A true test for system memory. Procedural maps can exhaust RAM quickly; 16GB is the minimum, and 32GB is recommended. CPUs with 3D V-Cache (AMD X3D) offer massive performance gains here.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 174 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 153 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is 211% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 980) for Rust. The Core i7-13700K is 273% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4790K).
The GeForce RTX 4080 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), while the Core i7-13700K still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1200. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 174 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.247 fps/$ | 0.201 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.145 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.224 fps/$ | 0.183 fps/$ | 0.153 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p high, the GeForce RTX 4080 sets the ceiling at about 233 FPS, while the Core i7-13700K has headroom up to 252 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 8% (FPS gap: 19 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 273% above and your GPU is 211% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-13700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4080 can run Rust smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 211% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 273% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1200 ($400 CPU + $800 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4080 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5090 D for around $1999 (Rank #374 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 4080 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Rust performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Rust does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Rust requires at minimum a Core i7-3770 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 670 (GPU) with 10 GB RAM and 25 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-4790K and GeForce GTX 980 with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Rust FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
