Rust

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits in a tight cluster of comparable CPUs according to the database's aggregate benchmark scores. Its average score of 40081 places it within 0.6% of several nearby processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 posts an average score of 40048, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning these two would be nearly indistinguishable in threaded workloads. The Intel Core 5 221E comes in at 40144, a 0.2% margin, while the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i9-13905H rounds out the group with 40313, 0.6% above the Ryzen 7 7700. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver virtually the same performance headroom in a game like Rust, where the Ryzen 7 7700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 3.80 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost clock already ranks in the 87th percentile among all tested CPUs.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 posts an average benchmark score of 15290, which places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% difference, making it functionally equivalent in raw benchmark terms, though the RTX 2060 brings modern architecture features and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated solution scores 15270, 0.1% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. This tight grouping means that swapping between these cards would produce near-identical frame rates in Rust across most settings. The RTX 2060's 1920 shading units, 30 ray tracing cores, and 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth define its capabilities, but the benchmark data shows the competition is within a single percentage point.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1920x1080 in Rust?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows playable settings at 1920x1080 include High, Low, and Medium presets. High settings average 71 FPS, Medium averages 84 FPS, and Low averages 126 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 86 FPS. Medium averages 58 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, scores 40048, which is only 0.1% lower. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15290.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the verdictByResolution data shows no playable settings. The best average FPS at 4K is 51 on Low settings, with High at 29 FPS, Medium at 34 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: With Medium settings at 1920x1080, the minimum recorded FPS is 72 and the maximum is 97, with an average of 84 FPS. This range comfortably stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for twelve unique combinations of resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below playable levels. High settings average 29 FPS, Low settings average 51 FPS, Medium settings average 34 FPS with a minimum of 29 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22 FPS. The 4K resolution clearly demands more from the RTX 2060 than it can deliver for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates improve substantially. High settings average 49 FPS, Low settings average 86 FPS, Medium settings average 58 FPS with a range of 49 to 67 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The step from 4K to 1440p provides a significant boost: Low settings jump from 51 to 86 FPS, a 68% increase. Medium settings rise from 34 to 58 FPS, and High settings from 29 to 49 FPS. Ultra remains the most demanding preset, going from 22 to 37 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential. High settings average 71 FPS, Low settings average 126 FPS, Medium settings average 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97 FPS, and Ultra settings average 54 FPS. The 1080p data indicates the system clears the 60 FPS mark on three of the four presets. The progression from 1440p Low (86 FPS) to 1080p Low (126 FPS) shows a 46% gain, while 1440p Medium (58 FPS) to 1080p Medium (84 FPS) represents a 45% increase. High settings improve from 49 to 71 FPS, a 45% gain as well.

The lack of min/max values for High, Low, and Ultra presets at most resolutions means the database only captures average performance for those settings. The Medium preset is the only one with full min and max data across all three resolutions, showing consistent frame pacing: 1920x1080 ranges from 72 to 97 FPS, 2560x1440 ranges from 49 to 67 FPS, and 3840x2160 ranges from 29 to 39 FPS.

The Verdict

The database's verdict is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings; every preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the best case being Low at 51 FPS. This combination cannot run Rust at 4K with acceptable smoothness. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves playable performance, averaging 86 FPS. The other presets miss the mark: Medium at 58 FPS, High at 49 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS. If the player wants a high refresh rate experience at 1440p, they are restricted to Low settings.

At 1920x1080, the system performs well. The verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable presets. The best settings at 1080p are High, which averages 71 FPS. Medium averages 84 FPS, providing additional headroom, and Low reaches 126 FPS. Only Ultra fails to reach 60 FPS at 1080p, averaging 54 FPS. The data shows this PC can run Rust smoothly at 1080p on the High preset, which is the recommended configuration for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. For 1440p owners, Low is the only option that stays at or above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of CPU and GPU combinations for Rust, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2936 out of 3723 tested combinations. That places it in the bottom 21% of all tested systems for this specific game. The ranking reflects the RTX 2060's age and performance tier; the CPU is a high-end 8-core Zen 4 part, but the GPU limits the overall result. The benchmark data shows that the GPU's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs is the bottleneck, while the CPU's 87th percentile leaves performance on the table. This 2936th place ranking indicates that most other system combinations in the database achieve better frame rates in Rust, which is consistent with the measured FPS numbers that show only 1080p High or lower presets reaching the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is as follows:

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 51 FPS, but the database records no playable settings for this resolution. The player must either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

At 2560x1440, the single playable preset is Low, which averages 86 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS mark and provides the only playable option at this resolution. The next preset, Medium, averages 58 FPS, which misses the threshold by 2 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 71 FPS. This offers a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. Medium averages 84 FPS, and Low averages 126 FPS, both also playable. Ultra falls below with 54 FPS.

Players targeting a 60 FPS minimum should use High settings at 1080p, Low settings at 1440p, and consider 1080p if they want any preset above Low.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in Rust at all resolutions, but the CPU still plays a role in scaling. At 1920x1080, where the GPU has lighter load, the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread architecture with a 5.30 GHz boost clock helps deliver high frame rates: Low settings reach 126 FPS, medium 84, and High 71. The difference between Low and High at 1080p is 55 FPS, which reflects the GPU's workload increasing with settings. The CPU does not appear to cap the frame rate, as the 126 FPS low preset is well above any typical CPU limit.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rates drop proportionally. Low averages 86 FPS, Medium 58, High 49. The difference between 1080p Low (126 FPS) and 1440p Low (86 FPS) is a 40 FPS drop, which is entirely attributable to the GPU rendering more pixels. The CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at these rates, as the 1440p Medium at 58 FPS and High at 49 FPS are not CPU-bound.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is completely overwhelmed. The highest average is 51 FPS on Low, and the settings scaling is steep: Low to Medium drops 17 FPS, Medium to High drops 5 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 7 FPS. The CPU is never a factor at 4K, since the GPU cannot render more than 51 FPS even at the lowest settings. The scaling between resolutions (1080p Low at 126, 1440p Low at 86, 4K Low at 51) indicates that Rust is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU is only relevant for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming. The Ultra preset at 1080p (54 FPS) versus High at 1080p (71 FPS) shows that the GPU is also the limit for settings at that resolution. The CPU's benchmark scores, which rank in the 87th percentile, are more than sufficient, while the GPU's 58th percentile ranking is the limiting factor for this game across the board.