Minecraft: Java Edition

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minecraft: Java Edition at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 58.9, which falls just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system can handle 4K at High settings, where it averages 90.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming on this hardware?

A: The data shows the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 107 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score 25362 and 25365 respectively, each showing a delta of -0.3 percent relative to the i5-13400F.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the RTX 2070 SUPER occupy?

A: The GPU holds a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scores 20480, which is 1 percent higher. The RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2 percent higher, and the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3 percent higher.

Q: Is there a significant FPS gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the spread is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 427.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 165.5 FPS. That is a difference of 261.7 FPS, meaning Ultra still delivers more than double the refresh rate of most standard 60 Hz monitors.

Q: Does the game scale well with resolution changes on this system?

A: The scaling is non-linear. Dropping from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra raises the average from 58.9 to 107 FPS, an 81.7 percent improvement. Dropping from 1440p Ultra to 1080p Ultra raises the average from 107 to 165.5 FPS, a 54.7 percent improvement. The gains diminish as resolution decreases, indicating the GPU becomes less of a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 90.8 FPS. Ultra falls short at 58.9 FPS, so High is the ceiling for smooth 4K gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset is playable here, averaging 107 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings average 165.5 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality at full HD. The system has ample headroom above the 60 FPS floor.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 4K resolution, the GPU is the dominant factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER is pushed harder as resolution increases, evidenced by the FPS drop from 139.7 at Low to 58.9 at Ultra. The CPU, with its 16 threads and high single-thread performance, has enough headroom to feed the GPU even at 4K, but the GPU's rendering load limits the frame rate.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The FPS at Low settings reaches 272.6, indicating the CPU can drive very high frame rates when GPU load is moderate. At Ultra, the GPU workload increases and the average drops to 107 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution is a 60.7 percent reduction, showing that the GPU is still the primary constraint on higher presets.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes more influential. The Low preset hits 427.2 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU's single-core performance is the ceiling for very high frame rates. The GPU still matters, as Ultra drops to 165.5 FPS, but the gap between Low and Ultra is larger proportionally than at 1440p. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can render at high settings, making the GPU the bottleneck for Ultra presets. Conversely, at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that CPU differences would matter less.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces FPS by 35.4 percent (from 165.5 to 107). From 1440p to 4K at Ultra, the reduction is 45 percent (from 107 to 58.9). This pattern confirms that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor as resolution climbs, while the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

Similar Performance Alternatives

CPU alternatives: The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches the i5-13400F almost exactly, with a delta of 0 percent and an average score of 25284. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are marginally above, scoring 25362 and 25365 respectively, each with a -0.3 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly below at 25201, a 0.4 percent delta. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition, as the game is not heavily threaded and even minor benchmark differences are unlikely to translate into measurable FPS changes.

GPU alternatives: The RTX 2070 SUPER's closest match is the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which scores 20480 versus 20282, a 1 percent delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2 percent faster, scoring 20534. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, a 1.3 percent delta, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a 1.5 percent delta. All four alternatives fall within a narrow performance band. For Minecraft: Java Edition, which is not particularly GPU-intensive at lower settings, these differences would be minor at 1080p but could become more noticeable at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 427.2 average FPS
• Medium: 337.9 average FPS
• High: 268.3 average FPS
• Ultra: 165.5 average FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 272.6 average FPS
• Medium: 215.6 average FPS
• High: 168.0 average FPS
• Ultra: 107.0 average FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 139.7 average FPS
• Medium: 112.9 average FPS
• High: 90.8 average FPS
• Ultra: 58.9 average FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern across all presets: each step up in quality reduces the average FPS, and each increase in resolution compounds the effect. At 1080p, even Ultra stays well above 144 Hz, making this system suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, Ultra remains above 100 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. At 4K, only High and below clear the 60 FPS threshold, and Low is the only preset that approaches typical 144 Hz gaming.

The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on average FPS figures. This means the data does not capture transient frame drops, but Minecraft: Java Edition is generally less prone to sudden stutters than more complex modern titles, given its relatively simple rendering pipeline.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition at all tested resolutions, but not at every preset. The verdict by resolution is clear:

3840x2160: Playable settings include High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 90.8 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 58.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440: All four presets are playable. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 107 FPS. The system has enough headroom that even the most demanding preset leaves a comfortable margin above the playability floor.

1920x1080: All presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 165.5 FPS. The system is exceptionally well-suited for 1080p gaming, delivering high frame rates even at maximum quality.

The overall picture is positive. This configuration handles Minecraft: Java Edition with ease at 1080p and 1440p, and remains playable at 4K with a minor compromise on settings. The only scenario where the system struggles is 4K Ultra, where the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering capacity is insufficient to maintain 60 FPS. For most players, the 1440p Ultra experience at 107 FPS will be the sweet spot, balancing visual fidelity with smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1060 out of 1727 tested combos in the database for Minecraft: Java Edition. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution, which is interesting given the strong 1080p and 1440p results.

The rank reflects the fact that many other tested combinations include newer or higher-end GPUs that push frame rates even further, particularly at 4K Ultra where the RTX 2070 SUPER falls below 60 FPS. The CPU, however, is well-positioned in its own percentile at 77 among all CPUs, suggesting that the processor is not the limiting factor for this game.

The GPU's percentile of 65 among all GPUs is lower, which aligns with the 4K Ultra shortfall. In a game like Minecraft: Java Edition, where CPU single-thread performance matters significantly for high frame rates, the i5-13400F's strong single-core scores (3191 in Cinebench R23 single-core) help push 1080p Low to 427.2 FPS. But the GPU's mid-tier standing means that extreme resolutions and presets will expose its limits.

Compared to the 1727 total combos, being ranked 1060 means roughly 667 other configurations outperform this one in Minecraft: Java Edition. That is not a poor result for a mid-range pairing, but it indicates that players seeking 4K Ultra at 60 FPS would need a more powerful GPU. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the rank understates the actual experience, as the frame rates are far above what most displays can show. The rank is more meaningful at 4K, where the system's position among the lower half of tested combos is consistent with its inability to hit 60 FPS at Ultra settings.