Rust

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing is a desktop combination built around a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor and a 12 GB RDNA 2 graphics card. The CPU launched at an MSRP of $409, and the GPU at 479 USD. In Rust, the measured data shows that this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p on all presets, at 1440p on High and below, and at 4K only on Low settings. The following sections break down the exact frame rates, the roles of each component, and how this combo compares to nearby hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS values for Rust across three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum frame rates are not reported, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 166.7 FPS on Low, 113.1 FPS on Medium, 96.1 FPS on High, and 70.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—Ultra runs at less than half the frame rate of Low. Even at Ultra, the average stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a comfortable resolution for this combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 112.3 FPS on Low, 73.8 FPS on Medium, 62.9 FPS on High, and 51.4 FPS on Ultra. High still clears 60 FPS, but Ultra falls short. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is similar to 1080p—Ultra is roughly 45% of Low's frame rate—but the absolute numbers are lower because of the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system manages 67.5 FPS on Low, 44.2 FPS on Medium, 35.8 FPS on High, and 30.1 FPS on Ultra. Only Low crosses the 60 FPS line. The drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is more than half, indicating that the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor as resolution climbs. The 4K Ultra figure of 30.1 FPS is barely playable for a slow-paced game, but it is far from smooth.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, and each step up in quality costs a significant chunk of performance. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for the lowest preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a TDP of 125 W. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has 30 MB of L3 cache. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a 7 nm RDNA 2 GPU with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 40 RT cores. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's TDP is 230 W, and it requires a 550 W power supply.

In Rust, the measured FPS scaling reveals how the balance shifts. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 166.7 FPS—far above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at that resolution and preset, and the GPU is not the bottleneck. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop disproportionately. For example, at Low settings, 1080p yields 166.7 FPS, 1440p yields 112.3 FPS, and 4K yields 67.5 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 4K is more than 60%, which points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30745 multi-core and 2116 single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 19429 multi-core and 2529 single-core. These numbers place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, meanwhile, scores 19786 in Passmark G3D and 2435 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is clearly a high-end part, while the GPU is more mid-range, which explains why the system can push high frame rates at lower resolutions but struggles at 4K.

The 12 GB VRAM on the RX 6700 XT is ample for Rust's tested presets, though the database does not report VRAM usage. The GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth and 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset—which likely stresses both shading and memory bandwidth—drops to 30.1 FPS. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU has headroom to spare.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K, based on average benchmark score, are all within 0.5% of its 46881 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, a 0.5% difference, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also a 0.5% difference. In CPU-bound scenarios, swapping the i7-13700K for any of these parts would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has an average score of 27435, a 0% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, a 0.5% difference. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, a 1.1% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, a 1.5% difference. These deltas are small enough that the RX 6700 XT's performance in Rust would be essentially indistinguishable from any of these cards at the same settings and resolution.

A builder considering this combo could expect similar results with any of these alternative CPUs or GPUs. The differences are within the margin of run-to-run variance in most games. The practical takeaway is that the i7-13700K and RX 6700 XT sit in a performance band where small changes in component choice do not meaningfully alter Rust's playability.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Rust? Yes, with clear caveats. The playable threshold is 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—average above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 70.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all clear 60 FPS, with High at 62.9 FPS, Medium at 73.8 FPS, and Low at 112.3 FPS. Ultra at 1440p falls short at 51.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 67.5 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all sit below 60 FPS.

The best settings for each resolution, according to the verdict data, are: 1080p Ultra (70.9 FPS), 1440p High (62.9 FPS), and 4K Low (67.5 FPS). These are the highest presets that maintain an average above 60 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots. 4K is technically playable on Low, but the margin is thin—67.5 FPS leaves little headroom for heavy scenes or multiplayer chaos.

The data shows that this combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine for Rust. It is not a 4K powerhouse, but it can handle the game at 4K if the user is willing to drop to the lowest settings. The CPU's strength ensures that frame rates remain high at lower resolutions, while the GPU's mid-range nature limits 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1940th out of 3723 combos. That places it just above the midpoint of the field. The rank reflects the overall performance of the i7-13700K and RX 6700 XT together, not just in Rust but across the benchmark suite. In Rust specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at most settings, which is a better result than many lower-ranked pairings.

The 89th percentile CPU and 72nd percentile GPU scores contribute to this mid-pack ranking. The CPU is a top-tier part, but the GPU holds the combo back from the upper echelons. Still, a rank of 1940 out of 3723 means that a large number of tested systems are slower, and only a smaller number are faster. For a mainstream desktop build, this is a respectable position.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 70.9 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Rust at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, where it averages 67.5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: High is the highest preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 62.9 FPS. Medium and Low also exceed 60 FPS, with 73.8 and 112.3 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, while the Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a 0.2% difference. They are effectively equivalent in CPU performance.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1940th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it just above the midpoint.