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 86 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 24 to 50 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 244% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 980) for Rust. The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is 11% below recommended, but 7% above minimum.
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 86 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 sets the ceiling at about 24 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 84 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 71% (FPS gap: 60 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 46% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 50% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 65% | CPU Limits GPU 68% | CPU Limits GPU 69% | CPU Limits GPU 71% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU42% - 57% <> GPU66% - 70% <> | CPU44% - 59% <> GPU72% - 76% <> | CPU42% - 58% <> GPU80% - 87% <> | CPU37% - 53% <> GPU78% - 87% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU42% - 57% <> GPU66% - 70% <> | CPU44% - 59% <> GPU72% - 76% <> | CPU42% - 58% <> GPU81% - 87% <> | CPU37% - 54% <> GPU79% - 86% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU41% - 57% <> GPU68% - 89% <> | CPU43% - 59% <> GPU75% - 92% <> | CPU41% - 58% <> GPU91% - 98% <> | CPU36% - 54% <> GPU91% - 98% <> |
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 36% and 59% and GPU utilization between 66% and 98%. Ryzen Embedded V2546 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 77% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 49% to 49%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (91-98%), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 stays at 50% (41-58%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 49% and GPU 77%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 50% and GPU 77%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 49% and GPU 88%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 50% (42-58%) and GPU 84% (80-87%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Embedded V2546 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Embedded V2546 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 11% below recommended and your GPU is 244% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen Embedded V2546 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Rust smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 244% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 11% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1949 ($300 CPU (Rank #375 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Rust, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
