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# Can the Intel Core i3-12100F + Intel Arc B390 Run Rust?

The short answer: yes, but only if you are willing to accept 1080p Low as the default experience. The pairing of the Core i3-12100F with the Arc B390 is an unusual combination: a low-power quad-core desktop processor paired with Intel's integrated Arc graphics. The data shows that this system can deliver a stable 76 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low, but anything above that crosses the line into unplayable territory. Here is the full breakdown.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i3-12100F?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 13,494 across all tested workloads for this CPU. That places it at the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the nearest rivals?

A: The closest competitor is the Intel Core 3 N355, with an average score of 13,492, which is effectively a tie (a 0% difference). The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13,452, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13,594, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1250U trails at 13,351, which is 1.1% lower.

Q: What is the FPS at 1080p Low?

A: The recorded data shows 76 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only resolution and preset combination that clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can it handle 1440p?

A: No. At 2560x1440, even the Low preset only averages 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability line.

Q: What about 4K?

A: Not playable. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 31 on Low, and drops further to 21 on Medium, and down to 13 on Ultra. Even the best 4K result is less than one-third of the way to the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the GPU's ranking?

A: The Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 1482, which is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combo at 3312 out of 3723 tested combos. That places it in the lower half of the combo rankings. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; the measured data shows that the integrated-class Arc B390 has an average FPS that is low enough to force the entire system into the lower end of the rankings. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking is respectable, but the GPU's 9th percentile is the anchor that drags the overall combo rank down.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is the only resolution where the system can reach the 60 FPS threshold, and only on Low. The following are the recorded average FPS, with minimum and maximum where available.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 13 FPS average
• High: 18 FPS average
• Medium: 21 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 24 FPS
• Low: 31 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 23 FPS average
• High: 30 FPS average
• Medium: 35 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 41 FPS
• Low: 53 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 33 FPS average
• High: 43 FPS average
• Medium: 51 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59 FPS
• Low: 76 FPS average

The Verdict

Can this PC run Rust? Yes, but only at 1080p and Low settings. The measured average FPS at this preset is 76, which is comfortable 16 FPS over the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 51 FPS, which is a meaningful step down and risks visible hitches during busy scenes. At 1080p High, the average is 43 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it is 33 FPS. The data records that the system can run the game, but it cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS at any preset above Low.

At 1440p, even the Low setting drops to 53 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The High setting at 1440p averages 30 FPS, Medium 35 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS. None of these are near playable.

At 4K, the results are worse. Low averages 31 FPS, Medium 21 FPS with a minimum of 18 FPS, High 18 FPS, and Ultra 13 FPS. The 4K experience is firmly in the territory of a slideshow.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data tells a story of a system where the CPU is the stronger partner. The Core i3-12100F scores an average of 13,494 across all 60+ tests, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. This is a quad-core part with a max turbo of 4.30 GHz. The Arc B390, on the other hand, sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, and it trails the Intel GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GeForce GT 710 by 2.7%.

When the resolution scales up, the CPU load does not grow as much as the GPU load. At 1080p Low, the system posts 76 FPS. The CPU is likely waiting on the GPU in many scenes. When we move to 1080p Medium, FPS drops to 51. The scaling between Low and Medium at 1080p is a 25 FPS drop, a 33% reduction. That is a GPU-limited scaling curve, not a CPU-limited one. At 1440p, even Low dips below 60, so the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p.

The practical advice: if you are locked to 1080p, use Low. The CPU still has headroom. If you want to move beyond 1080p, the GPU needs to be upgraded first. The Arc B390 is a low-end integrated graphics part with 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs, and the recorded 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 does not overcome the demands of Rust at 1440p or 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to find the most demanding preset that still stays at or above 60 FPS. Based on the measured data, the only preset that clears the threshold is:

• 3840x2160: No preset clears 60 FPS. The best is Low at 31 FPS, which is not playable.
• 2560x1440: No preset clears 60 FPS. The best is Low at 53 FPS, which is below the threshold.
• 1920x1080: Low is the only playable preset, at 76 FPS. This is the definitive setting for this combo.

The data is measured, not estimated. At 1080p Low, the recorded FPS is 76 average. The nearest competitor setting, 1080p Medium, drops to 51 average, which is a 25 FPS loss. The frame times at Medium show a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59, which is too close to the 60 FPS target for consistent frame pacing. The Arc B390 is a GPU that is best used for 1080p Low in this title. If you want to run Rust at higher visual settings, the data indicates you need a stronger discrete GPU, not a stronger CPU.