Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination presents a study in contrasts for Rust: a modern six-core processor paired with an entry-level graphics card from a previous era. The benchmark data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its GPU, particularly at higher resolutions, yet capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance figures to explain exactly where this pairing excels and where it falls short.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Rust?

A: The combination ranks 3596 out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 4% of all system pairings for this game.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo achieve its highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is 66 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 12 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1650's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 7472, while its closest rival, the Intel Arc A310, scores 7550, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M is 0.3% behind with a score of 7447.

Q: Does the CPU's performance suggest it is a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data suggests not. The Ryzen 5 5600 has a Passmark single-thread score of 3256, and at 1080p Low, the system reaches 66 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this setting.

Q: How much of a frame rate drop occurs when moving from 1080p Medium to 4K Medium?

A: The average frame rate drops from 44 FPS at 1920x1080 to 18 FPS at 3840x2160, a decrease of 26 FPS or approximately 59%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. With a TDP of 65 W, it is a power-efficient part that provides substantial multi-threaded performance for its class.

In the context of Rust, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, entity updates, and the complex simulation of the survival world. The processor's benchmark scores indicate strong single and multi-core capabilities. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3256, and its multi-thread score is 21541. Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584.

The data suggests that the CPU is rarely the primary limiting factor for this combo. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the GPU load is minimized, the system produces 66 FPS. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 can handle the game's single-threaded demands sufficiently to allow the GTX 1650 to reach its performance ceiling. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs further reinforces that it is a competent processor, but its capabilities are overshadowed by the GPU's limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is an entry-level graphics card based on the Turing architecture, utilizing the TU117 chip. It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with a 75 W TDP.

This GPU is the clear performance bottleneck in this system. With an average benchmark score of 7472, it sits at the 40th percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rivals are integrated graphics or low-end discrete parts like the Intel UHD Graphics 750 and AMD Radeon R7 350. The GPU's 4 GB of VRAM is a significant constraint for Rust at higher resolutions and settings, where texture data can easily exceed this capacity.

The measured FPS data illustrates the GPU's limits. At 1080p Low, the card manages 66 FPS, but this drops to 37 FPS at High settings and 28 FPS at Ultra. The performance degradation is even more pronounced at 4K, where the card averages only 15 FPS on High. The GTX 1650 simply lacks the raw compute power and memory bandwidth to handle Rust's demanding environments at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear and consistent pattern across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the performance is as follows: Low settings yield an average of 66 FPS, Medium averages 44 FPS (with a range of 38 to 51 FPS), High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings produce an average of 45 FPS, Medium averages 30 FPS (ranging from 26 to 35 FPS), High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playability. Low settings average 27 FPS, Medium averages 18 FPS (with a range of 15 to 21 FPS), High averages 15 FPS, and Ultra averages 12 FPS.

The data reveals that at every resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial. At 1080p, there is a 38 FPS gap between the two extremes. At 4K, this gap narrows to 15 FPS, but this is because the GPU is so heavily saturated that even reducing settings has a diminished return. The only row with a min/max spread that indicates some headroom is 1080p Medium, which shows a 13 FPS variance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is a textbook example of a GPU-bound system. When comparing Low settings across resolutions, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 27 at 4K (a further 40% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline is directly attributable to the increasing pixel count, which places exponentially more load on the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem.

The GTX 1650's 128.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply inadequate for the demands of 4K rendering in Rust. The data shows that even at Low settings, 4K performance (27 FPS) is below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playable frame rates. At 1440p, the system is borderline, with Low settings producing 45 FPS but Ultra dropping to 20 FPS.

The scaling pattern indicates that the CPU is not a factor in the performance drop. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively constant as resolution increases. Instead, the consistent and significant FPS drops across all settings at higher resolutions point exclusively to the GPU as the limiting component. The Ryzen 5 5600 has ample headroom, but the GTX 1650 cannot keep up with the increasing pixel workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 66 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that exceeds 60 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience. While Medium settings at 1080p offer a better visual quality with an average of 44 FPS, this falls below the 60 FPS mark and may introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, 1080p High (37 FPS) is a viable option, but the 29 FPS drop from Low to High is a steep price to pay. The data suggests that Ultra settings at any resolution should be avoided, as the average frame rates fall below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for a playable experience. At 1440p, Low settings (45 FPS) are the only viable choice, as Medium drops to 30 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 26 and 20 FPS respectively.

For 4K, the data indicates that this combo is not suitable for playable frame rates. Even at Low settings, the average is only 27 FPS. Users should consider this resolution unsupported for this hardware. The best course of action is to use 1080p with Low settings to maximize performance, or 1080p Medium if the user can tolerate a lower frame rate for improved visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination ranks 3596 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the 3.4th percentile, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of the systems in the database. This low ranking is almost entirely due to the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is a relatively strong performer in its own right.

The Ryzen 5 5600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (0.1% higher average score), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9454P (0.2% higher). This shows that the CPU is competitive with other modern processors. In contrast, the GTX 1650's nearest rivals include the Intel UHD Graphics 750 (0.4% higher score) and the AMD Radeon R7 350 (0.6% higher), which are integrated or very low-end discrete graphics solutions.

This disparity in relative performance is the core takeaway. The CPU is a modern, capable part that would not be the limiting factor in a more balanced system. However, the GPU anchors the entire combo to the bottom of the rankings. The measured FPS data confirms this, showing that the system's performance is consistently and significantly constrained by the GTX 1650, resulting in a ranking that reflects the weakest link in the chain rather than the potential of the CPU.