Rust

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an extremely high-end combination for running Rust, placing 23rd out of 3,723 tested combos. This places it in the top fraction of one percent of all possible system configurations, indicating that this pairing delivers near-top-tier performance in this survival title. The benchmark data shows that this combo handles Rust with substantial headroom across all resolutions, with average frame rates that remain well above the 60 FPS playable threshold even at maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a rank of 23 out of 3,723 tested combos in Rust. This places the system in the 99.4th percentile of all recorded configurations, a position that reflects the sheer performance ceiling of both components. The CPU itself holds an 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at a 92nd percentile against all GPUs, but their combined performance in Rust is even more impressive than either component's standalone standing.

The data indicates that this pairing is not merely a sum of its parts; the synergy between the 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor and the Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU produces results that outperform the vast majority of competing systems. With an average benchmark score of 46,881 for the CPU and 77,712 for the GPU, both components contribute substantial raw compute power that Rust can leverage effectively. The rank of 23 suggests that only 22 other tested configurations out of thousands deliver higher frame rates in this specific game, making this combo a top-tier choice for Rust enthusiasts who demand maximum performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D shifts noticeably depending on the resolution and preset selected. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more dominant role due to the lower rendering load on the GPU. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 254 FPS on average, while at Ultra settings it still manages 150 FPS. This relatively modest drop of roughly 41% from Low to Ultra suggests that the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution that the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads become a limiting factor for maximum frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance begins to shift toward the GPU. The average FPS at Low settings drops to 224, and at Ultra it falls to 103. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings shows a reduction from 150 FPS to 103 FPS, a 31% decrease that indicates the GPU is now under more stress. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Ultra preset yields 61 FPS on average, while Low settings produce 141 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 57% performance drop, demonstrating that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily by the higher resolution.

The pattern across all three resolutions shows that Rust scales predictably with GPU load. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116, keeps frame rates high even with the GPU operating below its full potential. At 4K, the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 176 ROPs become the deciding factors, with the CPU's role diminishing to feeding the render pipeline.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, which delivers an average of 150 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playable threshold, and even the most visually demanding settings do not threaten playability. The Medium preset at this resolution produces 218 FPS average, with minimums at 185 FPS and maximums at 251 FPS, but Ultra's 150 FPS average is still more than double the 60 FPS floor.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, with an average of 103 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the Medium preset at 161 FPS average (with minimums of 136 FPS) shows that even lower settings provide excessive performance. The data supports running the game at maximum visual fidelity at this resolution without any concern for frame rate drops.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still achieve an average of 61 FPS, just one frame above the playable threshold. This makes 4K Ultra a viable option, though it leaves almost no margin for fluctuation. The Medium preset at this resolution delivers 95 FPS average with minimums at 81 FPS and maximums at 109 FPS, providing a safer buffer for demanding scenes. For players who prioritize stability over maximum visual quality, Medium at 4K is the more conservative recommendation, but Ultra remains technically playable per the data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46,971 in average benchmarks, a mere 0.2% difference from the Core i7-13700K's 46,881. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 5900 would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Rust. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 sits at 47,022, just 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46,654, trailing by 0.5%. These four processors bracket the i7-13700K so closely that users would not notice a practical difference in Rust frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival to the RTX 5090 D is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76,904 in average benchmarks, 1.1% behind the 5090 D's 77,712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% ahead, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79,396 and 79,605 respectively, placing them 2.1% and 2.4% ahead of the 5090 D. These delta values are small enough that any of these GPUs would produce essentially equivalent frame rates in Rust, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo across resolutions and settings provides a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 254 FPS, Medium produces 218 FPS with minimums at 185 FPS and maximums at 251 FPS, High produces 197 FPS, and Ultra produces 150 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 41% reduction in average frame rate, with the gap between Medium and High being 21 FPS and the gap between High and Ultra being 47 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 224 FPS, Medium delivers 161 FPS with minimums at 136 FPS and maximums at 185 FPS, High delivers 136 FPS, and Ultra delivers 103 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 54%, slightly steeper than at 1080p due to increased GPU load. The Medium preset's minimum of 136 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating consistent performance even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress considerably. Low settings produce 141 FPS, Medium produces 95 FPS with minimums at 81 FPS and maximums at 109 FPS, High produces 80 FPS, and Ultra produces 61 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 57%, the largest relative drop of any resolution. Notably, the Ultra preset at 4K sits just 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the only configuration in this dataset where the combo approaches its performance limit.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 61 FPS, which is 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. For a more comfortable margin, the Medium preset at 4K delivers 95 FPS average with minimums at 81 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Rust?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom, with Ultra settings averaging 103 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 150 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra sits at 61 FPS, so 1440p Ultra provides the highest setting with more than 60 FPS of buffer.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Rust?

A: This combination ranks 23rd out of 3,723 tested combos, placing it in the top 0.6% of all configurations tested for this game. This indicates that only 22 other combinations of CPU and GPU deliver higher frame rates in Rust.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Rust at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 254 FPS at Low to 150 FPS at Ultra, a 41% reduction, while the GPU still has unused capacity. The i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136, is critical at this resolution.

Q: What GPU rivals would perform similarly to the RTX 5090 D in Rust?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 1.1% lower in average benchmarks, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 2.1% and 2.4% higher respectively. Any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Rust.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at all tested settings?

A: Yes. Every resolution and preset combination in the measured data exceeds 60 FPS average. The lowest average is 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, while all other configurations stay well above the threshold, with the next lowest being 80 FPS at 4K High.