What does 1% low FPS mean in Rust benchmarks?

The 1% low FPS measures the worst-case frame rate during gameplay, the FPS that 99% of frames exceed. In this benchmark, the average is 34 FPS and the 1% low is 18 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Rust

Name: Rust Benchmark Data on RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 3600
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

25:53 played2mo agoPlayer_e90c69

RTX 3060

Ryzen 5 3600 32 GB

Avg Usage

40%GPU

74%CPU

72%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1600

Render Scale1

AAOff

Shadow QualityLow

Tips & Tricks6

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 18 FPS, frame drops below 200Hz cause visible stuttering. Ryzen 5 3600 usage at 74% is the bottleneck.

Moderate CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 74% while GPU sat at 40%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the Ryzen 5 3600 or close background apps to increase FPS.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 95°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

Critical VRAM Usage

GPU VRAM usage averaged 11.2 of 12 GB (peaked at 93%). Lower graphics settings or resolution to avoid stutters from VRAM pressure.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 6 months old (version 581.42, 2025-09-22). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

FPS Limit 240

FPS was capped to 240 but it was not reached. Remove the FPS limit in Rust settings for reliable data.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 36:55Playtime 25:53

Moderate AVG at 200HzLow 1% at 200Hz

Max54 FPS

Avg34 FPS

1% Low18 FPS

0.1% Low2 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

GoodVRAM 93%Peak 55%

RTX 3060

40%Avg

55%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 97%

Ryzen 5 3600$149.99

74%Avg

97%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 56°C

RTX 3060

52°CAvg

56°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

CriticalPeak 95°C

Ryzen 5 3600$149.99

92°CAvg

95°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 75%

32 GBDDR4-2133

72%Avg

75%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

No background process data available

Background apps are private

Rust on RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 3600: 34 FPS at 1440p

RTX 3060 benchmark: 34 FPS avg, 18 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with Ryzen 5 3600 and 32GB RAM. GPU 52°C, CPU 92°C. Some frame drops below 200 Hz. CPU bottleneck, Ryzen 5 3600 at 74%.

speedPerformance

Moderate AVG at 200HzLow 1% at 200Hz

34AVG FPS

181% LOW

100

200

181%

54MAX

34AVG

1440pmonitor200HzSome frame drops below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 55%

RTX 3060

Usage

40% / 55%

Temp

52°C / 56°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 97%

Ryzen 5 3600

Usage

74% / 97%

Temp

92°C / 95°C

Overheating: reapply thermal paste or upgrade cooler

timerPlaytime

00:25:53Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 75%

32 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

72% / 75%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

23%

77%

RTX 3060CPU Limitedarrow_forwardRyzen 5 3600

Ryzen 5 3600 is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1600

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

All GPUs

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

72%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

WDC WD20EZRZ-00Z5HB02 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd B450 TOMAHAWK MAX II (MS-7C02)B450 · AM4

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 581.42

1920x1080 @ 200Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3060 get in Rust at 1440p?expand_more

RTX 3060 delivers 34 FPS average in Rust at 1440p. 1% lows hit 18 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 5 3600 bottlenecking RTX 3060 in Rust?expand_more

Yes, Ryzen 5 3600 shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 74% usage while RTX 3060 sits at 40%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Rust?expand_more

Rust used 72% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RTX 3060 reached 52°C and the Ryzen 5 3600 reached 92°C. On the warm side, check your case airflow and thermal paste.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 18 FPS vs 34 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Rust?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. Your temperatures are high, clean your fans, check case airflow, or repaste your cooler. Thermal throttling kills FPS. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.

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