Rust

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that holds at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium drops to 41 FPS, High to 35 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS, so the 4K ceiling is firmly at the Low preset.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the best playable setting, averaging 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. Low runs faster at 104 FPS, but Medium is the highest preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 59 FPS, just under the line, while Ultra falls to 45 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 65 FPS. Medium averages 102 FPS, High averages 86 FPS, and Low reaches 152 FPS. The 1080p results show the combo has headroom even at maximum settings, though the margin is modest.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700K sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 9115, which is 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by 0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.9% behind. For gaming workloads, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Rust, as the score differences are within a single percentage point.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which is 1% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which is 1.2% behind. The Intel Arc B570 trails by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% behind. These deltas are small enough that in Rust, where the CPU often drives simulation and server-side logic, a user swapping between these GPUs would see similar average frame rates at the same settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a clear progression across presets. Low averages 152 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, meaning the preset choice at 1080p has a dramatic impact on frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 104 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p Medium result. Medium averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, making it the only 1440p preset with a recorded minimum at the playable threshold. High averages 59 FPS, just one frame below the 60 FPS target. Ultra averages 45 FPS, which is a 25 FPS drop from Medium.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 62 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above the playable threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings shows a 29 FPS drop, from 70 to 41 FPS, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are under significant stress at 4K.

The data shows that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 87 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is exactly 60 FPS, meaning the combo never dips below the target. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 35 FPS, which is far below playable. The absence of min/max data for other presets in the database limits direct comparisons, but the available figures suggest that Medium presets are the most stable in terms of frame consistency.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. At 3840x2160, the verdict is Low only, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, so 4K users must accept the lowest preset for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict includes Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 70 FPS. High averages 59 FPS, which is technically below the threshold, and Ultra is not viable at 45 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the combo has enough headroom for Medium, but not for the higher presets.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is the most favorable: all four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 65 FPS, which is above the threshold, while High, Medium, and Low are all comfortably playable. For users who prioritize visual quality, 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot, though the margin above 60 FPS is only 5 FPS.

The playable threshold in the database is 60 FPS, and the measured data shows that this combo crosses that line at every resolution, but only at the right preset. The pattern is consistent: lower resolutions allow higher presets, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities in Rust across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary driver. The i7-14700K, with 20 cores and 28 threads, keeps frame rates high even at Low settings, where the GPU has less work. The 152 FPS at 1080p Low is likely CPU-bound, as the RTX 2070 SUPER is capable of far more in lighter scenes.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The GPU begins to matter more, as evidenced by the drop from 104 FPS at Low to 70 FPS at Medium. This 34 FPS reduction is steeper than the 50 FPS reduction from 1080p Low to Medium, which suggests that resolution scaling amplifies GPU load. The i7-14700K still has headroom, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance starts to constrain higher presets.

At 4K, the GPU dominates. The difference between Low and Medium is 21 FPS, and between Medium and Ultra is 14 FPS. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are likely the bottleneck, as the data shows a steep falloff from 62 FPS at Low to 41 FPS at Medium. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset is telling. At Low, 1080p averages 152 FPS, 1440p averages 104 FPS, and 4K averages 62 FPS. This is a 90 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at Low settings. At Medium, 1080p averages 102 FPS, 1440p averages 70 FPS, and 4K averages 41 FPS, a 61 FPS drop. At High, 1080p averages 86 FPS, 1440p averages 59 FPS, and 4K averages 35 FPS, a 51 FPS drop.

The interpretation is that for Rust, the CPU matters most at 1080p and Low presets, where the i7-14700K's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores keep frame rates high. The GPU becomes the deciding factor at 1440p and 4K, where its memory bandwidth and compute throughput dictate preset viability. Users with this combo should expect CPU-bound behavior at lower resolutions and GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The best preset is Ultra, which averages 65 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, though the margin is only 5 FPS.

Q: Can this PC run Rust at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which averages 62 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 41, 35, and 27 FPS respectively.

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

A: The i7-14700K is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 9115, which is 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F trail by 0.7% and 0.9% respectively.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum recorded FPS at 1440p Medium is 60 FPS, with an average of 70 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This makes it the most stable playable preset at that resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests yes. At 4K, the frame rate drops sharply from 62 FPS at Low to 41 FPS at Medium, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos in Rust?

A: The combo ranks 2160 out of 3723 total combos in the database, placing it in the lower half of tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combo ranks 2160 out of 3723 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the 58th percentile of the database. This rank reflects the GPU's age and memory constraints at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong performance.

The CPU itself is in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69355. The GPU is in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. The discrepancy between these two percentiles explains the combo's mid-tier ranking: the i7-14700K is a top-tier processor, but the RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-range graphics card by current standards.

The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking. At 1080p, the combo performs well, with all presets above 60 FPS. At 1440p, it becomes limited to Low and Medium. At 4K, it is restricted to Low. This pattern is consistent with a GPU that was released in 2019 and has since been surpassed by newer generations.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU's strength can compensate for the GPU's limitations. For 1440p, users should stick to Medium settings to maintain 60 FPS. For 4K, only Low settings are viable, and even then, the margin is only 2 FPS above the threshold.

The rank of 2160 out of 3723 suggests that while this combo is not at the top, it is far from the bottom. Users with this hardware can play Rust comfortably at 1080p and 1440p Medium, but they should not expect to push higher resolutions or presets without compromising frame rates. The data shows a balanced system that is CPU-heavy and GPU-light, which is a common profile for older graphics cards paired with newer processors.