Rust

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers playable frame rates in Rust at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested settings. At 1080p, the best playable preset is High, averaging 75 FPS; at 1440p, Medium is the highest playable setting, averaging 61 FPS. The combo ranks 2815 out of 3723 tested configurations, indicating that while it handles Rust at mainstream resolutions, it is not a top-tier performer for this title. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $196, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves an average of 75 FPS, making it the best playable setting. Lower presets also exceed 60 FPS—Low averages 133 FPS and Medium averages 89 FPS—but High offers the highest visual quality while maintaining the 60 FPS floor. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, with an average of 61 FPS. Low also qualifies at 92 FPS, but Medium provides better visuals without dropping below the threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best average is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold. Consequently, the verdict for 4K is that no settings are playable, and the best achievable average is 54 FPS on Low.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of measured FPS across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Rust. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 133, which drops to 92 at 1440p Low and 54 at 4K Low. This steep decline as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. The Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K workload exceeds its capabilities, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS results even on Low. Conversely, the CPU’s role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provide strong multi-threaded performance—its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21645—which helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the 133 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but as settings increase to Ultra, the average falls to 57 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s rendering load becomes the limiting factor. At 1440p, the gap between Low (92 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS) is 31 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High (52 FPS) is only 9 FPS, showing diminishing returns as the GPU saturates. The data points to a balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU taking over as the dominant constraint at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum FPS recorded for each resolution and settings combination. Where the FACT PACK does not provide min or max values, they are omitted.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 31 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 54 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 36 | 31 | 42 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 23 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 52 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 92 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 61 | 52 | 71 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 39 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 75 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 133 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 89 | 76 | 103 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 57 | — | — |

At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 76 FPS (133 to 57), with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (44 FPS). The Medium preset’s minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS show a tight range, indicating stable performance. At 1440p, the range from Low to Ultra is 53 FPS (92 to 39), and the Medium preset’s min/max of 52/71 FPS confirms that it stays above 60 FPS on average but can dip below in demanding scenes. At 4K, the best average is 54 FPS on Low, with Medium averaging 36 FPS and a minimum of 31 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s inability to sustain playable frame rates at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 54 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 36 FPS, High 31 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 61 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. Low averages 92 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still meeting the threshold.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 57, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High, Low, and Medium all exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 76, with a maximum of 103 and an average of 89.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-14400F’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21645. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, has a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning it scores 0.1% higher on average. The Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% lower.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (-0.2), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5). These processors have average scores within 0.5% of the i5-14400F, so in Rust, they would likely produce similar frame rates at the same settings and resolutions, assuming the GPU remains the same. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (-0.7), and NVIDIA P106-100 (-1). The RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 are within 0.7% of the Arc B580’s average score, suggesting comparable performance in Rust. However, the RTX 3080’s deltaPct of -0.7 indicates it scores 0.7% lower on average, while the RTX 2080 scores 0.6% higher. These alternatives would behave similarly in terms of FPS, though actual results can vary due to driver optimizations and game-specific factors.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2815 out of 3723 tested combos in Rust. This places it in the lower half of the database, meaning a majority of tested configurations deliver better performance. The CPU itself sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, yet the combined rank is disproportionately low. This suggests that Rust’s engine is particularly demanding on the GPU at higher resolutions, and the Arc B580’s 4K performance is a limiting factor. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo is capable of playable frame rates, but it does not excel relative to other hardware pairings. The rank of 2815 indicates that users seeking higher settings or 4K playability would need a more powerful GPU, while those targeting 1080p or 1440p can expect a satisfactory experience.