Rust

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination presents a specific performance profile for Rust, and the database records its position against other tested hardware. This analysis examines the recorded data to understand what this pairing delivers across resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-12400F in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data are tightly clustered, which suggests that users upgrading or building with this processor can expect nearly identical CPU-bound behavior from several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% delta, making it effectively a statistical tie. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% faster, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (0.3% slower) and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (0.3% slower). The extremely narrow deltas, all within 0.3%, indicate that for Rust, any of these four processors would produce almost indistinguishable frame pacing in CPU-limited scenarios.

For the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals show a different pattern: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% faster), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% faster). These deltas are still small, but they are slightly larger than the CPU's rival spread. The data suggests that in GPU-heavy scenes, the RTX 2070 SUPER would trail these four alternatives by a margin that is measurable but not dramatic, typically translating to only a few frames per second at most settings.

What is notable is the contrast between the two components. The CPU has rivals that are essentially identical in score, while the GPU's rivals are consistently slightly ahead. This implies that if the system is bottlenecked by the GPU, swapping to any of those four GPUs would yield a modest uplift, whereas swapping the CPU to a rival would produce no meaningful change in Rust's performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-12400F and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2138 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the 42.6th percentile of all recorded configurations, meaning roughly 57% of tested combos perform better. However, raw rank does not tell the full story because Rust is highly sensitive to both resolution and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra which averages 66.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, it remains playable at Low (106.8 FPS) and Medium (71.7 FPS), but falls short at High (58.8 FPS) and Ultra (42.9 FPS). At 3840x2160, only Low is playable at 62.2 FPS, with Medium (41.3 FPS), High (38 FPS), and Ultra (26.9 FPS) all failing to reach 60 FPS.

The rank of 2138 reflects a system that is solidly mid-pack overall, but its actual usability depends heavily on the user's target resolution. The data shows that this is not a combo that can brute-force high settings at 4K, yet it handles 1080p Ultra with room to spare. The gap between the 1080p and 1440p results is particularly telling: at 1080p, all four settings are above 60 FPS, but at 1440p, only two are.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of how the combo scales. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 151.4 FPS average, which is the highest recorded value for this system. Medium drops to 103.6 FPS, High to 87.4 FPS, and Ultra to 66.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 55.9% reduction in frame rate, which is a steep cost for the visual improvements. None of these values dip below the 60 FPS threshold, so 1080p is fully playable at all settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low averages 106.8 FPS, still well above 60. Medium averages 71.7 FPS, which is playable but with less headroom. High drops to 58.8 FPS, just below the playable threshold, and Ultra falls to 42.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is significant: Low loses 44.6 FPS, Medium loses 31.9 FPS, High loses 28.6 FPS, and Ultra loses 23.9 FPS. The absolute loss is smaller at higher presets, but the percentage loss is consistent, around 29% to 36%.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low averages 62.2 FPS, just barely clearing 60. Medium drops to 41.3 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 26.9 FPS. The 4K results show a severe penalty for resolution: compared to 1080p, Low loses 89.2 FPS, Medium loses 62.3 FPS, High loses 49.4 FPS, and Ultra loses 39.9 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is only viable at the lowest preset, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is only 2.2 FPS, which in real gameplay could easily dip below the threshold during busy scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 66.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1080p are playable, with Low at 151.4 FPS, Medium at 103.6 FPS, and High at 87.4 FPS.

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

A: The Medium preset is the highest setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 71.7 FPS. The Low preset averages 106.8 FPS, but High (58.8 FPS) and Ultra (42.9 FPS) both fall below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this hardware in Rust?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 62.2 FPS. The Medium preset averages 41.3 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 26.9 FPS. The margin at Low is slim, so 4K is only marginally playable.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (0.3% slower), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (0.3% slower). All four are effectively equivalent in average benchmark score.

Q: What GPU alternatives are close to the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster. These are the nearest recorded rivals, all slightly ahead.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database?

A: It ranks 2138 out of 3723 tested combinations for Rust. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, but the practical performance depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct scaling patterns that indicate which component dominates at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely the primary driver of performance. The frame rates are high across all presets, with Low at 151.4 FPS and Ultra at 66.8 FPS. The fact that even Ultra stays above 60 FPS suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough raw power to handle the GPU workload at this resolution, and the i5-12400F is able to feed it adequately. The performance difference between presets is entirely attributable to the GPU's workload, but the absolute numbers show that neither component is the bottleneck at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The GPU begins to become more limiting, as evidenced by the drop from 106.8 FPS at Low to 58.8 FPS at High. The GPU's rendering load increases with resolution, and the RTX 2070 SUPER starts to struggle with the higher pixel count at higher presets. The CPU's role remains constant, but the GPU's inability to maintain 60 FPS at High and Ultra indicates that the GPU is now the limiting factor. The fact that Medium (71.7 FPS) clears the threshold while High (58.8 FPS) does not shows a sharp cliff between these two settings, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the shading and texture demands exceed the GPU's capacity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. Only Low (62.2 FPS) reaches playable levels, and the drop from Low to Medium (41.3 FPS) is a 33.6% reduction. The CPU is unlikely to be the constraint at 4K because the frame rates are so low that the CPU has ample time to prepare frames. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would provide the most benefit for 4K gaming, while the CPU is sufficient for the task. Conversely, at 1080p, upgrading the CPU might yield diminishing returns because the GPU is already delivering acceptable frame rates at all presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, averaging 66.8 FPS. This is the recommended setting for users who prioritize visual fidelity while maintaining a 60 FPS floor. The High preset offers a higher average at 87.4 FPS, but Ultra is still comfortably above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the highest playable setting, averaging 71.7 FPS. The Low preset averages 106.8 FPS for users who prefer maximum frame rates, but Medium provides the best balance of visuals and performance without dipping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 62.2 FPS. This is a marginal result, as the 2.2 FPS headroom above the threshold is minimal. Users who want a more stable 4K experience would need to lower the resolution or accept frequent frame rate dips.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Rust, but the playable range is strictly limited by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 66.8 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering full flexibility in graphics settings. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at Low (106.8 FPS) and Medium (71.7 FPS), but High (58.8 FPS) and Ultra (42.9 FPS) fall short. At 3840x2160, only Low (62.2 FPS) is playable, and the margin is thin.

The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p gaming system for Rust, with acceptable 1440p performance at medium settings and marginal 4K performance at the lowest settings. Users targeting 1080p can enable Ultra without concern, while those wanting 1440p or 4K must make significant compromises. The combo's rank of 2138 out of 3723 reflects this middle-ground positioning, capable but not exceptional. The data suggests that for 1080p gaming, this is a well-balanced pairing, but for higher resolutions, the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor.