Rust

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination sits at rank 1700 out of 3723 tested combos for Rust, placing it in the 54th percentile of all possible pairings. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while this system is far from the top echelon for Rust, it also isn't trailing the majority of tested hardware. The data suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is a complete bottleneck at most settings, though the system's overall position is defined more by the GPU's limits at higher resolutions than by CPU constraints.

The pairing's rank is particularly telling when considering the individual components' standings. The Core Ultra 5 245 performs in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6750 XT sits in the 71st percentile among GPUs. This disparity is clearly reflected in the measured frame rates, which show a system that can handle Rust's demanding simulation logic but struggles to push high pixel counts simultaneously. The measured data confirms this is a 1080p and 1440p-oriented combination, with 4K being a stretch that requires significant settings compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core Ultra 5 245 + RX 6750 XT combo achieves rank 1700 out of 3723 tested combinations, a solidly middle-of-the-pack result for Rust. This placement suggests that roughly 46% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title, while the majority of combinations below this rank perform worse. The position is somewhat surprising given the CPU's high percentile ranking, but it underscores how Rust's performance ceiling at higher resolutions is governed by the graphics card.

The CPU itself is a strong performer relative to its peers. Its average benchmark score of 48995 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and it trades blows with close rivals: it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by just 0.4%, sits 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, beats the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6%, and edges out the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. This is a tightly contested group, and the Core Ultra 5 245's position within it indicates that its 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake architecture provides ample computational headroom for Rust's CPU-intensive simulation and server-side logic.

On the graphics side, the RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. It sits very close to a cluster of rivals: it leads the AMD Radeon R9 M395X by 0.5%, the AMD FirePro W7100 by 0.6%, and the AMD FirePro D700 by 0.7%, while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1%. This tight grouping means the RX 6750 XT is a competent but not exceptional GPU, and its performance in Rust reflects that positioning. The combination of a top-decile CPU with a mid-tier GPU creates the observed rank, where the system's overall standing is dragged down by the graphics card's inability to fully exploit the CPU's potential at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 173 FPS, the High preset delivers 98 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 75 FPS. The Medium preset, with an average of 116 FPS and a minimum of 99 FPS, offers the most compelling balance for competitive play, keeping frame rates well above the 100 FPS threshold while maintaining improved visual fidelity over Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low delivers 119 FPS average, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, and Medium drops to 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS. High manages 68 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 51 FPS. For 1440p users, the Low preset is the clear choice for maximum smoothness, while Medium remains playable if visual quality takes precedence. The data does not support using High or Ultra at this resolution for consistent 60+ FPS gameplay, as both presets average below that mark.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at most settings. Low averages 70 FPS, which is unexpectedly high for 4K, but Medium drops to 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, and High falls to 40 FPS average. Ultra averages just 30 FPS. Based on these measurements, the only viable preset for 4K is Low, and even then, the 70 FPS average suggests that this resolution should be reserved for less demanding scenarios or for players who prioritize resolution over frame rate. For the majority of users, the Medium preset at 1080p represents the sweet spot, offering a 116 FPS average with a 99 FPS minimum that ensures smooth gameplay even in Rust's more demanding moments.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how this system scales under increasing resolution load. At the Low preset, average frame rates drop from 173 FPS at 1080p to 119 FPS at 1440p, a 31% reduction, and then to 70 FPS at 4K, a further 41% drop. This pattern indicates that even at Low settings, the rendering load grows substantially with pixel count, and the RX 6750 XT begins to struggle as the resolution climbs.

The Medium preset shows a similar but steeper decline: 116 FPS at 1080p falls to 80 FPS at 1440p (31% drop), then to 47 FPS at 4K (41% drop). The High preset follows the same trend, with 98 FPS at 1080p dropping to 68 FPS at 1440p (31% drop) and then to 40 FPS at 4K (41% drop). This consistent ~31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~41% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the scaling is uniform regardless of the graphics settings applied.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 75 FPS at 1080p falls to 51 FPS at 1440p (32% drop) and then to 30 FPS at 4K (41% drop). The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across all presets points to a GPU-bound scenario at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as pixel count rises, the RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute becomes the bottleneck. The data clearly shows that this combination is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a significant settings reduction to achieve playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset averages 173 FPS, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. Medium averages 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing. High averages 98 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays, and Ultra averages 75 FPS, which remains playable but with less headroom. The minimum FPS data for Medium (99 FPS) indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system avoids significant drops at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but requires settings adjustment. Low averages 119 FPS, keeping the system competitive for high-refresh 1440p monitors. Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, offering a playable experience with some headroom. High drops to 68 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, and Ultra falls to 51 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The minimum FPS for Medium (68 FPS) shows that the system can maintain playable frame rates even under load, but the margin for error is thinner than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its comfort zone. Low averages 70 FPS, which is surprisingly good for 4K and suggests that the CPU is still capable of driving high frame rates when the GPU load is minimized. Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, both of which fall below the 60 FPS target that most players consider smooth. The measured data indicates that 4K gaming with this combination is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the experience will not match the fluidity available at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT plays a pivotal role in defining this system's Rust performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Rust at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K data suggests that the 40 FPS average at High settings and 30 FPS at Ultra are likely constrained by the GPU's compute capabilities rather than memory capacity alone.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 2150 MHz, a boost clock of 2600 MHz, and a game clock of 2495 MHz. These clocks translate to a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s, figures that are competitive for the GPU's class. The FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS is the key metric for Rust's rendering workload, and the measured FPS data confirms that this compute throughput is adequate for 1080p but insufficient for sustained 4K performance at high settings.

The RX 6750 XT's 40 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) are present in the hardware, but the measured FPS data does not indicate that ray tracing is a factor in Rust's default workloads. The GPU's 71st percentile ranking among all GPUs, coupled with its closeness to rivals like the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% difference), suggests that it offers mid-range performance that is well-matched to the Core Ultra 5 245 at 1080p. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting component, confirming that the RX 6750 XT is the primary constraint on this combo's overall rank of 1700 out of 3723.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset delivers a 116 FPS average with a 99 FPS minimum, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance. Low offers 173 FPS for maximum competitiveness, while High and Ultra trail at 98 FPS and 75 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Rust?

A: At 4K, the Low preset averages 70 FPS, which is playable. However, Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS, indicating that 4K is only viable at the lowest settings for a smooth experience.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 on average benchmarks, placing it 0.4% behind the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% behind the Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% ahead of the Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% ahead of the Core i5-14600K.

Q: What is the FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The drop is consistent across settings, averaging around 31%. For example, Low goes from 173 FPS to 119 FPS, and Medium from 116 FPS to 80 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: At 1080p, the GPU keeps pace with the CPU, but at 1440p and 4K, the RX 6750 XT becomes the bottleneck. The uniform ~41% FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The RX 6750 XT ranks in the 71st percentile with an average benchmark score of 26011. It leads the R9 M395X by 0.5%, the FirePro W7100 by 0.6%, and the FirePro D700 by 0.7%, while trailing the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1%.