Rust

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1942 out of 3723 tested combinations in Rust. This places the combo in the 48th percentile of all tested systems, meaning slightly more than half of the recorded configurations deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position; the hardware is capable of running the game smoothly at most settings, but it does not sit among the top-tier performers for Rust.

The CPU itself holds a 71st percentile ranking against all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile against all tested graphics cards. The combined result being lower than either individual percentile suggests that Rust's engine does not scale perfectly with this pairing, leaving some performance on the table relative to what each component achieves in isolation. The data indicates a balanced but not exceptional match for this particular game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded measurements show a clear pattern: the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the i5-11400F remains sufficient at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, going from 161.9 FPS down to 72.5 FPS. This 89.4 FPS spread demonstrates that the GPU is handling most of the rendering load, but the CPU is still feeding it enough data to reach high frame rates.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the same settings spread narrows: Low produces 114.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49.5 FPS, a difference of 65.0 FPS. The overall frame rates fall by roughly 29% to 32% across settings compared to 1080p, which points to the GPU becoming more stressed. At 3840x2160, the pattern intensifies: Low yields 67.4 FPS, but Ultra falls to 31.6 FPS, a spread of 35.8 FPS. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger, around 41% for Low and 36% for Ultra, indicating that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are the primary constraints at this resolution.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the combo reaches 161.9 FPS. That figure is close to what the i5-11400F can feed given its 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. At higher resolutions, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the dominant factors, and the CPU's influence diminishes. The data suggests that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the i5-11400F is adequate, but at 4K, the RTX 4060 is the definitive bottleneck across all presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 72.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 12.5 frames.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.6 FPS. Medium runs at 77.8 FPS, and Low at 114.5 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that remains playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings, which delivers 67.4 FPS. Medium drops to 46.4 FPS, High to 36.8 FPS, and Ultra to 31.6 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F scores an average of 17177 points. It sits 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 7H12, 0.6% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-12450H, and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 scores an average of 17639 points. It is 0.2% below the AMD Radeon HD 7790, 0.3% above the AMD Radeon 780M, 0.5% above the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and 0.7% above the AMD Radeon Pro 460.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 112.1 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold and leaves headroom for streaming or background tasks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i5-11400F's nearest rivals in the database all fall within a narrow band of synthetic scores. The AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% faster, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% faster, while the Intel Core i5-12450H trails by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G trails by 0.6%. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust, with differences far smaller than the margin between quality presets.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's closest competitors are similarly tight. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% ahead, while the AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460 trail by 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7% respectively. These deltas are negligible for gaming; the recorded frame rates in Rust would remain within a few frames per second if any of these GPUs were substituted. However, the RTX 4060 brings additional features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support that older rivals may lack, which could affect long-term compatibility.

For a system builder looking at the database, swapping the i5-11400F for any of its rivals would not meaningfully change the outcome in Rust. The same applies to the GPU: the nearest rivals are statistically equivalent in raw compute, though the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and GDDR6 memory are more modern than some of the older Radeon parts listed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 67.4 FPS. Medium falls to 46.4 FPS, High to 36.8 FPS, and Ultra to 31.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 21.0 FPS, which is a steep penalty for the visual improvement, so Low is the clear choice for 4K.

At 2560x1440, High is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 61.6 FPS. Medium runs at 77.8 FPS, and Low at 114.5 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality without crossing below the threshold. Ultra drops to 49.5 FPS, so it is not recommended for sustained play.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is playable at 72.5 FPS, making it the best settings choice. High runs at 91.8 FPS, Medium at 112.1 FPS, and Low at 161.9 FPS. The data shows that 1080p Ultra is comfortably within reach, and even the most demanding preset leaves 12.5 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this PC can run Rust across all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 72.5 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo is most comfortable, offering full visual fidelity without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system handles Low, Medium, and High settings above 60 FPS, with High being the best quality option at 61.6 FPS. Ultra falls short at 49.5 FPS, so users seeking maximum detail at 1440p would need to drop to High. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, delivering 67.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, with the latter bottoming out at 31.6 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming at any preset, capable at 1440p with High settings, and only viable at 4K with Low settings. Players prioritizing frame rate over visual quality will find the system adequate at higher resolutions, but those expecting Ultra at 1440p or above will need more powerful hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale cleanly with preset quality. Low delivers 161.9 FPS average, Medium drops to 112.1 FPS, High reaches 91.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 72.5 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 49.8 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 19.3 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 114.5 FPS, Medium 77.8 FPS, High 61.6 FPS, and Ultra 49.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 36.7 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 12.1 FPS. The 1440p results are roughly 29% to 32% lower than their 1080p counterparts across presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low averages 67.4 FPS, Medium 46.4 FPS, High 36.8 FPS, and Ultra 31.6 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steepest at Low settings, where the frame rate falls by 47.1 FPS, while Ultra drops by 17.9 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for higher presets at 4K, while the i5-11400F remains capable of feeding frames at lower settings.

All measurements are average FPS values; the database does not record minimum or maximum frame times for this configuration. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the data shows that this combo meets that target in 7 out of 12 tested scenarios: 1080p across all four presets, 1440p at Low, Medium, and High, and 4K at Low only.