Minecraft

Can the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER run Minecraft? Benchmark data indicates this combination ranks 276th out of 3,710 tested hardware combos for the game, placing it in the top 7.4% of systems. The measured results show overwhelming performance, with every tested resolution and preset combination clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a significant margin. The data confirms that this system does not merely run Minecraft; it dominates it, pushing frame rates into the hundreds even at 4K Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional results. The High preset achieves an average of 168 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 267 FPS. The Medium preset posts an average of 212 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS, showing strong frame pacing. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 105 FPS, which still doubles the 60 FPS threshold, though no min/max values were recorded for that setting.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales impressively. The High preset averages 321 FPS, while Low hits 511 FPS. The Medium preset records an average of 405 FPS, with a minimum of 344 FPS and a maximum of 466 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 201 FPS on average — nearly double the 4K Ultra result, highlighting how resolution scaling benefits this hardware.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system reaches its peak output. The High preset averages 509 FPS, the Low preset hits 683 FPS, and the Medium preset posts a robust 628 FPS average with a minimum of 534 FPS and a maximum of 722 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers a massive 318 FPS average. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing consistent frame delivery with no severe drops.

The scaling pattern is clear: dropping from 4K to 1440p roughly doubles frame rates at each preset, while the jump to 1080p adds another significant boost. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 162 FPS, at 1440p it is 310 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 365 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU remains the dominant factor even at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at high resolutions, but the CPU's capabilities become increasingly relevant as resolution drops. At 4K Ultra, the 105 FPS average suggests the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, with the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth driving the scene. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads boosting to 4.60 GHz, has ample headroom.

At 1080p, the picture changes. The 683 FPS Low preset result indicates the CPU is now a more significant factor, as the GPU could theoretically render even more frames if the processor could feed it faster. The i5-13400F scores 3,634 in PassMark single-thread tests and 25,032 in multithread, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,604. These figures show a capable processor that can sustain high frame delivery, but the sheer frame counts at 1080p suggest the CPU is approaching its limit.

The scaling between resolution and preset settings tells the story. At 4K, going from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by 162 (from 267 to 105), a 60.7% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces FPS by 310 (from 511 to 201), a 60.7% drop. At 1080p, the reduction is 365 FPS (from 683 to 318), a 53.4% drop. The consistent percentage drops at higher resolutions indicate GPU-bound operation, while the smaller percentage at 1080p hints at the CPU beginning to constrain peak performance.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 256-bit bus width and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provides ample memory bandwidth for Minecraft's texture-heavy workloads. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for this title, but its 10,240 shading units handle the rasterization work efficiently. The data suggests the CPU matters most at 1080p, while the GPU dominates at 1440p and 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals by average benchmark score, the Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25,292, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches with a score of 25,284 (0% delta), making it a direct equivalent. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201 (+0.4% relative to the i5-13400F). Any of these processors would deliver near-identical Minecraft performance, as the game's frame rates are not sensitive to the small benchmark differences.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54,209 in benchmarks, ranking in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with a score of 54,247 (-0.1% delta), meaning the SUPER variant is essentially a rebadge with negligible performance difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (-1.1%), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (-2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (-2.8%). All of these GPUs would produce nearly identical Minecraft frame rates, as the game is not demanding enough to expose the small benchmark deltas.

In practice, swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for a standard RTX 4080 would change results by less than 1%, and the CPU alternatives would be equally indistinguishable in this game. The combination's 276th place ranking out of 3,710 combos reflects the high-end positioning of both components, but the Minecraft-specific results show that even mid-range alternatives would likely clear 60 FPS easily.

The Verdict

The benchmark data answers definitively: this PC can run Minecraft, and it does so with extraordinary headroom. At 3840x2160, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 105 FPS average, nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 201 FPS, more than triple the threshold. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra reaching 318 FPS, over five times the playability threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms that the best playable setting at each resolution is Ultra. The system does not struggle at any tested configuration. The minimum recorded FPS across all data points is 180 FPS at 4K Medium, which remains well above 60 FPS. The absence of min/max data for most presets suggests stable performance, and the one preset with full data (Medium) shows a minimum of 180 FPS at 4K, 344 FPS at 1440p, and 534 FPS at 1080p — all far above any playability concern.

This is a system built for far more demanding titles than Minecraft. The 105 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates the GPU has massive spare capacity, and the 318 FPS at 1080p Ultra suggests the CPU is the limiting factor only in the sense that frame rates cannot go infinitely high. For Minecraft specifically, the system delivers what can only be described as overkill performance, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at any resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 105 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it comfortably exceeds the playability threshold. For players wanting maximum visual fidelity, 4K Ultra is the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 201 FPS average. This is double the 4K Ultra result, making 1440p the sweet spot for high refresh rates. The 201 FPS average is more than enough for 165 Hz or 240 Hz monitors.

At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 318 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate of any Ultra preset across all resolutions. This result would maximize even the fastest 360 Hz displays. The data shows that this system can run Minecraft at maximum settings at any resolution without approaching the 60 FPS floor.

For players seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 683 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 318 FPS is already far beyond what most displays can show. The Medium preset provides a balanced option with 628 FPS average at 1080p, 405 FPS at 1440p, and 212 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 105 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is 45 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this system can achieve in Minecraft?

A: The maximum recorded average is 683 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The highest Ultra preset result is 318 FPS at 1080p.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54,209 in benchmarks, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a delta of -0.1%. Performance in Minecraft would be essentially identical between the two GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Minecraft at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes more significant, as evidenced by the 683 FPS Low preset result. The i5-13400F's single-thread score of 3,634 in PassMark helps sustain high frame rates, but the GPU still has capacity to render more frames.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system in Minecraft?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 180 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset. All other presets did not report min/max values, but the available data shows no drops below 180 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank overall for Minecraft performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 276th out of 3,710 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.4% of all systems tested for this game.