Rust

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a playable but not exceptional experience in Rust, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The data shows this combination sits in the 47.7th percentile of tested combos, indicating a mid-pack position where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured frames per second range from a minimum of 29 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 165 FPS at 1080p Low, illustrating the wide performance envelope available depending on user preferences.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with averages ranging from 71 FPS at Ultra to 165 FPS at Low. The 2560x1440 resolution offers a middle ground with averages between 49 FPS (Ultra) and 114 FPS (Low), while 3840x2160 yields the lowest performance, dipping to 29 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the average FPS change from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 93 FPS at 1920x1080 to 64 FPS at 2560x1440, and further down to 38 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 59% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 114 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 49 FPS average. This 65 FPS difference represents a 57% performance penalty for enabling maximum visual quality, suggesting that players should adjust settings based on their frame rate priorities.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1946 out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the 47.7th percentile. This indicates that slightly more than half of all tested combos outperform this pairing in Rust, making it a mid-tier option rather than a top performer.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the data is 38 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The other resolution/settings combinations with min FPS data show 65 FPS at 1440p Medium and 94 FPS at 1080p Medium, suggesting stability improves as resolution decreases.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. It outperforms the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425.

In Rust, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the GPU can push high frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 165 FPS average. However, the performance scaling pattern reveals that the GPU struggles at 4K, where even Medium settings only reach 45 FPS average. The GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 413.0 GTexel/s texture rate are insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 3840x2160, particularly at Ultra settings where the average drops to 29 FPS.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (-0.5% delta), showing that the RX 6700 XT sits in a competitive performance tier. However, the measured FPS data in Rust shows that this GPU, when paired with the Ultra 5 245, cannot sustain fluid frame rates at 4K with high visual fidelity, making lower resolutions the practical choice for this combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides 14 cores and 14 threads based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The processor includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications contribute to a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

In Rust, the CPU plays a significant role at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 165 FPS average, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at this resolution. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, while single-core performance reaches 4648 in the same test, which is relevant for Rust's game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (-0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (-0.5% delta), indicating it performs on par with these alternatives. The Core Ultra 5 245's 14 cores without hyperthreading may limit some workloads, but the benchmark data shows it remains competitive. At higher resolutions, however, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, evidenced by the larger FPS drops when moving from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1946 out of 3723 tested combos in Rust, placing it in the 47.7th percentile. This mid-pack ranking indicates that while the components are individually capable, their pairing does not produce standout performance in this specific game. The ranking suggests that approximately 1777 other configurations deliver better results in Rust, while 1777 deliver worse performance.

The combo's rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU's 90th percentile standing among all processors is offset by the GPU's 72nd percentile position, resulting in a combined performance that sits near the middle of the distribution. This is particularly evident at 4K resolution, where the GPU's limitations cap performance at 67 FPS even at Low settings, while the CPU's capabilities cannot compensate for the graphics processing demands.

Compared to the average of all tested combos, this pairing performs below the median, suggesting that users seeking higher frame rates in Rust would need either a more powerful GPU or a more balanced combination. The measured data indicates that the combo excels at 1080p, where it achieves playable frame rates across all settings, but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K with anything above Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 93 FPS average, which is suitable for most players, while Medium provides 111 FPS average for those seeking smoother gameplay. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS remains playable, but the 22 FPS drop from Medium to Ultra may not justify the visual improvements for competitive play.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 76 FPS average offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 64 FPS are acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but may feel less responsive in combat situations. Low settings at 114 FPS provide the smoothest experience for players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, while Ultra at 49 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 67 FPS average approaches playable territory. Medium settings at 45 FPS and High at 38 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 29 FPS is not suitable for active gameplay. Based on this data, 4K gaming with this combo is only viable with significant settings compromises, making 1440p the highest resolution that offers a comfortable balance across multiple presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best performance with an average of 165 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings deliver 111 FPS average with minimum and maximum values of 94 and 127 FPS respectively. High settings produce 93 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 71 FPS average. The 94 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings demonstrates the significant impact of visual presets at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates decrease substantially. Low settings maintain 114 FPS average, while Medium settings provide 76 FPS average with a range of 65 to 88 FPS. High settings achieve 64 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 49 FPS average. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 31% at Low settings to 39% at Medium settings, indicating a consistent scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, performance diminishes further. Low settings reach 67 FPS average, Medium settings provide 45 FPS average with minimum and maximum values of 38 and 52 FPS, and High settings achieve 38 FPS average. Ultra settings produce only 29 FPS average. These numbers reveal that 4K gaming with this combo requires Low settings to maintain even 60 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High at 4K is only 7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear trend of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 93 at 1920x1080 to 64 at 2560x1440, a 31% reduction, and then to 38 at 3840x2160, a further 41% reduction from 1440p. This translates to a total 59% decrease from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern varies across settings. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31% (165 to 114 FPS), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 41% (114 to 67 FPS). This steeper decline at higher resolutions suggests that the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly insufficient as pixel count grows. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 2560 shading units cannot sustain frame rates at 4K, particularly with more demanding presets.

The resolution scaling also reveals the CPU's role at lower resolutions. The relatively small performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (51 FPS) compared to the larger drop at High settings (55 FPS) indicates that the CPU can maintain adequate processing at 1080p but the GPU bottleneck amplifies as resolution increases. This analysis confirms that for this combo, 1080p is the optimal resolution for high frame rates, while 1440p offers a reasonable compromise, and 4K should be reserved for less demanding titles or lower quality settings.