Rust

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a measured combination for Rust, a survival title released on 2018-02-07. This combo ranks 691st out of 3,723 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the field. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. Across three resolutions and four presets, average FPS ranges from 43.5 at 3840x2160 Ultra to 202 at 1920x1080 Low. The dataset reports average FPS only; minimum and maximum frame rates are not provided.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 691 out of 3,723 indicates that this CPU/GPU pairing outperforms the majority of tested combos in Rust, though it does not reach the very top of the field. The CPU's 68th percentile among all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU's 55th percentile among all GPUs, suggesting that the processor is relatively stronger in general benchmark terms than the graphics card. The CPU's average benchmark score is 13,494, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 13,745; these synthetic scores are close, but the in-game rank is based on measured FPS data.

The data is marked as measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to the frame-rate results. The combination is clearly capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions and settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 43.5 FPS shows that the most demanding configuration pushes the system below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The rank reflects that balance: strong at 1080p and 1440p, but only partially playable at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets helps clarify which component dominates in Rust. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 202 FPS on Low, 164.8 on Medium, 137 on High, and 108.2 on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the same presets produce 168.1, 111.4, 92.5, and 74.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the numbers fall to 99.2, 66, 56.2, and 43.5 FPS respectively.

The pattern shows that both resolution and preset level strongly affect average frame rate. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 202 to 168.1, and the transition to 4K reduces it further to 99.2. This consistent drop with increasing pixel count points to the GPU as the primary scaling component. The CPU's Cinebench R23 scores are 11,860 multi-core and 1,674 single-core, which are the only CPU performance indicators in the pack. The GPU's 20 GB memory, 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 output are substantial, and the frame-rate scaling is consistent with a GPU-heavy workload as resolution rises.

At 1080p, even Ultra settings average 108.2 FPS, which suggests the CPU is able to feed the GPU sufficiently at that resolution. At 4K, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS; High and Ultra fall to 56.2 and 43.5 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's rendering load is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's single-thread performance is adequate to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. Low averages 99.2 FPS and Medium averages 66 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60, at 56.2 and 43.5 FPS respectively.

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

A: Ultra, with an average of 74.4 FPS. All four presets at 1440p exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Rust?

A: It ranks 691st out of 3,723 combos. The CPU is in the 68th percentile and the GPU in the 55th percentile among all tested parts.

Q: Which component appears to have a larger impact on FPS?

A: The data shows FPS falls as resolution increases. At Low settings, 1080p averages 202 FPS, 1440p averages 168.1, and 4K averages 99.2. The same trend appears at every preset, indicating the GPU is the scaling component. The CPU's single-core score of 1,674 in Cinebench R23 is the only CPU metric provided, and it does not show a similar resolution-based effect.

Q: What are the closest CPU alternatives based on average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492), Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452), Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13,351) are all within 1.1% of the i3-12100F's 13,494 average score.

Q: What are the closest GPU alternatives?

A: The AMD Radeon 660M (13,812), NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13,821), AMD Radeon RX 570X (13,871), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (13,543) are within 1.5% of the RX 7900 XT's 13,745 average score.

The Verdict

Using the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the verdict is clear. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 108.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 74.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable; Medium averages 66 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 56.2 and 43.5 FPS.

This PC can run Rust at 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p on any tested preset. At 4K, it can run the game at 60 FPS only on Low or Medium settings. The 4K High preset falls just short of the threshold, and 4K Ultra is not playable under the same criterion.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS values from the measured data. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the dataset.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 56.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 99.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 66 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 92.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 168.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 111.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 137 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 202 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 164.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 108.2 |

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 66 FPS. High is not playable because it averages 56.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, averaging 74.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best playable setting, averaging 108.2 FPS. These are the highest settings that meet the 60 FPS threshold in the tested data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492, delta 0%), Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, +0.3%), Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594, -0.7%), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13,351, +1.1%). The i3-12100F's own average score is 13,494. These components would likely deliver similar CPU-bound performance in Rust, though no direct FPS measurements are provided for them.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 660M (13,812, -0.5%), NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13,821, -0.5%), AMD Radeon RX 570X (13,871, -0.9%), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (13,543, +1.5%). The RX 7900 XT's average score is 13,745. These GPUs are within 1.5% of that score, so they would be expected to behave similarly in terms of average benchmark performance, though Rust-specific results for those cards are not included in the pack.