Rust

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is a legacy desktop combination that still appears in benchmark databases. For Rust, a demanding survival title, the recorded data shows a clear ceiling: this system only achieves playable frame rates at 1080p with the lowest settings. The measurements place this combo at rank 3543 out of 3723 tested configurations, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so with significant compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest recorded average is 28.6 FPS at Low settings, which is far below the target. High, Medium, and Ultra settings all fall into single-digit or low-teen averages, making 4K effectively unplayable for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but still misses the 60 FPS mark. The best result is 46.1 FPS at Low settings, which is the only preset that comes close to a smooth experience. High, Medium, and Ultra all hover in the 20-29 FPS range, which is not suitable for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the system finally clears the threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, delivering an average of 66.7 FPS. This is the only resolution and setting combination where the playable threshold is met. Medium drops to 43.6 FPS, High to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra to 31.9 FPS, all below the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 4K resolution?

A: No. The data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS recorded is 28.6 at Low settings, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings produce only 11 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Low is the only viable option at 2560x1440, yielding an average of 46.1 FPS. Every other preset (Medium 28.9, High 29.1, Ultra 20.7) falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is 1080p playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded average is 66.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and higher presets drop below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 31.9 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 3543rd out of 3723 tested configurations in the database for Rust. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, reflecting its aging components.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low delivers 66.7 FPS, while Ultra produces 31.9 FPS. That is a 34.8 FPS difference, or roughly a 52% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Are there any settings that produce playable frame rates at 1440p?

A: No. The best result at 2560x1440 is 46.1 FPS at Low, which still falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Ultra averages 11 FPS, High 12.8 FPS, Medium 15.5 FPS, and Low 28.6 FPS. The gap between Low and the next step (Medium) is 13.1 FPS, showing that the GPU struggles with even moderate rendering loads at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats with a wider spread. Low leads at 46.1 FPS, followed by High at 29.1 FPS and Medium at 28.9 FPS. Ultra trails at 20.7 FPS. The difference between Low and High is 17 FPS, indicating that the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224 GB/s bandwidth become bottlenecks as texture and shading complexity increase.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the only playable configuration. Low averages 66.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 43.6 FPS, High to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra to 31.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 23.1 FPS, which is a substantial penalty for moderate visual improvements. High and Ultra are close to each other, with a 7.6 FPS gap between them.

The database does not record min or max FPS values for any resolution or setting, so only average frame rates are available for analysis. This means stutter and frame time consistency cannot be assessed from the provided data.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3543rd out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested configurations, reflecting the age of both components. The CPU itself is a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake part with a 65 W TDP, and it sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The GPU, a Polaris 20 chip from 2017, ranks at the 74th percentile among all GPUs.

Despite the individual component percentiles being above average, the combined system performance for Rust is poor. This suggests that the game's optimization and memory demands penalize this pairing more than other titles might. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM is a likely limiting factor, as Rust's open world with persistent entities can exceed that capacity at higher settings.

The rank of 3543 out of 3723 means that only 180 tested combos perform worse. This is a clear signal that users should expect to play at the lowest settings and lower resolutions to achieve acceptable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i5-12450H at 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 0.6% higher. These chips would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust, meaning the frame rate differences would come primarily from the GPU.

For the GPU, the closest matches are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0.4% lower average score), the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.8% lower), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (1.2% higher). The RX 470 is the most direct peer, as it shares the same Polaris architecture and likely behaves similarly in Rust. The RX 6800M, despite being a mobile chip, scores nearly identically, which is surprising given its newer architecture but reflects the database's aggregate metrics rather than game-specific results.

In practical terms, swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would not change the fundamental outcome: the GPU remains the bottleneck at higher settings, and the 4 GB VRAM limit persists. The Quadro RTX 8000, while scoring higher in synthetic benchmarks, may not translate to better Rust performance due to driver differences and its workstation focus.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this system can run Rust, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it achieves an average of 66.7 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 46.1 FPS at Low. At 3840x2160, the game is effectively unplayable, with the highest average at 28.6 FPS.

The verdictByResolution field confirms this: 1920x1080 has one playable setting (Low), while both 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 have zero playable settings. Users with this hardware should accept the visual compromise of Low settings at 1080p if they want a smooth experience. Higher presets will result in frame rates between 31.9 and 43.6 FPS, which may be tolerable for single-player but are not ideal for competitive play.

The system's rank of 3543 out of 3723 underscores its position as a low-end legacy configuration. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Rust's threading model, but the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth cannot handle the game's asset streaming at higher loads. For those who already own this combo, the recommended path is to lock framerate to 60 at 1080p Low and adjust other settings conservatively. For those considering a purchase, the data suggests that this combination is best suited for older or less demanding titles.