Rust

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a strong combination for Rust, ranking in the 1651st position out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the top 44% of all configurations. The data shows this combo delivers smooth, playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K with higher presets. Benchmark results indicate the sweet spot is 1440p High, where the average FPS is 70.8, and 1080p Ultra, where the average is 75.2.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1651 out of 3723 tested combos places it in the upper-middle tier of all hardware pairings benchmarked for Rust. This is a solid position, indicating the i5-12400F and RX 6750 XT work well together for this title, though it is not an elite-tier setup. The CPU holds a percentile of 73 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 73% of processors in general benchmark scores. The GPU holds a percentile of 71 against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 71% of graphics cards in general benchmark scores.

This ranking suggests the pair is well-balanced; the CPU is not a bottleneck for the GPU at the resolutions tested, and the GPU has enough headroom to deliver playable framerates in most scenarios. However, the rank also indicates that for 4K Ultra settings, the combo falls short, with an average FPS of 30.6. The pairing’s position is more about consistent high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gameplay than about pushing extreme 4K settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor for Rust’s performance at higher resolutions and presets. At 4K, the average FPS drops dramatically as settings increase: Low averages 70.7 FPS, Medium 48 FPS, High 38.6 FPS, and Ultra 30.6 FPS. This steep decline—a 40.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra—is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the graphics card’s rendering load scales heavily with resolution and quality.

Conversely, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the framerate scales from 170.6 FPS on Low to 75.2 FPS on Ultra. The 95.4 FPS gap between these settings shows that while the GPU is still stressed, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are capable of feeding frames quickly enough to reach very high framerates at lower settings. The i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, which is critical for Rust’s game logic and physics.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The average FPS ranges from 119.1 on Low to 54 on Ultra. The 65.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows the GPU is becoming the primary limiter, but the CPU still allows for high framerates at lower presets. The data suggests that for 1440p High (70.8 FPS), neither component is drastically overworked; this is the resolution where the combo’s balance is most evident.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F are all within a 0.3% delta of its average benchmark score of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (0.3% delta). In Rust, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance, meaning the framerate differences you see with this combo would be negligible if you swapped in one of these processors.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, the nearest rivals are within a 1.1% delta of its average benchmark score of 26011. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891 (0.5% delta), the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6% delta), the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740 (1.1% delta). These GPUs should produce very similar FPS numbers in Rust at the same settings and resolutions. The RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is interesting as a laptop part; its performance delta is so small that you could expect it to match the desktop RX 6750 XT closely in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 4K with playable framerates?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The data shows a 4K Low average of 70.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium (48 FPS), High (38.6 FPS), and Ultra (30.6 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: High settings provide an average of 70.8 FPS at 1440p, which is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 78.1 FPS and Low averages 119.1 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Rust at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 170.6, which is very high and suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU quickly. The gap between Low and Ultra is 95.4 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes more important as settings increase. The CPU’s strong single-thread score (909 in 3dmark single thread) helps maintain high framerates.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combos?

A: It ranks 1651st out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the top 44% of all configurations, indicating solid but not top-tier performance.

Q: What settings are playable at 1080p?

A: All four tested presets are playable at 1080p. Low averages 170.6 FPS, Medium 118.9 FPS, High 99.9 FPS, and Ultra 75.2 FPS. All are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the RX 6750 XT have any direct performance rivals?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is within a 1.1% delta of the RX 6750 XT’s average benchmark score, meaning it would perform nearly identically in Rust. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X and FirePro W7100 are also within a 0.6% delta.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 70.7 on Low, 48 on Medium, 38.6 on High, and 30.6 on Ultra. The data shows a steep performance cliff as settings increase; the difference between Low and Ultra is 40.1 FPS. This resolution is only playable on Low settings, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 119.1 on Low, 78.1 on Medium, 70.8 on High, and 54 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 65.1 FPS. High settings are the most demanding preset that remains playable, with Low and Medium also above 60 FPS. Ultra is not playable, falling 6 FPS short of the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 170.6 on Low, 118.9 on Medium, 99.9 on High, and 75.2 on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 95.4 FPS. All four presets are playable at this resolution, making 1080p the most versatile for this combo. The framerates are high enough for smooth gameplay even on the most demanding settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which delivers an average of 70.7 FPS. This is the best choice for 4K, as Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, High is the best playable setting, with an average of 70.8 FPS. While Low (119.1 FPS) and Medium (78.1 FPS) are also playable, High provides the best visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best playable setting, with an average of 75.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo has enough headroom to run the game at maximum quality settings without sacrificing playability.