Rust

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a potent combination for Rust, placing in the 341st position out of 1717 tested combos in this database. This top-quartile ranking indicates that the pairing delivers strong performance for the survival title, though the specific benchmark results reveal a nuanced story where settings and resolution dramatically alter the experience. The data shows a system capable of high-refresh-rate play at 1080p, but one that requires careful settings management to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 341 out of 1717 tested pairings in Rust, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, suggesting the system is well-balanced for this particular game. The CPU itself sits at the 75th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17181, while the GPU rests at the 84th percentile with an average score of 42576. Both components are performing above the median, and their combined output in Rust reflects this.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows a tightly contested field. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U posts a nearly identical average score of 17189, a delta of 0%, while the Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U are both just 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i5-1240U is a hair faster at 17141, a 0.2% delta in the other direction. This indicates the i5-11400F is a solid, if not spectacular, performer in synthetic tests, but in Rust, the actual frame rates are more heavily influenced by the GPU at most settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals similarly show a tight cluster. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 is just 0.2% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE trails by 0.3%. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X and NVIDIA Tesla M40 are 1.4% and 1.6% behind, respectively. This shows the RTX 4070 SUPER is a top-tier card in this database, and its performance in Rust is generally excellent. The bottleneck in this pairing is the CPU, which becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with average frame rates ranging from 107.5 FPS at Ultra settings to a high of 175 FPS at Low settings. This resolution allows the GPU to stretch its legs, and even the most demanding preset, Ultra, stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 74.2 FPS, which is still playable, but the margin for error shrinks.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-11400F becomes a more significant factor. The difference between Low (175 FPS) and High (140.5 FPS) is substantial, but the jump from High to Ultra (107.5 FPS) is a 33 FPS drop, a 23.5% reduction. This suggests that the CPU is struggling to feed the GPU frames at the highest settings, as the GPU is capable of much more.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER overkill for this CPU in Rust?

A: Not necessarily, but the pairing shows diminishing returns at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system manages 43.9 FPS, which indicates a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS result is likely near the CPU's limit. A stronger CPU would push the 1080p numbers higher, but the RTX 4070 SUPER is clearly the dominant component for 1440p and 4K.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 151.4 FPS on Low settings to 74.2 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a 77.2 FPS difference, representing a 51% reduction in performance. The step from High (97.3 FPS) to Ultra is the largest single jump, a 23.1 FPS drop.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 341st out of 1717 tested combinations, which places it in the 80th percentile of all systems. This means that roughly 80% of tested combos perform worse in Rust, making this a high-performing pairing.

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

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 66.8 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that exceeds the 60 FPS mark, indicating that Medium is the practical ceiling for 4K gaming with this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the data points to Medium settings as the optimal choice for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 151.2 FPS, which is only 23.8 FPS behind Low but a significant 10.7 FPS ahead of High. This suggests the visual upgrade is worth the minor frame rate cost. At 2560x1440, Medium maintains a strong 117.1 FPS, comfortably above the 100 FPS mark and a full 19.8 FPS higher than High. Even at 3840x2160, Medium is the only preset that achieves playable performance, hitting 66.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold.

High settings are a viable alternative for users with 1080p or 1440p monitors who prioritize visuals over raw frame rates. At 1080p, High produces 140.5 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. At 1440p, High's 97.3 FPS is good, but the drop to below 100 FPS might be noticeable to some. Ultra is only recommended for 1080p displays, where it still manages 107.5 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 74.2 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 43.9 FPS, making it unplayable for most users. Low settings are unnecessary for this hardware except for achieving the absolute maximum frame rates at 1080p, where it hits 175 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the system delivers a robust range of performance. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 175 FPS, which is the highest in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 151.2 FPS, a 23.8 FPS reduction. High settings yield 140.5 FPS, a further 10.7 FPS drop. Ultra settings bring the average down to 107.5 FPS, a substantial 33 FPS decrease from High.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce an average of 151.4 FPS, which is very close to the 1080p Medium result. Medium settings drop to 117.1 FPS, a 34.3 FPS reduction from Low. High settings maintain a respectable 97.3 FPS, a 19.8 FPS drop. Ultra settings fall to 74.2 FPS, a 23.1 FPS decrease from High. This resolution shows that the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU's influence is growing.

The 3840x2160 results show the steepest performance cliff. Low settings average 99.6 FPS, which is the only 4K preset to approach triple digits. Medium settings drop to 66.8 FPS, a 32.8 FPS reduction. High settings fall to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings plummet to 43.9 FPS, a 15.1 FPS drop from High. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 55.7 FPS, illustrating the massive cost of the highest settings at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. Looking at High settings, the average FPS drops from 140.5 at 1920x1080 to 97.3 at 2560x1440, a 43.2 FPS decrease, and then to 59 at 3840x2160, a further 38.3 FPS drop. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 30.7%, and from 1440p to 4K is 39.4%. This progressive decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Low settings data tells a different story. From 175 FPS at 1080p to 151.4 FPS at 1440p is a 23.6 FPS drop, or 13.5%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is to 99.6 FPS, a 51.8 FPS reduction, or 34.2%. The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings suggests that the CPU is holding the system back at 1080p, preventing the GPU from fully flexing its muscles. The larger drop to 4K confirms that the GPU is now the dominant constraint.

This scaling behavior indicates a classic mid-range CPU and high-end GPU pairing. At 1080p, the Intel Core i5-11400F is the limiting factor, especially at lower settings where the GPU has less work to do. At 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER is clearly the bottleneck, with the CPU having enough headroom to feed it. The 1440p resolution represents a balanced midpoint, where both components are contributing significantly to the overall performance, and the system delivers a strong 97.3 FPS on High settings.