Rust

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a highly capable Rust experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing every preset at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. This combination leverages a mid-range 10-core processor with a flagship 32 GB GPU, and benchmark results reveal a system that is rarely constrained by the CPU at typical gaming settings. The measured FPS values, ranging from a 79 FPS average at 4K Ultra to 192 FPS at 1080p Low, indicate that this pairing is suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions and still provides smooth gameplay at maximum fidelity in 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 demonstrates its raw power even when paired with the i5-13400F. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 142, while Medium settings produce an average of 110 FPS with a minimum of 94 and a maximum of 127. High settings average 83 FPS, and Ultra settings average 79 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63 FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom to absorb the additional load from higher presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales notably upward. Low settings average 179 FPS, Medium averages 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 and maximum of 172, High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 72 FPS, a larger absolute spread than at 4K, which suggests that at this resolution the GPU is less frequently the sole bottleneck and the CPU begins to play a more measurable role in frame delivery.

At 1920x1080, the results confirm the CPU’s growing influence. Low settings average 192 FPS, Medium averages 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 202, High averages 139 FPS, and Ultra averages 133 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, but the absolute values are high enough that even the lowest average at Ultra remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 149 FPS, which is still comfortably above what most high-refresh displays require.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor: dropping from Ultra to Low increases average FPS from 79 to 142, a 79.7% improvement. This large uplift indicates that the RTX 5090’s compute resources are the primary constraint at 4K, and the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The same preset transition (Ultra to Low) moves average FPS from 107 to 179, a 67.3% increase. The smaller relative gain compared to 4K suggests that the CPU is starting to exert more influence, as the GPU has more idle capacity at lower resolutions. The i5-13400F’s single-thread score of 960 in 3dmark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 indicate solid per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates even as the resolution drops.

At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role becomes even more apparent. The Ultra-to-Low transition yields a 44.4% improvement (from 133 to 192 FPS), which is the smallest relative gain across all resolutions. This compression indicates that at 1080p, the i5-13400F is approaching its practical limit for sustaining very high frame rates, and the GPU is no longer the sole bottleneck. The Medium preset’s minimum of 149 FPS versus the Low average of 192 FPS further illustrates this, as the CPU must process more draw calls and game logic at higher settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS shows an average benchmark score of 25284, essentially identical to the i5-13400F’s 25292 with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, 0.4% lower. These alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust, meaning users with any of these processors should expect similar frame rates at 1080p where the CPU matters most.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with an average score of 79605 (0.3% lower), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (1.1% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher. These alternatives would provide comparable GPU throughput, though their driver support and feature sets differ. For Rust specifically, the GPU-bound 4K results would be similar, but the exact FPS values could vary based on memory bandwidth and architecture differences.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Rust at all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 79 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 107 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 133 FPS. The lowest average FPS across the entire measurement set is 79 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 31.7%. Even the Medium preset at 4K, with a minimum of 94 FPS, never dips below 60 FPS, indicating stable performance under load.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 79 FPS. This is the highest fidelity option available in the data and remains playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, delivering 107 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 133 FPS average. In all three cases, the Ultra preset is the best choice for visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. For users prioritizing higher frame rates over fidelity, the Low preset at 4K provides 142 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 179 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 192 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains the recommended maximum for each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 162 out of 3723 tested combos in the benchmark database for Rust. This places it in the top 4.4% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given that the CPU is a mid-range part while the GPU is a flagship. The high rank is driven primarily by the RTX 5090’s exceptional performance, as the GPU’s percentile rank is 92 among all GPUs, while the CPU’s percentile is 77 among all CPUs. The pairing benefits from the GPU’s ability to handle heavy 4K workloads, while the CPU’s 10 cores provide enough multi-threaded throughput for Rust’s simulation and physics systems.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 79 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS is 192, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1440p stay above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 149 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS, well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% difference, and the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, 0.3% higher.

Q: Is the GPU the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K shows a 79.7% FPS increase, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint at that resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at any setting?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the data is 94 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, which still clears 60 FPS.