Rust

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3,553rd out of 3,723 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the lower percentile of systems for this title. This pairing sits near the bottom quartile of tested hardware, indicating that while the game is playable at lower settings, the experience is heavily constrained by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3,553 out of 3,723 tested combinations places it in the 95th percentile from the top, meaning roughly 95% of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in Rust. This low standing is primarily attributable to the GPU's age and performance class rather than the CPU, which performs respectably in synthetic benchmarks. The data shows a system that can handle the game's CPU overhead but struggles with the graphical demands of Rust's large, dynamic environments.

The RX 570's average benchmark score of 28,766 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28,874 (0.4% higher), and just ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28,580 (0.7% lower). The GPU sits 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 470, indicating these cards are effectively in the same performance tier. Its 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects a mid-range part that was competitive at launch but now lags behind modern offerings.

The i5-13400F, meanwhile, achieves an average benchmark score of 25,292, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25,284 (0% difference), with the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both scoring 25,362 and 25,365 respectively (0.3% higher). The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,604, suggests it is not the primary bottleneck in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Rust at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 66 FPS. Medium settings yield 44 FPS average (38 minimum, 51 maximum), and High settings produce 38 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 29 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 46 FPS, Medium averages 31 FPS (26 minimum, 35 maximum), High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. This represents a roughly 30% reduction in frame rate compared to 1080p across most settings.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: No, 4K is not viable for playable frame rates. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only achieve 27 FPS average, while Medium drops to 18 FPS (15 minimum, 21 maximum), High falls to 15 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 12 FPS. These frame rates are below acceptable thresholds for most players.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balance of visuals and performance?

A: Medium settings at 1080p provide the best balance, with a 44 FPS average and a minimum of 38 FPS. This preset maintains frame rates above 30 FPS consistently while offering improved visuals over Low settings, which achieve 66 FPS but with reduced graphical fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear limiting factor. The i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, placing it in the 77th percentile of CPUs. The RX 570, by contrast, is in the 74th percentile of GPUs but with only 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit bus, it struggles with Rust's memory-intensive rendering at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware configurations?

A: The GPU performs within 1.2% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 470 and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000. The CPU performs within 0.4% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, indicating this pairing is representative of a mid-range 2023 CPU with a 2017-era GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly indicates that Medium settings at 1920x1080 offer the optimal experience for this hardware combination. This preset delivers a 44 FPS average with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS, providing consistent frame pacing that avoids the dips below 30 FPS seen at higher settings. The 38 FPS minimum is particularly important for Rust, where sudden frame drops during base building or player encounters can be detrimental.

For players prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity, Low settings at 1080p achieve 66 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for competitive play. However, the visual downgrade is substantial, and the Medium preset's 44 FPS average represents a reasonable compromise. At 1440p, Low settings are the only viable option at 46 FPS average, while Medium drops to 31 FPS with a 26 FPS minimum, which risks noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay moments.

Ultra settings should be avoided entirely. At 1080p, Ultra averages only 29 FPS, which dips below the 30 FPS playability threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 20 FPS, and at 4K, it averages 12 FPS, making these configurations unsuitable for anything other than static screenshots. The data suggests that the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient for Rust's higher presets, which likely require more memory capacity and bandwidth for texture streaming and draw distances.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates a clear progression across settings. Low settings achieve 66 FPS average, representing the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS average with a minimum of 38 FPS and maximum of 51 FPS, showing a 33% reduction from Low. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS, a 56% reduction from Low. The gap between Medium and High is relatively small at 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns on visual quality for the performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the pattern intensifies. Low settings average 46 FPS, a 30% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 31 FPS (26 minimum, 35 maximum), High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. The frame rate curve becomes steeper, with the difference between Low and Ultra expanding to 26 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 26 FPS at Medium settings is particularly concerning, as it falls below the 30 FPS threshold for comfortable gameplay.

At 3840x2160, performance collapses. Low settings average 27 FPS, Medium averages 18 FPS (15 minimum, 21 maximum), High averages 15 FPS, and Ultra averages 12 FPS. These numbers are uniformly unplayable for a survival game requiring quick reactions. The 4K results highlight the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations, as the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth of the RX 570 is insufficient for the pixel throughput required at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a steep performance cliff as pixel count increases. From 1080p to 1440p, frame rates drop by approximately 30% across all settings. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even more severe, with Low settings falling from 46 FPS to 27 FPS, a 41% reduction. This non-linear scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is struggling with memory bandwidth and fill rate rather than raw compute.

The RX 570's specifications explain this behavior. With a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s, the card can handle 1080p rendering adequately but becomes saturated at higher resolutions. The 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is a critical constraint, as Rust's large maps and complex structures require substantial texture memory. At 4K, the system likely experiences memory pressure, forcing texture thrashing and reducing frame rates disproportionately.

The CPU's performance at these resolutions is less relevant, as its strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22,604) suggest it can feed frames well beyond what the GPU can render. The data indicates that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 66 FPS, but the GPU's limitations prevent higher frame rates at higher settings. This behavior confirms that the RX 570 is the bottleneck, with the i5-13400F providing ample headroom for the GPU to reach its maximum potential.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings substantial processing capability to this pairing, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,604 and a single-core score of 3,191. These results place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors, demonstrating that it is more than capable of handling Rust's CPU-intensive simulation and world-generation tasks.

In Rust specifically, the CPU's 16 threads are beneficial for handling the game's server-side calculations, physics simulations, and the processing of numerous entities and player interactions. The L3 cache of 20 MB shared across the die helps maintain smooth frame pacing by reducing memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 25,032 and integer math score of 79,942 indicate strong general-purpose throughput that matches Rust's mixed workload demands.

However, the benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 66 FPS, but this is likely the GPU's maximum output rather than a CPU constraint. The i5-13400F's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, show similar average scores, confirming that this processor tier is sufficient for modern gaming. The combination of high single-thread performance (3,191 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and robust multi-core capabilities ensures that the CPU will not bottleneck the RX 570, even in demanding scenarios with many players and complex bases.

The 65W TDP of the i5-13400F is notable for system builders, as it allows for efficient cooling solutions while maintaining boost clocks of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility, though the dual-channel memory bus means memory bandwidth is moderate. Overall, the data indicates that the i5-13400F is a strong pairing partner for the RX 570, with the CPU's performance headroom ensuring that any frame rate limitations in Rust are directly attributable to the GPU.