Rust

Rust, a survival game released on 2018-02-07, is tested with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. The measured FPS data reveals a system that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with lower settings, but struggles at 4K. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory shape the results. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $229, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS drops sharply as resolution increases, and the pattern is consistent across all four settings. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 135.8 at 1920x1080 to 92.4 at 2560x1440, then to 55.5 at 3840x2160. At High settings, the drop is from 75.7 to 51.5 to 33.6. At Ultra, the drop is from 56.7 to 40 to 23.2. The gap between 1080p and 4K is substantial: at Low, the 4K average of 55.5 is less than half of the 1080p average of 135.8; at Ultra, the 4K average of 23.2 is less than half of the 1080p average of 56.7.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance, as measured by its benchmark scores, is independent of resolution, yet the FPS falls off steeply when pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 135.8 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. As resolution climbs, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The RX 5700 XT, with its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, where even Low settings cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K (55.5 FPS is the best 4K result).

The data also shows that the gap between settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 79.1 FPS (135.8 vs 56.7). At 1440p, the difference is 52.4 FPS (92.4 vs 40). At 4K, the difference is 32.3 FPS (55.5 vs 23.2). This narrowing suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even lowering settings yields diminishing returns—the GPU is already near its limit.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested systems in Rust?

A: The combo ranks 1299th out of 1717 tested combinations, meaning 418 tested combos perform worse.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 135.8, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS measured?

A: The lowest average FPS is 23.2, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that Low settings produce the highest average FPS at every resolution. At 1080p, Low yields 135.8 FPS, Medium 90, High 75.7, and Ultra 56.7. At 1440p, Low gives 92.4 FPS, Medium 65.3, High 51.5, and Ultra 40. At 4K, Low delivers 55.5 FPS, Medium 38.9, High 33.6, and Ultra 23.2.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rate, Low is the clear choice—it is the only setting that exceeds 100 FPS at 1080p and remains above 90 FPS at 1440p. If visual quality matters more, Medium at 1080p (90 FPS) or 1440p (65.3 FPS) offers a reasonable balance, as both are above the 40 FPS floor seen at Ultra 1440p. High at 1080p (75.7 FPS) is also viable for those who want better visuals without dropping below 60 FPS. Ultra is only playable at 1080p, where it hits 56.7 FPS; at 1440p it falls to 40 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 23.2 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

The data suggests that for 4K, even Low settings (55.5 FPS) are borderline, and Medium (38.9 FPS) or higher will likely feel sluggish. For 1440p, Low and Medium are the most practical choices, with High (51.5 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) being less comfortable. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but Low and Medium give the headroom needed for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for this combo in Rust.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 33.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 55.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 38.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 23.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 51.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 92.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 65.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 40 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 75.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 135.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 90 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 56.7 |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution. The 1080p Low result of 135.8 FPS is the standout, while the 4K Ultra result of 23.2 FPS is the weakest. The 1440p Medium result of 65.3 FPS is the second-highest at that resolution, and the 1080p High result of 75.7 FPS is the third-highest overall.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1299th out of 1717 tested combinations in Rust. That means 418 combos perform worse, but the majority of tested systems achieve higher frame rates. The rank places this pairing in the lower half of the field, which is consistent with the GPU's age and performance tier. The RX 5700 XT, released on 2019-07-06, sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1% difference) and the Intel Arc A350M (24647, +0.3% difference), showing that the GPU is competitive with mid-range mobile parts but not with modern high-end desktop cards.

The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer. The Ryzen 5 7600 is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 26574, a 0.2% difference, and the Intel Core i9-12900HK scores 26672, a -0.2% difference. This indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor in Rust; the GPU is. The combo rank of 1299/1717 reflects the GPU's inability to keep up at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's solid performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and it supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications contribute to strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3246. The CPU's multi-thread scores are also respectable: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 22992, and 3DMark max threads hits 6503.

In Rust, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where the frame rate is highest. The 1080p Low average of 135.8 FPS suggests the CPU can drive the GPU to its limit at that resolution. The CPU's percentile of 83 and its near-tie with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (0.2% difference) indicate that it is not a bottleneck in this game. As resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant. The data shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU's 8 GB memory and RDNA 1.0 architecture cannot sustain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, especially on higher settings. For players using this combo, the CPU is a solid foundation, but the GPU will dictate the playable settings and resolutions.