Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a mid-pack experience in Rust, securing the 1047th spot out of 1717 tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can handle the game, it does not excel relative to other hardware pairings. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile against all graphics cards, showing a modestly balanced pairing where neither component is a standout performer. The data suggests this is a workable combination for Rust, but users seeking top-tier frame rates will need to look at higher-ranked setups.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1047 out of 1717 tested pairings places it in the 61st percentile of all combinations, a solid but unremarkable position. Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 5 2600’s average benchmark score of 19616 sits within 1% of several rivals, including the Intel Core i5-1345U (19691, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508, +0.6% delta). This tight clustering shows that the CPU’s performance is typical for its class, and it is neither significantly ahead nor behind comparable processors. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 is similarly competitive, with the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) just 0.5% higher and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670) trailing by 2.5%.

In Rust specifically, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is capable of playable frame rates at most settings, but it struggles at higher resolutions and quality presets. The rank of 1047 suggests that while the hardware is adequate, it is not optimized for Rust’s demanding survival gameplay, which often involves large player-built structures and complex physics calculations. The CPU’s six cores and 12 threads provide a reasonable foundation, but its Zen architecture and 16 MB of shared L3 cache may limit performance in scenarios with heavy entity counts. Overall, the data positions this combo as a baseline configuration that meets minimum requirements but leaves headroom for improvement.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC, containing 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Rust’s texture-heavy environments. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s, providing ample raw throughput for the game’s rendering demands.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s Passmark G3D score of 18169 places it in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with direct competitors like the GTX TITAN Z (22006) and RTX 4060 Mobile (22729) showing similar or slightly better performance. In Rust, the GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 131.2 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 28.6 FPS, showing that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Rust’s asset streaming, but the 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth may struggle with large, detailed maps at 4K. The card’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game’s lighting and shadow effects, but the data shows that performance degrades linearly with quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 131.2 FPS, which drops to 102.2 FPS at 1440p Low (-22%) and further to 60.2 FPS at 4K Low (-54%). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is heavily stressed at 4K, even with minimal graphical demands. At High settings, the frame rates fall from 88.4 FPS at 1080p to 56.9 FPS at 1440p (-36%) and 34.3 FPS at 4K (-61%), demonstrating that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s performance scales poorly with pixel count. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic drop: 63.2 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p (-26%), and 28.6 FPS at 4K (-55%).

These numbers suggest that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1579) may be the bottleneck, as frame rates are relatively high but not exceptional. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, with the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM proving insufficient for sustained high frame rates. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it maintains above 60 FPS on all presets except Ultra (63.2 FPS). For 1440p, Medium settings (68 FPS) provide a playable experience, while 4K is only viable on Low (60.2 FPS) or Medium (43.8 FPS) presets. The scaling pattern confirms that this hardware is not designed for high-resolution gaming, and users should target 1080p or 1440p for optimal results.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Rust?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1047th out of 1717 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, which is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-1345U (19691) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508), showing near-identical performance.

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot, with all presets except Ultra (63.2 FPS) exceeding 88 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (102.2 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) remain playable, while 4K requires Low settings (60.2 FPS) for 60 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 2070 SUPER have?

A: The GPU comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Rust’s textures but limits performance at 4K.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as frame rates drop by 54% from 1080p to 4K on Low settings (131.2 to 60.2 FPS), while the CPU’s performance remains relatively consistent.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206, placing it just below the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, -0.5% delta).

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the High preset (88.4 FPS) offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, while Medium (99.6 FPS) provides a smoother experience with minimal visual compromise. The Ultra preset (63.2 FPS) is playable but drops below the 70 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for competitive play. For users prioritizing frame rate, Low settings (131.2 FPS) deliver the highest performance but sacrifice visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (68 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it maintains playable frame rates without the visual downgrade of Low (102.2 FPS). High settings (56.9 FPS) dip below 60 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in Rust’s demanding environments. Ultra (47 FPS) is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, only Low settings (60.2 FPS) achieve 60 FPS, while Medium (43.8 FPS) and High (34.3 FPS) fall below playable thresholds. The data suggests that users should avoid Ultra at any resolution above 1080p, as the performance hit is substantial.

Given the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 65th percentile, the combo is best utilized at 1080p with High or Medium settings, where it delivers a smooth experience. At 1440p, Medium is the optimal choice, balancing visual quality and performance. The measured rows indicate that this hardware is not suited for 4K gaming beyond Low settings, and users should prioritize resolution over quality when using this configuration.