a 57.2% drop, but every preset remains playable. The 1080p data confirms that this combo has substantial headroom at the most common resolution, and the 152 FPS Low setting is particularly notable for competitive play or high-refresh displays. The 65 FPS Ultra average is the least stable of the 1080p presets, but it still clears the threshold with a small margin, so users should expect occasional dips below 60 in dense areas, though the database does not record minimum FPS for Ultra at this resolution.