Rust

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2072nd out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This is a pairing where the CPU’s age and the GPU’s mid-range positioning create a balanced but not exceptional experience, with the data showing that the system is more comfortable at 1080p and 1440p than at 4K. The measured frames per second across all resolutions and settings indicate a system that can handle the survival genre’s demands, but the numbers also reveal clear limitations when pushing visual fidelity to the maximum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2072 out of 3723 tested combinations places it in the 44th percentile of all pairings tested for Rust. This is a modest standing, reflecting a hardware pairing that sits below the median experience but is far from the bottom of the pile. The ranking is heavily influenced by the CPU, which holds a 68th percentile position against all tested CPUs, while the GPU sits at a 61st percentile against all tested GPUs. When combined, these two components produce a system that is neither a high-end enthusiast build nor a low-end budget machine, but rather a middle-ground setup that delivers playable performance at most settings.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a significant gap between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and multi-thread score of 4748 reveal that while the processor can handle basic tasks, its multi-core performance is far stronger, which matters in Rust’s simulation-heavy gameplay. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 indicate that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing, but the CPU’s limitations become apparent when frame rates drop at higher resolutions. The data suggests that this combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming with high settings, where the average of 92 FPS is respectable, but falls behind more capable combinations at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed, while the core operates at a base of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz. This configuration is based on the AD107 chip built on a 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors, and the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. With 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, the GPU provides 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is adequate for Rust’s visual demands.

In Rust, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the card achieves 149 FPS, but this drops to 92 FPS at High settings and 70 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the numbers fall to 112 FPS at Low and 48 FPS at Ultra, while at 4K, the average drops to 66 FPS at Low and a playable but lower 29 FPS at Ultra. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is capable of driving high refresh rates at 1080p with reduced settings, but its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a 0.2% higher average score, indicates that this card is solidly mid-range, but not exceptional.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 10th-generation Comet Lake processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, with 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes and has a TDP of 65 watts. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, while the PassMark multi-thread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 confirm its capabilities.

In Rust, the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are put to work on the game’s world simulation and entity logic. The data indicates that at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU can keep up with the GPU, as evidenced by the 149 FPS average, but at higher resolutions and settings, the frame rate drops more due to GPU limitations. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 68 against all CPUs suggests it performs above average in general, but its age relative to newer processors is evident. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 0.2% higher on average, showing that the i5-10400F is closely matched with other mid-range options. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, with a 3DMark max threads score of 4735, helps maintain playable frame rates in Rust’s demanding simulation, but single-thread performance is a bottleneck in some scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the highest average frame rates, with 149 FPS at Low settings and 92 FPS at High settings. At 1440p, the average drops to 112 FPS at Low and 64 FPS at High, while 4K yields 66 FPS at Low and 38 FPS at High, indicating that 1080p is the most comfortable resolution for this pairing.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790’s score of 17666, and 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M’s score of 17588. This places it in a tight cluster with other mid-range cards, showing that it is competitive but not a standout performer.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Rust at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The average frame rates drop from 66 FPS at Low to 29 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU’s multi-threaded performance remains consistent. This indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are insufficient for high settings at 4K, whereas the CPU can still provide the necessary processing power.

Q: What settings provide the best balance of performance and quality at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings offer an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This provides a smoother experience than High settings at 64 FPS, while still maintaining better visual quality than Low settings at 112 FPS, making Medium the recommended choice for this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect Rust gameplay?

A: The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451 indicate moderate single-thread performance. In Rust, this can impact frame times in scenarios that rely heavily on a single core, but the overall multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283, helps maintain stable frame rates in most situations.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2072nd out of 3723 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the 44th percentile. This means that roughly 56% of tested combos perform better, but it still offers playable performance, especially at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the average is 149 FPS, which drops to 112 FPS at 1440p and 66 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 56% decrease from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the averages are 92 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K, showing a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K. These numbers indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate decreases proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the system is more balanced, with the CPU able to keep up with the GPU’s output. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s workload increases significantly, and the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become constraints. The frame rate drops from 110 FPS at 1080p Medium to 75 FPS at 1440p Medium and 44 FPS at 4K Medium, demonstrating that the GPU is the bottleneck. For users seeking higher resolutions, the data suggests that reducing settings is necessary to maintain playable frame rates, as seen with the 66 FPS average at 4K Low compared to 29 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, which yields an average of 110 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS. This provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience that is well above the playable threshold, while still offering better visual quality than Low settings at 149 FPS. At 1440p, Medium settings provide an average of 75 FPS, which is still playable, but users seeking higher frame rates should consider Low settings at 112 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data shows that only Low settings at 66 FPS provide a playable experience, while Medium at 44 FPS and High at 38 FPS may be too demanding for consistent performance.

The Ultra preset delivers the lowest frame rates across all resolutions, with 70 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. These numbers suggest that Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. The High preset offers a middle ground, with 92 FPS at 1080p and 64 FPS at 1440p, but the 38 FPS average at 4K falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay. For the best balance of performance and quality, the data recommends Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p, depending on the user’s preference for resolution versus frame rate. At 4K, Low settings are the only practical option for maintaining a playable experience.