Rust

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a mixed but generally playable experience in Rust, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. At 4K, the combo struggles at higher settings but manages a playable frame rate at Low, while 1440p and 1080p offer more headroom, with 1080p even clearing the 60 FPS threshold at Ultra settings. Benchmark data confirms this is a measured configuration, ranking 2008 out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a steep drop-off as settings rise. Low preset averages 66 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 44 FPS average, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. High falls further to 38 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 22 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is only 6 FPS, indicating diminishing returns once the preset exceeds Low. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as even the modest Medium preset struggles to stay near the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. Low preset hits 112 FPS average, Medium delivers 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 87, and High averages 64 FPS. Ultra falls to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The delta between Low and Medium is 37 FPS, while Medium to High is 11 FPS, showing a consistent but diminishing scaling curve. High remains playable, but just barely, with an average that sits 4 FPS above the threshold. The minimum at Medium, 64 FPS, indicates that even in demanding scenes, the combo holds above the playable line at that preset.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance. Low preset averages 163 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU and GPU have significant headroom at this resolution. Medium delivers 110 FPS average, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 126, ensuring smooth gameplay even in heavy load scenarios. High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS, which is 10 FPS above the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 53 FPS drop, while Medium to High is 18 FPS, and High to Ultra is 22 FPS. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the combo can handle even the most demanding preset without dipping below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2008 out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects a mid-pack position, where the combo outperforms a majority of tested systems but lags behind top-tier hardware. The CPU itself sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995, indicating strong processing power. The GPU, however, sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 17639, which pulls the overall combo ranking down.

The rank suggests that this configuration is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not optimized for 4K at high settings. In the database, combos ranked above 2008 typically feature higher-end GPUs or CPUs with better multi-threaded performance, while those below often have weaker components. The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking: at 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 70 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional, while at 4K Ultra, it falls to 29 FPS, a clear sign that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 (0.5% higher), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48618 (0.8% lower). These deltas are all within 1% of the Core Ultra 5 245’s score of 48995, meaning that swapping to any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical performance in Rust. The Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offer marginally better scores, while the Xeon and i5-14600K are slightly lower, but none of these differences would be noticeable in real-world gameplay.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% lower). Again, these deltas are minimal, with the HD 7790 being the only rival that edges out the RTX 4060. In practice, any of these GPUs would produce almost identical frame rates in Rust, though the RTX 4060’s newer architecture and features like DLSS are not reflected in these raw scores. For a user considering a similar build, pairing the Core Ultra 5 245 with a Radeon 780M or a Radeon Pro 560 would yield comparable results, though the RTX 4060’s driver support and ray tracing capabilities may offer advantages in other titles.

The Verdict

This PC can run Rust, but the playable settings vary significantly by resolution. At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 66 FPS, just 6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the playable line, with averages of 44, 38, and 29 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, the combo clears the threshold at Low (112 FPS), Medium (75 FPS), and High (64 FPS), but Ultra drops to 48 FPS, making it unplayable. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, including Ultra, which averages 70 FPS, 10 FPS above the threshold. The verdict is clear: this configuration is fully capable at 1080p, mostly capable at 1440p, and only marginally capable at 4K with the lowest settings. Users targeting 4K should expect to compromise heavily on visual quality, while those on 1080p can enjoy the game at maximum settings without issue.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance profile. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops when moving from Low (66 FPS) to Medium (44 FPS). The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, is not enough to compensate for the GPU’s inability to render at higher settings. At 4K, the game becomes GPU-bound, and the Core Ultra 5 245’s 14 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache provide no benefit beyond what is needed to feed the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The CPU’s role becomes more pronounced, as the gap between Low and Medium (37 FPS) suggests that both components are working harder. The RTX 4060 still limits performance at Ultra (48 FPS), but the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities, shown in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, help maintain playable frame rates at Medium and High. At 1920x1080, the CPU takes on a more significant role. The 163 FPS average at Low indicates that the GPU is not the bottleneck, and the CPU’s processing power, including its PassMark multi-thread score of 38706, allows for high frame rates even at Ultra settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 93 FPS drop, which is less severe than at higher resolutions, confirming that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 66 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a modest margin. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the line, so users at this resolution must accept Low to maintain playability. At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, which averages 64 FPS. This preset offers a better visual experience than Medium (75 FPS) or Low (112 FPS) while still staying above the threshold, albeit narrowly. Ultra at 1440p is not playable, averaging 48 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 70 FPS. This delivers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate, and it is the only resolution where the combo can run the game at maximum settings. For users who prioritize smoothness over visuals, dropping to High at 1080p yields 92 FPS, and Medium offers 110 FPS, but the data shows that Ultra is the optimal choice for this resolution.