Minecraft

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Minecraft, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, but the sheer performance headroom means that even the most demanding settings at 4K produce an average of 105 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and ranking of this combo within the benchmark database.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Minecraft?

A: The highest recorded average is 656 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K with Low settings, the average remains high at 267 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle Minecraft at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 318 FPS at 1920x1080 to 105 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a significant 67% reduction in average FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high (over 500 FPS on High settings), suggesting the game is likely limited by CPU single-thread performance. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score is 909, while the GPU's performance is far more than sufficient for this workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its closest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The average benchmark score of the RTX 4080 SUPER is 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54247. This indicates they are virtually identical in performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Minecraft?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 292nd out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations tested for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Minecraft. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The average frame rate on High settings is 509 FPS, which climbs to 656 FPS on Low settings. This massive headroom indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not being fully utilized; the Intel Core i5-12400F's single-thread performance, reflected in its 3dmark_single_thread score of 909, is the limiting factor at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The average FPS on High settings drops to 321, and on Low settings to 511. This scaling suggests that while the CPU is still a factor, the GPU is now working harder to fill the additional pixels. The gap between Low and High settings narrows slightly, indicating a shift towards GPU-bound performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant component. The average FPS on High settings falls to 168, and on Low settings to 267. The difference between Low and High settings is now more pronounced, demonstrating that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. The GPU's 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 6600 and passmark_g3d score of 34245 illustrate its raw power, but at 4K, even this hardware is taxed by the game's rendering demands.

The Ultra preset scaling is particularly telling. From 318 FPS at 1080p to 201 FPS at 1440p and finally 105 FPS at 4K, the performance degrades by roughly 37% with each step up in resolution. This is consistent with a workload that becomes progressively more GPU-intensive. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains its role as a capable partner, but the data clearly shows that Minecraft's performance at higher resolutions is dictated by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3710 tested combinations for Minecraft, this pairing of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 292. This places it in the top 7.9% of all configurations, an impressive position that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The CPU itself sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating that both parts are well above average in their respective categories.

The high rank is not surprising given the measured frame rates. The combo delivers over 300 FPS at 1080p Ultra and over 200 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which are exceptional numbers for a game like Minecraft that can be demanding on single-thread performance. The fact that it maintains an average of 105 FPS at 4K Ultra further solidifies its position, as many lower-ranked combos would struggle to maintain 60 FPS at that resolution and preset.

The rank also suggests that this combination is well-balanced for this specific game. While the CPU is clearly a bottleneck at lower resolutions, the GPU's massive headroom ensures that the system never falls below playable thresholds. The data implies that for Minecraft, this combo is overqualified, and users could achieve similar playability with a less powerful GPU, but the high rank reflects the raw performance ceiling of this specific pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a delta of 0%, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a delta of -0.1%. These processors would offer essentially the same CPU-bound performance in Minecraft at 1080p. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% difference. All of these would behave similarly in terms of CPU throughput.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's average score of 54209 is matched by its direct predecessor, the RTX 4080, which scores 54247 with a delta of -0.1%. This means users could expect nearly identical frame rates with either card. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a -1.1% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a -2.7% delta. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a -2.8% delta. These GPUs are all within a few percentage points of the RTX 4080 SUPER, indicating that they would produce very similar results in Minecraft's GPU-bound scenarios at 4K.

In practice, swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for an RTX 4080 would yield virtually identical performance, as the 0.1% score difference is negligible. Similarly, the CPU alternatives listed would not change the frame rates at 1080p, where the system is CPU-bound, as their scores are within a fraction of a percent. The data suggests that this combo's performance is representative of a broader class of high-end hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 318 FPS. The minimum FPS was not recorded for this preset, but the average is so far above the threshold that this is the clear choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 201 FPS. This provides a substantial margin over the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex scenes. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 344 FPS, but Ultra is still the recommended option for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best setting, with an average of 105 FPS. This is the only resolution where the average approaches the threshold, but 105 FPS still provides a comfortable margin. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS, but Ultra's 105 FPS average is still highly playable.

For all resolutions, the data indicates that Ultra settings are viable. The system's performance headroom is so large that there is no need to compromise on visual quality. Even at 4K, the average FPS is 75% higher than the playable threshold, making Ultra the definitive choice for this combo.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Minecraft exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 318 FPS. The system is CPU-bound here, but the frame rates are so high that this is a non-issue. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice with 201 FPS average, offering a perfect balance of visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, Ultra still delivers 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

This system does not merely clear the playability bar; it obliterates it. Even the lowest recorded average, which is 105 FPS at 4K Ultra, is 75% higher than the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that this combo is overkill for Minecraft, but for users who want maximum settings at high resolutions with no compromises, it delivers flawlessly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: average 656 FPS
• Medium: average 603 FPS, minimum 513 FPS, maximum 694 FPS
• High: average 509 FPS
• Ultra: average 318 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: average 511 FPS
• Medium: average 405 FPS, minimum 344 FPS, maximum 466 FPS
• High: average 321 FPS
• Ultra: average 201 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: average 267 FPS
• Medium: average 212 FPS, minimum 180 FPS, maximum 243 FPS
• High: average 168 FPS
• Ultra: average 105 FPS

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, providing a clear picture of frame time consistency. At 1080p, the minimum of 513 FPS is still far above the playable threshold. At 1440p, the minimum of 344 FPS shows a slight dip but remains exceptionally smooth. At 4K, the minimum of 180 FPS is still triple the playable threshold, indicating that even the most demanding scenes will not cause stuttering.

The performance scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across all resolutions, with Ultra being roughly half the frame rate of Low. This is typical of Minecraft's rendering pipeline, where higher settings increase draw distance and particle effects. The data shows that this combo handles all presets with ease, and the absence of minimum FPS values for most presets suggests that the frame pacing is stable enough not to warrant concern.