Minecraft: Java Edition

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Minecraft: Java Edition with the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB shows a wide performance envelope across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 536.2 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 427.6 FPS on Medium, 337.6 FPS on High, and 208.4 FPS on Ultra. These figures place even the most demanding preset at more than three times the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds with ample headroom. Low settings produce 337.3 FPS average, Medium reaches 268.5 FPS, High sits at 213.8 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 134.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial but not crippling: Ultra loses roughly 35% of its average frame rate, while Low loses about 37%. This suggests the rendering load scales noticeably with pixel count, yet the hardware remains far above the playability floor.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 179.6 FPS, Medium drops to 138.6 FPS, High falls to 113.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 68.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, with just 8.7 FPS of margin. The data shows a clear trend: every preset at every resolution exceeds 60 FPS, but the gap narrows considerably as resolution and quality scale upward.

The dataset records no minimum or maximum frame times, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. This means frame pacing consistency cannot be directly assessed from the available measurements. However, the average values suggest that even in the heaviest scenario (4K Ultra), the system maintains a comfortable buffer above the playability cutoff.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the highest quality tier available in the measurements. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 208.4 FPS average, which is the best visual fidelity option while remaining far above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies with 134.5 FPS, providing a high-quality experience with significant performance reserve.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 68.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar but with less margin than lower resolutions. This is still the best preset that remains playable, as the data confirms all four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are viable at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution lists Ultra as the best playable setting for all three resolutions, with average FPS of 68.7 at 4K, 134.5 at 1440p, and 208.4 at 1080p.

The implications are straightforward: users seeking maximum quality without sacrificing playability can push to Ultra across the board. The data shows no resolution where a lower preset is required to maintain 60 FPS. This is an unusual outcome for a demanding title, but Minecraft: Java Edition's rendering characteristics appear to favor this particular CPU and GPU pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database for Minecraft: Java Edition, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 685th out of 1,727 tested combos. That places it in the upper 60th percentile of all recorded configurations, meaning roughly 60% of tested systems perform better in this specific title. The percentile for the CPU alone is 71 against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at only 19 against all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card when compared to their respective peer groups, yet the combo still achieves a solid overall position.

The rank of 685 out of 1,727 indicates that while this system is not a top-tier performer, it is comfortably in the upper half of the field. Given the measured FPS figures, the rank likely reflects the influence of higher-end GPUs in the database rather than any deficiency in this pairing. The combination produces frame rates that would satisfy most players, but the database contains many systems with more powerful graphics hardware.

The gap between CPU percentile (71) and GPU percentile (19) is notable. It implies that in a game like Minecraft: Java Edition, which can be sensitive to single-thread performance, the i5-11400F holds its own, but the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is less dominant relative to other GPUs. This does not hurt the measured results, as the FPS data shows strong performance, but it does frame the GPU as the more average component in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177. The closest matches are the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17,120 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17,239 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17,278 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17,074 (0.6% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these processors would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition when paired with the same GPU. The EPYC 7H12 and Core Ultra 7 164U are slightly slower, while the i5-12450H and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G are marginally faster, but the differences are negligible for practical purposes.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2,913 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF at 2,910 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2,907 (0.2% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro P600 at 2,923 (0.3% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 at 2,893 (0.7% lower). The RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB is essentially the same GPU with more memory, so its near-identical score is expected. The Quadro P600 being slightly faster in this specific benchmark is surprising, but the delta is within measurement noise. The RTX 4010 trails by less than 1%, making it a close substitute.

In practical terms, swapping the CPU or GPU for any of these nearby alternatives would produce almost indistinguishable frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition. The data suggests that the i5-11400F and RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB sit in a dense cluster of similar-performing hardware, where component choice within this range has minimal impact on the gaming experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance in Minecraft: Java Edition. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 208.4 (Ultra) to 536.2 (Low). The jump from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a 61% reduction in frame rate, which is primarily driven by the GPU handling more complex rendering effects. The CPU's role is less visible here because even at Ultra, the frame rate remains above 200 FPS, suggesting the processor is not the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the same presets show a 60% reduction from Low (337.3 FPS) to Ultra (134.5 FPS). The percentage drop is almost identical to 1080p, indicating that the GPU's workload scales consistently with resolution rather than interacting with preset changes. The CPU still appears to have headroom, as the lowest frame rate at this resolution (134.5 FPS) is well above any likely CPU limit.

At 3840x2160, the reduction from Low (179.6 FPS) to Ultra (68.7 FPS) is 62%. Again, the pattern holds. The key observation is that across all three resolutions, the relative drop from Low to Ultra is nearly constant (61-62%). This consistency implies that the GPU is the primary performance limiter when settings are raised, regardless of resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the percentage drop would likely shrink at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes more stressed, but it does not.

The resolution scaling itself tells a similar story. From 1080p to 1440p, Ultra drops from 208.4 to 134.5 FPS, a 35% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, Ultra drops from 134.5 to 68.7 FPS, a 49% reduction. The increasing penalty at higher resolutions points to the GPU's pixel throughput limits. The RTX 4060 Ti's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus become more relevant as pixel count grows. Meanwhile, the CPU's 12 MB L3 cache and 6-core/12-thread configuration are sufficient to feed the GPU even at 4K, as evidenced by the still-playable Ultra frame rate.

Overall, the data indicates that Minecraft: Java Edition on this system is GPU-bound at all measured settings and resolutions. The CPU provides ample headroom, and the GPU dictates the frame rate ceiling, particularly as resolution and preset quality increase.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition with substantial performance to spare. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested, with the best playable setting being Ultra in each case. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 208.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 134.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 68.7 FPS.

The only configuration that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra, which still clears it by 8.7 FPS. This means users can run the game at maximum quality on a 4K display without dropping below playability, but they should be aware that the margin is not large. At 1440p and below, the system has enough headroom to handle scene complexity spikes without falling below 60 FPS, although the lack of minimum FPS data prevents a definitive statement on frame pacing.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p results are particularly strong: even Ultra delivers 208.4 FPS, which exceeds most 144Hz and even 240Hz displays. Lower presets at 1080p push past 500 FPS, which is useful for competitive play or maximum responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 208.4.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with the highest preset?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 68.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is Low compared to Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 337.3 FPS while Ultra averages 134.5 FPS, making Low approximately 2.5 times faster.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The best playable setting at 3840x2160 is Ultra, with an average FPS of 68.7.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 685th out of 1,727 tested combinations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as the relative FPS drop from Low to Ultra remains consistent (61-62%) across all resolutions, and the CPU's percentile (71) is much higher than the GPU's (19).