Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a dataset for Rust that is heavily dictated by resolution and quality presets. The measured results show a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's capabilities emerge at lower resolutions and lighter settings. This combination ranks 1267th out of 1717 tested combos, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database, yet the frame rates suggest a system that can handle competitive play at 1080p with adjustments.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 77.9 FPS, but this drops to 56.8 FPS at 1440p and further to 31.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 27%, while moving from 1440p to 4K results in a 44% reduction. This pattern intensifies at Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls from 61 FPS at 1080p to 39.8 FPS at 1440p and then to a nearly unplayable 21.8 FPS at 4K. The scaling suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher pixel counts, making the GPU the definitive limiting factor beyond 1080p.

Interestingly, the Low preset shows a different scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 134.5 FPS, which drops to 96.5 FPS at 1440p and 54 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, which is similar to High settings, but the 1440p to 4K drop is 44% again. This consistency across presets indicates that resolution scaling is primarily a GPU-bound phenomenon in Rust, regardless of the quality settings. The data implies that players targeting 4K will need to accept either Low settings for 54 FPS or High settings for a cinematic 31.9 FPS, neither of which is ideal for a competitive survival game.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER's specifications directly explain the observed frame rates. With a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, the GPU's compute throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards. The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a critical constraint at 4K, where texture demands exceed what the memory bus can efficiently feed. The 256-bit bus width and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a clear degradation at 3840x2160, particularly at Ultra settings where the 21.8 FPS result indicates severe memory pressure.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (deltaPct 0.3) and the RTX 2070 (deltaPct 0.5). This proximity to the RTX 2070 is notable, as the 2060 SUPER achieves nearly identical performance in synthetic tests despite having fewer shading units (2176 vs. the 2070's higher count). In Rust specifically, the GPU's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are largely irrelevant, as the game does not appear to leverage ray tracing or DLSS in the measured data. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are the more relevant metrics, explaining why the card handles 1080p High at 77.9 FPS but struggles at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of the optimal settings for different priorities. For players seeking the highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 134.5 FPS, which is more than sufficient for fast-paced PvP encounters. However, the jump to Medium at 1080p yields 89.4 FPS, a 34% reduction that may be worth it for the visual improvements. The High preset at 1080p (77.9 FPS) represents a balanced choice, offering respectable visuals while maintaining frame rates above 60.

At 1440p, the data recommends Medium settings as the sweet spot, with 62.5 FPS providing a playable experience without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 1440p (56.8 FPS) are borderline, while Ultra (39.8 FPS) is only suitable for players who prioritize visuals over gameplay smoothness. For 4K, the Low preset's 54 FPS is the only viable option, as Medium (41 FPS) and High (31.9 FPS) fall below acceptable competitive standards. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p is essentially a screenshot mode rather than a playable configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Rust at 4K smoothly?

A: No. The data shows the best 4K result is 54 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 31.9 FPS on High and 21.8 FPS on Ultra. None of these are smooth for a competitive survival game.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Low preset achieves 134.5 FPS, but Medium at 89.4 FPS and High at 77.9 FPS both offer better visuals while staying above 60 FPS. High is the recommended balance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 19774 on average, while the RTX 2070 scores 19680, a deltaPct of 0.5. This means the 2060 SUPER is effectively tied with the 2070 in synthetic benchmarks, despite being a lower-tier model.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: The 56.8 FPS result at 1440p High indicates a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this workload. The frame rate scales proportionally with resolution, suggesting the GPU's memory bandwidth is the constraint.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in the database?

A: The combo ranks 1267th out of 1717 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 26% of all tested systems for Rust.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues at any resolution?

A: Yes. The 4K Ultra result of 21.8 FPS strongly suggests VRAM capacity or bandwidth limitations, as the frame rate collapses to unplayable levels when texture quality increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides the computational backbone for this system, and its specifications align with the observed performance. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the CPU has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 indicate strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for Rust's game logic and physics. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (via DDR5) ensure that data can be fed to the GPU without stalling.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 82 versus all CPUs places it well above average, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (deltaPct 0.3). This suggests that the 8400F is not the limiting component in most scenarios. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 134.5 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability in Rust. However, at 4K Ultra (21.8 FPS), the CPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as the GPU is overwhelmed. The 65W TDP and 4 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, but the CPU's role is to enable high frame rates at lower resolutions rather than to rescue the GPU at higher ones.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces a wide spread: Low at 134.5 FPS, Medium at 89.4 FPS, High at 77.9 FPS, and Ultra at 61 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 45.1 FPS, indicating a significant visual quality jump that costs substantial performance. The drop from High to Ultra is only 16.9 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, the results compress: Low at 96.5 FPS, Medium at 62.5 FPS, High at 56.8 FPS, and Ultra at 39.8 FPS. The Medium to High gap narrows to just 5.7 FPS, making High a relatively cheap upgrade over Medium at this resolution. The Ultra preset's 39.8 FPS is a 35% drop from High, which is too steep for most players.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a stark hierarchy: Low at 54 FPS, Medium at 41 FPS, High at 31.9 FPS, and Ultra at 21.8 FPS. The entire range spans only 32.2 FPS, meaning that even the best settings can only double the worst. The linear progression from Low to Ultra suggests that the GPU is so constrained that each quality tier has a predictable cost in frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1267 out of 1717 places it in the 26th percentile of all tested systems for Rust. This is a low ranking, but context matters: the database includes many high-end configurations with newer GPUs. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 63rd percentile among all GPUs and the CPU's 82nd percentile among all CPUs suggest that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant performance gains, as the CPU has headroom to drive a more powerful graphics card.

Relative to its nearest GPU rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER is within 1.3% of the NVIDIA Tesla K40m and 0.8% of the Quadro K5200, but these are workstation cards not optimized for gaming. The more relevant comparison is the RTX 2070, which scores 0.5% lower on average. In Rust specifically, the 2060 SUPER's performance at 1080p High (77.9 FPS) and 1440p High (56.8 FPS) indicates that it sits at the edge of acceptable performance for modern survival games. The combo's overall rank suggests that while it can play Rust, it requires careful settings management to maintain competitive frame rates, particularly at resolutions above 1080p.