Rust

FAQ

Q: What is the comboRankInGame for this system in Rust?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 1378 out of 1717 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765. It sits 0.6% above the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635) and 0.6% below the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899). It is also 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RX 6600 ranks in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores 25246, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 124.9 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: Does the combo reach 60 FPS at 1440p on any settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 59.3. At Low settings, it reaches 85 FPS. However, High settings drop to 47.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.8 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in average score?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 is 0.5% higher than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 25120.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate across the four presets. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 124.9 FPS, Medium drops to 85.7 FPS, High further reduces to 70.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 55 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 39.2 FPS, which is substantial, but the Medium preset still provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS.

For users targeting 2560x1440, Medium settings at 59.3 FPS offers the best balance, as it is the only preset that approaches the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining moderate visual quality. Low settings at 85 FPS are stronger for competitive play, but High (47.7 FPS) and Ultra (39.8 FPS) fall below acceptable smoothness for most scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the picture is less favorable. Low settings produce 48.5 FPS, Medium drops to 36.8 FPS, High to 29.6 FPS, and Ultra to 22 FPS. Given these numbers, the recommended experience for 4K would be Low settings, as it is the only preset that stays above 30 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset. For 1080p, Medium or High both provide playable frame rates, with High offering a better visual experience at 70.7 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 KB of L1 per core. These specifications position it as a mid-range desktop processor with a TDP of 65 W.

In Rust, which is known for its CPU-heavy simulation and physics calculations, the 5600's multi-threaded performance is relevant. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18309, while the single-core score is 2584. The PassMark multithread score is 21541, and the single-thread score is 3256. The CPU's 3DMark scores scale from 1737 (2-thread) to 5659 (max threads), indicating decent scaling across threads.

The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is essentially on par: 0.6% above the Xeon D-1746TER and 0.6% below the EPYC 9554P. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 124.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. However, the frame rates at 4K (e.g., 29.6 FPS at High) suggest that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is less stressed.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1378 out of 1717 places this system in the bottom 20% of tested configurations for Rust. This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles — the CPU is in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 69th percentile. This discrepancy indicates that Rust's performance demands are particular, and this pairing does not translate its raw benchmark strengths into a high relative standing in this specific game.

The data suggests that the combo is more competitive at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, it achieves 124.9 FPS, which is a strong result. But at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, only Low (85 FPS) and Medium (59.3 FPS) are playable. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 48.5 FPS. The ranking of 1378 reflects this overall picture: the combo can handle Rust at lower settings and resolutions, but it struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher visual presets.

Compared to other combos in the database, the 1378 rank is a clear signal that users should manage expectations. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (e.g., 18309 in Cinebench R23) do not fully compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher settings. The result is a system that is adequate for 1080p gaming but not for high-refresh or high-resolution play in Rust.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (Navi 23) with a 7 nm process. It has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 28 ray accelerators. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 8.928 TFLOPS.

The GPU ranks in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores 25246 (0% delta), while the RX 580 2048SP scores 25287 (-0.2%). The RTX 3060 Ti scores 25120, making the RX 6600 0.5% higher.

In Rust, the GPU's role becomes evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the frame rate drops from 124.9 FPS (Low) to 55 FPS (Ultra), a 56% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 85 FPS (Low) to 39.8 FPS (Ultra), a 53% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 48.5 FPS (Low) to 22 FPS (Ultra), a 55% reduction. This consistent pattern indicates that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Low settings across resolutions, but the shading units and clock speeds struggle with the increased load at higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 124.9 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play. Medium settings reduce this to 85.7 FPS, still well above 60. High settings yield 70.7 FPS, which is acceptable for most users. Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may be noticeable in fast-paced scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades predictably. Low settings average 85 FPS, which is strong. Medium settings average 59.3 FPS, just below the 60 FPS mark. High settings fall to 47.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39.8 FPS. The data shows that 1440p gaming is viable only at Low or Medium presets.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles significantly. Low settings average 48.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 36.8 FPS, High to 29.6 FPS, and Ultra to 22 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K is not a practical target for this system in Rust, even at the lowest settings. The measured data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: the RX 6600 provides playable frame rates at 1080p on most settings, at 1440p on Low/Medium, and at 4K only on Low, with the CPU not being the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.