Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Rust produces a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions and settings, with the data indicating a system that is well-balanced at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-limited as resolution climbs. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal that this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at lower settings, while Ultra presets demand more than the hardware can consistently provide.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It carries a 65 W TDP and is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The processor’s benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26214. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26196 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U scores 26262 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 26161 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 26272 (0.2% lower). This clustering indicates that the 5700X is competitive with these parts, with differences of less than a third of a percent separating them.

In Rust, the CPU’s role is most evident in the lower-resolution results. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 137.9 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. This suggests that at this resolution and preset, the processor is able to feed the GPU sufficiently. The 16 threads and 8 cores are likely beneficial for Rust’s server-side and simulation workloads, which can scale with multi-threading. The single-thread score from Cinebench R23 is 3193, while the multicore score is 22620, showing strong scaling from 1 to 16 threads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 6850, implying that the processor does not gain significant additional performance beyond 16 threads, which is expected given its thread count.

The data does not show a direct CPU bottleneck at 1080p High or Medium, as the FPS drops are more aligned with GPU load. However, at 4K, the CPU’s influence diminishes. The 3840x2160 Low result of 54.9 FPS is notably higher than the High result of 30.8 FPS, and the gap between these settings suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution. The 5700X’s 32 MB L3 cache and DDR4 memory support (dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide adequate data throughput for Rust’s world streaming, but the exact impact cannot be isolated from the measured FPS alone. The processor’s passmark multithread score of 26612 and physics score of 1337 indicate solid computational capability, which aligns with the high FPS observed at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 7.181 TFLOPS, and it carries a 175 W TDP. Its benchmark scores place it in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623, 0.8% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519, 1.3% higher). The RTX 2060 SUPER outperforms all of these, with deltas ranging from 0.3% to 1.3%.

In Rust, the GPU’s role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor at Low settings, where the CPU drives 137.9 FPS. However, at Medium (94.1 FPS) and High (76.4 FPS), the GPU load increases, and at Ultra (62 FPS), the GPU is clearly under strain. At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts: Low yields 93.7 FPS, Medium 61.6 FPS, High 54.3 FPS, and Ultra 39.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium at 1440p is 32.1 FPS, which is larger than the 43.8 FPS drop from Low to Medium at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is working harder at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the unequivocal bottleneck: Low produces 54.9 FPS, Medium 35.8 FPS, High 30.8 FPS, and Ultra 22.2 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Rust at these settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity based on the FPS data, but the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 7.181 TFLOPS are the likely constraints at 4K.

The GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking suggests it is a mid-range performer, and the measured FPS aligns with this. The difference between the RTX 2060 SUPER and the RTX 2070 is only 0.5% in average benchmark score, yet in Rust the RTX 2060 SUPER delivers playable FPS at 1080p High and 1440p Low, but struggles at 4K Ultra where it falls to 22.2 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are not sufficient for the highest fidelity settings at 4K, but are adequate for lower presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the shifting bottleneck between CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 137.9 at 1920x1080 to 93.7 at 2560x1440 (a 32.0% decrease) and then to 54.9 at 3840x2160 (a 41.4% decrease from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases. At High settings, the FPS drops from 76.4 at 1080p to 54.3 at 1440p (a 28.9% decrease) and then to 30.8 at 4K (a 43.3% decrease from 1440p). The consistent drop of roughly 30-40% per resolution step suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, especially at higher settings.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, as evidenced by the large gap between Low (137.9 FPS) and Ultra (62 FPS) — a 75.9 FPS difference. This gap narrows at 1440p, where Low (93.7 FPS) and Ultra (39.1 FPS) differ by 54.6 FPS, and further narrows at 4K, where Low (54.9 FPS) and Ultra (22.2 FPS) differ by 32.7 FPS. This narrowing indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows, and the CPU’s ability to influence FPS diminishes. At 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the FPS differences between settings are driven almost entirely by GPU rendering load.

The 4K High result of 30.8 FPS is below the commonly accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K Low at 54.9 FPS is close to it. This suggests that for 4K, the system requires Low settings to approach playability. At 1440p, High at 54.3 FPS is borderline, while Medium at 61.6 FPS and Low at 93.7 FPS are more comfortable. At 1080p, all settings except Ultra (62 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 137.9 FPS being the standout. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p and above, while the CPU provides adequate performance at 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 offers the highest FPS across all settings, with Low at 137.9 FPS, Medium at 94.1 FPS, High at 76.4 FPS, and Ultra at 62 FPS. This is the only resolution where all presets except Ultra exceed 60 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196) and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26161). It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272). These are all within a 0.4% range.

Q: Is the GPU performance adequate for 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER achieves 54.9 FPS on Low, 35.8 FPS on Medium, 30.8 FPS on High, and 22.2 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches 60 FPS, while the others fall well below, indicating that 4K is only viable at the lowest settings.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low produces 137.9 FPS and Ultra produces 62 FPS, a difference of 75.9 FPS. This large gap shows that the GPU load increases significantly with higher settings, but the system can handle both.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its closest competitors?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% higher than the GTX TITAN (19706), 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070 (19680), 0.8% higher than the Quadro K5200 (19623), and 1.3% higher than the Tesla K40m (19519).

Q: Which setting at 1440p provides the best balance of FPS and quality?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium yields 61.6 FPS and High yields 54.3 FPS. Medium is the only preset above 60 FPS, while Low at 93.7 FPS offers a significant margin but lower visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, High settings at 76.4 FPS provide a good balance between visual quality and performance, as it is above 60 FPS while Medium (94.1 FPS) and Low (137.9 FPS) sacrifice visual fidelity for higher frame rates. Ultra at 62 FPS is playable but barely above 60 FPS, so High is the recommended preset for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, Medium at 61.6 FPS is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. High at 54.3 FPS is close but falls short, and Low at 93.7 FPS is an option for competitive play where frame rate matters more than visuals. Ultra at 39.1 FPS is not recommended due to the significant drop below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low at 54.9 FPS is the closest to 60 FPS and is the only viable option for 4K, while Medium at 35.8 FPS, High at 30.8 FPS, and Ultra at 22.2 FPS are all well below the threshold. Therefore, for 4K, Low settings are the only reasonable choice, and users may prefer to lower the resolution for a better experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces the following average FPS: Low at 137.9, Medium at 94.1, High at 76.4, and Ultra at 62. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest drop between Low and Medium at 43.8 FPS, and the smallest between High and Ultra at 14.4 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s workload increases substantially when moving from Low to Medium, but the incremental cost of High and Ultra is smaller.

At 2560x1440, the FPS values are: Low at 93.7, Medium at 61.6, High at 54.3, and Ultra at 39.1. The drop from Low to Medium is 32.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 15.2 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the FPS at each setting is lower, with the gap being most pronounced at Low (44.2 FPS lower) and least at Ultra (22.9 FPS lower). This indicates that the GPU is more heavily loaded at 1440p, but the relative performance between settings remains similar.

At 3840x2160, the FPS values are: Low at 54.9, Medium at 35.8, High at 30.8, and Ultra at 22.2. The drop from Low to Medium is 19.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 8.6 FPS. The 4K results show a compressed range, with only 32.7 FPS separating Low and Ultra, compared to 75.9 FPS at 1080p and 54.6 FPS at 1440p. This compression highlights the GPU’s saturation at 4K, where even the lowest settings cannot fully alleviate the rendering load. The data confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.