Minecraft

The Intel Core i5-14400F (launch MSRP $196) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (launch MSRP 599 USD) delivers measured performance in Minecraft that is decisively above the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested. With a combo rank of 589 out of 3710 systems, this configuration sits in the top 16% of all recorded combinations, and the benchmark data confirms that neither the CPU nor the GPU becomes a limiting factor in any scenario tested. The following analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, identifies the best settings for each resolution, and explains how this hardware compares to its closest rivals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — each with four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. For the Medium preset, both minimum and maximum frame rates were recorded; for the other presets, only average frame rates are available.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset averages 697 FPS, the Medium preset averages 561 FPS with a minimum of 477 and a maximum of 645, the High preset averages 445 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 278 FPS. Even the lowest recorded number at this resolution (477 FPS on Medium) is more than seven times the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain far above playable levels. Low delivers 447 FPS, Medium averages 354 FPS with a range of 301 to 407 FPS, High averages 281 FPS, and Ultra averages 176 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: each preset drops by roughly 36–37% in average FPS, suggesting a GPU-bound transition as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still very high, but the drop is more pronounced. Low averages 234 FPS, Medium averages 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and a maximum of 213, High averages 147 FPS, and Ultra averages 92 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is about 48% for each preset, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 92 FPS leaves a 53% headroom above the 60 FPS line.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS average, the most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra in all three cases. The data shows:

• 1920x1080 Ultra: average 278 FPS
• 2560x1440 Ultra: average 176 FPS
• 3840x2160 Ultra: average 92 FPS

At 1080p, Ultra runs at nearly five times the playability threshold. At 1440p, Ultra still maintains a 176 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS requirement. At 4K, Ultra averages 92 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. There is no resolution where the user must compromise to reach a playable frame rate; the Ultra preset is always the best choice.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern across resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher pixel counts. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS for each preset drops by approximately 36–37%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the drop is approximately 48% across all presets. This consistent percentage reduction regardless of quality preset suggests that the rendering load scales with resolution in a way that the GPU must handle, while the CPU's workload remains relatively stable.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F, has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-thread performance — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 — which is relevant for games that rely on a few threads. The multi-core score of 21645 in the same test, along with a Passmark multithread score of 25470, places the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. These numbers indicate that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates, especially at 1080p where the average FPS reaches 697 on Low. At that setting, the GPU is likely not the bottleneck either; the frame rate is so high that the game's engine or other system components may be the limiting factor, but the CPU's strong single-thread score ensures it can keep up.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, has 7168 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Its Passmark G3D score of 29995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627 place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The fact that the average FPS at 4K Ultra is still 92 FPS — well above 60 — demonstrates that the GPU has ample compute headroom for this game. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's single-thread capability becomes more relevant, but at 4K, the GPU's scaling is the clear driver of performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32279 is nearly identical to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, which is 0.1% lower; the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, 0.2% lower; the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, 0.2% higher; and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, 0.5% lower. All of these CPUs are within 0.5% of the i5-14400F's average score, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios — such as the extremely high frame rates seen at 1080p Low — users with any of these processors would see virtually identical performance.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 43223 is closely matched by four other cards. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, just 0.1% higher; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, 0.1% higher; the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% higher; and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1.0% higher. All of these GPUs are within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score, so in GPU-bound situations — such as 4K Ultra — they would deliver nearly the same frame rates. Users upgrading from or comparing to these alternatives should expect similar Minecraft performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft with exceptional headroom at every resolution and preset tested. The measured data shows that the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination achieves an average of 278 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 176 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 92 FPS at 4K Ultra. All four quality presets at each resolution are listed as playable, meaning they all exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict is unambiguous: this system is more than capable of running Minecraft at maximum settings, even at 4K, with average frame rates that are 53% above the playability threshold. There is no scenario in the measured data where the user would need to lower settings to achieve a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 92 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 278 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's score of 32233.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 301 FPS, with a maximum of 407 FPS and an average of 354 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more influential at 4K resolution?

A: The frame rate drops by about 48% from 1440p to 4K across all presets, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 36–37%. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: What is the system's rank among all tested combos?

A: This CPU/GPU combination ranks 589 out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top 16% of all systems.