Rust

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1920x1080 on Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 157.9, which is the highest result recorded across all tested settings and resolutions for this combo.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU scores 37,780 on average, which is 0.1% below the Intel Xeon 6353P (37,811) and 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37,831). It trails the Intel Core i9-13900HK by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-13600KF by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GTX 1080 Ti's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 61st percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,402. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, scores 19,405 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.1% behind.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest measured average is 25.3 FPS at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings. This is a substantial drop from the High preset at the same resolution, which averages 38.9 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics, and what is its boost clock?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D includes Radeon Graphics, and its boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The base clock is 4.70 GHz, with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti's memory bandwidth compare to its memory clock speed?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s, supported by a memory clock of 1376 MHz (11 Gbps effective) across an 11 GB GDDR5X memory interface with a 352-bit bus width.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 988th out of 1,717 tested combos in Rust. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while the CPU is highly capable, the GPU is a limiting factor for this specific game's performance profile. The data shows that the CPU itself is strong — it sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 37,780 — but the GPU, at the 61st percentile with an average score of 19,402, drags the overall combo ranking down. The discrepancy between the two components' relative strengths is notable: the processor outperforms its nearest rivals by a narrow margin, while the graphics card trades blows with much older hardware like the GTX 780 (0% delta) and the Tesla K40m (-0.6%). This suggests that in Rust, the frame rate ceiling is dictated primarily by the GPU, not the CPU, even though the CPU's 3DMark scores (e.g., 10,081 in 16-thread, 12,12 in single-thread) are robust. The combo's rank of 988 out of 1,717 implies that many other pairings — likely those with more modern GPUs — achieve better overall results, despite the 9800X3D's strong showing in CPU-only benchmarks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the bottleneck in this pairing, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. The GPU's 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 352-bit bus and 484.4 GB/s bandwidth, is substantial for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the limitations become clear. The base clock is 1481 MHz, boosting to 1582 MHz, with 3,584 shading units and 88 ROPs. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 354.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 11.34 TFLOPS. In Rust, the GPU's role is evident when comparing settings at the same resolution: at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 63.9 on Low to 38.9 on High, then to 25.3 on Ultra. This steep decline indicates that the GTX 1080 Ti's compute resources are overwhelmed by the game's higher-detail presets at 4K. At 2560x1440, the pattern persists but with higher absolute numbers: 105.6 FPS on Low versus 44.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1080 Ti's age (released in 2017, now end-of-life) is reflected in its 61st percentile ranking, and its nearest rivals include the GTX 780 (0% delta) and TITAN Xp (1.1% ahead), showing it performs at a level comparable to much older architectures. The GPU's memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra results suggest the 11 GB frame buffer and 484.4 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain playable frame rates at that resolution with high detail.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 157.9 FPS, but the Medium preset at 105.2 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, offering better visuals without a significant compromise. High at 87.9 FPS is also viable, while Ultra drops to 69.9 FPS — still playable, but with diminishing returns. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 105.6 FPS, which is excellent, but Medium at 71.9 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience with improved detail; High at 63.7 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 44.9 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS on average: Low is the only playable option at 63.9 FPS, while Medium (39.7 FPS), High (38.9 FPS), and Ultra (25.3 FPS) are all too slow for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that for 4K, the Low preset is the only sensible choice, and even then, the margin is thin. For 1440p, Medium offers the best compromise, and for 1080p, Medium or High are both reasonable, with Ultra being acceptable if the user prioritizes visuals over headroom. The measured results show a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by roughly 20-30%, with the steepest drop occurring between Low and Medium at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance: Low averages 157.9 FPS, Medium 105.2 FPS, High 87.9 FPS, and Ultra 69.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 52.7 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 17.3 FPS, and between High and Ultra it shrinks to 18.0 FPS. This suggests that the GPU handles 1080p well even at higher settings, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1,212) helping to feed the GPU effectively. At 2560x1440, the averages drop notably: Low 105.6 FPS, Medium 71.9 FPS, High 63.7 FPS, and Ultra 44.9 FPS. The 1440p Low result is still above 100 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS line, indicating the GPU's limits are being reached. The gap between Low and Medium is 33.7 FPS, and between Medium and High it narrows to 8.2 FPS, but the drop from High to Ultra is 18.8 FPS, showing that Ultra is especially demanding. At 3840x2160, the results are stark: Low 63.9 FPS, Medium 39.7 FPS, High 38.9 FPS, and Ultra 25.3 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is negligible (0.8 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is fully saturated at this resolution and further setting changes have minimal impact until Ultra, which costs another 13.6 FPS. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently provides the highest frame rate, and the relative performance drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 55-60% at each resolution. The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are usable across all settings, but 4K is only viable on Low.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) on a 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is critical for gaming workloads. Its benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore at 34,004 and single-core at 4,800, Geekbench multicore at 18,413 and single-core at 3,341, and 3DMark 16-thread at 10,081. The CPU's percentile ranking is 90th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,780. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% in average score, showing that the 9800X3D is at parity with high-end Intel parts like the Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-13600KF. In Rust, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation and entity logic, which is heavily single-threaded. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,212 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,800 indicate excellent per-core performance, which should theoretically minimize CPU bottlenecks in Rust. However, the measured FPS data reveals that the GPU is the limiting factor: at 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU to 157.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the CPU is likely idle while the GPU struggles at 25.3 FPS. The CPU's 16 threads are more than sufficient for Rust, which typically utilizes only a few cores, and the large 96 MB L3 cache helps with data locality. The processor's memory support for DDR5 (dual-channel, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth) also ensures fast data transfer to the GPU. The 9800X3D's launch MSRP is $479, and it has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. In this pairing, the CPU is clearly not the bottleneck at any resolution or setting; the evidence points to the GTX 1080 Ti as the constraint, as the CPU's benchmark scores place it in the top 10% of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 61st percentile.