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# Rust with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combination of an Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at rank 1179 out of 1717 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The data shows a pairing where the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide solid computational headroom, while the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and Turing architecture create a bottleneck that becomes increasingly apparent as resolution climbs. Rust's demanding survival mechanics, with its large persistent worlds and complex entity interactions, stress both components in ways that the measured FPS numbers reveal clearly across all four settings presets and three resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Rust?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 140.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 58.5 at 3840x2160 with Low settings, showing a significant penalty at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1179 out of 1717 total tested combos in Rust. This places it in the 31st percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly 69% of tested combos perform better.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 24.2, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below playable thresholds for most users.

Q: How much difference does changing settings make at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, average FPS ranges from 58.7 on Ultra to 140.1 on Low. The jump from Low to Medium costs 50.5 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra costs 22.0 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely the limiting factor?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as FPS scales heavily with resolution changes. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle at higher resolutions.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 64.4 FPS average, which is a 9.3 FPS improvement over High settings and 23.6 FPS better than Ultra. Low settings hit 92.4 FPS but at reduced visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to Rust, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², offers substantial multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads, which matters for Rust's server-side simulation and client-side entity updates.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core provide decent memory locality for Rust's frequently accessed game state data. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1880 in 2-thread tests to 7314 in 16-thread tests, demonstrating that the processor effectively utilizes its full thread count. This is relevant because Rust's tick rate and entity processing can benefit from additional threads, though the game's single-threaded bottlenecks may still limit performance.

In terms of relative CPU performance, the i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25236 places it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201 with a delta of 0.1%, showing nearly identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 with a delta of -0.5%, while the AMD EPYC 9474F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 score 25103 and 25099 with deltas of 0.5% each. These tight margins indicate the i5-13400F sits in a competitive performance band.

For Rust specifically, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the 140.1 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the GPU still manages to keep up. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 reinforce that this processor has capable single-core performance for Rust's core game logic.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER uses the TU106 chip on a 12 nm TSMC process, with 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Rust's texture streaming and draw calls. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz deliver a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 places it at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN with a score of 19706 and a delta of 0.3%, showing near-identical performance. The RTX 2070 scores 19680 with a 0.5% delta, while the Quadro K5200 and Tesla K40m score 19623 and 19519 with deltas of 0.8% and 1.3% respectively. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in a crowded performance tier.

In Rust, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo only achieves 24.2 FPS average, indicating the GPU is severely strained. The PassMark G3D score of 16462 and DirectX 12 score of 61 suggest moderate performance in modern APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011 provides additional context for the GPU's DirectX 12 performance in demanding workloads.

The GPU's 175 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a mid-range power draw card. Its dual-slot design and 229 mm length make it compatible with most cases. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides adequate bandwidth for Rust's world streaming, but the 256-bit bus width means the GPU must be efficient with its memory transactions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 140.1 FPS on Low, 89.6 FPS on Medium, 80.7 FPS on High, and 58.7 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 50.5 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop at this resolution. The gap from Medium to High is 8.9 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 22.0 FPS. These numbers suggest that Low settings leverage the CPU's strengths, while Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits.

At 2560x1440, average FPS drops to 92.4 on Low, 64.4 on Medium, 55.1 on High, and 40.8 on Ultra. The Low to Medium penalty is 28.0 FPS, Medium to High is 9.3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 14.3 FPS. The 1440p results show a more balanced distribution, with each settings tier taking a meaningful but not catastrophic hit.

At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 58.5 FPS on Low, 38.7 FPS on Medium, 34.4 FPS on High, and 24.2 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium drop is 19.8 FPS, Medium to High is 4.3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10.2 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that even Low settings cannot maintain a solid 60 FPS, and Ultra settings fall well below playable thresholds.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals the GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, 1080p delivers 140.1 FPS, 1440p delivers 92.4 FPS, and 4K delivers 58.5 FPS. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the progression from 58.7 FPS at 1080p to 40.8 FPS at 1440p to 24.2 FPS at 4K shows a 30% and 41% drop respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1179 out of 1717 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the 31st percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status more than the CPU's performance, as the i5-13400F sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs while the RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter in this pairing.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it outperforms its nearest rivals by narrow margins, with the i7-13620H being only 0.1% behind. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows it trails the GTX TITAN by 0.3%, but leads the RTX 2070 by 0.5%. These tight deltas mean the overall combo ranking is determined more by how both components interact in Rust's specific workload.

In Rust, the combo's ranking suggests it can handle the game at 1080p with playable frame rates across most settings, but struggles at higher resolutions. The 1440p results are borderline, with Medium and High settings providing playable but not smooth experiences. At 4K, only Low settings approach playable territory, and even then only marginally.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, Medium settings at 89.6 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 80.7 FPS are also viable for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate. Low settings at 140.1 FPS are ideal for competitive play where frame rate matters most. Ultra settings at 58.7 FPS are playable but may feel less smooth in intense firefights.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 64.4 FPS offer the best experience, providing a smooth frame rate while maintaining acceptable visual quality. High settings at 55.1 FPS are borderline, with some users finding this acceptable while others prefer the smoother Medium experience. Low settings at 92.4 FPS are recommended for users who prioritize frame rate above all else. Ultra settings at 40.8 FPS are not recommended due to the significant performance hit.

For 3840x2160, only Low settings at 58.5 FPS are playable, and even then marginally. Medium settings at 38.7 FPS and High at 34.4 FPS are below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable performance. Ultra at 24.2 FPS is not viable for gameplay. Users with 4K displays should strongly consider running at 1440p or using lower settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, the combo delivers 140.1 FPS at 1080p, 92.4 FPS at 1440p, and 58.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. The absolute frame rate loss of 47.7 FPS from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are major constraints.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows 89.6 FPS at 1080p, 64.4 FPS at 1440p, and 38.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28% and 40% respectively. The 4K result falls below playable thresholds, suggesting that Medium settings at 4K are not viable. At High settings, 80.7 FPS at 1080p drops to 55.1 FPS at 1440p and 34.4 FPS at 4K, with percentage drops of 32% and 38%.

The scaling pattern at Ultra settings is particularly telling: 58.7 FPS at 1080p, 40.8 FPS at 1440p, and 24.2 FPS at 4K. The 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 41% drop from 1440p to 4K indicate that the GPU is increasingly overwhelmed as pixel count rises. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279) cannot compensate for the GPU's limited pixel throughput at higher resolutions.

The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch at lower settings. The 4K results across all settings confirm that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for Rust at this resolution, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. Users seeking 4K performance would need a significantly more powerful GPU to pair with this capable CPU.