Minecraft: Java Edition

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination ranks first among 1,727 tested combos for Minecraft: Java Edition, yet the database records no measured frame-rate data for this pairing. The CPU, a 24-core, 24-thread Arrow Lake Refresh part with a 3.70 GHz base clock, a 5.80 GHz boost clock, and a 125 W TDP, sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, a 16 GB GDDR6X Ada Lovelace card with 8,448 shading units, a 285 W TDP, and a suggested PSU of 600 W, sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU carries a launch MSRP of 799 USD. Despite this high-end profile, the measuredFps array is empty and the verdictByResolution object is empty, meaning no resolution-specific average, minimum, or maximum FPS numbers exist in the FACT PACK, and no settings-based verdict can be derived from direct measurement.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The FACT PACK lists no entries in the measuredFps array for this CPU and GPU combination. Consequently, there are no average, minimum, or maximum FPS figures to report for any resolution or settings preset. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, but without measured data, the database cannot confirm whether any resolution reaches or exceeds this value. The dataIsMeasured flag is set to false, confirming that the absence of FPS numbers is intentional rather than an oversight. The only FPS-related figure present is the playable threshold of 60 FPS. No resolution-specific breakdown exists, so the analysis must rely on synthetic benchmarks and hardware specifications to infer potential behavior, but no direct frame-rate evidence is available.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,731 and single-core score of 7,303, along with the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,569, provide context for the hardware's compute capability, but these do not translate into measured frame rates. The CPU also carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache and a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth, while the GPU offers 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth across a 256-bit bus. These figures describe theoretical throughput, not in-game performance. Because the measuredFps array is empty, the database cannot present a resolution-by-resolution or settings-by-settings breakdown. The absence of avg/min/max numbers means that any attempt to state a specific FPS value for 1080p, 1440p, or 4K would be unsupported by the FACT PACK.

Best Settings per Resolution

Because the measuredFps array is empty, no preset can be identified as the most demanding one that stays at or above 60 FPS at any resolution. The verdictByResolution object is also empty, providing no guidance on which settings to select. Without measured frame rates, the database cannot recommend a specific quality level, such as low, medium, high, or ultra, for 1080p, 1440p, or 4K. The only constant is the 60 FPS playable threshold, but no resolution meets or fails that threshold based on the available data. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,823 and the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 31,811 indicate strong raw performance, but they do not establish a settings profile for this game. The database's empty verdictByResolution field means that no resolution has been officially validated as playable.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 60,860 and the GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 119 further illustrate the hardware's capability, yet these synthetic results cannot be mapped to specific in-game settings. The GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 66 RT cores suggest a high level of graphics compute, but without measured FPS, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS remains unknown. The database offers no data to differentiate between low, medium, high, or ultra presets at any resolution. Therefore, the answer to "best settings" is that no settings recommendation can be derived from the FACT PACK, as the required FPS data is absent.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus achieves an average benchmark score of 84,003. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, scores 83,807, placing the 290K Plus 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 4584PX scores 83,090, which is 1.1% lower than the 290K Plus. The AMD EPYC 9135 scores 82,980, also 1.2% lower. Conversely, the AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85,072, which is 1.3% higher than the 290K Plus, meaning the 290K Plus trails that EPYC part by a slim margin. These rivals are the closest in average benchmark score to the 290K Plus, with deltas ranging from -1.3% to +1.2%. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 21,727 and Passmark integer math score of 166,194 further position it within this performance tier.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31,087. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, scores 31,206, putting the RTX card 0.4% behind. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31,220, also 0.4% ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31,532, which is 1.4% higher, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX scores 31,676, 1.9% higher. These deltas indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is positioned very close to these professional and older flagship cards in synthetic GPU benchmarks. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 53,683 and Passmark GPU compute score of 18,372 provide additional context, but the closest alternatives in the database are the four listed above. For users seeking similar behavior, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 are the nearest equivalents by average benchmark score, with the 285K trailing by 0.2% and the Quadro M5000 leading the RTX card by 0.4%.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition cannot be answered with measured data from the FACT PACK. The verdictByResolution object is empty, so the database does not state which resolutions or presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measuredFps array is also empty, meaning no frame-rate evidence exists to support any claim of playability. The hardware itself is high-end—the CPU ranks in the 96th percentile and the GPU in the 76th percentile—but without direct FPS measurements, a definitive verdict is impossible. The data shows that the combination is ranked first among 1,727 combos, but this rank is based on synthetic benchmarks (dataIsMeasured is false) rather than actual game frame rates. Therefore, the database cannot confirm that this PC runs Minecraft: Java Edition at or above 60 FPS at any resolution or preset. The playable threshold of 60 FPS stands as the reference point, but no resolution-specific verdict can be issued from the available information.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold FPS for Minecraft: Java Edition?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS.

Q: Does the database contain measured FPS for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: No, the measuredFps array is empty, and the dataIsMeasured flag is set to false.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for this game?

A: It ranks 1 out of 1,727 tested combos.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is in the 96th percentile.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is in the 76th percentile.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score?

A: The average benchmark score is 31,087.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds the top position, rank 1 of 1,727, in the database for Minecraft: Java Edition. This rank is derived from the combination's synthetic benchmark scores, as the dataIsMeasured flag is false. The CPU's average benchmark score of 84,003 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 31,087 contribute to this ranking. The CPU's 96th percentile standing and the GPU's 76th percentile standing further contextualize the combo's position. No other tested combo in the database for this game surpasses this pairing's rank. The rank of 1 indicates that, among all 1,727 combinations tested, this CPU and GPU pair has the highest combined synthetic benchmark score, though this does not guarantee a specific in-game frame rate. The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5,214 and single-core score of 736, alongside the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 31,811, are the underlying data points that drive this top ranking. The combination's dominance in synthetic tests, however, does not translate into a measured FPS verdict for Minecraft: Java Edition, as the database lacks any direct frame-rate capture for this title.