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 161 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 134 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 56 to 109 FPS.
The Quadro RTX 8000 is 80% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 980) for Rust. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 226% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4790K).
At lower resolutions (1440p ultra), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the Quadro RTX 8000 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $10464.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 161 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.013 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ | 0.005 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 high, the Quadro RTX 8000 sets the ceiling at about 87 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 105 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 8000 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 | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
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 80% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Quadro RTX 8000 can run Rust smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 134 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 80% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 226% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $10464.38 ($465.38 CPU + $9999 GPU). Your Quadro RTX 8000 is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($9999) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.
For Rust, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro RTX 8000 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: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1440p 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 Quadro RTX 8000 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.
