Rust

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER run Rust at 1080p?

A: Yes, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all tested presets at 1920x1080. The best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 123 FPS, while Low, Medium, and High presets all exceed 140 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 66 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that clears the playable threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177, placing it within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278) and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239). It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120, delta 0.3%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074, delta 0.6%).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 54,247, a difference of just 0.1%.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations for Rust?

A: The combination ranks 565th out of 3,723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations in the database for this specific game.

Q: Is there a resolution where Ultra settings are not playable?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the Ultra preset averages 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, Ultra settings remain playable with averages of 85 FPS and 123 FPS, respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing at rank 565 out of 3,723 tested combinations for Rust. This position indicates a strong overall configuration, comfortably within the top tier of systems tested for this survival title. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and the data suggests that the pairing does not leave significant performance on the table for this game.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 71 among all processors places it above the median, while the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all graphics cards is notably higher. This discrepancy hints that the graphics card is the dominant performance contributor in this pairing, a pattern that becomes clearer when examining the scaling of frame rates across resolutions. The combo rank of 565 out of 3,723 means roughly 85% of tested configurations fall below this system, which is a favorable position for a mid-generation CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

Looking at the recorded measurements, the system's performance at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings (85 FPS average) and at 3840x2160 with High settings (66 FPS average) demonstrates that the combination can handle demanding scenarios without dipping below playability. The rank is not merely a function of peak performance, but also of consistency across presets, and the data shows no unexpected cliffs in frame rates when moving between settings levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution being used. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are remarkably high across all presets: Low averages 175 FPS, Medium 150 FPS, High 141 FPS, and Ultra 123 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 52 FPS, which is relatively modest compared to lower-end configurations. This narrow spread suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at 1080p, and the bottleneck shifts primarily to the graphics card as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts noticeably. Low settings average 154 FPS, Medium 132 FPS, High 112 FPS, and Ultra 85 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra grows to 69 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more influential at this resolution. The CPU still keeps up, but the graphics card's workload increases with each preset tier, and the frame rate drops are more pronounced than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium 78 FPS, High 66 FPS, and Ultra 50 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra expands to 66 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom to process game logic and draw calls at these lower frame rates. The scaling between resolutions reinforces this: dropping from 1080p to 4K reduces the average FPS by roughly 34% on Low settings (from 175 to 116), which aligns with the increased pixel count taxing the GPU far more than the CPU.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly answers whether this PC can run Rust: yes, at every resolution tested, with the single exception of 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution breaks down as follows.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium. The best playable preset is High with an average of 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS, which is not playable by the database's standard. Users targeting 4K should stick to High or lower settings for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable: Low (154 FPS), Medium (132 FPS), High (112 FPS), and Ultra (85 FPS). The best settings are Ultra, which maintains an average well above the playable threshold. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate for this combo.

At 1920x1080, the system excels across the board. Low averages 175 FPS, Medium 150 FPS, High 141 FPS, and Ultra 123 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, and the frame rate is more than double the playable threshold. The system never approaches the 60 FPS line at 1080p, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average benchmark score of 17,120, just 0.3% lower than the 11400F's 17,177. This server-class chip would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17,074, 0.6% lower. All four rivals fall within a narrow band around the 11400F, meaning any of them would produce similar frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rival is the RTX 4080 with an average score of 54,247, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.8% higher. These deltas are all small enough that the gaming experience in Rust would be effectively indistinguishable among these GPUs. The data suggests that swapping the 4080 SUPER for a standard 4080 would yield nearly identical frame rates at all resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS average for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, producing an average of 66 FPS. The Medium preset averages 78 FPS and Low averages 116 FPS, but High is the highest visual quality tier that remains playable. The Ultra preset falls short at 50 FPS, so High represents the ceiling for 4K gaming with this combo.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 85 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and the frame rate comfortably exceeds the playable threshold. The data shows no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings leave ample headroom.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 123 FPS. The system has enough performance to run the game at maximum quality with a frame rate that suits competitive play. The gap between Ultra and the next tier down (High at 141 FPS) is only 18 FPS, so users could trade a small amount of visual fidelity for a significant boost in smoothness if desired.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination.

3840x2160:

• Low: average 116 FPS
• Medium: average 78 FPS, minimum 66 FPS, maximum 90 FPS
• High: average 66 FPS
• Ultra: average 50 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: average 154 FPS
• Medium: average 132 FPS, minimum 112 FPS, maximum 152 FPS
• High: average 112 FPS
• Ultra: average 85 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: average 175 FPS
• Medium: average 150 FPS, minimum 128 FPS, maximum 173 FPS
• High: average 141 FPS
• Ultra: average 123 FPS

The minimum and maximum values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 66 FPS matches the average of the High preset, indicating that even the lowest dips remain near the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 112 FPS is identical to the High preset average, showing consistent performance across settings tiers. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 128 FPS still exceeds the High preset average of 141 FPS, a sign that the system maintains high frame rates even during demanding scenes.

The frame rate progression across resolutions follows a predictable pattern, with 1080p being the fastest, 1440p roughly 12-22% slower depending on settings, and 4K substantially slower, particularly at higher presets. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and even then, the average of 50 FPS suggests a playable experience for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate smoothness. The data overall paints a picture of a system that is well-balanced for Rust at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a modest reduction in settings to maintain the playable threshold.