Rust

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination lands at rank 667 out of 1717 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This pairing of a Zen 4 desktop processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU delivers playable performance across most settings, though the data reveals a system that is clearly more capable at 1080p and 1440p than at 4K. The CPU’s 82nd percentile standing among all processors suggests it is not the primary constraint in most scenarios, while the GPU’s 17th percentile rank indicates the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 667 out of 1717 represents the 61st percentile of tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of all recorded CPU-GPU pairings in Rust. This is a respectable position for a mid-range setup, though the gap to top-tier combinations is substantial. The processor itself sits in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064, while the GPU’s average score of 2913 places it in the 17th percentile against all GPUs.

The CPU’s nearest rivals illustrate its positioning: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 25057 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099 (-0.1%), the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993 (+0.3%). These near-identical scores show the 8400F is essentially tied with several other processors in synthetic benchmarks, meaning CPU performance is not a differentiator at this level.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are unusual: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M scores 2913 (0% delta), the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907 (+0.2%), the GT 650M scores 2893 (+0.7%), and the GTX 860M scores 2959 (-1.5%). The near-identical scores with much older mobile GPUs highlight that the 3DMark Steel Nomad test used here does not favor this card, and the 4060 Ti’s real-world Rust performance is far stronger than its percentile rank suggests. The measured FPS data confirms this discrepancy, as the card delivers smooth frame rates at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 Ti in Rust?

A: Benchmark data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The 8400F ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, and its average score of 25064 is nearly identical to rivals like the Ryzen 7 2700X (25057) and Ryzen 5 7500F (24993). The GPU’s lower percentile rank (17th) indicates it is the more likely constraint.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 187.5 FPS on Low settings and 110.7 FPS on High, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, it still delivers 129 FPS on Low and 74.1 FPS on High, which is playable. At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly, with only 45.1 FPS on High.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to the 16 GB version in Rust?

A: The measured data shows the 8 GB version scores 2913 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, while the 16 GB version scores 2907, a 0.2% delta. This indicates nearly identical performance in this benchmark, though the 8 GB card’s smaller memory may affect other scenarios not covered here.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-core performance like?

A: The 8400F scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8757 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its 3DMark 16-thread score is 6091, while the max-thread score reaches 6165. These figures show strong multi-threaded capability for a 6-core, 12-thread processor.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 45.1 on High, 54.6 on Medium, and only 31.9 on Ultra. Only the Low preset at 78.3 FPS exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at 4K.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory bandwidth affect Rust performance?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has 288.0 GB/s bandwidth across a 128-bit bus. At 1080p and 1440p, the measured FPS is high, suggesting bandwidth is sufficient for these resolutions. At 4K, the 31.9 FPS on Ultra and 45.1 FPS on High indicate the card’s memory subsystem and compute capabilities are stretched.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS or higher, the data shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS: Low delivers 187.5 FPS, Medium 129.3 FPS, High 110.7 FPS, and Ultra 84.4 FPS. The High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the 110.7 FPS average leaves ample headroom for dips during intense gameplay moments common in survival games.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset (129 FPS) and Medium preset (88.7 FPS) both comfortably exceed 60 FPS, while High (74.1 FPS) is playable but closer to the threshold. Ultra drops to 54.2 FPS, which is below the ideal target. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended choice, as 88.7 FPS provides a smoother experience than High’s 74.1 FPS with only a modest visual compromise.

At 3840x2160, only Low (78.3 FPS) and Medium (54.6 FPS) approach playable frame rates. High (45.1 FPS) and Ultra (31.9 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS target. For 4K, the Low preset is the only option that delivers a consistently smooth experience, while Medium is acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 187.5 FPS, Medium 129.3 FPS, High 110.7 FPS, and Ultra 84.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 55% drop in performance, from 187.5 to 84.4 FPS, which is typical for a graphics-heavy title like Rust.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are 129 FPS on Low, 88.7 FPS on Medium, 74.1 FPS on High, and 54.2 FPS on Ultra. Compared to 1080p, the resolution increase reduces performance by 31% on Low (187.5 to 129), 31% on Medium (129.3 to 88.7), 33% on High (110.7 to 74.1), and 36% on Ultra (84.4 to 54.2).

At 3840x2160, the results are 78.3 FPS on Low, 54.6 FPS on Medium, 45.1 FPS on High, and 31.9 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 1440p to 4K further reduces performance by 39% on Low (129 to 78.3), 38% on Medium (88.7 to 54.6), 39% on High (74.1 to 45.1), and 41% on Ultra (54.2 to 31.9). These consistent percentage drops across presets indicate balanced scaling behavior.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and consistent across all settings. At Low, performance falls from 187.5 FPS at 1080p to 129 FPS at 1440p (a 31% reduction) and then to 78.3 FPS at 4K (a 39% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra, the progression is 84.4 FPS at 1080p to 54.2 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 31.9 FPS at 4K (a 41% drop).

The percentage losses are relatively uniform across presets, which suggests the system is scaling predictably with resolution rather than hitting a sudden bottleneck. However, the magnitude of the drop from 1440p to 4K (roughly 38-41%) is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (31-36%), indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

This scaling pattern points to the RTX 4060 Ti as the limiting component. The CPU’s high percentile rank (82nd) and strong synthetic scores suggest it can feed the GPU adequately, but the graphics card’s 17th percentile standing and modest 8 GB memory capacity cause performance to degrade sharply at 4K. The 31.9 FPS result at 4K Ultra is particularly telling, as it shows the GPU cannot handle the combination of high resolution and high settings. Players with 1080p or 1440p monitors will find this combo well-suited, but those expecting 4K performance should consider lower presets or a more powerful GPU.