Rust

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a wide range of performance in Rust, scaling from a highly playable 1080p experience to a more constrained 4K one. The measured data shows that this combination is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at multiple settings levels, but the most demanding preset at higher resolutions will require compromises. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, ranking, and component roles based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 70.9 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 49.9 FPS, and High falls to 42.1 FPS, making them unsuitable for a consistent 60 FPS target. Ultra is the most demanding option, averaging only 29.4 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 69.9 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium runs at 80.4 FPS, and Low reaches 120.2 FPS, both of which are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality within the threshold. Ultra at this resolution averages 54.2 FPS, falling just short of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 74.5 FPS. The data confirms that all four presets—Low at 172 FPS, Medium at 115.9 FPS, High at 95.6 FPS, and Ultra at 74.5 FPS—are playable at this resolution, leaving the user free to choose based on visual preference.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 42.1 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at this resolution achieves a playable average of 70.9 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 69.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 54.2 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 74.5 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution in the data where Ultra is playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 by -0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 by -0.3%, while leading the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5% each.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. It outperforms the AMD Radeon R9 M395X by 0.5%, the AMD FirePro W7100 by 0.6%, and the AMD FirePro D700 by 0.7%. It also leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1%.

Q: What is the overall performance rank for this specific CPU and GPU pairing in Rust?

A: This combination ranks 1649 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the upper half of all tested configurations, indicating solid but not top-tier performance for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset averages 172 FPS, Medium drops to 115.9 FPS, High is at 95.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 74.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest relative drop occurring between Medium and High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 120.2 FPS, Medium 80.4 FPS, High 69.9 FPS, and Ultra 54.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows here, while the jump from High to Ultra represents a significant loss of about 22% performance.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve shifts dramatically. Low is the only playable preset, averaging 70.9 FPS. Medium averages 49.9 FPS, High 42.1 FPS, and Ultra 29.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 21 FPS, and between Medium and High is roughly 8 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30% performance at the Low and Medium presets, while the step to 4K costs an additional 40% or more. The Ultra preset at 4K is particularly demanding, delivering less than half the frames of the same preset at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Rust, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds the rank of 1649 out of 3723 total combos. This means it performs better than roughly 55% of all tested systems, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the rankings.

The percentile data for the individual components supports this positioning. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile compared to all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end processor, while the GPU is at the 71st percentile compared to all GPUs, showing it is a strong mid-to-high-range card. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a slightly lower-tier GPU results in a balanced system that ranks solidly but not at the very top of the leaderboard for Rust specifically.

This rank suggests that while the system is well-suited for playing Rust at high frame rates in many scenarios, it will not compete with configurations using the absolute fastest GPUs available. The 4K Ultra results, which dip to 29.4 FPS, are a direct consequence of the GPU’s position in the overall hierarchy.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971 in average benchmarks, which is -0.2% relative to the i7-13700K’s score of 46881. This makes it a nearly identical performer. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (0.5%). Any of these processors would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Rust when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are all within a small margin. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891 (0.5% relative to the RX 6750 XT’s 26011), the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6%), and the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is also close at 25740 (1.1%). These alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Rust, meaning a user with any of these GPUs could expect the same playability profile across resolutions.

When considering an upgrade or a similar build, these figures show that the i7-13700K is already at the top of its performance class, with no meaningful CPU alternative offering more than a 0.5% improvement. On the GPU side, the RX 6750 XT is also well-positioned, with all nearest rivals being within 1.1% of its score.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution and settings. The verdict data provides clear playable settings for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieving playable frame rates. The best preset is Ultra at 74.5 FPS, which means users can enable maximum visual quality and still maintain a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains strong but requires a slight reduction in settings. The playable presets are High, Medium, and Low, with High being the best choice at 69.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 54.2 FPS, is not recommended for a strict 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high quality. Only the Low preset is playable, averaging 70.9 FPS. Medium and High fall to 49.9 and 42.1 FPS respectively, and Ultra is unplayable at 29.4 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must accept significantly reduced visual fidelity to hit the 60 FPS mark.

In summary, this combo is a strong 1080p and good 1440p machine for Rust, but it is not suited for 4K gaming beyond the lowest settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution increases. At lower resolutions, the CPU’s high performance is more relevant, while at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 172 FPS and even Ultra reaching 74.5 FPS. These numbers suggest that the Intel Core i7-13700K, with its high single-thread and multi-thread scores, is feeding the GPU efficiently. The large gaps between presets—a 56 FPS difference between Low and Medium—indicate that the GPU is still scaling with settings, but the CPU’s strength ensures that even the highest preset stays well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the CPU’s advantage becomes less pronounced. The frame rates drop across all presets, and the scaling between Medium (80.4 FPS) and High (69.9 FPS) is smaller than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become a limiting factor, though the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep High playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role dominates completely. The frame rates plummet, with Low averaging 70.9 FPS and Ultra dropping to 29.4 FPS. The CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant at this point, as the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB of memory and bandwidth are overwhelmed by the pixel count. The scaling between presets is severe, showing that the GPU cannot handle the workload at higher settings.

The data shows that for Rust, the CPU matters most at 1080p, where it enables very high frame rates. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the decisive component, dictating whether the system can maintain 60 FPS. This suggests that users prioritizing 4K gaming would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, while 1080p users are already well-served by this pairing.