Rust

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER occupies the 1196th position out of 1717 tested hardware combinations in Rust. This places the combo in the lower third of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so without the headroom seen in higher-ranked pairings. The ranking reflects a balance where the CPU’s mid-range standing and the GPU’s older architecture produce results that are serviceable for 1080p play but struggle under heavier loads, as the measured frame rates across resolutions confirm.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1196 out of 1717 puts it in the 30th percentile of all tested configurations for Rust. This is a modest position, suggesting that roughly 70% of tested combos deliver better average frame rates. The data shows that this pairing is not optimized for high-refresh-rate monitors or maximum visual fidelity at higher resolutions. Benchmark results indicate that the system’s performance is constrained by both components, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the settings and resolution chosen. In absolute terms, the combo sits well below the median, and users should expect to make compromises in graphical settings to achieve playable frame rates, especially beyond 1080p. The ranking is a direct consequence of the hardware’s age and tier, as neither the CPU nor the GPU ranks exceptionally high in their respective percentile standings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus width, offering a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a single-core score of 2029, while its Geekbench multicore and single-core scores are 7579 and 1979, respectively. These figures place the CPU in the 75th percentile of all processors, indicating it is a capable mid-range part. However, its performance in Rust is not the primary limiter at lower resolutions; the data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 138.3 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in less demanding scenarios. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, has an average benchmark score of 17189, a negligible 0% difference, meaning the i5-11400F is effectively on par with that mobile chip in general compute tasks. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz helps in single-threaded scenarios, which Rust relies on for its core game logic, but the 6-core configuration is sufficient rather than exceptional for the game’s multithreaded aspects.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, featuring 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it delivers a FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 16462 in PassMark G3D and 87670 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, has an average score of 19680, a 0.5% difference, showing the RTX 2060 SUPER is close to that higher-tier card. In Rust, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 60.3 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 27.1 FPS, a clear indication that the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and older architecture are under significant strain at higher pixel counts. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed helps at lower resolutions, but the card’s limits are exposed when the render load scales, making it the primary bottleneck in high-resolution scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 75.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-core performance compare to its multicore performance?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029 and a multicore score of 14372, showing that multicore performance is roughly 7 times higher, which aligns with its 6-core, 12-thread design.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate drops to 30.3 FPS on High settings.

Q: Is the combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The data indicates 1080p is the sweet spot, with an average of 138.3 FPS on Low settings, while at 1440p the same settings yield 97.4 FPS, showing a 40% drop in performance.

Q: What is the rank of this combo compared to all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 1196th out of 1717 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 30% of the database.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a higher percentile ranking?

A: The CPU ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 138.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 97.4 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 30%, and then to 58.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 40% drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the pixel count overwhelms the RTX 2060 SUPER’s capabilities. At High settings, the drop is even steeper: 75.7 FPS at 1080p, 53.4 FPS at 1440p, and 30.3 FPS at 4K, representing a 60% loss from 1080p to 4K. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is less affected by resolution changes, as its workload remains relatively constant regardless of pixel output. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo can achieve high frame rates on lower settings, suggesting the CPU is capable of keeping up, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus are insufficient for 4K gaming without significant compromises. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, with average FPS nearly halving across all settings, reinforcing that this combo is best used at 1080p or 1440p with adjusted settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 138.3 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 93.9 FPS, a balanced choice that maintains playability while improving visual quality. The High preset at 75.7 FPS is still smooth for most users, but the Ultra preset drops to 60.3 FPS, which may be acceptable for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate. At 1440p, the Low preset provides 97.4 FPS, which is excellent for the resolution, while Medium yields 61.9 FPS, and High drops to 53.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 41.8 FPS is borderline, suggesting that users should stick to Medium or Low for a consistent experience. At 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, producing 58.6 FPS, while Medium (37.4 FPS), High (30.3 FPS), and Ultra (27.1 FPS) are all below the 60 FPS threshold and may suffer from noticeable stutter. The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, offering 93.9 FPS and a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, or at 1440p with Low settings for a sharper image without sacrificing smoothness. Users targeting 4K should accept Low settings and frame rates around 58.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.