Rust

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a commanding performance profile in Rust, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across most settings and resolutions. At 1080p, this combination produces an average of 219 FPS on Low settings, while even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 111.9 FPS. The data indicates a system that scales efficiently with resolution increases, though the gap between settings narrows as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo starts at 219 FPS on Low settings, demonstrating substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to Medium yields 176.2 FPS, while High settings produce 152.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which typically imposes the heaviest load, still maintains an average of 111.9 FPS—nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve remains strong but shows expected scaling penalties. Low settings deliver 179.8 FPS, Medium drops to 120.5 FPS, and High settings produce 101.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution maintains 80.5 FPS, which remains comfortably above the playability threshold. This pattern suggests that the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased pixel workload without severe bottlenecks.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the most significant performance drop, particularly at the highest settings. Low settings still achieve 108.1 FPS, indicating strong raw throughput. Medium settings produce 69.4 FPS, while High settings barely clear the threshold at 60.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below playability at 44.6 FPS, marking the only configuration in the dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS. This pattern highlights the resolution boundary where the RTX 4070 Ti begins to struggle with Rust’s most demanding visual features.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 482nd out of 3,723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 13% of all systems evaluated for Rust. This percentile position reflects the hardware’s capability to handle the game’s demanding survival mechanics, which include large open-world environments and dynamic lighting. The i5-14400F contributes with an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 Ti sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking suggests that this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, though it does not reach the top tier. The substantial performance headroom at 1080p and 1440p indicates that the bottleneck shifts toward the GPU at 4K, where the Ultra preset’s 44.6 FPS average reveals the limits of the RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The data implies that for competitive play at lower resolutions, this combo offers exceptional frame rates, while for 4K enthusiasts, settings must be carefully tuned.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32,233 with a delta of 0.1% from the i5-14400F’s average benchmark score of 32,279. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226 with a 0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354 with a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121 with a 0.5% delta. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust, meaning frame rates at 1080p with lower settings would show negligible differences.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile with an average score of 45,152 and a -0.8% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT with a score of 45,384 and a -1.3% delta. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075 with a 1.6% delta, while the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 with a -1.7% delta. Substituting any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within roughly 2% of the RTX 4070 Ti’s measured performance, meaning the playability verdicts at each resolution would remain identical.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS is 111.9, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High settings produce an average of 60.9 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall below playability at 44.6 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080?

A: At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 80.5 FPS from 111.9 FPS at 1080p, representing a 28% reduction. Low settings show a smaller decline, from 219 FPS to 179.8 FPS.

Q: Which component has more influence on performance at 4K?

A: The GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160, as evidenced by the dramatic drop from 108.1 FPS on Low to 44.6 FPS on Ultra. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking suggests it still provides adequate support.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB memory sufficient for Rust at 4K?

A: The data shows playable frame rates up to High settings at 4K, indicating that 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient for most presets, though Ultra settings exceed the hardware’s capabilities.

Q: What settings should be used for a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Medium settings achieve 120.5 FPS, which nearly matches a 144 Hz refresh rate. High settings at 101.2 FPS would still provide a smooth experience with higher visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role is more pronounced, as evidenced by the relatively small gap between Low and Ultra settings: 219 FPS versus 111.9 FPS. This suggests that the i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 4.70 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a bottleneck, but the GPU’s 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s influence grows. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens to a 99.3 FPS difference (179.8 versus 80.5), indicating that the increased pixel count places greater demand on the RTX 4070 Ti’s shading units and texture units. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support remain adequate, but the GPU’s 192-bit memory bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become more critical.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture entirely. The difference between Low and Ultra settings expands to 63.5 FPS (108.1 versus 44.6), with the Ultra preset falling below the playability threshold. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 80 ROPs and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are the primary constraints at 4K, while the CPU’s performance delta from lower resolutions becomes negligible. The data suggests that users seeking higher 4K frame rates would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 111.9 FPS. This provides substantial headroom for refresh rates up to 100 Hz, and even allows for potential frame rate caps to reduce GPU load without sacrificing visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings maintain 80.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. This makes Ultra the recommended preset for users prioritizing visual quality while keeping frame rates well above playability. Medium settings at 120.5 FPS would be preferable for users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays seeking higher refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, High settings produce 60.9 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 69.4 FPS offer a small buffer for consistency, while Low settings at 108.1 FPS provide the highest frame rates for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 44.6 FPS should be avoided unless users are willing to accept frame rates below the playability threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust with excellent performance across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain above 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset delivering 111.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 80.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability on Low, Medium, and High settings, with High being the most demanding playable preset at 60.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the threshold at 44.6 FPS, making it unsuitable for standard playability requirements. The data confirms that the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination is a robust choice for Rust, delivering playable frame rates at every resolution except 4K Ultra, where only the most demanding preset fails to meet the 60 FPS standard.