Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust Rust experience, with frame rates ranging from a demanding 43.2 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 193.9 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions, while 4K gaming requires careful settings management to maintain playability. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the hardware's role, and provides actionable settings recommendations based on the benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally strong, with the Low preset hitting 193.9 FPS and even the demanding Ultra preset maintaining a playable 108.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p, performance drops are noticeable but the system remains capable; High settings produce 98.5 FPS, and Low settings reach 170.8 FPS, indicating headroom for high refresh rates. The most significant impact is seen at 4K, where the Ultra preset falls to 43.2 FPS, a 60% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score of 108.9 FPS. This steep decline at 4K suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the pixel count quadruples and places immense stress on the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a more moderate scaling curve. For instance, the High preset drops from 143.8 FPS to 98.5 FPS, a 31.5% performance loss, which aligns with the 78% increase in pixel count. This indicates that while the GPU is heavily utilized, the CPU still provides sufficient headroom. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is steeper; the High preset falls from 98.5 FPS to 60.4 FPS, a 38.7% loss. This disproportionate drop highlights the GPU's struggle to maintain frame rates at 4K, where the RTX 4070 SUPER's architecture (Ada Lovelace) is pushed to its limits. Benchmark results indicate that for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, users should consider the Medium preset, which achieves 67.5 FPS, while High and Ultra presets require compromises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER plays the dominant role in determining frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. Its specifications—including 7,168 shading units, 56 RT cores, and a boost clock of 2475 MHz—provide the raw compute power necessary for Rust's complex rendering. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus interface and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity and bandwidth become strained, as evidenced by the 43.2 FPS result. The GPU's benchmark percentile of 84 shows it outperforms most other graphics cards, and its nearest rivals (NVIDIA RTX A6000, AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE) have nearly identical average scores, indicating the 4070 SUPER is a top-tier performer.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. The base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz allow for sustained high performance, which is critical in a game like Rust where open-world rendering and physics calculations can cause frame-time spikes. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 193.9 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound, as the Ryzen 7 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads (with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz) can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at such low settings. However, as resolution and settings increase, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates become limited by the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities. The GPU's 220 W TDP and 1x 16-pin power connector suggest it is a power-hungry component, but the data shows it delivers accordingly.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 98.5.

Q: At what settings does the combo achieve over 100 FPS at 1080p?

A: The Low preset hits 193.9 FPS, the Medium preset hits 168 FPS, and the High preset hits 143.8 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets; the Medium preset achieves 67.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 43.2 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 43.2, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42,576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded?

A: The highest average FPS is 193.9, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 296 out of 1,717 tested combos for Rust. This places the combo in the top 17.2% of all tested systems, indicating a strong performance tier. The rank is influenced by both components; the CPU's percentile of 83 (vs. all CPUs) and the GPU's percentile of 84 (vs. all GPUs) show that both are above-average performers. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, has an average score of 25,706, which is 0.3% higher than the 5700G's 25,626, showing they are nearly equivalent in synthetic tests.

The GPU's rank contribution is more significant, as Rust is a graphically intensive title. The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 is within 1.6% of its nearest rivals (NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 42,653, AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at 42,723, AMD Radeon Pro 580X at 41,991, and NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 41,897). This tight grouping suggests that the 4070 SUPER delivers performance on par with these high-end cards. The combo's overall rank of 296 out of 1,717 reflects its ability to handle Rust's demanding environments, though the measured FPS data shows that 4K Ultra is the only setting where the system falls below a smooth 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all major resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable: Low settings produce 193.9 FPS, Medium produces 168 FPS, High produces 143.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 108.9 FPS. This shows a linear scaling from Low to High, with a more significant drop to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset adds substantial graphical load. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong: Low yields 170.8 FPS, Medium yields 114.2 FPS, High yields 98.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 73.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows here, but Ultra still causes a notable performance hit.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits are clear. Low settings achieve 104.5 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 67.5 FPS, High to 60.4 FPS, and Ultra to 43.2 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER can handle 4K Low and Medium presets well, but High and Ultra require a tolerance for sub-60 FPS gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings (108.9 to 43.2 FPS) represents a 60.3% performance loss, which is expected given the pixel count increase. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and frame rate target. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is recommended, as it provides 143.8 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for most monitors, while still offering good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 108.9 FPS is also viable for those with 120 Hz displays, but the 24.4% performance drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains. For 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 114.2 FPS, making it the best choice for maintaining high refresh rates; the High preset at 98.5 FPS is also acceptable for 100 Hz displays, but users with 144 Hz monitors should stick with Medium.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, as it achieves 67.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS console standard and provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 60.4 FPS is borderline, but the Medium preset offers a 11.8% performance improvement over High with minimal visual degradation. The Low preset at 104.5 FPS is overkill for 60 Hz displays and sacrifices too much visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 43.2 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playable threshold for most users. In summary, the data suggests that pairing a 1080p or 1440p display with High or Medium settings, respectively, gives the best balance of performance and quality, while 4K users should opt for Medium to ensure a stable frame rate.