Rust

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 running Rust shows a wide performance envelope depending on resolution and preset. Starting at 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent headroom across all settings. At Low preset, the average frame rate hits 173.5 FPS, climbing to 147.9 FPS at Medium, 126.3 FPS at High, and 98.2 FPS at Ultra. Every 1080p preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining nearly 100 FPS on average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured results remain strong but the gap between presets widens. Low preset produces 154.1 FPS, while Medium drops to 104 FPS. High settings still deliver a smooth 87.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69.3 FPS. The data shows that 1440p Ultra remains playable, though the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is noticeably thinner than at 1080p. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a drop of roughly 55% in average frame rate, which indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical fidelity increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. Low preset averages 92.4 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce 63.5 FPS, just barely clearing the playability line. High preset drops to 49.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40.3 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that this combination can handle Rust at 4K only with reduced settings. The spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is dramatic, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. Notably, the recorded data includes only average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame time data available for any resolution or preset combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-11400F at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU testing are remarkably close in overall performance. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, sitting 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that for CPU-bound workloads in Rust, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance. In practical terms, a system built around any of these four chips would produce very similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 ranks at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals show a similar pattern of tight clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, trailing by 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% behind. For Rust specifically, these GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within a couple of percentage points of the RTX 4070, meaning that swapping to any of these cards would not fundamentally change the playability picture at any resolution. The similarity in scores suggests that the RTX 4070 and its nearest rivals occupy the same performance tier in the database's measured results.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 60 FPS on a 1920x1080 monitor?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows that all four tested presets at 1920x1080 clear the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 173.5 FPS, Medium 147.9 FPS, High 126.3 FPS, and Ultra 98.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 if I want to stay above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 1440p, with an average of 69.3 FPS. All lower presets (High at 87.9 FPS, Medium at 104 FPS, Low at 154.1 FPS) also stay above the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Only at Low or Medium settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 92.4 FPS and Medium averages 63.5 FPS. High (49.3 FPS) and Ultra (40.3 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The database places this combination at rank 1018 out of 3723 tested combos, putting it in the top 27% of all recorded systems for this game.

Q: Which is faster for Rust, the RTX 4070 or the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: Based on average GPU benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4070. This margin is small enough that real-world Rust frame rates would be nearly identical between the two.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like for Rust?

A: The i5-11400F scores 2024 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 868 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores, combined with its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicate solid single-thread capability for Rust's physics and game logic.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, and the verdict depends entirely on the target resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra is playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 98.2 FPS on average. This makes 1080p the most comfortable environment for this combination, offering full graphical freedom without any frame rate concerns. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS at all four presets, with Ultra averaging 69.3 FPS. Gamers at 1440p can run maximum settings, though the margin above the threshold is modest and any additional system load could push frame rates closer to the line.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are limited to Low and Medium. Medium averages 63.5 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS mark, while Low provides a more comfortable 92.4 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K are not viable for smooth gameplay, with averages of 49.3 FPS and 40.3 FPS respectively. The data indicates that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises. For players who prioritize visual fidelity over resolution, the 1440p Ultra setting represents the best balance of quality and performance. For those who insist on 4K, Medium is the only playable preset that does not sacrifice too much detail, but the 63.5 FPS average leaves little headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 1018 out of 3723 tested combos in the database for Rust. This places the system in the upper 27% of all recorded configurations, a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. Neither component is a bottleneck severe enough to drag the other down, and the overall system performance is greater than what either component could achieve alone with a weaker partner.

In the context of Rust specifically, this ranking suggests that the combination handles the game's CPU-intensive survival mechanics and GPU-demanding rendering well. The game's large open world, with its dynamic building systems and player-driven interactions, tends to stress both processor and graphics card. The measured frame rates across all resolutions confirm that this combo sits comfortably in the upper tier of tested systems, though it is not at the very top. The 1018 rank out of 3723 indicates there are many faster configurations, but also a large majority of slower ones. For a 6-core, 12-thread CPU from the Rocket Lake generation paired with an Ada Lovelace GPU, this is a respectable standing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers 98.2 FPS on average. This is the most demanding preset and it still maintains a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for 1080p gaming with this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 69.3 FPS. While this is above the 60 FPS line, the margin is smaller than at 1080p. Players who prefer extra headroom for frame time consistency could drop to High at 87.9 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as playable.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, with an average of 63.5 FPS. Low preset at 92.4 FPS offers more comfort, but Medium provides the highest visual quality that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra at 4K fall below the playability line and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. The data clearly indicates that 4K Ultra is not achievable with this combination, so players targeting 4K must accept Medium as the ceiling for playable performance.