Rust

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a workable, though not uniformly smooth, Rust experience depending on resolution and quality targets. The recorded data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is broadly playable, 1440p is usable with settings compromises, and 4K falls short of the 60 FPS threshold in every tested preset. This is a pairing where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game's simulation and networking demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-12400 in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data are tightly clustered, indicating that you can expect near-identical CPU-driven performance from several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 leads the group at 18811, a 0.7% advantage. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails slightly at 18519, 0.9% behind. In practical terms, any of these chips would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Rust when paired with the same GPU, since the game's bottleneck at higher resolutions shifts to the graphics card.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are similarly close in raw compute. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, just 0.4% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% ahead. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% ahead. These small deltas suggest that swapping in any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, within a few percent, across Rust's presets. The fact that a mobile GPU and an older budget card appear here underscores that the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance tier is well established and that you are not losing much by choosing it over those alternatives.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor in this system. At 1920x1080, the CPU is more influential because the GPU can produce frames quickly enough to expose processor limitations. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 139 FPS to 61.2 FPS, but even the heaviest preset stays above 60 FPS, meaning the i5-12400's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU across the board.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. At 2560x1440, the same preset range shows a much steeper decline: Low runs at 95.1 FPS, Medium at 64.5 FPS, High at 52.7 FPS, and Ultra at 38.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 56.7 FPS, compared to a 77.8 FPS gap at 1080p. This widening performance spread indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the outright bottleneck. Even Low settings only reach 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 35.3 FPS, High to 34.8 FPS, and Ultra to 26.1 FPS. The CPU's role is largely neutralized at this resolution because the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering load regardless of processor speed. The data suggests that for this game, the i5-12400 is never the limiting factor; all performance ceilings are set by the RTX 2060 SUPER's compute and memory throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average frame rates for each resolution and preset combination, with no minimum or maximum values captured. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 139 FPS, Medium produces 94.4 FPS, High produces 76.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 61.2 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra being the only one that is close to the line.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings run at 95.1 FPS, which is still comfortable. Medium settings run at 64.5 FPS, just above the threshold. High settings fall to 52.7 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 38.4 FPS. Only Low and Medium are playable here, and Medium is the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets reach the playable threshold. Low settings average 56.8 FPS, which is close but not enough. Medium averages 35.3 FPS, High averages 34.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 26.1 FPS. The gap between Low and the rest is substantial, but it does not matter because even the best case falls short.

The Verdict

The database's verdict is unambiguous: this system can run Rust at 1920x1080 with all presets playable, and at 2560x1440 with only Low and Medium playable. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware.

For 1080p users, the RTX 2060 SUPER is sufficient for Ultra settings, which average 61.2 FPS. This is the best visual quality you can enable while staying above the playable threshold. For 1440p users, the best playable setting is Medium at 64.5 FPS, which offers a reasonable balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. High and Ultra are locked out unless you accept frame rates in the 30 to 50 FPS range. For 4K users, the verdict is clear: lower the resolution or upgrade the GPU. The i5-12400 is not the issue; the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 8 GB of VRAM are simply insufficient for Rust at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Only at 1920x1080. The recorded data shows Ultra settings at 1080p average 61.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 38.4 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 26.1 FPS, both well below playable.

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

A: Medium settings. The data shows Medium at 1440p averages 64.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 52.7 FPS, which is not playable by the database's standard.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 139 FPS, while Ultra averages 61.2 FPS. This is a difference of 77.8 FPS, meaning Low is more than twice as fast as Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 56.8 FPS, which indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot keep up. The i5-12400, with a 72nd percentile ranking and scores like 15989 in Cinebench R23 multicore, is not the limiting factor in any tested scenario.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Rust?

A: No. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best case is Low at 56.8 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average. The RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159 (0.4% higher), the Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (0.5% higher), the Radeon RX 460 scores 18373 (1.5% higher), and the Arc A770M scores 18383 (1.6% higher). These differences are minor, so any of these GPUs would perform similarly in Rust.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 61.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where you can max out the game's visual options while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages 64.5 FPS. High and Ultra are not viable, as they fall to 52.7 FPS and 38.4 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no best settings for this resolution, meaning you should not attempt 4K with this hardware if you require smooth gameplay. The closest option, Low at 56.8 FPS, is still below the playable line.