Rust

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Rust, depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows that this pairing is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires more careful settings selection to stay at or above the 60 FPS threshold. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and provides specific guidance on the best settings to use.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-9400 in the 47th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254. This places it in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average scores. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259, which is a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i5-9400 is effectively at parity with it. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, putting the i5-9400 0.4% behind, again a negligible difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, with the i5-9400 holding a 0.4% lead, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, with the i5-9400 ahead by 0.3%. In practical terms, the data shows that any of these processors would behave nearly identically to the i5-9400 in Rust, as the performance deltas are all within a fraction of a percent.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 31087, placing it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all a small margin ahead. The NVIDIA TITAN RTX leads with a score of 31676, which is 1.9% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31532, 1.4% higher, and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31220, 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31206, also 0.4% higher. These deltas are all small enough that the frame rate differences in Rust would be within the margin of error for most measurements. A user with a TITAN RTX or RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell would see virtually the same performance as this combo in the game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS experience at 4K with this combo?

A: The recorded data shows that the "High" preset at 3840x2160 produces an average FPS of exactly 60, making it the most demanding setting that clears the playable threshold. "Medium" averages 70.7 FPS, and "Low" averages 104.3 FPS, but "Ultra" drops to 45.4 FPS, which is below the target.

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the "Ultra" preset achieves an average FPS of 80, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that all four presets ("Low", "Medium", "High", and "Ultra") are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the GPU at 1080p "Low" compared to the CPU's performance?

A: This question is not answerable from the data, as the CPU benchmark scores and the GPU frame rates are separate measurements. The database does record that the combo reaches 139.9 FPS at 1080p "Low", which is the highest average FPS measured for this configuration.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 4K "High" and 4K "Medium"?

A: The data shows a 10.7 FPS difference. At 3840x2160, "Medium" averages 70.7 FPS, while "High" averages 60 FPS. This means "Medium" is 17.8% faster than "High" at 4K, providing a buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 1110th out of 3723 tested combos in the database for Rust. This places it in the top third of all tested systems.

Q: Is the i5-9400 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Rust?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p, the "Ultra" preset still averages 102.7 FPS, which is very high. However, at 4K "Ultra", the average FPS drops to 45.4, suggesting a significant load increase. A direct bottleneck assessment requires more data, but the frame rates show the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions, while at higher resolutions the GPU workload becomes the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At the lowest resolution of 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high. With the "Low" preset, the average FPS is 139.9. Moving to "Medium" yields 123.1 FPS, "High" yields 114.4 FPS, and the most demanding "Ultra" preset still manages an average of 102.7 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting offering a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. "Low" produces an average of 127.7 FPS, "Medium" reaches 105.5 FPS, and "High" averages 100.9 FPS. The "Ultra" preset at 1440p averages 80 FPS, which is exactly the same number as the "Ultra" preset at 4K, but the difference is that at 1440p this is a playable result. The step from 1440p "Ultra" to 4K "Ultra" shows a steep drop, falling from 80 FPS to 45.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance is more constrained. The "Low" preset averages 104.3 FPS, making it the only 4K preset that comes close to the 1080p performance level. "Medium" averages 70.7 FPS, which is acceptable. "High" averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold. "Ultra" at 4K is the only measured scenario that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 45.4 FPS. The data shows that the gap between "Medium" and "High" at 4K is 10.7 FPS, and the gap between "High" and "Ultra" is 14.6 FPS, indicating that the most demanding preset at 4K is a significant load.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER as 1110th out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This ranking places the system in the upper half of all tested configurations, specifically around the 70th percentile. The data suggests that this combo is better than most, but not the absolute top-tier, meaning there are 1110 other systems that perform better in Rust, while 2613 systems perform worse.

Given the CPU's 47th percentile ranking and the GPU's 76th percentile ranking, the combination rank is higher than the CPU rank but lower than the GPU rank. This indicates that the system is well-balanced for Rust, where the GPU is the more dominant component. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that the system can achieve high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p, but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K "Ultra". The rank of 1110 reflects a system that is highly capable for most players but is not at the extreme top end for the most demanding 4K scenarios.

The Verdict

This computer can run Rust effectively, with the data showing that it clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions except for one specific preset. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: every preset, from "Low" to "Ultra", is playable. The "Ultra" preset averages 102.7 FPS, which is 42.7 FPS above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the same applies, with "Ultra" averaging 80 FPS, which is 20 FPS above the threshold. The system performs very well at these two resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. The "High" preset averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that is still playable. The "Medium" preset, with an average of 70.7 FPS, and the "Low" preset, with an average of 104.3 FPS, are also playable. However, the "Ultra" preset falls short, averaging only 45.4 FPS, which is 14.6 FPS below the playable threshold. Therefore, for a 4K experience, the user must stick to "High" or lower to maintain a smooth frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the best choice is the "Ultra" preset, which delivers an average FPS of 102.7. This is the highest quality setting available at this resolution, and it still provides a significant margin of 42.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the "Ultra" preset is also the best choice, with an average FPS of 80. This preset provides a 20 FPS margin, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience with maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, the best choice is the "High" preset, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This preset is the most demanding one that meets the playable threshold. The "Medium" preset offers a higher average FPS of 70.7, but it does not achieve the same visual quality as "High". The "Ultra" preset is not playable at 4K, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows how the Rust workload shifts between the i5-9400 and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER as resolution changes. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully stressed. The frame rates are high, but the gap between "Low" (139.9 FPS) and "Ultra" (102.7 FPS) is 37.2 FPS. This indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's requests, and the GPU is the limiting factor, but the CPU is still playing a significant role in maintaining these high frame rates.

At 1440p, the GPU load increases. The frame rates across presets are slightly lower than 1080p, but the drop from 1080p "Ultra" (102.7 FPS) to 1440p "Ultra" (80 FPS) is 22.7 FPS. This shows that the GPU is starting to become the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has to wait for the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

At 4K, the GPU is fully stressed. The gap between 1440p "Ultra" (80 FPS) and 4K "Ultra" (45.4 FPS) is a massive 34.6 FPS. This is a significant performance drop, indicating that the GPU is the dominant factor. The CPU is not the limiting component here, as the GPU is struggling with the higher pixel count. The data shows that the CPU's role is most critical at 1080p, where it must feed the GPU fast enough to reach 140 FPS, while the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant at 1440p, and it is the sole bottleneck at 4K.