Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a solid mid-tier result for Rust in this database, placing at rank 411 out of 1717 tested combos. This position places the pairing comfortably within the top quarter of all tested configurations, indicating a balanced platform that should handle the survival sandbox with ease across common resolutions. The data shows that this combo is not an outlier at either extreme of the performance spectrum, but rather a dependable baseline that offers a substantial performance buffer for most players.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the context of this benchmark database, the combo’s rank of 411 out of 1717 combos reflects a strong, above-average standing. This percentile placement suggests that the pairing is better suited for high-refresh-rate gaming than a majority of alternatives, though it is not in the top tier of absolute performance. The CPU’s own percentile of 84 against all CPUs indicates that the processor is a particularly strong component of this pairing, while the GPU’s percentile of 81 against all GPUs reinforces that both parts are well-matched, with neither acting as a glaring bottleneck in synthetic workloads.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the performance deltas are minimal. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores an average benchmark score of 27606, which is just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and 0.4% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core i7-13700H. It trails the Intel Core i5-12600KF by a marginal 0.8%. These tiny margins mean that in Rust, where single-thread performance and memory latency often matter, the 5800X is effectively on par with these rivals, and any differences in frame rates will be more attributable to the GPU and game settings than to the processor.

For the GPU, the nearest rival comparisons show a more varied picture. The RTX 4070’s average score of 37283 is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36371), but it lags behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6%, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 2.2%. While these synthetic scores are close, the RTX 4070’s modern architecture and feature set, such as its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, likely provide a more consistent experience in a title like Rust compared to older or mobile-oriented parts.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a 12 GB frame buffer of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical asset for Rust, a game known for its large, densely populated worlds and extensive building mechanics. The data shows that the GPU’s 12 GB capacity is sufficient to handle the high-resolution textures and draw distances without running into memory-related stutters, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 4K.

The GPU’s clock speeds are listed with a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs, provide substantial raw compute power. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s further indicate that the card is well-equipped to handle the fill-rate demands of Rust’s detailed environments. In practical terms, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU scales consistently as settings are lowered, suggesting that it is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU takes on a more significant role at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the most balanced experience is achieved with the High preset. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 130.8 FPS, which is a strong result for a smooth gaming experience. However, the Medium preset at 149.5 FPS provides a more significant performance headroom, which is beneficial for maintaining high frame rates in Rust’s more demanding moments, such as in large player-built bases or during intense firefights. The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best trade-off between visual fidelity and performance, as the jump to High yields a 14% reduction in FPS (from 149.5 to 130.8), while the visual difference may not justify the loss for competitive play.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1920x1080 achieves a very high 202 FPS, which is ideal for maximum responsiveness. However, this comes at the cost of visual quality. The Ultra preset, while visually the most impressive, drops to 96.9 FPS at 1080p, which is still playable but suggests that the GPU is becoming fully utilized. Ultimately, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, providing a high frame rate that comfortably exceeds 144 FPS at 1080p and remains above 100 FPS at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows a clear progression: Low settings yield an average of 202 FPS, Medium 149.5 FPS, High 130.8 FPS, and Ultra 96.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 52.5 FPS, indicating that the Low preset is severely limiting the GPU’s potential. The step from High to Ultra is a 33.9 FPS drop, showing the significant cost of the highest visual quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings produce 157.9 FPS, Medium 101.9 FPS, High 90.6 FPS, and Ultra 69.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 44.1 FPS, which is a substantial reduction, but the resulting 157.9 FPS is still excellent for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor. The Ultra preset at 69.4 FPS is just at the edge of smoothness for many users, but it remains playable. The Medium preset at 101.9 FPS is a strong choice for 1440p, offering a high frame rate with good visual quality.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings produce 91.5 FPS, which is surprisingly high and indicates that the CPU is still providing enough data to feed the GPU at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 62.7 FPS, High to 52.1 FPS, and Ultra to 39.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only setting that falls below the 40 FPS threshold, which is generally considered too low for a smooth experience in a fast-paced survival game. The High preset at 52.1 FPS is acceptable for a single-player or less competitive setting, but for most players, the Medium preset at 62.7 FPS offers a better balance at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of scaling as resolution increases, with the percentage drops becoming more pronounced at higher settings. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the Low preset drops by 44.1 FPS (a 22% reduction), while the Ultra preset drops by 27.5 FPS (a 28% reduction). This shows that the GPU is becoming more heavily utilized at higher resolutions, which is expected. However, the more telling trend is the move from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is 66.4 FPS (a 42% reduction), while at Ultra settings, the drop is 29.6 FPS (a 43% reduction).

This scaling pattern indicates that the system is balanced, but the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, especially at higher settings. The fact that the Low preset at 4K still achieves 91.5 FPS suggests that the CPU is not severely limiting performance, as it can still push enough frames to utilize the GPU effectively. However, the rapid decline in FPS as settings increase at 4K points to the GPU’s limitations with the game’s heavy shader and draw-call loads. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 943, ensures that the GPU is not starved for data, allowing for the high 202 FPS result on Low settings. The data overall suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p with the Medium or High preset is the optimal target for this combination, while 4K gaming is best reserved for Medium settings or lower.