Rust

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 lands at rank 1728 out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the 46th percentile of all system configurations. This mid-pack positioning reflects a combination where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded throughput meets a GPU that sits in the 58th percentile among all graphics cards, yet the pairing does not crack the top tier for this particular survival title. The data shows a system that is entirely playable at mainstream resolutions, but one that requires settings discipline at 4K to maintain smooth frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1728 out of 3723 in Rust indicates a configuration that sits slightly below the median of tested systems. This is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from a weak one. The CPU contributes a percentile rank of 77 against all processors, which is strong, while the GPU’s percentile of 58 against all graphics cards is more modest. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a system where the processor is rarely the limiting factor, but the graphics card can become the bottleneck at higher resolutions and preset levels.

Benchmark results confirm this dynamic. The Core i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292 places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, showing that the CPU has substantial headroom for gaming workloads. Meanwhile, the RX 7700’s average benchmark score of 15852 puts it within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 9060. This indicates that the GPU is competitive with last-generation mid-range options, but it is not a class-leading part. In Rust specifically, the measured FPS data shows the system delivering 173 FPS at 1080p Low, but dropping to 30 FPS at 4K Ultra, which illustrates the GPU’s limitations at extreme settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-13400F and the RX 7700 shifts dramatically as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 960) and high multi-thread capabilities (cinebench r23 multicore score of 22604) allow the GPU to stretch its legs. The FPS delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 98 FPS (173 vs 75), which shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at all preset levels.

Moving to 2560x1440, the gap between Low (119 FPS) and Ultra (51 FPS) widens to 68 FPS, but the absolute numbers drop significantly. At this resolution, the RX 7700’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant, yet the GPU still struggles to maintain 60 FPS at Ultra. The CPU’s role becomes less prominent here, as the graphics card’s pixel throughput (236.1 GPixel/s) and texture rate (393.4 GTexel/s) are taxed more heavily. The 4K results confirm this trend: at 3840x2160, Low settings yield 70 FPS while Ultra drops to 30 FPS, a 40 FPS spread that is almost entirely GPU-bound. The CPU’s 3dmark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 indicate it can process the game’s simulation and physics without bottlenecking, leaving the GPU as the sole constraint at high resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H posts an average score of 25201, which is 0.4% lower than the Core i5-13400F’s 25292. This means a system with the Ryzen 7 6800H would deliver nearly identical performance in Rust, assuming the same GPU. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within 0.3% of the i5-13400F’s score, with averages of 25362 and 25365 respectively. These CPUs would produce essentially indistinguishable frame rates in this game, making them viable alternatives for a similar build.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 on average, which is 1% higher than the RX 7700’s 15852. This would translate to a marginal FPS improvement in Rust, perhaps 1-2 frames at each settings level. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with an average score of 16129, is 1.7% faster, which could push the 4K Medium preset from 47 FPS to roughly 48 FPS, still short of the 60 FPS threshold. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500, scoring 15679, is 1.1% slower and would perform nearly identically to the RX 7700. None of these alternatives represent a meaningful upgrade for Rust; they are all within a narrow performance band.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Rust at playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 75 FPS. This is the resolution where the system is most comfortable, offering a full range of visual options. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 67 FPS and Medium averages 80 FPS, but Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 70 FPS, while Medium falls to 47 FPS and High to 40 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Rust, with 4K relegated to low-fidelity play. The RX 7700’s 16 GB memory capacity is generous, but its raw compute power (25.18 TFLOPS FP32) is not sufficient for high-detail 4K in this demanding survival game. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, handles the game’s server-side and client-side simulation without issue, as evidenced by the high FPS at low resolutions where CPU load is highest.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a steep performance cliff as settings increase. Low settings average 70 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 54 FPS. High settings average 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The lack of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra suggests these runs were less variable, but the average figures alone tell the story of a GPU that cannot sustain 60 FPS above Low at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. Low settings produce 119 FPS average, Medium hits 80 FPS with a range of 68 to 92 FPS, and High averages 67 FPS. Ultra falls to 51 FPS, which is unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. The min/max data for Medium shows a 24 FPS spread, indicating some frame time variance, but the average remains solidly above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings reach 173 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS with a 99 to 133 FPS range, High hits 98 FPS, and Ultra maintains 75 FPS. This resolution shows the RX 7700 performing at its peak, with all presets comfortably above 60 FPS and even the most demanding setting exceeding the playable threshold by 15 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers 70 FPS average. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it requires sacrificing most visual fidelity. Medium falls short at 47 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset, averaging 67 FPS. This allows for good visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate. Medium averages 80 FPS and would also be a strong choice, but High offers better visuals without dropping below 60 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 51 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 75 FPS. This enables the highest visual quality the game offers while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. The system has sufficient headroom at 1080p to run the game at maximum settings, making this the resolution where the combination of i5-13400F and RX 7700 is most effective.