Rust

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers a highly playable Rust experience, with performance scaling predictably across resolution and quality presets. The data indicates this combo sits in the 60th percentile of tested systems, suggesting strong mid-tier positioning for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Rust?

A: This combo ranks 686th out of 1717 tested combinations, placing it in the top 40% of all systems benchmarked for Rust.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to its immediate rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 is identical to the GT 555M (0% delta), marginally ahead of the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB by 0.2%, and 1.5% behind the GTX 860M.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The i5-12400F scores 19221 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the i7-8700K, 0.3% ahead of the i5-1335U, 0.7% behind the Ryzen 5 7533HS, and 1.3% ahead of the EPYC 7773X.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Medium is 128.6, which is a substantial jump from the 109.7 FPS seen at High settings.

Q: What are the core specifications of the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?

A: The GPU features 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores, with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz.

Q: What is the memory configuration of this graphics card?

A: It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, with an effective memory clock of 18 Gbps.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the primary driver of visual output in this configuration. Its memory subsystem—8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth—is a critical factor for Rust, a game known for heavy texture streaming and large world data. The 2250 MHz memory clock (18 Gbps effective) provides the data throughput necessary to feed the 4352 shading units.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2535 MHz. These clocks, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture's 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, directly influence the measured frame rates. The benchmark results show a clear correlation between GPU load and performance: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 35.1, while at 1080p Low, it reaches 189.6. This indicates that while the CPU is capable, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings.

The RTX 4060 Ti's 8 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest a potential capacity constraint. The data shows a 29.6 FPS difference between 4K Low (74.7 FPS) and 4K High (43.1 FPS), which is a severe drop-off. This performance cliff is likely due to the combination of memory bandwidth and capacity being overwhelmed by the demands of 4K rendering with higher fidelity textures.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 686 out of 1717 tested systems, this configuration performs in the 60th percentile for Rust. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all combinations benchmarked, indicating a well-balanced pairing that avoids severe bottlenecks. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 77% is notably higher than the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 17%, but the measured results suggest that the GPU is still able to push high frame rates.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide adequate single-threaded performance (3DMark single-thread score of 909) and strong multithreaded capabilities (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518). This is important for Rust, which utilizes multiple threads for world simulation and physics. The GPU's synthetic benchmark score of 2913 in 3DMark Steel Nomad is modest, yet its real-world FPS numbers show it is well-suited for this title.

The ranking suggests that while the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is not a top-tier GPU in absolute terms, its combination with the i5-12400F creates a system that outperforms the majority of tested configurations in Rust. The delta between the GPU and its nearest rivals is minimal (within 1.5%), indicating that the card's performance is consistent with its class, but the combo's overall rank benefits from the CPU's strong showing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent playability across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 189.6 FPS, which is a 47.6% increase over the 128.6 FPS seen at Medium. High settings yield 109.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 80.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 109.5 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of quality presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a more pronounced drop at higher settings. Low settings average 133.9 FPS, Medium achieves 86.5 FPS, High hits 73 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 77.4 FPS, which is a 57.8% reduction in performance. This resolution is still very playable, with even Ultra settings maintaining above 50 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the GPU's limitations at 4K. Low settings average 74.7 FPS, Medium drops to 51.4 FPS, High falls to 43.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35.1 FPS. The scaling here is steep: the transition from Low to Medium is a 23.3 FPS loss, and from Medium to High is another 8.3 FPS loss. The difference between Low and Ultra is 39.6 FPS, which represents a 53% performance hit.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 109.7 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. It provides a 29.1 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a substantial frame rate advantage over the 128.6 FPS of Medium. However, if maximum fluidity is desired, the Low preset at 189.6 FPS is the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 73 FPS is recommended for a smooth experience, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 86.5 FPS is also viable for users who prefer a slight performance buffer. The Ultra preset at 56.5 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the High setting provides better responsiveness.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Low preset at 74.7 FPS is the only setting that delivers a consistently playable experience. Medium at 51.4 FPS is borderline, and High at 43.1 FPS or Ultra at 35.1 FPS will result in noticeable stuttering during intense moments. Users targeting 4K should prioritize the Low preset to maintain frame times, or consider lowering the resolution to 2560x1440 for a better balance.

The measured rows indicate that the Medium preset provides the most consistent scaling across all resolutions, with a 128.6 FPS average at 1080p, 86.5 FPS at 1440p, and 51.4 FPS at 4K. This preset offers a reasonable compromise between visual quality and performance, though the High preset at 1080p is the standout choice for the best overall experience.