Minecraft: Java Edition

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a very strong Minecraft: Java Edition experience, with the data showing that every tested resolution and preset combination remains comfortably playable except for 4K Ultra. The measured results indicate that this combo ranks 1269th out of 1727 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper portion of the database while still leaving headroom above the absolute top performers. The following sections break down the recorded data by similar hardware, component roles, ranking context, frequently asked questions, and the exact measured FPS at each resolution and preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware in the database that would produce very similar results in Minecraft: Java Edition. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 0.3% higher in average benchmark performance. The Intel Core i5-12450H sits 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G trails by 0.6%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads by 0.6%. These four processors occupy a narrow band around the i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17177, meaning any of them would deliver nearly interchangeable CPU-bound behavior in this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, and its closest rivals are similarly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% behind, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% behind, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% behind. The small deltas between these GPUs suggest that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these alternatives would not meaningfully change the FPS counts recorded for Minecraft: Java Edition at the tested settings.

Because the CPU and GPU both sit in the 62nd to 71st percentile range (GPU percentile 62, CPU percentile 71), the overall system behavior is balanced. The data shows that a user coming from a machine with any of these nearby CPUs or GPUs would see very similar frame rates, assuming the other component remains the same. The practical takeaway is that this combo is not an outlier; it behaves like a mid-to-upper tier pairing with no single component dramatically exceeding or falling short of its peers.

CPU and GPU Roles

Minecraft: Java Edition is known for being sensitive to single-threaded CPU performance, and the recorded data reflects that tendency. The CPU's single-thread benchmark scores are notable: a passmark single-thread score of 2981, a cinebench r23 single-core score of 2024, and a 3dmark single-thread score of 868. These numbers indicate that the i5-11400F has strong per-core performance, which helps explain why the game maintains high frame rates even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work.

Examining the FPS scaling across resolutions at the same preset clarifies the component balance. At Low settings, the average FPS jumps from 126.5 at 3840x2160 to 242.3 at 2560x1440 and then to 391.3 at 1920x1080. That is roughly a doubling of performance when moving from 4K to 1080p, which is far more than the pixel count difference would suggest. This large scaling indicates that at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU has more room to push frames. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 51.7 at 4K to 98.3 at 1440p to 155.5 at 1080p. The relative increase from 1440p to 1080p (about 58% higher) is smaller than the increase from 4K to 1440p (about 90% higher), suggesting that at Ultra, both CPU and GPU are more evenly stressed.

The verdict data further reinforces this split. At 4K, the best playable setting is High with an average of 80.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 51.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra becomes playable, with averages of 98.3 and 155.5 respectively. The fact that 4K Ultra fails while 1440p Ultra succeeds points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at the highest resolution and preset. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while substantial, cannot sustain 4K Ultra in this title. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread strength becomes more apparent, as evidenced by the 391.3 FPS at Low settings, which is a number that most GPUs would struggle to reach if the CPU were holding them back.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1269 out of 1727 tested combinations places this pairing in the 73rd percentile of all tested systems for Minecraft: Java Edition. That means roughly 73% of all combos in the database perform at or below this level, while 27% achieve higher frame rates. Given that the average benchmark scores for the CPU and GPU are not near the top of their respective charts (CPU percentile 71, GPU percentile 62), the game-specific ranking being higher than either component's general percentile indicates that this pairing is particularly well suited to Minecraft's workload.

The rank of 1269 is not a top-tier result, but it is far from the bottom. The database contains 1727 total combos, and this one sits comfortably above the median. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (155.5) and 1440p Ultra (98.3) are both well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the ranking reflects a system that handles the game smoothly at mainstream resolutions. The only configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra at 51.7 FPS, which explains why the combo does not rank higher. Systems ranked above this one likely sustain 4K Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS, which requires a more powerful GPU than the RTX 2060 SUPER.

The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize the combo rank. The CPU's 71st percentile and GPU's 62nd percentile both lag behind the combo's 73rd percentile standing, suggesting that Minecraft's specific engine leverages the strengths of this pairing more effectively than generic synthetic benchmarks would indicate. In short, the combo outperforms what the component averages alone would predict.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that can maintain at least 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The recorded data lists High as the best playable setting at 4K, with an average FPS of 80.2. Low and Medium are also playable at 126.5 and 99.7 FPS respectively, but Ultra drops to 51.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for reaching high frame rates at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the dominant factor. Evidence from the data shows that at Low settings, the average FPS reaches 391.3, a figure that would be impossible if the GPU were the bottleneck at that resolution. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 2981 supports this interpretation.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest CPU rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12?

A: The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average benchmark score 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-11400F. In practical terms, the two CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Minecraft: Java Edition, assuming the same GPU is used.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce an average of 242.3 FPS, while Ultra produces 98.3 FPS. That represents a 144.0 FPS difference, or about 59% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low.

Q: Can the RTX 2060 SUPER run Minecraft at 4K with any preset above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the data shows three playable settings at 4K: High (80.2 FPS), Medium (99.7 FPS), and Low (126.5 FPS). Only Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 51.7 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank higher or lower than the component percentiles suggest?

A: The combo ranks 1269th out of 1727 (73rd percentile), which is higher than both the CPU's 71st percentile and the GPU's 62nd percentile. This indicates that the pairing is better optimized for Minecraft than for general synthetic workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS values for four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies entirely on averages.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are as follows:

• Low: 126.5 FPS
• Medium: 99.7 FPS
• High: 80.2 FPS
• Ultra: 51.7 FPS

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are:

• Low: 242.3 FPS
• Medium: 191.5 FPS
• High: 153.9 FPS
• Ultra: 98.3 FPS

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are:

• Low: 391.3 FPS
• Medium: 306.7 FPS
• High: 243.0 FPS
• Ultra: 155.5 FPS

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent decline across all presets. At Low settings, the drop from 391.3 to 126.5 FPS represents a 67.7% reduction when moving to 4K. At Ultra, the drop from 155.5 to 51.7 FPS is a 66.8% reduction. This consistency suggests that the relative performance penalty of increasing resolution is similar regardless of preset, which is typical for a game where resolution primarily affects GPU load while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The difference between presets at a fixed resolution also follows a clear pattern. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by 235.8 (from 391.3 to 155.5). At 1440p, the same preset change reduces FPS by 144.0 (from 242.3 to 98.3). At 4K, the reduction is 74.8 (from 126.5 to 51.7). The absolute FPS loss from preset changes shrinks as resolution increases, because the GPU becomes the limiting factor and the absolute ceiling is lower.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 80.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not playable at this resolution because it averages 51.7 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Low and Medium are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 98.3 FPS. All four presets are playable at this resolution, and Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The 98.3 FPS average indicates there is substantial headroom, so even demanding scenes are unlikely to drop below the threshold.

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is also Ultra, with an average of 155.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it maintains a very high frame rate. The 155.5 FPS average is more than double the playable threshold, which means this combo can easily handle 1080p Ultra without any concerns about performance dips.

The overall verdict across all resolutions is that this combo is well suited for Minecraft: Java Edition at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K users should stick to High or lower presets to stay above 60 FPS. The data shows no configuration below 1080p Ultra that fails to meet the playable threshold, and even the weakest recorded result (4K Ultra at 51.7 FPS) is only slightly below 60 FPS. For most players using a 1080p or 1440p display, this hardware pairing will deliver a smooth, high-fidelity experience without requiring any compromises in settings.