Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in Rust, with performance heavily dictated by both resolution and the chosen graphics preset. The data shows a clear pattern: this pairing is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p with optimized settings, but struggles to maintain smooth framerates at 4K, particularly on higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the hardware within its performance percentiles, and provides actionable recommendations based solely on the benchmark data.

FAQ

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

A: At 1080p, the combo achieves playable framerates across all presets, with Low hitting 139.2 FPS and High reaching 79.5 FPS. At 1440p, Low remains fluid at 96.3 FPS, but High drops to 51.8 FPS. 4K is challenging, with only Low (54.1 FPS) being consistently smooth.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.6% faster than the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635) and 0.6% slower than the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899). It trails the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957) by 0.9%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706) and 0.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680). It leads the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623) by 0.8%.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, Low delivers 139.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 57.6 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of 81.6 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the hardware.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 4K, even dropping from High (31.5 FPS) to Low (54.1 FPS) only yields a 22.6 FPS improvement. This smaller relative gain compared to lower resolutions suggests the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, limiting overall performance.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo for Rust?

A: The combo is ranked 1286 out of 1717 tested combinations (comboRankInGame). This places it in the lower quarter of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, many other hardware pairings deliver superior performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The card’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rasterization workload. In Rust, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows a clear correlation: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 79.5 at 1080p to 51.8 at 1440p, and then to 31.5 at 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher pixel counts. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for the tested presets, but the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely saturated at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS plummets to 22.9. The GPU’s general benchmark score of 19774 and 63rd percentile ranking suggest it is a mid-range performer, and Rust’s demands at 4K push it to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results reveal how the system’s performance scales with resolution. From 1080p to 1440p, there is a significant drop in FPS across all presets. At Low settings, FPS falls from 139.2 to 96.3, a reduction of 42.9 FPS. At High settings, it falls from 79.5 to 51.8, a reduction of 27.7 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is already becoming a bottleneck at 1440p. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more dramatic. At Low settings, FPS drops from 96.3 to 54.1, a 42.2 FPS loss. At Medium settings, it falls from 61.5 to 35.5, a 26 FPS loss. This pattern strongly suggests that at 4K, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary limiting component. The relative performance gap between resolutions also widens with higher presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 81.6 FPS. At 4K, this difference narrows to 31.2 FPS (54.1 vs. 22.9). This narrowing indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that changing settings has a proportionally smaller impact on FPS, as the pixel throughput becomes the hard limit.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting high refresh rates, the 1080p Low preset is the clear choice, delivering 139.2 FPS. This provides a smooth, competitive experience. The 1080p High preset is also viable at 79.5 FPS, offering a better visual balance while still remaining fluid. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only option that maintains a high refresh rate, hitting 96.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p (61.5 FPS) is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but High (51.8 FPS) and Ultra (39.6 FPS) will introduce noticeable stutter on higher refresh rate monitors. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that only the Low preset (54.1 FPS) is playable. The Medium preset (35.5 FPS) and High preset (31.5 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel sluggish. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 22.9 FPS average is below playable standards for a survival game. The best overall experience for this combo appears to be 1080p with High settings, which offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, or 1440p Low for players prioritizing framerate.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination is ranked 1286 out of 1717 tested combos for Rust. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning 431 combos perform worse. This ranking reflects the hardware’s age and mid-range positioning. The CPU itself is a strong performer, with a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 21765. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% slower) and the Intel Core i7-11700F (0.9% faster). The GPU, however, is less distinguished, with a 63rd percentile ranking and an average score of 19774. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (0.5% slower). The combination’s low ranking in Rust is likely due to the game’s demanding nature, particularly at higher resolutions. While the CPU is capable, the GPU’s performance ceiling limits the overall experience, especially at 4K where the data shows significant FPS drops. For players with this hardware, the data indicates that targeting 1080p or 1440p with adjusted settings is necessary to achieve a satisfactory experience, as the system is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Rust.