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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 48 | 80 | 103 | 126 |
| 1440p QHD | 98 | 152 | 194 | 242 |
| 1080p Full HD | 155 | 243 | 308 | 390 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Minecraft: Java Edition on Your System
Measured FPS Breakdown
The recorded data for Minecraft: Java Edition with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a wide performance envelope across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates at every setting level. Low settings produce an average of 390.3 FPS, Medium reaches 308.2 FPS, and High sits at 243.3 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 154.9 FPS, a figure far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold used by the database.
Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings average 242.4 FPS, Medium drops to 193.8 FPS, and High comes in at 151.6 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears 60 FPS comfortably with an average of 97.8 FPS, meaning the full range of settings is playable at this resolution. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is roughly 42 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs about 54 FPS, showing the heavier load of the Ultra preset.
At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 125.5 FPS, Medium averages 102.6 FPS, and High averages 80 FPS. All three of these presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold. However, Ultra drops to an average of 48.4 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the measured data that fails to reach 60 FPS. The recorded data contains no minimum or maximum frame time values for any of these runs, so the analysis relies on average FPS only.
The overall trend is clear: this combination is extremely capable at 1080p and 1440p, and remains playable at 4K with High or lower settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the single outlier, and it represents the only scenario where the system cannot sustain a fluid experience.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The database places the Intel Core i5-14600KF in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a delta of just 0.3 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, a 0.4 percent delta. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, a 0.8 percent delta. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8 percent higher than the i5-14600KF. These deltas are all within one percentage point, so any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Minecraft: Java Edition.
For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, which is 0.4 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189, which is 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5 percent delta, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a 1.6 percent delta. All of these GPUs deliver average scores within roughly two percent of the RTX 2060 SUPER, so users with any of these cards should expect similar frame rates in this game, assuming the CPU is not the limiting factor.
Because Minecraft: Java Edition is often CPU-sensitive, the tight grouping of the CPU rivals matters more than the GPU grouping in many scenes. The Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, Core Ultra 5 245, and Ryzen AI Max+ 388 all sit within one percent of the i5-14600KF in average score, so pairing any of them with a comparable GPU would yield near-identical results. On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Mobile, Radeon Pro 5700, Radeon RX 460, and Arc A770M are all close enough that swapping one for the RTX 2060 SUPER would not materially change the measured FPS figures.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Minecraft: Java Edition at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?
A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 154.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?
A: High is the best playable setting at 4K, with an average of 80 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 48.4 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS threshold.
Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to its closest CPU rivals?
A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 0.3 percent lower, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4 percent lower, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8 percent higher.
Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER much slower than similar GPUs in the database?
A: No. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 0.5 percent higher, the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 1.5 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 1.6 percent higher. The differences are minimal.
Q: Which resolution offers the highest average frame rate?
A: The highest recorded average is 390.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest recorded average is 48.4 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.
Q: Does the Ultra preset ever fall below 60 FPS?
A: Yes, but only at 3840x2160. The 4K Ultra preset averages 48.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, Ultra stays above 60 FPS with averages of 97.8 FPS and 154.9 FPS respectively.
The Verdict
The data indicates that this combination can run Minecraft: Java Edition without issue at most resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 154.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: High averages 151.6 FPS, Medium averages 193.8 FPS, Low averages 242.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 97.8 FPS. All four presets are playable.
At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. Low, Medium, and High all remain above 60 FPS, with averages of 125.5 FPS, 102.6 FPS, and 80 FPS respectively. However, the Ultra preset falls to 48.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists High as the best playable setting at 4K, with an average of 80 FPS at that setting.
For users targeting a 60 FPS experience, this PC delivers at every resolution as long as the preset is chosen correctly. At 1080p and 1440p, there is no restriction: all settings are playable. At 4K, users should avoid Ultra and stick with High or lower. The single failing configuration is 4K Ultra, and even that remains above 30 FPS, but it does not meet the stated playability standard.
How This Combo Ranks
The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1276 out of 1727 tested combos in the database for Minecraft: Java Edition. That places it in the lower third of all tested combinations, which is notable given how high the absolute FPS numbers are. The reason is that Minecraft: Java Edition is a title where many high-end combos produce extremely high frame rates, so the ranking reflects the relative performance of this pairing against far more powerful hardware, not any deficiency in playability.
The rank of 1276 out of 1727 means roughly 74 percent of tested combos achieve higher average FPS in this game. But the context matters: this combo still delivers 154.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 97.8 FPS at 1440p Ultra. The ranking is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, which explains why the combo ranks lower than the CPU percentile alone might suggest.
Still, the recorded data shows no playability problems except for 4K Ultra. The ranking does not change the verdict: this is a very playable machine for Minecraft: Java Edition at mainstream resolutions.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 154.9 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset leaves a massive margin over the playable threshold.
At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 97.8 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS, so users with 1440p displays can max out the game without concern.
At 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS is High, with an average of 80 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48.4 FPS and is not recommended for 4K play. Users who prioritize visual fidelity at 4K should select High; users who prefer higher frame rates can drop to Medium at 102.6 FPS or Low at 125.5 FPS, both of which also clear the threshold.
In summary, the optimal configuration is Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and High at 4K. These are the most demanding settings that still maintain an average of at least 60 FPS, according to the recorded measurements.