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 70 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 56 to 102 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 23 to 50 FPS.
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is 25% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 980) for Rust. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 226% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4790K).
The Intel Arc Pro B60 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $915.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 70 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.150 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.025 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 4k ultra, the Intel Arc Pro B60 sets the ceiling at about 29 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 83 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 65% (FPS gap: 54 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Intel Arc Pro B60 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 56% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 56% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 65% |
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 226% above and your GPU is 25% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc Pro B60 can run Rust smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 70 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 25% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 226% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $915.38 ($465.38 CPU + $450 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Rust, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc Pro B60 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.
