Minecraft

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a robust Minecraft experience, with average frame rates ranging from a playable 46 FPS at 4K Ultra to an exceptionally fluid 355 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, with the CPU providing a strong enough foundation to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth become the primary constraint as graphical load increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo to achieve the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing 355 FPS. The data also shows 224 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and 117 FPS at 3840x2160 Low, indicating that lowering settings provides the most significant frame rate boost across all resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is -0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697) and -0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730). The data also shows it is -0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811) but 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519).

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank relative to other cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290 and sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows it is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171), 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199), and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M (15270), but at parity with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for Medium settings: 79 FPS at 3840x2160, 151 FPS at 2560x1440, and 239 FPS at 1920x1080. No minimum FPS data is available for High, Low, or Ultra settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested configurations?

A: This combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2881 out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft, placing it in the lower middle portion of the overall performance distribution.

Q: Does the data show any maximum FPS figures?

A: Yes, maximum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings: 107 FPS at 3840x2160, 204 FPS at 2560x1440, and 323 FPS at 1920x1080. Other settings do not have max FPS data in the pack.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a substantial amount of processing power for a sandbox game like Minecraft, which typically relies heavily on single-thread performance for world generation and game logic.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. For instance, it scores 15989 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2257 in single-core. These results suggest that at lower resolutions such as 1080p, where the GPU is less likely to be a bottleneck, the CPU's performance is what drives the exceptionally high frame rates observed, like the 355 FPS at Low settings. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs further underscores its solid performance.

The relationship between the CPU and the game's frame rates is clearly visible when comparing 1080p scores. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (223 FPS High, 355 FPS Low) that the CPU is likely the primary determinant, as the GPU has enough headroom at these lower pixel counts. In comparison, at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly (74 FPS High, 117 FPS Low), suggesting that the GPU begins to take over as the main limiting component. This shows the CPU is performing well, but the game's performance becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution scales.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the Turing architecture and features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It has 30 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

This memory configuration is a critical factor in Minecraft, as the game can be demanding on memory bandwidth when using high-resolution textures. The 6GB VRAM capacity may become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings, where the GPU has to hold more data. The measured frame rates reflect this: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 46, while at 4K High it is 74, showing a 60% improvement just by lowering settings one step. This suggests the GPU is heavily constrained by its VRAM capacity and bandwidth at higher resolutions.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores show a percentile rank of 58 among all graphics cards. This is a mid-range position, consistent with the 20-series' Turing architecture. In Minecraft, this GPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, with the data showing 223 FPS at High and 139 FPS at Ultra, but its performance falls off sharply at 4K, especially at Ultra settings. The GPU is also the main reason why the frame rates at 4K are significantly lower than at 1080p, as the number of pixels to render quadruples between 1080p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the highest average frame rate is 355 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 281 FPS, High delivers 223 FPS, and Ultra delivers 139 FPS. The Medium frame rate has a minimum of 239 and a maximum of 323. This indicates that at 1080p, the frame rate is consistently very high, with no significant dips below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still strong but lower than 1080p. Low settings produce an average of 224 FPS, Medium produces 177 FPS, High produces 141 FPS, and Ultra produces 88 FPS. The Medium setting has a minimum of 151 and a maximum of 204. The percentage difference between 1080p and 1440p is consistent across settings, with roughly a 37% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p (e.g., 355 to 224 FPS on Low).

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings average 117 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The Medium setting has a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107. This shows that even at Low settings, the GPU is heavily stressed at 4K, with the frame rate more than halving compared to 1080p.

The data also shows the impact of settings within each resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the frame rate from 355 to 139, a decline of 61%. At 1440p, the same move reduces from 224 to 88, a 61% drop. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces from 117 to 46, a 61% drop as well. So the relative drop from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2881 out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft. This places the configuration in the lower portion of the performance rankings, indicating that while it delivers playable frame rates, it is not among the top performers. The data shows that this combo is more capable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can push high frame rates, but the GPU's limitations at 4K Ultra (with only 46 FPS) may be the primary reason for its lower rank.

The rank of 2881 out of 3710 means it is in the bottom 22% of tested combos. This is likely due to the GPU being a mid-range part, as the CPU is actually quite strong (72nd percentile among CPUs). The data suggests that the frame rates at 4K Ultra are the main weakness, but for most users playing at 1080p or 1440p, the combo would perform well.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best setting for this combo depends on the target resolution and the user's frame rate preference. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with the highest frame rate at Low (355 FPS) and the lowest at Ultra (139 FPS). For a competitive or fast-paced experience, the Low setting provides the maximum frame rate. For a more visually appealing experience, the High setting at 223 FPS is a good balance, as it retains the game's aesthetic while still delivering high frame rates.

At 1440p, the frame rates are still high. Low gives 224 FPS, Medium gives 177 FPS, and High gives 141 FPS. The Ultra setting drops to 88 FPS, which is still playable. The High setting at 141 FPS is recommended for a good visual quality to performance ratio.

At 4K, the Ultra setting drops to 46 pounds, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High setting at 74 FPS is the only settings above 60 FPS at this resolution, making it the only option for a smooth experience. The Medium setting at 93 FPS is also smooth, but the High setting offers better visual quality for a minimal FPS loss relative to Medium (74 vs 93 FPS). The Low setting at 117 FPS is the highest at 4K, but it sacrifices visual quality.

Therefore, for the best experience, the data suggests using High settings at 1080p and 1440p, and High settings at 4K. At 4K, the Ultra setting is not recommended due to the low frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 223 at 1080p to 141 at 1440p to 74 at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the number of pixels to render increases significantly.

At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 355 at 1080p to 224 at 1440p to 117 at 4K, a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. This pattern is consistent with the GPU being the main factor. The GPU's 6GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rates at 4K are not high as they are at lower resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively smooth (37% drop), but the scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe (50% drop). This suggests that the GPU is being pushed beyond its comfort zone at 4K, and the performance drop is not linear. The CPU, which has a strong performance, is not the main limiting factor. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is able to push frame rates to 355 FPS, which is the highest in the dataset, suggesting the GPU is not the bottleneck there. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary, as the frame rate drops below 100 FPS even on Low.