Minecraft: Java Edition

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Minecraft: Java Edition, ranking in the 92nd percentile out of 1,727 tested hardware combos. With measured frame rates that exceed 100 FPS even at the most demanding preset across all three tested resolutions, this pairing is firmly in enthusiast territory, leaving no practical headroom concerns for players targeting smooth, high-refresh gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 106.3 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity at 4K, as the data shows a substantial drop from High's 165.6 FPS to Ultra, but the result remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Pushing below Ultra is unnecessary for playability, though players prioritizing frame rate above all else can select High for a 55.7% average FPS increase.

2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra is the optimal setting, delivering 199 FPS on average. This preset not only clears the 60 FPS threshold with enormous margin but also provides enough headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from 4K to 1440p at Ultra shows an 87.2% improvement in average frame rate, making Ultra an effortless recommendation at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra again takes the top spot with an average of 317.9 FPS. At this resolution, the hardware is so far ahead of the playability bar that even the most demanding preset leaves the GPU with significant unused capacity. Players with 240Hz or 360Hz displays will find this setting ideal, as the frame rate remains well above what most high-refresh panels can display.

Similar Performance Alternatives

CPU Rivals: The Intel Core i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46,881 places it within a tight cluster of comparable processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46,971, a marginal 0.2% advantage, making it a near-identical substitute for gaming workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 sits 0.3% higher at 47,022, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both trail by 0.5% with scores of 46,654 and 46,653 respectively. For Minecraft: Java Edition, where single-thread performance often dominates, any of these chips would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame rates in this configuration.

GPU Rivals: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54,209 is closely matched by the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54,247, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S post scores of 55,698 and 55,757 respectively, representing 2.7% and 2.8% advantages in raw compute benchmarks. Despite these modest synthetic deltas, the measured FPS data for this specific game shows such overwhelming performance that any of these alternatives would produce similarly playable results at all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160: At 4K, the frame rate scales predictably with preset selection. Low settings produce an average of 264.3 FPS, which rises to 211.1 FPS at Medium, a 20.1% reduction. High settings yield 165.6 FPS, representing another 21.6% decline from Medium. The jump to Ultra brings the most significant cost, dropping to 106.3 FPS, a 35.8% reduction from High. This steep falloff at Ultra suggests the preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU at this resolution.

2560x1440: The 1440p results show the same pattern but with substantially higher absolute numbers. Low averages 512.2 FPS, while Medium reaches 401.8 FPS, a 21.6% decrease. High settings deliver 322.9 FPS, down 19.6% from Medium. Ultra maintains 199 FPS, a 38.4% drop from High. The consistent percentage-based scaling between presets mirrors the 4K results, though the absolute headroom at 1440p makes even Ultra feel effortless for the hardware.

1920x1080: At 1080p, the hardware approaches the limits of what the game engine can render. Low settings hit 809.5 FPS, while Medium records 642.6 FPS, a 20.6% reduction. High settings average 505.3 FPS, down 21.4% from Medium. Ultra delivers 317.9 FPS, a 37.1% decline from High. The percentage deltas between presets remain consistent across all three resolutions, indicating that preset scaling is resolution-independent for this game and hardware combination.

The Verdict

This PC can unequivocally run Minecraft: Java Edition at maximum settings across every resolution tested. The verdict data confirms that all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 4K, Ultra settings average 106.3 FPS, providing a 77.2% margin above the 60 FPS minimum. This means players can enable every visual option without concern. The 1440p result is even more decisive, with Ultra averaging 199 FPS, a 231.7% margin over the threshold. At 1080p, Ultra's 317.9 FPS average represents a 429.8% margin, making this resolution effectively trivial for the hardware.

The only scenario where a player might choose lower settings is for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, where the data shows Low settings at 1080p reaching 809.5 FPS. However, for standard gameplay, the Ultra preset at any resolution delivers a flawless experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources, but the game's frame rate scaling tells a more nuanced story.

At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates — 809.5 FPS at Low — indicate that the CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads boosting to 5.40 GHz, is capable of feeding the GPU at an exceptional rate. The large percentage drops when moving to higher presets (20.6% from Low to Medium, 21.4% from Medium to High) suggest the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as visual complexity increases, but the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136, remains sufficient to avoid bottlenecking.

At 1440p, the same preset-to-preset percentage declines persist, but the frame rates remain so high that neither component appears to be a limiting factor. The 38.4% drop from High to Ultra at 1440p mirrors the 35.8% drop at 4K, suggesting the Ultra preset's additional load is consistently GPU-bound across resolutions.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The 106.3 FPS at Ultra represents the hardware's lowest measured result, but the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 RT cores handle the workload without dipping near the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU's influence diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rate differences between presets are driven primarily by GPU-side effects.

Across all resolutions, the data indicates that this game is well-optimized for this hardware pairing. The CPU's multi-threaded strength — a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745 — ensures that even the most complex world-generation scenarios leave headroom, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,600 demonstrates its ability to sustain high frame rates under load.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft: Java Edition at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 106.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 199 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings average 505.3 FPS while Ultra averages 317.9 FPS, representing a 37.1% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes more influential at 3840x2160, as the frame rate drops from 165.6 FPS at High to 106.3 FPS at Ultra, a 35.8% decline that reflects GPU-side rendering costs.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating both are top-tier parts.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for this hardware in Minecraft: Java Edition?

A: The measured data provides only average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame rates recorded across any resolution or preset combination.