Minecraft

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Minecraft, with recorded data showing that the combination handles even demanding 4K resolutions with ease. The benchmark results place this setup in the 2136th position out of 3710 tested combinations, a solid mid-pack ranking that reflects its ability to push high frame rates across all tested settings. The data indicates a system that is heavily overqualified for standard 1080p gaming, while still maintaining excellent playability at 4K, making it a versatile choice for players who prioritize both visual fidelity and smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 429 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 340 FPS with a minimum of 289 FPS and a maximum of 391 FPS. The High preset averages 270 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still manages an average of 169 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p the system is largely unconstrained, with even the heaviest settings delivering frame rates far beyond what most displays can utilize.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains impressive but begins to show the expected scaling. The Low preset averages 271 FPS, while Medium drops to 214 FPS with a recorded range of 182 to 247 FPS. High settings produce an average of 170 FPS, and Ultra still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 106 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, a 165 FPS difference, but every preset remains highly playable.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its limits while still delivering strong results. Low settings average 141 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS, and High averages 89 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, averaging just 56 FPS. This makes 4K Ultra the single setting where the combination struggles, though the High preset at 89 FPS offers a strong alternative for 4K gaming.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35 to 40 percent depending on the preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K nearly halves the average FPS again. The Medium preset, which includes min and max data at all three resolutions, shows the most complete picture of this scaling, moving from a 340 FPS average at 1080p to 214 FPS at 1440p and finally to 112 FPS at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the i5-13400F becomes increasingly relevant at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the 429 FPS Low preset result indicates the GPU has ample headroom and is waiting on processor throughput. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides strong single-thread performance that Minecraft relies on heavily, and the benchmark scores support this: the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 960 suggest a processor well-suited to the game's physics and world-generation tasks.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p, approximately 30 to 35 percent across presets, indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is now the bottleneck. The GPU\'s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for the higher pixel count, and the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power handles the rendering workload effectively. The transition from 1440p to 4K reinforces this GPU-bound behavior, with frame rates dropping by nearly half, a classic sign that the graphics card is working at its limits.

The CPU\'s role is further illuminated by its benchmark results. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and the Geekbench multicore score of 11068 indicate a processor that can handle complex scenes and multiple entities without becoming a bottleneck. However, the fact that the 4K Ultra preset falls to 56 FPS while the CPU has significant headroom suggests that no amount of processor power can compensate for the GPU\'s limitations at that extreme setting. The data indicates a balanced pairing where the CPU supports the GPU well at all resolutions, but the GPU determines the ceiling at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 2136th out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations in the database. This is a respectable position that reflects the system\'s ability to run the game at high frame rates, though it does not place it among the elite tier of setups. The ranking is influenced by the fact that Minecraft is not an exceptionally demanding game, so even mid-range components can achieve high scores, and the RTX 2070 SUPER\'s age relative to newer GPUs keeps the combo from climbing higher.

The CPU alone sits in the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. This suggests that the processor is the stronger component of the pairing, and the overall combo rank is slightly held back by the GPU\'s more modest standing. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 25292, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, while the GPU\'s average score of 20282 places it similarly close to its competitors. The data implies that this combo performs as expected given its components, with no unusual bottlenecks or surprising results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU\'s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS achieves an average score of 25284, a 0 percent delta from the i5-13400F\'s 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a negative 0.3 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also a negative 0.3 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H rounds out the group with a score of 25201, a positive 0.4 percent delta. These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Minecraft, making them suitable alternatives for users considering different platforms.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow band of performance. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a negative 1 percent delta from the RTX 2070 SUPER\'s 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a negative 1.2 percent delta, while the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, a negative 1.3 percent delta. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a negative 1.5 percent delta, making it the closest competitor. All four GPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Minecraft, so users with any of these cards could expect similar results to the RTX 2070 SUPER.

When these rival components are combined, the performance differences would be minimal. A system with a Ryzen 9 6900HS and an Intel Arc A750, for instance, would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured results. The data suggests that this combo sits in a crowded performance tier where component choice has little practical impact on Minecraft gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 169 FPS while staying far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This allows players to enable every visual enhancement without sacrificing smoothness, and the high frame rate provides plenty of headroom for recording or streaming.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best experience, with an average of 106 FPS. This remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual quality improvement over High settings is worth the moderate frame rate reduction. Players with 1440p monitors can run the game at maximum settings without concern.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the optimal choice, averaging 89 FPS. While the Ultra preset is technically available, its 56 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, so High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 112 FPS is also viable for players who prefer higher frame rates over maximum detail, but High offers the superior visual experience while remaining comfortably playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with the High preset is 89 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this system run Minecraft at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages only 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 89 FPS is the best playable option at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is a negative 1.5 percent delta from the RTX 2070 SUPER\'s 20282, meaning the two GPUs perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 106 FPS, making it the best choice since it delivers the highest visual quality while remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a strong processor for Minecraft?

A: Yes, the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all processors and achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191, which supports the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset is 289 FPS, with an average of 340 FPS and a maximum of 391 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minecraft, and it does so with exceptional performance at most settings and resolutions. The verdict data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 169 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 106 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Low, and Medium presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High delivering the best visual quality at 89 FPS. The only configuration that fails to meet the playability standard is 4K Ultra, which averages 56 FPS.

For players with 1080p or 1440p displays, this system offers the ability to run Minecraft at maximum settings with frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates. For 4K players, the High preset provides a smooth and visually impressive experience, and the Medium preset at 112 FPS offers an even higher frame rate option. The i5-13400F and RTX 2070 SUPER combination is a capable pairing that handles Minecraft with ease, and the data shows it is well-suited for both casual and competitive play.