Rust

This PC configuration delivers a decisive performance outcome in Rust: it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, including 4K Ultra. The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces an average of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, 103 FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra, and 150 FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra. The data confirms this combo is not merely playable but high-refresh capable across the board, with the only compromise being the 4K Ultra preset, which sits just one frame above the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 61 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, so players prioritizing stability over visual extremes may prefer High, which delivers 80 FPS on average and offers a more comfortable buffer above the threshold. Medium at 4K averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, making it the safest choice for sustained frame rates without dropping to Low.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, achieving 103 FPS on average. The step down to High yields 136 FPS, while Medium produces 161 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS. Since even the most demanding preset clears 100 FPS, there is no reason to reduce settings at this resolution unless targeting a specific refresh rate higher than 103 Hz.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 150 FPS on average, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings push the average to 213 FPS, but the data indicates that Ultra at 1080p provides a substantial margin over playability, so the full visual experience is recommended. The Medium preset averages 183 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS, and High sits at 173 FPS, meaning all settings at this resolution comfortably exceed 144 FPS except Ultra, which still clears it.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61, which is just one frame above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is technically playable, but the margin is slim enough that High settings (80 FPS average) provide a safer experience.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 103 FPS, making it the best visually demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with averages ranging from 103 to 188 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is effectively identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta). It trails the Intel Core 5 120 by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.3%, meaning performance is statistically indistinguishable from all four rivals.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants score 79396 and 79605, putting them 2.1% and 2.4% ahead respectively. The differences are minor.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS for this combo in Rust?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 81, which occurs at 3840x2160 Medium. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 136, and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 156. No other preset reports minimum FPS values.

Q: Does this combo rank high among all tested systems for Rust?

A: Yes. The combo ranks 96th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.6% of all configurations benchmarked for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS with no minimum or maximum reported. High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 109, and Low averages 141 FPS. The progression from Ultra to Low yields increases of 19, 15, and 46 FPS respectively, showing that the largest gain comes from dropping from Medium to Low.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 103 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 161 FPS with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 185, and Low averages 188 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is 33 FPS, while the gap between High and Medium is 25 FPS, and between Medium and Low is 27 FPS. This resolution shows a more linear scaling pattern than 4K.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 150 FPS, High averages 173 FPS, Medium averages 183 FPS with a minimum of 156 and maximum of 211, and Low averages 213 FPS. The differences between consecutive settings are 23 FPS (Ultra to High), 10 FPS (High to Medium), and 30 FPS (Medium to Low). The smallest delta occurs between High and Medium, suggesting diminishing returns beyond High at 1080p.

The data reveals that the RTX 5090 D is the dominant factor at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is the only measurement that approaches the playable threshold, while every other preset across all resolutions maintains at least a 43 FPS buffer above 60.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 96th out of 3723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the 97.4th percentile of all systems benchmarked. That rank places it in the top tier of tested hardware, though it is not the absolute fastest. The gap between this combo and the very top performers is not detailed in the data, but the percentile position indicates that only 95 other combinations achieve higher frame rates in this game.

The rank reflects the combined effect of the CPU’s 77th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU’s 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The GPU is the stronger component here, and Rust’s scaling behavior appears to leverage it well, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provides sufficient throughput, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604, but the GPU clearly drives the extreme performance at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark performance are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284 average score, 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta). All four fall within 0.4% of the i5-13400F’s 25292 average score, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is particularly notable as a gaming-focused chip, but the data shows no meaningful difference in average benchmark scores.

For the GPU, the RTX 5090 D’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, 1.1% ahead of the 5090 D), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, 1.6% behind), and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79396 and 79605, 2.1% and 2.4% behind respectively). The RX 6650M XT would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Rust, while the RX 6850M XT would be slightly faster. The Tesla P100 cards are datacenter-oriented but benchmark similarly, though their driver and feature support may differ in practice.

Systems built around these alternatives would exhibit comparable Rust performance. A configuration with the Ryzen 5 5600X3D and RX 6650M XT would likely match the measured FPS within a few frames, since both components sit within 1.1% of their respective counterparts. The data does not support claims of meaningful differences between these pairings.

The Verdict

This PC runs Rust decisively well at all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution is playable, meaning all twelve measured configurations clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra at each resolution: 61 FPS at 3840x2160, 103 FPS at 2560x1440, and 150 FPS at 1920x1080.

The 4K Ultra result is the only borderline case, with an average of 61 FPS leaving just 1 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. Players who experience frame drops in busy scenes may find High at 4K (80 FPS) more consistent, as the Medium preset already shows a minimum of 81 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, however, the Ultra presets provide substantial margins of 43 and 90 FPS respectively, making this combo a strong choice for high-refresh monitors at those resolutions.

The overall ranking of 96th out of 3723 combos reinforces the conclusion that this hardware is well above average for Rust, and the benchmark data shows no scenario where this system falls below playable frame rates. The combination of the i5-13400F’s strong multithreaded performance and the RTX 5090 D’s raw throughput makes this a capable build for Rust at any resolution, with the only caveat being the tight 4K Ultra margin.