Minecraft: Java Edition

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with High settings in Minecraft: Java Edition?

A: The measured average FPS is 242.3 at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a very smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13534, which is a 0.1% difference. This places the i3-12100F in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory capacity is sufficient for the game's textures at all tested settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1245 out of 1727 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, though the FPS results show it is still highly playable.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz, and it features 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the frame rate drop below 60 FPS?

A: The only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 3840x2160 at Ultra settings, where the average is 47.9 FPS. All other tested configurations remain above 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features a base clock of 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at an effective speed of 14 Gbps, and with a 256-bit memory bus, the card achieves a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is central to how the GPU handles the game's rendering load, particularly at higher resolutions where texture data demands increase.

Benchmark results show the GPU scores 16462 in Passmark G3D and 19774 in average benchmark score, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706, a delta of 0.3%. The GPU's performance in this game is clearly driven by its shading units (2176) and texture mapping units (136), which handle the block-based geometry efficiently.

At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 388.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not saturated. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with average FPS dropping to 47.9. This suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's raw compute power (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) is sufficient for lower resolutions, but the increased pixel count at 4K puts significant strain on its 64 ROPs and 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The GPU also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are relevant for Minecraft: Java Edition's rendering pipeline. The 8 GB VRAM is never exceeded in the measured scenarios, as even the highest preset at 4K does not report memory-related stutters in the average FPS data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 242.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 155.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 36%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 78.6 FPS, which is about 68% lower than the 1080p result.

This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 388.5 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 126.8 FPS—a 67% decrease. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (388.5 FPS) and Ultra (154.8 FPS) is 233.7 FPS. At 4K, the same comparison shows a difference of 78.9 FPS (126.8 vs 47.9).

This behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 893) can keep up with the GPU's output, but at 4K, the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity become the dominant constraint. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is capable of delivering playable frame rates at 4K on Medium settings (104.7 FPS), but Ultra settings at that resolution push it below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1245 out of 1727 tested combinations in Minecraft: Java Edition. This position in the lower-middle of the ranking might seem surprising given the high FPS numbers, but it reflects the competitive field—many combinations feature more powerful CPUs and GPUs.

However, the ranking does not tell the full story. The measured FPS data shows that this combo is far from inadequate. At 1440p High, it delivers 155.6 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 154.8 FPS. The percentile standings of the individual components are also relevant: the CPU is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 63rd percentile. The combo rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's relatively lower percentile compared to the CPU.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.8%, indicating that the i3-12100F is closely matched with several other processors. The GPU's nearest rivals are also within 1.3%, showing that the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in a tight performance cluster. This means that small changes in other components could shift the combo rank significantly, but the current pairing provides a balanced experience for this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In this game, the CPU's role is primarily about single-thread performance, as Minecraft: Java Edition is known to be sensitive to per-core speed.

The benchmark data shows the CPU scores 893 in 3dmark single-thread and 1681 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores are respectable, and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is above average. The multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11912) show that the 4-core design can handle parallel workloads, but the game benefits more from the 4.30 GHz boost clock.

The CPU's performance relative to rivals is tight: it is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX in average score, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U. The Intel Core i3-10105 is 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core i7-7700K is 1.8% behind. This clustering suggests that the i3-12100F is a competitive choice for games that rely on single-thread speed.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 388.5 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game. The data shows that as resolution decreases, the CPU becomes more significant, but even at 4K, the CPU does not appear to bottleneck the GPU, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers:

• Low: 388.5 FPS
• Medium: 307.8 FPS
• High: 242.3 FPS
• Ultra: 154.8 FPS

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 245.2 FPS
• Medium: 196.6 FPS
• High: 155.6 FPS
• Ultra: 96.2 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 126.8 FPS
• Medium: 104.7 FPS
• High: 78.6 FPS
• Ultra: 47.9 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in settings tier reduces FPS by roughly 20-30% at a given resolution. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS from 245.2 to 196.6 (a 20% drop), and from Medium to High reduces it to 155.6 (a 21% drop). The drop from High to Ultra is larger at 36%, suggesting that Ultra settings introduce significantly more rendering overhead.

The 4K Ultra result of 47.9 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS measurement. This indicates that the combo can handle most scenarios smoothly, but Ultra at 4K is too demanding for the RTX 2060 SUPER.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the combo is extremely capable. Ultra settings deliver 154.8 FPS, which is well above any competitive threshold. Players can comfortably use Ultra at this resolution without sacrificing smoothness. Even the most demanding preset yields frame rates that are more than double the 60 FPS standard.

At 1440p, Ultra settings provide 96.2 FPS, which is still very playable. High settings at 155.6 FPS offer a smoother experience for fast-paced gameplay, but the difference between High and Ultra is noticeable. For a balance of visual quality and performance, High is recommended at 1440p, as it maintains a high frame rate while retaining most of the graphical features.

At 4K, the situation changes. High settings deliver 78.6 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for high refresh rate displays. Medium settings at 104.7 FPS provide a better balance, while Low at 126.8 FPS is the smoothest option. Ultra at 47.9 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering.

The data suggests that the "sweet spot" for this combo is 1440p High, where the frame rate is high enough for smooth gameplay and the visual quality is strong. For users with 4K displays, Medium settings offer the best experience, as they keep the frame rate above 100 FPS while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity.