Rust

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a highly resolution-dependent experience in Rust, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-limited one at 4K. This combo ranks 2303rd out of 2953 tested combinations in the game, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the measured frames per second reveal that the system can still deliver playable results at lower resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 126 FPS. This is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions for this combo.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all other tested combinations in Rust?

A: The combo ranks 2303rd out of 2953 total tested combinations, meaning it sits in the lower 22% of all systems in the database for this specific game.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 22 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Rust.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36,470 in the Passmark multithread test. Its average benchmark score across all tests is 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

Q: Is there a significant FPS difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the difference is notable. At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 58 FPS, while High settings average 49 FPS. The Medium preset also shows a minimum FPS of 49 and a maximum of 67.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and features a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The processor’s benchmark results are strong. It achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 4,691 and a multithread score of 36,470. Its average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. In integer math, it scores 120,788, in floating-point math 77,955, and in data encryption 21,488. These numbers indicate a robust CPU capable of handling complex game logic, physics calculations, and AI computations typical of a survival game like Rust.

The nearest rivals to this CPU, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69,875 (a delta of 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-14700KF with 70,163 (a delta of -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with 69,515 (a delta of 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-14700K with 69,355 (a delta of 0.9%). The 9700F sits right in the middle of this pack, with deltas of less than 1% either way, suggesting its performance is essentially equivalent to these top-tier desktop and mobile processors.

In Rust, the CPU’s role is evident when examining the 1080p results. At Low settings, the average FPS is 126, which is significantly higher than at 4K with the same settings (51 FPS). This gap suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data, but at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-thread performance of 4,691 in Passmark is particularly relevant, as Rust is known to be sensitive to single-core performance for its game logic and server-side calculations.

The data implies that the 9700F is not the primary bottleneck at any tested resolution. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU is most likely to be strained, the combo achieves 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The processor’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capability for Rust's background tasks, such as world generation and entity updates. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the TU106 chip using the Turing architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The GPU includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The base clock is 1,365 MHz with a boost clock of 1,680 MHz. Memory operates at 1,750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s across a 192-bit bus with 6 GB of GDDR6.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 14,111, a DirectX 12 score of 53, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 65,846. Its average benchmark score is 15,290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with an average score of 15,283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M with 15,270 (0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with 15,199 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 with 15,171 (0.8% delta). The RTX 2060 is essentially tied with these parts, with deltas under 1%, indicating that its raw compute performance is comparable to a modern integrated GPU and an entry-level desktop GPU.

In Rust, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K, the average FPS drops to 29 at High settings, 34 at Medium, and 51 at Low. The Ultra preset at 4K yields only 22 FPS. This pattern strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The 6 GB of VRAM is likely a constraint at higher resolutions and settings, as Rust's textures and draw distances can consume significant memory.

The RTX 2060's boost clock of 1,680 MHz and its 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are modest by today's standards. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can still deliver 71 FPS at High settings and 84 FPS at Medium, which are playable numbers. However, the gap between Low (126 FPS) and High (71 FPS) at 1080p suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and shading capabilities are stretched as settings increase. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are decent for 1080p but struggle at 1440p and 4K, where the number of pixels to process quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2303rd out of 2953 tested combinations in Rust, which places it in the bottom 22% of all systems. This low ranking is somewhat surprising given the CPU’s high percentile (94th) and the GPU’s mid-range standing (58th percentile). The ranking suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, outperform this pairing in Rust.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, all have similar average scores, with deltas of -0.2% and 0.7% respectively. When paired with a stronger GPU, these CPUs would likely produce better results in Rust. However, the RTX 2060’s rivals, including the GTX 580 and Radeon 680M, are also close in performance, meaning the GPU is the limiting factor in this combo’s ranking.

The data indicates that the combo’s rank is driven primarily by the GPU’s performance ceiling. At 4K, the system cannot exceed an average of 51 FPS even at Low settings, and at Ultra it falls to 22 FPS. These numbers are far below what high-end GPUs achieve, which explains the low rank. In contrast, the CPU is more than capable, as evidenced by its 94th percentile standing, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 126 FPS, Medium settings produce 84 FPS (with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 97), High settings produce 71 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 54 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 42 FPS, from Medium to High is 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 17 FPS. This shows a steep drop when moving from Low to Medium, followed by more moderate declines.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 86 FPS, Medium settings produce 58 FPS (with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 67), High settings produce 49 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 37 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 28 FPS, Medium to High is 9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 12 FPS. The pattern is similar to 1080p but with lower absolute values.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 51 FPS, Medium settings produce 34 FPS (with a minimum of 29 and a maximum of 39), High settings produce 29 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 22 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 17 FPS, Medium to High is 5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 7 FPS. At 4K, the FPS values are closely packed, with even Low settings barely reaching 51 FPS.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS values, where available, are close to the averages, indicating relatively stable frame times. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 72 FPS versus an average of 84 FPS, a 14% drop. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 49 FPS versus an average of 58 FPS, a 15.5% drop. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 29 FPS versus 34 FPS average, a 14.7% drop. These consistent ratios suggest that the frame pacing is consistent across resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 126 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 84 FPS is also excellent, providing a balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 71 FPS is still smooth, but the Ultra preset at 54 FPS may be below the preference of competitive players. For a 60 FPS target, Medium is the best choice, as it exceeds 60 FPS with room to spare.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 86 FPS, which is excellent. The Medium preset at 58 FPS is just below 60 FPS, but the minimum of 49 FPS indicates that there may be noticeable dips. The High preset at 49 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, while Ultra at 37 FPS is likely to feel sluggish. For a smooth 1440p experience, Low settings are recommended, as they provide the highest FPS without sacrificing too much detail in a survival game where visibility is key.

At 4K, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is borderline playable, but the Medium preset drops to 34 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 29 and 22 FPS respectively. For 4K, Low settings are the only viable option for a playable experience, and even then, the frame rate may not be stable enough for competitive play. The data suggests that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Rust, and users should either lower the resolution or accept a reduced visual experience.

The best experience per the measured rows is at 1080p with Medium settings, which offers 84 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while retaining some visual fidelity. For users with 1440p monitors, Low settings at 86 FPS are the best choice, as they deliver a high frame rate that is more important in a game where reaction time matters.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 126 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p and 51 at 4K. This represents a 31.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 84 to 58 to 34, drops of 31% and 41.4%. At High settings, the FPS goes from 71 to 49 to 29, drops of 31% and 40.8%. At Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 54 to 37 to 22, drops of 31.5% and 40.5%.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound. The GPU’s rendering workload scales with the number of pixels, and the RTX 2060’s fixed resources (shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth) are increasingly taxed as resolution increases. The 4K resolution has four times the pixels of 1080p, and the measured FPS at 4K is roughly 40% of the 1080p value for each setting, which aligns with a GPU-bound scenario.

This data implies that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance, as shown by its high benchmark scores, is not the bottleneck, as the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increase. At 1080p, the CPU may still be partially utilized, but the GPU is still able to deliver high FPS. At 4K, the GPU is saturated, and the CPU has idle capacity, meaning that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant FPS improvement.

The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and the 6 GB VRAM are likely additional constraints at 4K. The texture data and frame buffer requirements at 4K exceed what the RTX 2060 can efficiently handle, leading to the lower FPS. The data does not show a sudden cliff at any settings, but rather a gradual decline, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are being progressively overwhelmed. For users seeking higher FPS at 1440p or 4K, a GPU with more VRAM and higher bandwidth would be necessary, as the current combo’s scaling suggests a hard limit imposed by the GPU.