Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft: Java Edition presents an unusual benchmark scenario because its performance profile is not typical of most modern titles. The data for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER shows a configuration that is heavily balanced, with the CPU capable of pushing extremely high frame rates that the GPU can only match at lower resolutions. The measured results indicate that this combo ranks 1060th out of 1727 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is a surprising position given the hardware's individual benchmark scores.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and its benchmark scores reveal a strong single-threaded performance that is critical for Minecraft: Java Edition. The processor achieves a 3dmark_single_thread score of 960, which is notably higher than its 2-thread score of 1880, suggesting that the game's primary thread benefits significantly from the high boost clock. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 further confirms this, as does the Passmark single-thread score of 3634.

The data suggests that Minecraft: Java Edition is heavily dependent on single-core performance, as the gap between the processor's 2-thread and 4-thread scores (1880 vs 3459) shows only a 1.84x scaling, which is far from linear. This indicates that the game does not effectively utilize multiple cores, making the i5-13400F's high boost clock more important than its core count. The CPU's Passmark physics score of 1437 and find prime numbers score of 83 are relatively low, reinforcing that the game's workload is not compute-heavy in the traditional sense but rather latency-sensitive.

The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core are likely sufficient for the game's block-based world data, but the benchmark results show that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 427.2 FPS. This suggests that the CPU has headroom, and the limiting factor shifts to the GPU or the game's engine at higher settings. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 places this CPU in the 82nd percentile of all processors, yet the in-game combo rank of 1060 out of 1727 indicates that raw CPU power does not directly translate to Minecraft performance, which is a curious finding worth investigating further.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). This places it nearly identical to its closest competitors in synthetic workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards, and what does this mean for its performance tier?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. This indicates it is a mid-to-upper-tier card, though its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, which is only 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 427.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is more than double the 4K Ultra score of 58.9 FPS, showing the massive impact of resolution and settings.

Q: How does the combo rank in this specific game compared to all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1060th out of 1727 tested combinations in Minecraft: Java Edition, which places it in the bottom 38.6% of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p High and 4K High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo achieves 268.3 FPS, while at 4K High it drops to 90.8 FPS. This represents a 66.2% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a higher individual benchmark score relative to their respective pools?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 25236 and is in the 82nd percentile, while the GPU has an average score of 22206 and is in the 65th percentile. This suggests the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU when compared to their respective hardware pools.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation at higher resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 268.3 to 168, a 37.4% reduction. This is a substantial decrease that suggests the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. The trend continues when moving from 1440p to 3840x2160, where the High settings score drops from 168 to 90.8 FPS, another 45.9% reduction. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus width, which provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced. The combo achieves 427.2 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 272.6 FPS at 1440p (36.2% reduction) and then to 139.7 FPS at 4K (48.7% reduction from 1440p). This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU's rendering capabilities are still the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU is capable of feeding frames much faster. The fact that the 1080p Low score of 427.2 FPS is nearly three times the 4K Low score of 139.7 FPS shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER's pixel throughput is the constraining element.

The data suggests that this combo is CPU-bound at 1080p, particularly at lower settings, but becomes progressively GPU-bound as resolution increases. This is supported by the fact that the CPU's 3dmark_max_threads score of 7307 is close to its 16-thread score of 7314, indicating that the processor is not being fully utilized by the game. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 18169, while respectable, is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the combo only manages 58.9 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across twelve different configurations. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance: Low settings achieve 427.2 FPS, Medium settings drop to 337.9 FPS, High settings reach 268.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 165.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 61.3% reduction in frame rate, which is significant but leaves the combo well above playable thresholds even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows clear diminishing returns. Low settings produce 272.6 FPS, Medium drops to 215.6 FPS, High achieves 168 FPS, and Ultra falls to 107 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 60.8%, which is nearly identical to the 1080p scaling, suggesting that the GPU's workload is scaling consistently with resolution. The 1440p Ultra score of 107 FPS is still very playable, though it represents a 35.4% drop from the 1080p Ultra score.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings still manage 139.7 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 112.9 FPS, High falls to 90.8 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 58.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 57.8% reduction, slightly less than at lower resolutions, which indicates that the GPU is hitting its limits more uniformly. The 4K Ultra score of 58.9 FPS is barely above the 60 FPS threshold, making it marginal for smooth gameplay, while the 4K High score of 90.8 FPS is more comfortable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The comboRankInGame field places this configuration at 1060 out of 1727 tested combos, which is a rank in the 61.4th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Minecraft: Java Edition. This is a surprisingly low ranking given the individual benchmark scores of the CPU (82nd percentile) and GPU (65th percentile). The discrepancy suggests that Minecraft: Java Edition's performance is not well-correlated with synthetic benchmarks, and that other factors such as memory latency or driver overhead may play a more significant role.

When interpreting this rank, it is important to consider that many of the 1727 tested combos likely include more powerful GPUs or CPUs that are better optimized for this specific game. The i5-13400F's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, has a slightly higher average benchmark score (25365 vs 25236), and the 3D V-Cache technology in that processor is known to be beneficial for games with large data sets, which could explain why it might rank higher in this game. Similarly, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700, has a lower average score (21670 vs 22206) but may perform differently in this specific workload.

The rank of 1060 out of 1727 indicates that this combo is in the lower half of tested configurations for this game, which is notable because the hardware is not entry-level. This suggests that Minecraft: Java Edition may be more sensitive to specific hardware features than to raw performance numbers, and that the combo's mid-pack ranking is a more accurate reflection of its gaming performance than its individual benchmark scores would suggest.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings deliver 165.5 FPS, which is well above the typical 60 FPS target and even above 144 Hz refresh rates. This makes Ultra the clear recommendation for 1080p users who want the best visual quality without compromising on smoothness. The Medium preset at 337.9 FPS offers diminishing returns in visual fidelity compared to the 268.3 FPS High setting, so High or Ultra are both viable options.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 107 FPS, which is still above 100 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the High preset at 168 FPS provides a more comfortable margin for 144 Hz displays, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal in Minecraft: Java Edition. For 1440p users, the High preset is the best balance, as it provides 168 FPS while the Ultra preset drops to 107 FPS, a 36.3% reduction for what is typically a small visual improvement.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The Low preset achieves 139.7 FPS, which is excellent for 4K, but the visual quality is severely compromised. The Medium preset at 112.9 FPS is a better compromise, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a high frame rate. The High preset at 90.8 FPS is still playable and offers good visual quality, but the Ultra preset at 58.9 FPS is marginal for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, the Medium preset is recommended as the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, with High being a viable alternative for those who prioritize visuals over a 60 FPS minimum.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture and manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU's memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), and it has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The card also includes 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, though these are not likely to be heavily utilized in Minecraft: Java Edition given its voxel-based rendering.

The GPU's performance in this game is clearly resolution-bound, as evidenced by the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K. The passmark G3D score of 18169 and the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 indicate that the GPU is capable of handling modern workloads, but the 4K Ultra result of 58.9 FPS shows that it struggles with the highest settings at that resolution. The 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Minecraft: Java Edition, as the game's textures are not particularly demanding, but the GPU's raw compute power (9.062 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 65 and average benchmark score of 22206 place it in the mid-range of graphics cards, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, which is 0.5% higher. The performance data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is well-matched to the i5-13400F at 1080p and 1440p, where the combo delivers excellent frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, particularly at Ultra settings. The GPU's 256-bit memory bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game's needs, but the 1605 MHz base clock and 1770 MHz boost clock are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maxed-out settings.