Minecraft

This combo of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1989th out of 3710 tested combinations for Minecraft. That places it in the 54th percentile overall, meaning roughly half of all tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the fact that Minecraft is far more sensitive to single-thread CPU performance than to raw GPU throughput; the Core Ultra 7 265 scores 5960 points in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a decisive advantage for this game’s chunk-generation and physics workloads. The RTX 4060, while ranked at the 61st percentile among GPUs, is not the limiting factor here — its PassMark G3D score of 19545 is more than sufficient for a game that typically bottlenecks on CPU draw calls and world updates. The measured data confirms this: even at 4K Ultra, the combo holds 60 FPS average, which is a demanding workload that the GPU handles without dropping below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1989th position out of 3710 combos places this system in the upper half of all tested configurations, but it is not a top-tier performer for Minecraft specifically. The rank is heavily influenced by the CPU’s single-thread capability — the Core Ultra 7 265 reaches 4689 in PassMark single-thread tests and 600 in Cinebench R15 single-core, both strong results that push the combo above many systems with faster GPUs but weaker processors. The GPU’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs is respectable, but in Minecraft, the delta between the RTX 4060 and the CPU’s nearest rivals is far more relevant than the GPU’s absolute position. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 93% of processors in the benchmark database — that is the primary driver of this combo’s mid-pack game ranking.

What stands out from the data is how the combo’s rank changes with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is almost certainly the bottleneck, as the GPU is delivering 461 FPS on Low settings — far beyond any display refresh rate. At 4K, the GPU becomes more relevant, yet the combo still manages 60 FPS at Ultra settings, which suggests the RTX 4060 has enough headroom for this game’s relatively modest graphical demands. The rank of 1989 reflects a balanced system: neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered for Minecraft, and the result is consistent, playable performance across all tested resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 181 FPS average. This is a substantial margin over the playable threshold — nearly three times the 60 FPS minimum — so players can use the highest quality settings without concern. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 365 FPS average, with a minimum of 311 FPS and a maximum of 420 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice because the headroom is so large.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again clear the threshold with 114 FPS average. This is a comfortable margin — 90% above the 60 FPS floor — and the High preset at 1440p is even faster at 183 FPS, but Ultra remains fully playable. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 196 FPS and a maximum of 265 FPS, which indicates consistent frame pacing even under load.

For 3840x2160, Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is a borderline result — the minimum is not recorded, so there is some uncertainty about frame dips — but the average meets the threshold. The High preset at 4K delivers 96 FPS average, which provides more safety margin, and Low reaches 152 FPS. For players who prefer guaranteed smoothness, High at 4K is a safer choice; for maximum quality, Ultra is technically playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more at each setting. At 1080p, the CPU dominates: the jump from Low (461 FPS) to Ultra (181 FPS) represents a 61% reduction in frame rate, but the GPU is still not stressed — even Ultra at 1080p produces 181 FPS, which is well above any realistic refresh rate. The CPU’s single-thread performance is the binding constraint at this resolution, as the RTX 4060 has substantial unused capacity.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU begins to assert itself. The Ultra preset drops from 181 FPS at 1080p to 114 FPS at 1440p — a 37% decrease that reflects increased pixel workload. However, the CPU still has headroom: the Low preset at 1440p reaches 291 FPS, so the processor is not saturated. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 196 FPS, which is still far above the playable threshold.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Ultra settings drop to 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the playable threshold — this is the first resolution where the GPU is fully loaded. The progression from 1080p Low (461 FPS) to 4K Ultra (60 FPS) represents a 87% reduction, and most of that drop occurs between 1440p and 4K. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K because the GPU is spending more time on pixel shading and less time waiting for CPU draw calls. Across all resolutions, the CPU is never the sole bottleneck — even at 4K Ultra, the processor is capable of feeding the GPU faster than the GPU can render.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, 0.3% faster), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, 0.3% slower), the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.7% slower), and the AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, 0.7% faster). The Core Ultra 7 265 sits at 64640 average, so these four processors are all within 0.7% of its score. For Minecraft, the Core Ultra 7 265F is the most relevant alternative because it is the same architecture with the same core configuration, just without integrated graphics — the 0.3% difference in average score is negligible for gameplay. The EPYC parts are server processors, which generally have different memory latencies and power characteristics, but their benchmark scores indicate they would behave similarly in compute-heavy workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% slower). The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average. The Radeon 780M is particularly interesting because it is an integrated GPU, yet it scores within 0.3% of the RTX 4060 in the benchmark database — this indicates that for Minecraft, which is not GPU-heavy, an integrated solution could deliver similar frame rates if paired with a strong CPU. The other rivals are older discrete GPUs, and their proximity in score suggests they would produce similar FPS in this game, though driver optimizations for Minecraft may vary.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results are as follows: Low settings average 152 FPS, Medium averages 121 FPS with a minimum of 102 and maximum of 139, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset provides the only recorded variance data at this resolution, showing a 37 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 291 FPS, Medium averages 231 FPS with a minimum of 196 and maximum of 265, High averages 183 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The Medium preset again provides full variance data, with a 69 FPS spread.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 461 FPS, Medium averages 365 FPS with a minimum of 311 and maximum of 420, High averages 290 FPS, and Ultra averages 181 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows the tightest variance relative to its average — a 109 FPS spread against a 365 FPS average, which is about 30% of the mean.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 60 FPS average, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The minimum FPS is not recorded for this preset, so there is some uncertainty about frame dips, but the average is exactly at the threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the data, 2560x1440 at Ultra settings offers the best balance, delivering 114 FPS average with a large safety margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p Ultra, the combo reaches 181 FPS, which is overkill for most displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Minecraft?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the primary constraint because frame rates are very high even at Low settings — 461 FPS at 1080p Low and 291 FPS at 1440p Low. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops to exactly 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% faster at 17666, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower at 17588. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% slower, respectively.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo averages 365 FPS, with a minimum of 311 FPS and a maximum of 420 FPS. This provides a very stable experience with no risk of dropping below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1989th out of 3710 tested combinations for Minecraft, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. The CPU ranks at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minecraft at every tested resolution and preset combination. The verdict data shows that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 181 at 1080p, 114 at 1440p, and 60 at 4K.

The 4K Ultra result is exactly at the playable threshold of 60 FPS, which means it works but leaves no margin for demanding scenes or mods. For a more comfortable experience at 4K, the High preset at 96 FPS is recommended. At 1440p and below, the combo has substantial headroom — 114 FPS at 1440p Ultra is nearly double the threshold, and 181 FPS at 1080p Ultra leaves enormous room for shader mods or high render distances. The data indicates that this is a capable Minecraft system for standard gameplay, with the caveat that 4K Ultra users should be prepared for occasional dips below 60 FPS in complex worlds, given that no minimum FPS is recorded for that preset.