Rust

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Rust, with 4K remaining a challenging target for ultra settings. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the four tested presets, with the system ranking in the 86th percentile of all tested configurations for this title. This pairing leverages a high-core-count CPU and a 12 GB VRAM GPU to handle Rust's demanding simulation and rendering loads, though the measured results reveal where each component's influence is most pronounced.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Rust?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the strongest option, with average frame rates ranging from 108 FPS at Ultra to 251 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the system still performs well, with averages between 74 FPS (Ultra) and 172 FPS (Low), while 3840x2160 sees averages drop to between 44 FPS (Ultra) and 102 FPS (Low).

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 528th out of 3,723 tested combinations in Rust, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This percentile position indicates strong overall capability for this specific game.

Q: Which preset offers the highest average FPS at 1080p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080, achieving 251 FPS. This is significantly higher than the Medium preset's 168 FPS and the High preset's 142 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 58 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 98 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 143 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Medium and High presets?

A: Yes, the data shows a consistent gap. At 1080p, the difference is 26 FPS (168 vs 142), at 1440p it is 18 FPS (116 vs 98), and at 4K it is 10 FPS (68 vs 58). The gap narrows as resolution increases.

Q: Does the CPU have a high benchmark score relative to its rivals?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, producing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1980 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and it contains 7,168 shading units alongside 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores.

In Rust, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth are critical factors. The 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for the tested presets, as the data shows no anomalous performance collapses that would indicate memory capacity limits. The transition from Low to Medium settings at 1080p results in a 83 FPS drop (from 251 to 168), suggesting that texture and shading loads increase substantially. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability likely drives these settings, while the 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate handles the game's environmental detail.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers is notable. Its average benchmark score of 43,223 places it nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43,262, a difference of only 0.1%. Interestingly, the RTX 4070 SUPER also matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667) within a 1% margin. This suggests that in Rust, the desktop GPU's advantage is not overwhelming, though the measured FPS data shows it delivers playable frame rates across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 528 out of 3,723 tested combinations places it in the 86th percentile for Rust performance. This is a strong showing, indicating that only 14% of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's 94th percentile score among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The i7-14700KF's average score of 70,163 is slightly above the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), with deltas of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% faster, scoring 70,879. These small margins suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, allowing the GPU to dictate performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The RTX 4070 SUPER's score of 43,223 is within 0.2% of the Quadro M6000 24 GB and within 1% of the RTX 4090 Mobile. This tight grouping implies that for Rust, the GPU's raw compute performance is competitive with these alternatives, though the measured FPS data reveals how settings and resolution alter the balance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers an average of 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS, providing smooth gameplay while retaining visual fidelity. The High preset drops to 142 FPS average, which is still playable but sacrifices 26 FPS for marginal visual gains. The Ultra preset at 108 FPS average is acceptable for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate, but the data suggests Medium is the sweet spot.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the recommended choice, with an average of 116 FPS and a minimum of 98 FPS. The High preset averages 98 FPS, which matches the minimum of Medium, indicating potential frame dips. Low at 1440p averages 172 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual compromise may be too steep for many users. Ultra at 74 FPS average is borderline, with the risk of dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only clear recommendation, averaging 102 FPS. Medium at 68 FPS average is playable but shows a minimum of 58 FPS, which could cause noticeable stutters. High at 58 FPS average is marginal, while Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K users should stick to Low or Medium, depending on tolerance for frame rate fluctuations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS shows a clear scaling pattern. The Low preset delivers an average of 251 FPS, which is the highest across all resolutions and settings. Medium drops to 168 FPS average with a range of 143 to 193 FPS. High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 108 FPS. This represents a 143 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU has headroom at 1080p but that ultra settings impose significant load.

At 2560x1440, the averages shift downward. Low averages 172 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS with a range of 98 to 133 FPS, High averages 98 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 98 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. Low averages 102 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS with a range of 58 to 79 FPS, High averages 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 58 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU's rendering capacity is being taxed more heavily at 4K. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS matches the High preset's average, showing that frame pacing becomes less stable at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per core L2 cache. The CPU's 125 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support indicate a high-power desktop part.

In Rust, the CPU's multi-threading capability is crucial. The game's simulation and entity logic can scale across many cores, and the i7-14700KF's 28 threads provide ample parallel processing. The benchmark scores reflect this: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 44,167, while the single-core score is 6,235, showing strong multi-threaded performance. Geekbench multi-core scores 21,462, further confirming the CPU's capability.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is tight. Its average score of 70,163 is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% higher than the Ryzen 9 7940HX. This suggests that for Rust, the CPU is not a differentiator at these performance levels. The 1% gap to the Core Ultra 7 265K is negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 251 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p, a 31% reduction, and then to 102 at 4K, a further 41% drop. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is heavily involved in rendering even at Low settings, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

For Medium settings, the averages are 168 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 31% and 41% respectively, mirroring the Low preset's scaling. This consistency suggests that the CPU is not becoming a bottleneck as resolution increases; instead, the GPU's rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count.

At High settings, the averages are 142 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K, with drops of 31% and 41% again. The Ultra preset follows the same pattern: 108 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K, with identical percentage drops. This uniform scaling across all presets strongly indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at all resolutions, and the limiting factor is purely the GPU's pixel throughput.

The data implies that the i7-14700KF's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,235) and multi-core capability (44,167) are sufficient to avoid CPU bottlenecks in Rust. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the CPU maintains 251 FPS, suggesting headroom remains. The consistent 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 41% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU sustains frame delivery at lower resolutions.