Minecraft: Java Edition

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination in Minecraft: Java Edition shows a strong performance profile across all tested resolutions and presets. The measurements cover three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with average frame rates recorded for each configuration.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset reaches an average of 391 FPS, which is the single highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows closely with 308 FPS average, while the High preset produces 242.8 FPS average. The most demanding setting at this resolution, Ultra, still maintains an average of 155 FPS. This progression shows a predictable scaling pattern: each step up in visual quality costs a meaningful but not crippling amount of performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show the expected reduction from the 1080p results. The Low preset averages 246 FPS, which is still far above any playability threshold. Medium averages 194.7 FPS, High averages 154.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 98.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is roughly 51 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is roughly 56 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial but manageable load on the hardware.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens noticeably. The Low preset still manages an average of 126 FPS, which remains very smooth. Medium drops to 101.7 FPS average, and High comes in at 80 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls to 52.4 FPS average, which is the only recorded configuration that dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold referenced in the database. This is the only instance in the entire dataset where the combination fails to clear 60 FPS on average.

The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate figures, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Even so, the averages are high enough across most configurations that variance would need to be extreme to create a poor experience. The recorded numbers suggest that this hardware pairing is heavily overqualified for the game at standard resolutions, with the only limitation appearing at 4K with the highest settings preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines the best settings as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. Applying that rule to the measured data yields clear results for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. The Ultra preset averages 155 FPS, making it the best available choice at this resolution. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at 1080p, as even the most demanding settings leave enormous performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings choice. The recorded average of 98.5 FPS clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. This means users can run the game at maximum quality settings at this resolution without any concern about falling below playable frame rates, based on the average figures.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 52.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset, however, averages 80 FPS and comfortably clears the threshold. Therefore, the best settings at 4K are High, with an average of 80 FPS. This is the only resolution in the dataset where users must compromise on settings to maintain a 60 FPS average.

The verdict data confirms these choices. For 1920x1080, the playable settings list includes Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, with Ultra as the best setting at 155 FPS average. For 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best setting at 98.5 FPS average. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High as the best setting at 80 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft: Java Edition at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The recorded average frame rate for the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 is 155 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K, with an average of 80 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 52.4 FPS, which falls below the threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the High preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 98.5 FPS while the High preset averages 154.3 FPS. Both are playable, but Ultra remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary for playable frame rates?

A: No. At every resolution tested, the Low preset produces frame rates far above the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest recorded average for Low settings is 126 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it is the most demanding setting that still averages 98.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 perform better than the High preset at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 155 FPS, while the High preset at 2560x1440 averages 154.3 FPS. The 1080p Ultra configuration is marginally faster by about 0.7 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combos for Minecraft: Java Edition. The combo lands at position 1208 out of 1727 total combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the overall ranking, which might seem surprising given the high frame rates recorded in the measurements.

The explanation lies in the nature of the ranking system. The combo rank considers the full hardware pairing, and Minecraft: Java Edition is known to be sensitive to single-core CPU performance. The Intel Core i5-9400 has strong but not exceptional single-core capabilities, as reflected in its benchmark scores. The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 47, meaning it sits just below the midpoint of all processors in the database. The GPU, by contrast, ranks at the 59th percentile against all GPUs, placing it above the midpoint.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 2254, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629 and a single-core score of 935. The Geekbench single-core score is 1389, and the multi-core score is 5141. These figures indicate a capable mid-range processor from the Coffee Lake generation, but not one that leads the ranking charts. The GPU's average benchmark score is 16129, with a Passmark G3D score of 20349 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927.

The combination of a mid-range CPU and a strong upper-mid-range GPU produces excellent frame rates in this game, but the ranking reflects the broader field of tested hardware. Many combos in the database use newer or higher-tier processors that boost the overall position. The 1208th rank out of 1727 combos means roughly 70 percent of tested configurations rank higher, but the measured frame rates show that this particular combo still delivers a very smooth experience in this specific game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU, which helps identify hardware that would behave similarly in this configuration.

For the Intel Core i5-9400, the closest rival by average benchmark score is the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, with an average score of 2259, which is 0.2 percent higher than the i5-9400's 2254. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, or 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, or 0.4 percent lower. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, or 0.3 percent lower. These four processors are all within a narrow band of roughly 0.4 percent of the i5-9400's average score, meaning any of them would deliver essentially identical CPU-bound performance in Minecraft: Java Edition.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9060, with an average score of 16014, which is 0.7 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, or 1.4 percent higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, or 1.4 percent higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, or 1.7 percent lower. These deltas are all small, so any of these GPUs paired with the i5-9400 would produce very similar frame rates in this game. The RX 5700 XT and Pro 5600M would be marginally faster, while the RX 9060 and R9 370X would be marginally slower.

Users considering a build with the i5-9400 and RTX 3060 Ti could expect nearly identical performance from any of these rival pairings. The differences in average GPU benchmark scores are all within 1.7 percent, which would translate to frame rate differences of only a few FPS in most scenarios. The CPU rivals are even closer, all within 0.4 percent of the i5-9400.

The Verdict

The data shows that the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination can run Minecraft: Java Edition with high frame rates across nearly all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates at every preset, with the Ultra preset averaging 155 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding settings leave significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, the system again achieves playable frame rates at every preset. The Ultra preset averages 98.5 FPS, which clears the threshold comfortably. Users can run maximum quality settings at this resolution without concern.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates on the Low, Medium, and High presets. The High preset averages 80 FPS, which is the best playable option at this resolution. The Ultra preset averages 52.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K users should avoid the highest settings preset.

In summary, this combo is fully capable of running the game at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. The only configuration that fails the threshold is 4K Ultra, which is a predictable outcome given the extreme demands of that preset. For most users, this hardware pairing offers an excellent experience in Minecraft: Java Edition, with frame rates that are more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at standard resolutions.