Minecraft

Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a combination that sits in the upper echelon of the database, ranking 502nd out of 3710 tested combos for Minecraft. This places it in the top 13.5 percent of all recorded configurations, which is a strong indicator of high-end performance for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals in the database that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the average benchmark score is 17177, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score of 17120, a difference of just 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, putting it 0.4 percent ahead of the 11400F, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6 percent ahead with a score of 17278. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails by 0.6 percent with a score of 17074. These deltas are small enough that in a game like Minecraft, which relies heavily on single-thread performance for chunk loading and world generation, the user would not perceive any meaningful difference between these processors.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209 and sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a negligible 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1 percent ahead at 54828, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7 percent ahead at 55698. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads this group by 2.8 percent with a score of 55757. For Minecraft, these differences translate to a few frames per second at most, meaning any of these GPUs would behave very similarly in practice. A user upgrading from one of these cards to another would not see a noticeable change in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this combination at rank 502 out of 3710 tested combos for Minecraft. This is a top-tier result, placing the setup firmly in the highest tier of configurations that have been measured. The ranking reflects the synergy between the six-core, twelve-thread Rocket Lake processor and the Ada Lovelace graphics card. The RTX 4080 SUPER is clearly the dominant component in this pairing, as its 86th percentile GPU ranking far exceeds the 71st percentile CPU ranking. In Minecraft, the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU handles the simulation and world generation threads.

The measured frame rates confirm that this combo is not just high-ranking on paper. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 560, which is near the practical limit for most displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 318 FPS on average. This is a configuration that will not be limited by the CPU in any realistic scenario, as even the most demanding settings at 4K resolution produce an average of 105 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data shows frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 560 FPS, the High preset drops to 474 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 515 FPS with a minimum of 438 and a maximum of 592 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 318 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combination is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, with the RTX 4080 SUPER capable of pushing well beyond refresh rate limits of typical monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 480 FPS, High averages 321 FPS, and Medium averages 405 FPS with a minimum of 344 and a maximum of 466 FPS. Ultra at 1440p delivers 201 FPS on average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 14 to 20 percent decrease in average frame rates across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 267 FPS, High averages 168 FPS, and Medium averages 212 FPS with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 243 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 105 FPS. The 4K results are still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the most demanding settings. The data shows that this combination maintains high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the gap between presets widening as resolution increases.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minecraft, and it does so at exceptional performance levels. The verdict data lists all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 318 FPS, which is more than five times the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 201 FPS, still more than three times the threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration tested, the Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS mark.

The minimum recorded frame rates also support this verdict. The lowest minimum in the entire dataset is 180 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. No recorded minimum falls below 180 FPS, meaning the combination never dips anywhere near the 60 FPS threshold in any tested scenario. For players with high refresh rate monitors, this setup provides ample headroom. For those using a standard 60 Hz display, the combination is massively overqualified, delivering more than enough performance for a completely smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest recorded average is 560 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this PC maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 105 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1 percent behind the standard RTX 4080 at 54247.

Q: What is the lowest minimum FPS recorded in any test?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 180, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the stronger component in this pairing?

A: The GPU ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger component relative to its peers.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Minecraft?

A: The combination ranks 502nd out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.5 percent.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 318 FPS. The Medium preset averages 515 FPS with a minimum of 438 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 201 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 405 FPS with a minimum of 344 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra is again the recommended preset, averaging 105 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 212 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS.

Players should use the Ultra preset at any resolution, as all recorded averages and minimums stay far above the 60 FPS threshold. The only consideration is whether the frame rate exceeds the refresh rate of the display in use. At 1080p and 1440p, the Ultra preset produces frame rates that exceed 200 FPS, which may be unnecessary for monitors capped at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. At 4K, the 105 FPS average at Ultra is well suited for high refresh rate 4K displays. The data indicates no scenario where lowering settings is required to achieve playable performance.