Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a strong performance profile in Rust, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and smooth 60+ FPS experiences at 4K, though the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts significantly depending on the chosen graphics preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the performance burden shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 172 FPS, which drops to 151 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 108 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that while the GPU is becoming more stressed, the CPU remains a significant factor at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically with higher graphical presets. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 139 FPS at 1080p to 104 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 61 FPS at 4K — a 56% total decline. The Ultra preset shows the steepest scaling curve: 115 FPS at 1080p falls to 79 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at 47 FPS at 4K, a 59% reduction. This steeper drop at higher presets suggests that as the GPU workload intensifies with more demanding settings, the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 47 FPS result clearly indicates GPU-bound performance.

The Medium preset provides the most complete dataset, including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 147 FPS with a range of 125 to 170 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 123 FPS average with a 104 to 141 FPS range. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 73 FPS with a 62 to 83 FPS range. The consistency of the minimum FPS values — staying above 60 FPS even at 4K — suggests that the combination maintains playable performance across all tested configurations, with the 47 FPS Ultra 4K result being the only sub-60 FPS average recorded.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 502nd out of 2953 tested combinations for Rust. This places the combo in the top 17% of all tested systems, a respectable position that reflects the hardware's capability in this title. The ranking indicates that while there are many faster combinations, this setup outperforms the vast majority of tested systems in Rust.

The rank of 502 out of 2953 becomes more meaningful when considering the individual component benchmarks. The CPU holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 76th percentile against all GPUs. The combination of two above-average components produces a system that ranks higher than either component's individual percentile, suggesting synergistic performance in Rust specifically. This is notable because Rust is known to be CPU-intensive in certain scenarios, and the 3D V-Cache technology appears to benefit the game's performance profile.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications contribute to a PassMark G3D score of 31811 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 18372.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is substantial for Rust, which can be memory-hungry at high resolutions and settings. The measured results support this: at 4K High, the average FPS is 61, while 4K Medium achieves 73 FPS. The difference between these presets suggests that the GPU has sufficient memory bandwidth and capacity to handle the higher resolution without severe penalties, though the frame rate drop from 73 FPS at Medium to 61 FPS at High indicates the added graphical complexity does tax the GPU significantly.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) aligns well with Rust's modern rendering requirements. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 199267 provide additional context for the GPU's compute capabilities, which may influence performance in Rust's dynamic world interactions. The GPU's 8448 shading units and 264 texture mapping units process the game's detailed environments efficiently, as evidenced by the strong performance at 1440p across all settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable performance: Low achieves 172 FPS, Medium 147 FPS, High 139 FPS, and Ultra 115 FPS. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, Low settings provide the maximum frame rate, while Ultra still maintains 115 FPS for visually demanding sessions.

At 2560x1440, the choices become more nuanced. Low delivers 151 FPS, Medium 123 FPS, High 104 FPS, and Ultra 79 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance for most users at this resolution, providing 123 FPS average with a minimum of 104 FPS — well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 104 FPS remains excellent, while Ultra at 79 FPS is still very playable for those prioritizing visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the settings choices have the most significant impact. Low achieves 108 FPS, Medium 73 FPS (with 62-83 FPS range), High 61 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended preset — it maintains an average FPS above 60 with a minimum of 62 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. High settings at 61 FPS average are borderline, while Ultra's 47 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but risks dipping below smooth thresholds during intense moments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings spectrum was tested. Ultra settings produce an average of 115 FPS, while High yields 139 FPS. Medium delivers 147 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 125 and 170 FPS respectively. Low settings achieve the highest average at 172 FPS, representing a 33% improvement over Ultra. The scaling from Ultra to Low demonstrates consistent gains at each step: 24 FPS from Ultra to High, 8 FPS from High to Medium, and 25 FPS from Medium to Low.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern with lower absolute values. Ultra averages 79 FPS, High achieves 104 FPS, Medium reaches 123 FPS (104-141 FPS range), and Low tops out at 151 FPS. The relative improvement from Ultra to Low is 91%, indicating that at 1440p, the GPU has more headroom to benefit from reduced settings compared to 4K.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Ultra averages 47 FPS, High reaches 61 FPS, Medium achieves 73 FPS (62-83 FPS range), and Low delivers 108 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High (14 FPS) and High to Medium (12 FPS) are comparable, but the leap from Medium to Low (35 FPS) is substantially larger. This suggests that at 4K, the Low preset significantly reduces GPU load, allowing the CPU to push higher frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with High settings achieving 104 FPS and Ultra reaching 79 FPS. At this resolution, all presets maintain averages above 75 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay across the board.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Rust?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium settings the average FPS is 73 with a minimum of 62 FPS, providing consistently playable performance. High settings average 61 FPS, while Ultra drops to 47 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is recommended to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at different resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 172 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 108 FPS. The smaller relative drop at Low settings (37%) compared to Ultra settings (59%) indicates that the CPU plays a larger role at lower resolutions and settings, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset provides the most complete data with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 125-170 FPS (average 147); at 1440p, it is 104-141 FPS (average 123); at 4K, it is 62-83 FPS (average 73). The minimum values at each resolution remain above 60 FPS, indicating consistent performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 502nd out of 2953 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested. The CPU holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, and the GPU holds a 76th percentile ranking against all GPUs.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Low achieves 172 FPS compared to Ultra's 115 FPS, a 50% improvement. At 1440p, Low reaches 151 FPS versus Ultra's 79 FPS, a 91% improvement. At 4K, Low delivers 108 FPS versus Ultra's 47 FPS, a 130% improvement. The performance gap widens as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename) built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The processor's standout feature is its 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantially larger than typical processors in its class and directly benefits gaming performance, particularly in titles like Rust that exhibit high cache sensitivity.

The CPU's benchmark results show a PassMark multithread score of 20363 and a single-thread score of 2941, with an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (0.2% lower), Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i9-12900T (0.3% lower). This tight clustering indicates the 5500X3D is competitively positioned within its performance class.

In Rust, the CPU's impact is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 172 FPS, which is 59% higher than the 108 FPS at 4K Low. This gap narrows at higher settings: at Ultra, the difference between 1080p (115 FPS) and 4K (47 FPS) is 145%, showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical demands increase. The large L3 cache likely contributes to the strong performance at 1080p Low, where the CPU must process game logic and physics more frequently relative to GPU frame rendering. The 12 threads provide sufficient parallelism for Rust's multi-threaded workloads, while the 3D V-Cache technology helps maintain high minimum frame rates, as evidenced by the 62 FPS minimum at 4K Medium.