Rust

This analysis examines the measured performance of Rust running on an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The data set includes average FPS at three resolutions and four quality presets, along with synthetic benchmark scores for both components. The combo ranks 290th out of 1717 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper tier of tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show a clear, consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 196.5 at 1080p to 169.7 at 1440p, then to 102.4 at 4K. At High settings, the progression is 141.7 → 96.7 → 57.6. At Ultra, it drops from 110.9 at 1080p to 72.9 at 1440p and 45.2 at 4K. The magnitude of these reductions indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly stressed at 4K, where even Low settings yield only 102.4 FPS and Ultra falls to 45.2 FPS.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with 6 cores and 12 threads, can feed the GPU sufficiently to reach 196.5 FPS on Low and 141.7 FPS on High. The fact that 1080p Medium and 1440p Low both produce exactly 169.7 FPS suggests a performance ceiling that is not purely resolution-driven; this plateau likely reflects a balance between CPU and GPU capabilities at that frame rate. The scaling pattern across resolutions is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 917) and boost clock of 4.60 GHz help maintain high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's L3 cache is 32 MB, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600X scores 18578 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2622 in single-core, along with a 3DMark single-thread score of 917. These numbers indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for Rust's simulation and physics workloads.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5600X's average benchmark score of 20680 is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (20740) and the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746), and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F (20794). It is 0.7% higher than the Intel Xeon 6325P (20538). This places the 5600X in a competitive mid-range position, with performance nearly identical to several alternatives. The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache and 7 nm process contribute to its efficiency, and its 65 W TDP makes it a power-conscious choice. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (196.5) and 1080p Medium (169.7) suggests that the CPU can keep up with the RTX 4070 SUPER at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The launch MSRP for the 5600X was $299.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 100 FPS: Low 196.5, Medium 169.7, High 141.7, and Ultra 110.9. For a smooth experience, High offers a strong balance, while Ultra still delivers over 110 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low yields 169.7 FPS, Medium 118.5, High 96.7, and Ultra 72.9. All presets remain above 60 FPS, so users can choose based on visual quality; High is a solid choice, and Ultra remains playable. At 3840x2160, only Low (102.4) and Medium (67.8) exceed 60 FPS. High drops to 57.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45.2 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the highest preset that maintains a 60+ FPS average, while Low provides a comfortable margin. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of 4K gaming, but only at lower quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 290th out of 1717 tested combos in Rust. This places it in the top 17% of all tested systems, indicating a strong pairing for this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration and the GPU's 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 42576 is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723), but 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991) and 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897). This places the 4070 SUPER in a competitive position among its peers. The combo's rank suggests that this pairing is well-suited for Rust, delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with acceptable performance at 4K on lower presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 110.9.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700?

A: The 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680, which is 0.3% lower than the i7-10700's 20746.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Rust?

A: The combo ranks 290th out of 1717 tested combinations.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: At 4K, which preset yields the highest average FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings produce the highest average FPS at 102.4.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 57.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 102.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 67.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 45.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 96.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 169.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 118.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 72.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 141.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 196.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 169.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 110.9 |

The data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions and higher quality presets reduce average FPS, with the most demanding combination (4K Ultra) yielding 45.2 FPS and the least demanding (1080p Low) reaching 196.5 FPS. The RTX 4070 SUPER's launch MSRP was 599 USD.