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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 30 | 40 | 47 | 70 |
| 1440p QHD | 51 | 67 | 80 | 119 |
| 1080p Full HD | 75 | 98 | 116 | 173 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Rust on Your System
The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a measured combination for Rust, a survival title released on 2018-02-07. The data, collected from actual benchmarks, places this combo at rank 1728 out of 3723 tested configurations. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, the system clears that bar at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with high presets, but only at Low settings for 3840x2160. This analysis breaks down the exact FPS, settings, and component roles, using only the measured data.
FAQ
Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?
A: Ultra is the highest playable preset, averaging 75 FPS. High, Medium, and Low also exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 98, 116, and 173 FPS respectively.
Q: Which presets are playable at 2560x1440?
A: High, Medium, and Low are playable. High averages 67 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS, and Low averages 119 FPS. Ultra falls to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.
Q: Can this system run Rust at 3840x2160?
A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which averages 70 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.
Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?
A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 (0% delta), while the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 (0.3% ahead). The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 (-0.7% behind), and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351 (1.1% ahead).
Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?
A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862 (-0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 (-1.7% delta).
Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?
A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a launch MSRP of $97.
Best Settings per Resolution
The data indicates the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra is the highest playable preset, averaging 75 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the system also delivers 98 FPS on High, 116 FPS on Medium, and 173 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, High is the highest playable preset, averaging 67 FPS, which is just above the threshold. Medium and Low also clear it, with 80 and 119 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 70 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra fall to 47, 40, and 30 FPS respectively.
The gap between 1080p Ultra (75 FPS) and 1440p High (67 FPS) is narrow, but the drop from 1440p High to 4K Low (70 FPS) is actually an increase, because 4K Low is less demanding than 1440p High. The data shows that the system's sweet spot is 1080p, where every preset delivers smooth frame rates, while 1440p requires a compromise on Ultra settings.
CPU and GPU Roles
The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves very high frame rates, with Low settings hitting 173 FPS and Ultra at 75 FPS. This wide spread suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets, as the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads (with a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock) are capable of sustaining high frame rates. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 1674, is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, and its multi-thread score of 11860 provides ample headroom for the game's logic.
As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings go from 173 FPS to 119 FPS, a reduction of 54 FPS. This scaling is typical of GPU-bound workloads, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth (624.1 GB/s on the RX 7700) become limiting. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs (with a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s) handle the extra pixels, but the CPU's role diminishes. At 3840x2160, the drop continues: Low settings fall to 70 FPS, a further reduction of 49 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K average 47, 40, and 30 FPS respectively, showing that the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck.
The data indicates that for Rust, the CPU is most relevant at 1080p, especially at lower presets, where frame rates exceed 100 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU dictates the achievable settings. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) are adequate for the game's demands, but the GPU's raw throughput (25.18 TFLOPS FP32) and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory are what determine the higher-resolution experience. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a system where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution rises.
Similar Performance Alternatives
For the CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% ahead), Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, -0.7% behind), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, 1.1% ahead). These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Rust, with deltas within 1.1%. The i5-9500, being 0.3% faster, would be the closest match, while the i7-1250U is 1.1% faster. In practice, swapping to any of these would change the frame rates by only a few FPS, keeping the same playable presets at each resolution.
For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 on average, ranking in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, -0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, -1% behind), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 1.1% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -1.7% behind). The RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster, making it the strongest alternative, while the R9 370X is essentially identical. The RX 9060 is 1% slower, and the Pro W5500 is 1.1% faster. These deltas mean that any of these GPUs would produce nearly the same FPS in Rust, with the RTX 3060 Ti potentially pushing a few extra frames at 1440p and 4K.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The following table lists all measured frame rates for the Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination in Rust.
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 70 | - | - |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 47 | 40 | 54 |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | High | 67 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 119 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 80 | 68 | 92 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 51 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | High | 98 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 173 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 116 | 99 | 133 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 75 | - | - |
The data shows that at 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with Low settings hitting 173 FPS and Medium at 116 FPS (min 99, max 133). At 2560x1440, Low reaches 119 FPS, and Medium averages 80 FPS (min 68, max 92). At 3840x2160, Low drops to 70 FPS, while Medium averages 47 FPS (min 40, max 54). The min/max values for Medium settings indicate frame pacing: at 1080p, the range is 99 to 133 (a spread of 34 FPS), while at 1440p it is 68 to 92 (a spread of 24 FPS), and at 4K it is 40 to 54 (a spread of 14 FPS). This tighter spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's consistent frame delivery becomes more stable as the workload increases.
The Verdict
The data is definitive: the Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 can run Rust, but the playable settings depend heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 75 FPS and Low at 173 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High at 67 FPS, Medium at 80 FPS, and Low at 119 FPS; Ultra falls short at 51 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 70 FPS, while Medium (47), High (40), and Ultra (30) all fail to reach 60 FPS.
Given the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the system is best suited for 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 gaming. For 3840x2160, users must accept Low settings. The combination ranks 1728 out of 3723 tested configurations, indicating a mid-tier standing. The CPU's 68th percentile and GPU's 58th percentile align with this rank. The measured data confirms that this system is a capable 1080p machine with headroom for high refresh rates, and a solid 1440p performer at high settings. For 4K, it is limited to Low presets, but that still delivers a smooth 70 FPS average.