Rust

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a consistently strong experience in Rust, but the data reveals that its performance profile is heavily dictated by resolution. At 1080p, the combo is capable of pushing frame rates well above 200 FPS on lower settings, indicating that the system has significant headroom. However, as resolution increases, the frame rates scale down in a predictable pattern that underscores the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at 4K. This pairing ranks in the top 13% of all tested combos for this game, confirming its high-end status. The benchmark results show a system that excels at high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, while still being viable for 4K at adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K in Rust is substantial, with the data showing an average FPS reduction of roughly 63% when moving from the lowest settings at 1080p to the highest settings at 4K. This scaling is typical for a system where the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 213 FPS, which drops to 182 FPS at 1440p and further to 107 FPS at 4K. This represents a 50% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset, a clear indicator that pixel throughput is the dominant constraint as resolution climbs.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the system delivers 150 FPS, which falls to 103 FPS at 1440p and 61 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p here is 31%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 41%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions suggests that the 12 GB of VRAM and the memory bandwidth are being taxed more heavily, though the FPS remains playable. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 114 FPS at 1080p collapsing to 78 FPS at 1440p and then to 46 FPS at 4K—a total reduction of 60% from the lowest to highest resolution.

For competitive play, the 1080p numbers are exceptional. The Low preset at 213 FPS and the Medium preset at 177 FPS both exceed the refresh rates of most high-end monitors, providing a smooth and responsive experience. At 1440p, the Low preset at 182 FPS remains excellent for fast-paced gameplay, while the Medium preset at 122 FPS still offers a fluid experience. The 4K results tell a different story; even the Low preset at 107 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 61 FPS and Ultra at 46 FPS indicate that 4K gaming requires compromises in visual fidelity to maintain smooth frame pacing.

The data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1440p, where it delivers a balanced mix of high frame rates and visual quality. At 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound at lower settings, as evidenced by the diminishing returns between the Low and Medium presets (213 vs 177 FPS). The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more linear, confirming that the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering capabilities are the primary factor limiting performance at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti serves as the dominant performance driver in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for Rust's large, dynamically-loaded environments. The benchmark data supports this, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with the GPU's workload when moving from 1440p to 4K. The boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz allow the AD104 chip to maintain high utilization, though the measured FPS figures show that there is headroom left untapped at 1080p.

The GPU's 60 RT cores and 240 Tensor cores are part of the Ada Lovelace architecture, but Rust does not heavily utilize ray tracing in the measured presets. The data shows that the primary differentiator between presets is the render resolution and texture quality, both of which directly impact the GPU's memory subsystem. With 35,800 million transistors and a die size of 294 mm², the RTX 4070 Ti has ample compute resources, yet the 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS indicates that the 192-bit memory bus becomes a limiting factor when dealing with the highest texture and shadow settings.

The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database places it ahead of most competitors, with its average benchmark score of 44795. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti is 0.8% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile, 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, and 1.7% behind the Intel Arc A730M in average score. However, it is 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A6000. These deltas are minor, suggesting that the 4070 Ti's real-world gaming performance is well-matched to its synthetic scores.

In Rust specifically, the GPU's role is most evident in the 4K results. The jump from Low (107 FPS) to Medium (72 FPS) to High (61 FPS) shows a steep curve that mirrors the increasing memory and shading demands. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck at this resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates high, but the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads become more relevant as the resolution drops.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience with this combo. For players targeting 4K, the Low preset at 107 FPS is the only configuration that delivers a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience, though the Medium preset at 72 FPS is still playable for less demanding scenarios. The High preset at 61 FPS sits right at the edge of playability, while the Ultra preset at 46 FPS is best avoided for competitive play.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. This configuration provides a 19% uplift over the High preset's 103 FPS while maintaining a consistent frame rate above 100 FPS. The Low preset at 182 FPS is ideal for players who prioritize maximum frame rates, but the visual compromise is significant. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is viable for those who want the best visuals, though it sacrifices the high-refresh-rate advantage.

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 177 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it delivers near-200 FPS performance while improving visual fidelity over the Low preset. The High preset at 150 FPS is also an excellent choice, offering a substantial graphical upgrade with only a 15% reduction in frame rate compared to Medium. The Ultra preset at 114 FPS remains above 100 FPS and is suitable for players with 120Hz monitors who want maximum quality.

The data shows that the combo performs best when the settings are tuned to target a specific frame rate ceiling. For 144Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 1440p is the clear winner, providing a 122 FPS average that nearly saturates the display's refresh rate. For 60Hz 4K displays, the Low preset is the only reliable option. The key takeaway from the measured rows is that the RTX 4070 Ti can handle High presets at 1440p and below, but 4K requires a significant reduction in settings to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 480th out of 3723 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the top 12.9% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti when paired together. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to a synergistic pairing that handles Rust's demanding workload effectively.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its high ranking. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, the i5-13400F provides robust processing power that prevents bottlenecking at lower resolutions. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 and single-core score of 1996 further validate its performance. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% behind at 25201.

The GPU's ranking is equally strong, with the RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals being the RTX 5090 Mobile at 45152 (-0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (-1.3%), and the Intel Arc A730M at 45592 (-1.7%). The NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 44075 trails by 1.6%. These comparisons show that the 4070 Ti is within a narrow performance band of several other high-end GPUs, making its position in the combo ranking more dependent on the CPU pairing.

The combo rank of 480 out of 3723 indicates that there are 479 other systems that perform better in Rust, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, the data shows that this pairing is well above the median, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. The measured FPS results across all resolutions and settings consistently exceed 60 FPS except for the 4K Ultra preset, which confirms that the combo is well-suited for most gaming scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 213, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Rust?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with Low settings, it achieves 107 FPS, while the High preset drops to 61 FPS and Ultra falls to 46 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, which is 0.8% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.6% ahead of the RTX A6000.

Q: What is the recommended setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 122 FPS average with a minimum of 104 FPS, making it the best balance of quality and performance.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Rust?

A: The combo ranks 480th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12.9% of all systems.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests some CPU limitation at 1080p, as the frame rate difference between Low (213 FPS) and Medium (177 FPS) is only 17%, indicating the GPU has headroom that the CPU cannot fully utilize.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 213 FPS
• Medium: Average 177 FPS, Minimum 151 FPS, Maximum 204 FPS
• High: Average 150 FPS
• Ultra: Average 114 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 182 FPS
• Medium: Average 122 FPS, Minimum 104 FPS, Maximum 140 FPS
• High: Average 103 FPS
• Ultra: Average 78 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 107 FPS
• Medium: Average 72 FPS, Minimum 61 FPS, Maximum 83 FPS
• High: Average 61 FPS
• Ultra: Average 46 FPS

The data shows a clear progression of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, all presets exceed 100 FPS, with the Low preset achieving over 200 FPS. At 1440p, only the Ultra preset falls below 100 FPS, while the other three presets maintain playable frame rates. At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 100 FPS, with the High and Ultra presets dropping below 60 FPS. The minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset across all resolutions indicate stable performance, with the 4K Medium minimum of 61 FPS matching the 4K High average. This breakdown confirms that the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p for competitive gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding settings.