Rust

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a wide range of performance in Rust, depending on resolution and quality preset. Measured data shows average frame rates from 44.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 241.1 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a system that can handle both high-refresh 1080p play and more demanding 4K settings with adjustments. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, settings recommendations, resolution scaling, and how this combo ranks among 1717 tested combinations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 30 MB of shared L3 cache and a 10 nm process node. The CPU's average benchmark score is 47282, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. In synthetic tests, it scores 39000 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5505 in single-core, while 3DMark single-thread yields 1136. These numbers indicate strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Rust's simulation and physics calculations.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700K is essentially tied with the i7-13700KF (delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 4364P (+0.3%), the Intel Core i9-12900F (+0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (-0.5%). The differences are within 0.5%, meaning the CPU's performance is consistent with other high-end desktop processors.

In Rust, the CPU's capability is evident at 1080p Low, where the average FPS reaches 241.1, the highest measured in this dataset. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings, allowing the GPU to render frames at a very high rate. The strong single-thread performance likely helps in Rust's server-side and client-side simulation, which can be CPU-intensive. The launch MSRP for this CPU is $409.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset to choose for a given resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 138.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra at 1080p still achieves 107.2 FPS, so players can opt for maximum quality without sacrificing playability. Low and Medium offer even higher frame rates (241.1 and 162.5 respectively) but with reduced visual fidelity. For 1080p, High is the recommended balance between image quality and performance.

At 1440p, High yields 93.9 FPS, and Ultra provides 72.8 FPS, both above 60. Medium reaches 112.8 FPS, while Low hits 166.1. The data suggests that High is again the best choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Medium. Ultra is also viable for those who prioritize quality over frame rate.

At 4K, the situation changes. High drops to 58.1 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target. Medium, however, delivers 68.8 FPS, making it the highest preset that stays above 60. Low reaches 100.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.1 FPS. Therefore, for 4K, Medium is the recommended preset to ensure smooth gameplay, while High is borderline and Ultra is not recommended for competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent reduction in average FPS across all presets. For Low, the FPS drops from 241.1 at 1080p to 100.9 at 4K, a reduction to less than half. Medium goes from 162.5 to 68.8, High from 138.4 to 58.1, and Ultra from 107.2 to 44.1. In each case, the 4K value is less than half of the 1080p value, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The similarity of the drop across presets suggests that the GPU's workload scales with resolution, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain frame rates at 1080p. At 1080p, the high FPS values (up to 241.1) imply that the CPU is not the bottleneck, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the constraint, as evidenced by the proportional decline in FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 251st out of 1717 tested combos in Rust. This places it in the upper portion of the list, though not at the very top. The CPU itself is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 83rd percentile. The combo's rank is lower than the CPU's percentile, suggesting that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Rust. However, the rank is still strong, indicating that this system can handle Rust well at most settings. The data shows that the CPU's performance is near the top, but the GPU's 83rd percentile means there are many faster GPUs that could push higher frame rates, especially at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Its average benchmark score is 41687, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. In synthetic tests, it scores 29137 in PassMark G3D and 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5070 is 0.6% faster than the RTX 3090, 0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40, and 0.7% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 580X. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5070's performance is comparable to these cards.

In Rust, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings, as no out-of-memory issues are indicated. The memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s helps at high resolutions, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 44.1, indicating the GPU is heavily loaded. The launch MSRP for this GPU is 549 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for Rust with this combo, across three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum FPS were not recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 58.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 100.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 68.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 93.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 166.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 112.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 72.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 138.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 241.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 162.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 107.2 |

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS is 138.4.

Q: Which preset at 4K maintains an average FPS above 60?

A: Medium, with 68.8 FPS, is the highest preset that stays above 60 at 4K.

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

A: It ranks 251st out of 1717 combos.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: What is the CPU's L3 cache size?

A: The L3 cache is 30 MB shared.