Rust

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination capable of running Rust at the playable threshold of 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The recorded data shows an average of 68 FPS at that configuration. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold based on the measured results.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 resolution?

A: The best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1920x1080 is Low, with an average of 68 FPS. Medium settings drop to 43.2 FPS, High to 37.6 FPS, and Ultra to 30.1 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, which places it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163 (0.2% lower), while the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 (0.6% higher).

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28874 (0.4% higher), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996 (0.8% higher) and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28580 (0.7% lower).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game compared to other tested combinations?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3540 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the lower portion of the database's tested configurations for this title.

Q: Are there any settings at 2560x1440 that come close to the 60 FPS target?

A: The closest result at 2560x1440 is with Low settings, which averages 45.3 FPS. Medium settings average 33 FPS, High averages 25.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 17.8 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The highest average is 29.6 FPS with Low settings, followed by Medium at 16.4 FPS, High at 14.1 FPS, and Ultra at 13.9 FPS. The data indicates this resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below the threshold. Low settings deliver 45.3 FPS, which is the closest to 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium produces 33 FPS, High 25.9 FPS, and Ultra 17.8 FPS. No setting qualifies as playable under the 60 FPS standard.

At 1920x1080, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the single configuration in the entire measured set that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium drops to 43.2 FPS, High to 37.6 FPS, and Ultra to 30.1 FPS. The recommendation for 1080p is Low settings, as it is the only option that meets the playability criterion.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The difference between Low (29.6 FPS) and Ultra (13.9 FPS) is substantial, showing that graphics load scaling has a major impact. The CPU has headroom at this resolution, but the RX 570's rendering capacity limits frame rates regardless of settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. Low settings yield 45.3 FPS, which is 53% higher than the 29.6 FPS at 4K Low. This improvement indicates that resolution scaling reduces GPU pressure, but the CPU still has sufficient capacity to feed the GPU. Medium at 33 FPS and High at 25.9 FPS show that the GPU remains the bottleneck as settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to play a more significant role. Low settings achieve 68 FPS, which is 50% higher than the 1440p Low result. This jump suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can keep pace with the GPU more effectively. However, the drop from Low (68 FPS) to Medium (43.2 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU still struggles with increased graphical demands. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low (68 to 45.3 FPS) and then to 4K Low (45.3 to 29.6 FPS) shows a consistent GPU-bound trend, but the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is adequate for the game's demands at 1080p Low.

The data indicates that for this title, the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all resolutions. The CPU, with a 68th percentile ranking, provides enough processing power for the game's logic and physics, but the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 5.095 TFLOPS compute capacity cannot sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions or settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, but only under specific conditions. The recorded measurements show that the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination delivers playable performance exclusively at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it averages 68 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is 45.3 FPS on Low, which is playable in a relaxed sense but falls short of the defined threshold. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the highest average being 29.6 FPS on Low settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that this system is a 1080p Low machine for Rust, nothing more.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, Medium settings at 1080p (43.2 FPS) or even High (37.6 FPS) are technically playable, but they do not meet the 60 FPS standard. The database's playable settings list for this combo includes only Low at 1920x1080, which should be the default recommendation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are as follows: Low settings produce 29.6 FPS, Medium 16.4 FPS, High 14.1 FPS, and Ultra 13.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 15.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is severely overloaded at this resolution regardless of preset.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 45.3 FPS, Medium 33 FPS, High 25.9 FPS, and Ultra 17.8 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 12.3 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High is 7.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 8.1 FPS. These diminishing returns suggest that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated at higher presets.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 68 FPS, Medium 43.2 FPS, High 37.6 FPS, and Ultra 30.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 24.8 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop in the entire dataset. This indicates that even modest increases in graphical fidelity cause significant performance penalties. The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the data, so only average values are available for analysis.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3540 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the bottom 5% of all configurations in the database for this game. The low rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings, despite the CPU's reasonable standing.

The CPU itself ranks in the 68th percentile among all processors, indicating that it is a mid-range performer. The GPU ranks in the 74th percentile among all graphics cards, which is slightly higher but still not sufficient for demanding titles like Rust at higher presets. The combination of a mid-tier CPU and a lower-mid-tier GPU results in a system that is only suitable for 1080p Low gaming in this title.

The rank of 3540 out of 3723 suggests that most other tested combos deliver better performance in Rust. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows playability only at the lowest settings and resolution. Users with this hardware should expect a basic experience with reduced visual quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for what similar processors would behave like. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower. On the higher side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning that swapping the CPU to any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M has an average score of 28874, which is 0.4% higher than the RX 570. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower. All of these GPUs would deliver similar performance in Rust, with differences of less than 1.2% in synthetic benchmarks translating to negligible changes in actual FPS.

In practical terms, a user with an Intel Core 7 160UL or a Ryzen 3 7320C instead of the i5-10400F would see essentially the same results. Similarly, swapping the RX 570 for an RX 470 or RX 6800M would not meaningfully change the playability picture. The limiting factor is the GPU's overall capability, not the specific model within this performance class.