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# Rust Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a top-tier Rust experience, ranking 78th out of 2,953 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 2.6% of all configurations tested for this survival title. The measured frame rates show that this system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K Ultra. The data indicates a system that scales impressively across resolutions, though the CPU becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom to spare.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 213 FPS. This is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions in the data set.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 61. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded, but it remains technically playable for a survival game where reaction times matter less than in competitive shooters.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 25,292, placing it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS which scores 25,284 (0% delta) and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 at 25,362 (-0.3% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 77,712, which is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940).

Q: What is the largest FPS difference between settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference between Low (188 FPS) and Ultra (103 FPS) settings is 85 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 161 FPS average, while High produces 136 FPS average.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times at Medium settings?

A: The data shows min and max FPS values only for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the range is 156 to 211 FPS (183 average). At 1440p Medium, the range is 136 to 185 FPS (161 average). At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 81 to 109 FPS (95 average).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to Rust, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake-S architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, though the data does not specify which memory type was used in testing.

Benchmark results show the CPU's multithreaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22,604, while the single-core test reaches 3,191. In Geekbench, the multicore score is 11,068 and single-core is 1,996. The PassMark multithread score of 25,032 and single-thread score of 3,634 further characterize this processor's capability profile.

What these numbers mean for Rust is significant. Rust is known for its demanding simulation and physics calculations, which can stress even high-end processors. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1,880 on 2 threads to 7,307 on max threads, indicating that the CPU leverages additional cores effectively. The 16-thread score of 7,314 is nearly identical to the max-thread score, suggesting that Rust's workload in these benchmarks saturates available threads well.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 places it above average but not at the extreme top end. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% delta), Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, 0.4% delta). The i5-13400F sits essentially in a statistical tie with these processors, with less than 1% separating all four rivals.

In Rust specifically, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is capable of producing very high frame rates, but the CPU must keep up with the game's simulation tick rate and entity processing. The measured 213 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that the i5-13400F can sustain very high frame rates, though the lack of min/max data for most settings means we cannot assess frame time consistency from this data alone.

The CPU's 65W TDP and active production status indicate a mainstream power profile, but the performance data shows it punching well above what the modest TDP might suggest. The 3DMark scores, particularly the single-thread score of 960, indicate strong per-core performance that benefits Rust's primary game thread and physics calculations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. This translates to 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s provides the fill rate needed for high-resolution rendering.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D scores 44,065 in PassMark G3D and 28,396 in GPU compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces a score of 14,326. Geekbench scores are 310,674 for OpenCL and 376,915 for Vulkan. These figures place the GPU at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are somewhat surprising: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, -1.6% behind), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, -2.1% behind), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, -2.4% behind). The RTX 5090 D's average score of 77,712 places it in close competition with these very different cards, though the comparison is based on aggregate benchmark scores rather than game-specific performance.

In Rust, the GPU's massive memory capacity and bandwidth prove valuable. Rust's large open-world environments with many player-built structures can consume significant video memory, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The 32 GB GDDR7 allocation provides substantial headroom, though the measured frame rates suggest that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at most settings.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low (141 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) settings is 80 FPS, demonstrating how dramatically settings impact GPU load. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of compute power allows for high average frame rates even at 4K, but the Ultra preset's additional effects and rendering features clearly tax the hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 78th out of 2,953 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the top 2.6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balance between the i5-13400F's capable mid-range CPU performance and the RTX 5090 D's top-tier GPU capabilities.

The ranking is particularly notable given the CPU's modest position relative to other processors. At the 77th percentile among CPUs, the i5-13400F is not an extreme high-end processor, yet the combination with the RTX 5090 D achieves a top-tier ranking in this game. This suggests that Rust's performance in this configuration is heavily influenced by GPU capabilities, with the CPU providing sufficient support without becoming a significant bottleneck.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-13400F's performance profile is essentially indistinguishable: the Ryzen 9 6900HS, Core 5 120, Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and Ryzen 7 6800H all fall within 0.4% of each other in average benchmark scores. This means that the GPU choice likely differentiates this combo's ranking more than the specific CPU model.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking is the dominant factor in the combo's overall position. The RTX 5090 D's benchmark performance, while not at the absolute top of the database, provides the graphical horsepower necessary for high frame rates in Rust across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the data supports Medium settings as the optimal choice. At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 95 FPS average with a range of 81 to 109 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with visual quality improvements over Low (141 FPS) while maintaining significantly better performance than High (80 FPS) or Ultra (61 FPS). The 4K Medium setting offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, with the minimum FPS of 81 remaining comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, High settings present the most compelling option. The measured 136 FPS average at 2560x1440 High provides excellent smoothness while the visual upgrade over Medium (161 FPS) is meaningful. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates could choose Medium, but High's 136 FPS average remains well within high-refresh-rate territory. Ultra at 103 FPS is also playable but offers diminishing returns for the performance cost.

For 1080p users, Ultra settings are entirely viable. The 150 FPS average at 1920x1080 Ultra demonstrates that the system has ample headroom for maximum visual quality at this resolution. Users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors will still benefit from High (173 FPS) or Medium (183 FPS) for higher refresh rates, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset shows the most consistent frame times based on the min/max data available. At 1080p Medium, the 156 to 211 FPS range indicates some variability but remains well within playable territory. The 1440p Medium range of 136 to 185 FPS shows similar consistency. At 4K Medium, the 81 to 109 FPS range demonstrates tighter frame time control at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 213 FPS, representing the maximum performance ceiling measured. Medium settings average 183 FPS with a range of 156 to 211 FPS. High settings average 173 FPS, and Ultra settings average 150 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low shows a 63 FPS improvement, or roughly 42% higher frame rates at Low settings.

The 2560x1440 results show expected performance scaling. Low settings average 188 FPS, Medium settings average 161 FPS with a range of 136 to 185 FPS, High settings average 136 FPS, and Ultra settings average 103 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 12% performance at Low settings (213 to 188 FPS), 12% at Medium (183 to 161 FPS), 21% at High (173 to 136 FPS), and 31% at Ultra (150 to 103 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the performance impact of 4K resolution becomes evident. Low settings average 141 FPS, representing a 25% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 95 FPS with a range of 81 to 109 FPS, a 48% reduction from 1080p Medium. High settings average 80 FPS, a 54% reduction from 1080p High. Ultra settings average 61 FPS, a 59% reduction from 1080p Ultra.

The data shows that the RTX 5090 D's capabilities are most fully utilized at 4K, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU's 213 FPS ceiling at Low settings suggests that the i5-13400F can support very high frame rates, but the GPU's headroom means resolution scaling has a relatively modest impact at lower settings. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS indicates that even this powerful GPU faces challenges with maximum settings at the highest resolution, though it remains above the minimum playable threshold.