Rust

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 489th out of 3,723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the top 13.1% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a survival title that typically stresses both CPU and GPU heavily. The combo outperforms roughly 87% of all tested systems, which indicates that this pairing is well above average for Rust's demanding simulation and rendering workloads. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this setup — the 16-core processor provides substantial headroom for the game's server-side and physics calculations, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles the visual load. In the context of the full database, this is a high-tier configuration that should deliver smooth gameplay in most scenarios, though it is not at the very top tier where the absolute fastest hardware resides.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for Rust, which is known for its large textures and extensive asset streaming. The GPU's base clock runs at 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and the memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). With 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the card is well-equipped to handle the game's draw calls and post-processing effects.

In Rust, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 47 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the highest visual fidelity. The card's 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores are present but are not directly leveraged by Rust's standard renderer, which relies more on traditional rasterization. The 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute for the game's dynamic lighting and shadow calculations. Compared to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, GRID M60-1Q, RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, and TITAN RTX — the 4070 Ti SUPER sits within a tight performance band, with deltaPct values ranging from -0.4% to -1.9% relative to those cards. This indicates that the GPU's raw benchmark scores are closely matched with those older or workstation-oriented parts, but in Rust specifically, the 16 GB VRAM and modern architecture give it a distinct advantage in texture-heavy scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 204 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 180 FPS, a reduction of 11.8%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 108 FPS, which is 47.1% lower than the 1080p figure. This substantial drop at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, since the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

For Medium settings, the pattern continues: 175 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p (a 29.7% decrease), and 73 FPS at 4K (a 58.3% decrease from 1080p). The High preset shows 151 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (31.1% lower), and 61 FPS at 4K (59.6% lower). At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 115 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p (31.3% lower), and 47 FPS at 4K (59.1% lower).

The consistent pattern — roughly a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 40-45% drop from 1440p to 4K — strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's rendering workload grows disproportionately. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K average is only 108 FPS (versus 204 FPS at 1080p) confirms that resolution scaling is the dominant factor limiting performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 204 FPS, Medium at 175 FPS, High at 151 FPS, and Ultra at 115 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset offers the highest refresh rate potential, but the Medium preset at 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 151 FPS is also viable for high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, the story changes. Low delivers 180 FPS, Medium 123 FPS (minimum 104 FPS), High 104 FPS, and Ultra 79 FPS. For most players, the Medium preset is the sweet spot at this resolution, offering a 104 FPS minimum that stays above the 100 FPS threshold. The High preset at 104 FPS average is borderline, as any demanding scene could drop it below 60 FPS. Ultra at 79 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 4K, the options narrow significantly. Low delivers 108 FPS, Medium 73 FPS (minimum 62 FPS), High 61 FPS, and Ultra 47 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently high frame rate at this resolution. Medium at 73 FPS average with a 62 FPS minimum is acceptable for a slower-paced survival experience, but High and Ultra will struggle to maintain smooth gameplay. The recommendation is to use Medium at 4K if visual fidelity is important, but Low is preferable for competitive responsiveness. The data indicates that the 4070 Ti SUPER is best utilized at 1440p with Medium or High settings, where it delivers strong performance without the steep cost of 4K rendering.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Rust among all tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 489th out of 3,723 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.1% of all systems.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER have, and what type is it?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

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

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 123 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31,087, which is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M5000's score of 31,206.

Q: Which resolution delivers the highest average FPS at Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 204 FPS, which is the highest measured in the dataset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a large 64 MB L3 cache. This substantial cache hierarchy is beneficial for Rust, which involves complex world state simulations and frequent memory access patterns.

In benchmark tests, the 5950X scores 26,017 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,614 in single-core, reflecting its strong multi-threaded performance. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 45,424, and the single-thread score is 3,470. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 10,810, while the max-thread score reaches 11,597. These numbers indicate that the CPU has significant headroom for Rust's server-side processing, which can utilize multiple cores for entity updates, building integrity checks, and physics calculations.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 91, placing it in the top 9% of all processors. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5950X's average benchmark score of 51,947 is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 8124P, 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-13900F, and 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700. This places it in a tightly contested performance band, but in Rust specifically, the 16-core configuration provides an advantage in heavily populated servers where many entities need simultaneous updates. The CPU's DDR4 memory support with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the game's demands, though not as fast as newer DDR5 platforms. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most Rust scenarios, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 204 FPS
• Medium: Average 175 FPS, minimum 149 FPS, maximum 201 FPS
• High: Average 151 FPS
• Ultra: Average 115 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 180 FPS
• Medium: Average 123 FPS, minimum 104 FPS, maximum 141 FPS
• High: Average 104 FPS
• Ultra: Average 79 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 108 FPS
• Medium: Average 73 FPS, minimum 62 FPS, maximum 83 FPS
• High: Average 61 FPS
• Ultra: Average 47 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all settings. At 1080p, the combo easily exceeds 100 FPS even at Ultra, with Low reaching 204 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a minimum of 149 FPS, ensuring no noticeable stuttering. At 1440p, the performance drops by roughly 30% across all presets, but remains playable at Medium and above. The High preset at 1440p averages 104 FPS, which is borderline for high-refresh displays but acceptable for most monitors. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with only the Low preset exceeding 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K maintains a 62 FPS minimum, which is playable but not ideal for competitive scenarios. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 47 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings show that the combo maintains reasonably stable performance, with the 1080p minimum of 149 FPS (85.1% of average) being the most consistent, while the 4K minimum of 62 FPS (84.9% of average) is slightly less stable but still within acceptable bounds. The maximum FPS values indicate that the system has some headroom in less demanding scenes, with the 1080p Medium reaching 201 FPS and the 1440p Medium hitting 141 FPS.