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, frame rates range from 10 to 31 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 8 to 23 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 4 to 13 FPS.
The Radeon R9 M470X is 41% below minimum GPU requirement for Rust. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 226% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4790K).
The Radeon R9 M470X 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: $815.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 10 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.011 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 ultra, the Radeon R9 M470X sets the ceiling at about 5 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 83 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 94% (FPS gap: 78 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon R9 M470X 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 89% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 93% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 93% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (41% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R9 M470X will struggle to run Rust at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 10 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $815.38 ($465.38 CPU + $350 GPU). Your Radeon R9 M470X is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($350) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) for around $229 (Rank #323 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 Radeon R9 M470X 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
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.
