Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 pairs an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 design with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock. For a survival game like Rust, which relies heavily on world simulation and entity updates, the thread count is a significant asset. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, and its 65 W TDP suggests sustained performance without thermal throttling. In synthetic workloads, the chip posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, showing a balanced profile. The data indicates that the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all tested processors is driven by strong multi-threaded throughput, which is relevant for Rust’s server-side tick rate and physics calculations. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 versus the 2-thread score of 1762 highlights scaling efficiency, though the single-thread score of 901 in that suite shows that per-core speed is more modest. This combination means the processor is rarely the bottleneck in GPU-bound scenarios, but at lower settings or resolutions, its capabilities will be more directly tested.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads are the primary driver of its performance in Rust. The game’s simulation of a persistent world with hundreds of entities, building structures, and player interactions benefits from parallel processing. The CPU’s 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide a solid frequency range, though the boost figure is more relevant for bursty workloads like compiling shaders or loading new areas. The 16 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, which reduces latency when multiple threads access the same world data. Benchmark results show the chip achieves a PassMark multithread score of 24303 and a single-thread score of 3296, indicating that while it is a capable multi-core part, its single-core performance is merely adequate for the era. In Rust, this means the CPU can handle the background simulation tasks, but the frame rate at high settings is more likely to be dictated by the GPU.

The CPU’s position relative to its immediate rivals underscores its balanced nature. The data shows it is a mere 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K in average benchmark score, and 0.8% ahead of both the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P. The closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, trails by 1.2%. These margins are tiny, suggesting that in CPU-heavy scenarios like Rust’s early-game resource gathering or large-scale raids, the Ryzen 7 5700 will perform nearly identically to those alternatives. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5585 versus the max-thread score of 6617 shows that scaling beyond 8 threads yields diminishing returns, which aligns with Rust’s typical thread usage patterns. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking overall confirms it is a strong but not elite processor, meaning it will not hold back the RTX 2070 SUPER in most situations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a crucial specification for Rust at higher resolutions and settings, as the game’s texture streaming and draw distances can consume significant video memory. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are modest by modern standards, but the Turing architecture’s 2560 shading units provide the raw compute throughput. The memory clock is rated at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), which feeds the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth figure. In benchmark tests, the GPU achieves a PassMark G3D score of 18169 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 98316, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The RTX 2070 SUPER’s closest rivals show how tight the competition is in this performance tier. The data indicates it is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400, 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. These deltas are small, meaning that in Rust, the GPU will deliver frame rates that are effectively comparable to those alternatives. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is the key differentiator; at 4K Ultra settings, the game’s memory footprint can approach this limit, which explains the sharp drop in performance at that configuration. The GPU’s 12 nm process and 215 W TDP are higher than newer parts, but the raw performance data shows it remains a viable option for 1440p gaming.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1040 out of 1717 tested combos in Rust. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is indicative of the GPU being the limiting factor. The CPU’s 84th percentile and GPU’s 65th percentile rankings suggest that the pairing is slightly imbalanced, with the processor outperforming the graphics card relative to their respective pools. In practical terms, this means that upgrading the GPU would yield larger frame rate gains than upgrading the CPU for this game. The rank of 1040 is not a condemnation but rather a reflection of the hardware generation; newer GPUs with more VRAM and faster memory will naturally rank higher. However, the combo still delivers playable frame rates at most settings, as detailed in the measured FPS data. The position within the 1717 combos indicates that a significant portion of tested systems are faster, but the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 2070 SUPER remain a coherent pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 150.6 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop this to 99.7 FPS, while High settings yield 84.2 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 66.6 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU’s limits when maxing out effects. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 56% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the impact of shadow quality, draw distance, and anti-aliasing on the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings produce an average of 101.4 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p. Medium settings yield 71.5 FPS, and High settings reduce this to 57.6 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 47.2 FPS, which is bordering on the edge of smooth gameplay for fast-paced encounters. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 53%, slightly less than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin. Low settings produce an average of 63 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. Medium settings drop to 40.1 FPS, and High settings yield 35.4 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 26.1 FPS, which is not suitable for competitive play but can be tolerated for less demanding activities like building. The data shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires turning down settings significantly to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, and even then, only Low settings achieve that target. The 58% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is the steepest drop across all resolutions, confirming that memory bandwidth and capacity are the primary constraints at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Rust?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings achieves the highest average frame rate at 150.6 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 2560x1440 with Medium settings delivers 71.5 FPS, which is a strong option for most players.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% ahead of both the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P in average benchmark score. It is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, indicating very close performance across the board.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 26.1 FPS. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for this workload, as evidenced by the steep drop from 63 FPS at Low settings. The CPU’s performance is less of a factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. It is 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700, showing that this GPU sits in a tight competitive cluster.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 150.6 FPS on Low settings to 66.6 FPS on Ultra settings, a reduction of 84 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has enough headroom for high refresh rates but struggles with maximum visual effects.

Q: How does the combo's rank in the database reflect its overall performance?

A: The combo ranks 1040 out of 1717 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle tier, which aligns with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU's 84th percentile ranking shows it is relatively stronger.