Minecraft

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F sits in the 68th percentile of all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. The closest comparable processors in the database are the Intel Xeon 6756E (average score 14163, just 0.2% behind), the Intel Core 7 160UL (average score 14232, 0.3% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7552 (average score 14115, 0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (average score 14277, 0.6% ahead). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound behavior in Minecraft, though the i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which the database shows is sufficient for this title.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (average score 18159, 0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (average score 18189, 0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (average score 18373, 1.5% ahead), and the Intel Arc A770M (average score 18383, 1.6% ahead). The RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially interchangeable with these cards for Minecraft, as the performance deltas are all within 1.6%. The GPU offers 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, and its measured frame rates in the database confirm it has ample headroom for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the database records playable settings at High, Low, and Medium. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 81 FPS. Medium runs at 102 FPS average (minimum 86, maximum 117), and Low reaches 128 FPS. Ultra drops to 50 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, so it is not recommended at 4K.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable. The best choice is Ultra, which delivers an average of 97 FPS. High runs at 154 FPS, Medium at 195 FPS (minimum 165, maximum 224), and Low at 246 FPS. Since Ultra clears the 60 FPS bar by a wide margin, it is the optimal preset for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset is also playable, with Ultra as the best setting at 153 FPS average. High produces 245 FPS, Medium 308 FPS (minimum 262, maximum 355), and Low reaches 389 FPS. The data shows that even the most demanding setting at 1080p provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Core i5-10400F and the RTX 2060 SUPER. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average is 153 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra drops the average to 97 FPS, a 36.6% reduction. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls to 50 FPS, another 48.5% drop from 1440p. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K Ultra, as the pixel throughput requirement outpaces what the RTX 2060 SUPER can sustain.

Conversely, at Low settings, the progression is 389 FPS at 1080p, 246 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. The smaller relative drops (36.8% from 1080p to 1440p, then 48.0% from 1440p to 4K) still point to GPU scaling, but the absolute frame rates remain very high. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads and a single-thread benchmark score of 2541 in PassMark, has no trouble maintaining these high frame rates.

The setting-to-setting scaling at a fixed resolution reinforces this. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 389 to 153, a 60.7% drop, which is entirely GPU-driven. At 1440p, Low to Ultra goes from 246 to 97, a 60.6% drop. At 4K, Low to Ultra goes from 128 to 50, a 60.9% drop. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant factor in Minecraft's performance, while the i5-10400F provides sufficient CPU headroom even at the lowest settings where CPU load would be most visible.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. The database records an average of 81 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combination?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 97 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at that resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER or the i5-10400F more important for Minecraft performance?

A: The GPU dominates. FPS drops consistently by roughly 60% when moving from Low to Ultra at any resolution, while the CPU maintains sufficient single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 2541) to avoid bottlenecking.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2556 out of 3710 tested combinations in Minecraft, placing it in the upper third of the database.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 153 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 average 128 FPS. Medium also works at 102 FPS, but Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 50 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the database records the following results: High settings average 81 FPS with no minimum or maximum data recorded. Low settings average 128 FPS, also without min/max. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. Ultra settings average 50 FPS, again without min/max values.

At 2560x1440, High averages 154 FPS (no min/max). Low averages 246 FPS (no min/max). Medium averages 195 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. Ultra averages 97 FPS (no min/max).

At 1920x1080, High averages 245 FPS (no min/max). Low averages 389 FPS (no min/max). Medium averages 308 FPS, with a minimum of 262 FPS and a maximum of 355 FPS. Ultra averages 153 FPS (no min/max).

The pattern is consistent: Medium is the only preset with recorded min/max values in the database, and at every resolution those min/max bounds stay comfortably above 60 FPS (86 FPS minimum at 4K Medium is the lowest recorded minimum across all playable settings).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2556 out of 3710 tested combinations in Minecraft. This places the system in the 68.9th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the database entries.

The CPU's 68th percentile standing and the GPU's 62nd percentile standing both contribute to this result. The combo rank of 2556 is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile would suggest, which aligns with the observation that the GPU is the constraining factor in this game, and the RTX 2060 SUPER is not a top-tier card by current database standards. Still, the near-rival comparisons show that this combo is within 1.6% of several other GPU options, so small component swaps would not meaningfully change the ranking.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Minecraft at 60 FPS or higher across all tested resolutions, with specific limitations only at 4K Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (81 FPS), Low (128 FPS), and Medium (102 FPS). Ultra is not playable at 50 FPS. The best setting is High, which delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining an 81 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable: High (154 FPS), Low (246 FPS), Medium (195 FPS), and Ultra (97 FPS). The best setting is Ultra, with a 97 FPS average that provides a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, every setting is playable as well: High (245 FPS), Low (389 FPS), Medium (308 FPS), and Ultra (153 FPS). The best setting is Ultra, averaging 153 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

In summary, this system is fully capable of running Minecraft at 60 FPS on any resolution up to 4K, provided the user selects High settings or lower at 4K. For 1440p and 1080p, Ultra settings are entirely viable, and the frame rates recorded suggest the RTX 2060 SUPER has significant headroom for this sandbox title. The i5-10400F does not become a bottleneck at any tested setting or resolution.