Rust

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers strong performance in Rust, with the data showing a clear path to 60+ FPS at all tested resolutions. However, the headroom varies dramatically by settings, and the GPU's benchmark profile places it in a specific competitive tier that shapes expectations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F sits at the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25,292. The nearestRivals data shows this chip is nearly indistinguishable from several competitors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284 (a 0% delta), meaning the two processors are effectively tied in aggregate performance. Similarly, the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D score 25,362 and 25,365 respectively, both showing a -0.3% delta from the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead at 25,201. In practical terms, any of these four CPUs would deliver virtually identical frame pacing in Rust, with differences well below the threshold of perceptible variance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER holds the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (-0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (-1%). The RTX 4070 SUPER trails the RTX 4090 Mobile by a full 1% in average score, but the desktop card's advantage in sustained workloads is likely significant. For Rust specifically, the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for texture streaming, which is a known bottleneck in large multiplayer servers.

The practical takeaway: if a system builder were swapping the i5-13400F for a Ryzen 5 5600X3D or the RTX 4070 SUPER for an RTX 4090 Mobile, benchmark data suggests the user would see nearly identical frame rates. The differences are within measurement noise.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 610th out of 3,723 tested combinations for Rust, placing it in the top 16.4% of all systems. The rank reflects the balance between the i5-13400F's 10-core, 16-thread design and the RTX 4070 SUPER's 7,168 shading units. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 7,307 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29,995 both contribute to a combination that is neither CPU-bound nor GPU-bound at most settings.

The rank becomes more meaningful when contextualized with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, this combo produces 107.8 FPS, which places it well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The fact that it ranks 610th suggests there are 609 combinations that perform better, but the vast majority of those likely involve higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX. For a mainstream 13th-gen Intel CPU paired with a 40-series Super card, this rank indicates strong price-to-performance positioning without breaching the top echelon.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 210.8 FPS, Medium drops to 166.4 FPS, High maintains 143.7 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 107.8 FPS. Every setting clears 60 FPS by a wide margin, with Low nearly tripling the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is similarly favorable. Low settings yield 170.9 FPS, Medium drops to 114.3 FPS, High maintains 97.8 FPS, and Ultra remains solid at 74.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to roughly 96 FPS, compared to a 103 FPS gap at 1080p, indicating that the GPU begins to become more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings produce 102.8 FPS, Medium drops to 68.3 FPS, High falls to 56.3 FPS, and Ultra drops below the playable threshold at 45.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra expands to nearly 58 FPS, showing that 4K resolution places substantial stress on the RTX 4070 SUPER's 192-bit memory bus. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the card's 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs cannot keep up with pixel fill demands.

Notably, the data provides only average FPS values; min and max figures are absent from the measurement set. This means the analysis cannot assess frame time consistency or 1% lows, which are critical for a survival game like Rust where sudden explosions or large base renderings can cause stutters.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides clear guidance. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra averaging 107.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 74.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (102.8 FPS) and Medium (68.3 FPS) clear the 60 FPS threshold; High falls short at 56.3 FPS and Ultra is not playable at 45.1 FPS.

The best playable setting at each resolution is: Medium at 4K (68.3 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (74.8 FPS), and Ultra at 1080p (107.8 FPS). The i5-13400F's 20 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads provide sufficient CPU headroom for Rust's large-scale multiplayer environments, while the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM prevents texture pop-in at all tested settings. The data indicates this system can run Rust comfortably at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with Medium settings. For 4K High or Ultra, a GPU with more memory bandwidth would be necessary.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 45.1, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K setting is Medium at 68.3 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 74.8 FPS. All other settings (Low, Medium, High) also clear 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43,223. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile by 1% (43,667) and is within 0.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301). The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268) are effectively tied at -0.1%.

Q: What CPU performance tier does the i5-13400F occupy?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25,292 on average, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25,284 with a 0% delta, making them functionally equivalent in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is there a large performance gap between 1080p and 1440p for this combo?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p yields 107.8 FPS and 1440p yields 74.8 FPS, a difference of 33 FPS. At Low settings, the gap widens to 39.9 FPS (210.8 vs 170.9). The scaling is consistent but not linear, with the GPU becoming more stressed at higher resolutions.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: 2560x1440 Ultra provides 74.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with 14.8 FPS of headroom. This gives users the full visual feature set while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 107.8 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality with nearly double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best choice, averaging 74.8 FPS. This is 14.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving a small but acceptable margin for dips during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, which averages 68.3 FPS. High drops to 56.3 FPS and Ultra to 45.1 FPS, both below the playable threshold. Users seeking 4K should stick to Medium or lower to maintain frame rates above the 60 FPS line.