Minecraft

Minecraft with an Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers an exceptionally fluid experience across all tested resolutions and settings. The data set shows this pairing is capable of high average frame rates even at 4K, though the scaling between presets reveals a clear hierarchy in performance impact. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, the role of each component, and how the combination stacks up against other tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and predictable drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a game like Minecraft where the render load scales directly with pixel count. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 429 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops that figure to 271 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 141 FPS, which is about 48% lower than the 1440p result and 67% lower than the 1080p result. These percentages are derived directly from the measured averages.

The pattern holds across other settings. With Medium settings, the 1080p average is 340 FPS, the 1440p average is 214 FPS, and the 4K average is 112 FPS. The 4K Medium result also includes the only min/max frame data in the set, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. At High settings, the averages are 270 FPS at 1080p, 170 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. At Ultra settings, the averages are 169 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper than from 1080p to 1440p in relative terms for most settings. For example, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 158 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 130 FPS. In percentage terms, the 1080p-to-1440p drop is about 37%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is about 48%. This indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises, particularly at 4K where even the Low preset yields 141 FPS, a figure that is still very playable but well below the 429 FPS seen at 1080p.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is likely the primary constraint at lower settings, since the FPS values are extremely high and the GPU has ample headroom. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases enough that the frame rate drops are more pronounced, confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that governs the upper limits of performance at that resolution. The presence of min/max data only for Medium settings across all resolutions further suggests that this preset is the most balanced, showing both the potential for frame spikes and dips.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 429 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K on Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 56, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The next preset down, High, yields 89 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the 1080p average is 340 FPS, while the 4K average is 112 FPS. This means 1080p is approximately three times faster in terms of average frame rate.

Q: Which settings preset shows the most consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 289 to 391 FPS; at 1440p, it is 182 to 247 FPS; and at 4K, it is 95 to 129 FPS. This data indicates a stable band of performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce an average of 271 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 106 FPS. The difference is 165 FPS, meaning Low is roughly 2.5 times faster than Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data does not directly identify the bottleneck, but at 1080p Low, the average of 429 FPS is far above typical display refresh rates, suggesting the CPU or engine limits may be reached before the GPU is fully saturated. At 4K, the GPU's load is higher, evidenced by the larger FPS drops between settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The chip has an L3 cache of 20 MB shared across cores, with 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22604, while single-core scores 3191. Geekbench multicore is 11068 and single-core is 1996. Passmark multithread is 25032, with single-thread at 3634.

These numbers place the CPU in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 120 with a score of 25362 and a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a score of 25365 and a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 with a delta of 0.4%. This means the i5-13400F is effectively on par with these chips in aggregate performance.

For Minecraft, the CPU's single-thread performance is more relevant than multi-thread, since the game's core simulation loop is largely single-threaded. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 indicate strong per-core capability. The high boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps ensure that the game's main thread can run at maximum speed, which is beneficial for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The 10-core, 16-thread configuration also provides headroom for background tasks and any modded or server-side workloads. The CPU's 65 W TDP suggests it runs efficiently, and its support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, along with a dual-channel memory bus, allows for flexible system builds. The lack of an integrated GPU means the RTX 2070 SUPER is the sole graphics output, which is expected for a dedicated gaming setup.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2136 out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the overall performance of the pair across the measured settings and resolutions. Given that Minecraft is not a demanding title by modern standards, this ranking suggests that the combo is more than adequate for typical gameplay.

The CPU's percentile of 77 among all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 65 among all GPUs indicate that both components sit above the median. The GPU's average benchmark score is 20282, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (delta -1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (delta -1.2%), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (delta -1.3%), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (delta -1.5%). These deltas are all negative, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly below these rivals in aggregate GPU benchmarks, but the gap is small.

In the context of Minecraft, the combo's rank of 2136 out of 3710 means it outperforms roughly 42% of tested systems. This is not a top-tier ranking, but it is solidly mid-pack. The measured FPS data shows that even at the most demanding settings tested (4K Ultra), the average of 56 FPS is only marginally below the standard 60 FPS target. At every other combination of resolution and settings, the average is well above 60 FPS, indicating that the combo can handle the game smoothly across the board.

The ranking also implies that many other combos deliver higher frame rates, likely due to newer or more powerful GPUs. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Minecraft's texture and chunk data needs, so the GPU is not a weak link in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium produces an average of 340 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the average is 214 FPS, still excellent for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the average drops to 112 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS target for a fluid experience.

The Medium preset is also the only one with min/max FPS data, showing a range of 289 to 391 FPS at 1080p, 182 to 247 FPS at 1440p, and 95 to 129 FPS at 4K. This indicates that frame pacing is consistent, with no severe drops below the average. The minimum at 4K is 95 FPS, which is still comfortably playable.

For users with a 60 Hz display, High settings at 4K (89 FPS) or Ultra at 1440p (106 FPS) are viable options, as both exceed 60 FPS. However, for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, Low settings at 1080p (429 FPS) or 1440p (271 FPS) provide the maximum frame rates, though at the cost of visual fidelity. Ultra settings at 4K (56 FPS) are the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, so those seeking 4K with maximum graphical features may need to accept a slight compromise in smoothness.

Given the data, Medium is the recommended starting point. It delivers high frame rates at all resolutions and maintains a consistent frame time profile, as evidenced by the recorded min/max values. If additional visual quality is desired, High at 1080p or 1440p still offers averages above 170 FPS, which is far beyond typical requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). At 1080p, Low delivers 429 FPS, Medium delivers 340 FPS, High delivers 270 FPS, and Ultra delivers 169 FPS. The Medium preset has a min of 289 and a max of 391 FPS.

At 1440p, Low delivers 271 FPS, Medium delivers 214 FPS, High delivers 170 FPS, and Ultra delivers 106 FPS. The Medium preset shows a min of 182 and a max of 247 FPS.

At 4K, Low delivers 141 FPS, Medium delivers 112 FPS, High delivers 89 FPS, and Ultra delivers 56 FPS. The Medium preset has a min of 95 and a max of 129 FPS.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent reduction in average FPS. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 260 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is 165 FPS. At 4K, the drop is 85 FPS. This indicates that the absolute performance penalty of higher settings decreases as resolution increases, because the GPU is already more heavily loaded at higher pixel counts.

The ratio of Low to Ultra performance is roughly 2.5x at 1080p (429 vs 169), 2.6x at 1440p (271 vs 106), and 2.5x at 4K (141 vs 56). These ratios are relatively consistent, suggesting that the settings presets scale in a similar fashion across resolutions, with each step up in quality costing a similar proportion of frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the TU104 chip using a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU includes 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 18.12 TFLOPS (2:1). Pixel rate is 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate is 283.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 18169 and a Passmark GPU compute score of 7557. Geekbench OpenCL scores 83358 and Vulkan scores 90637. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 1651. The GPU's percentile among all GPUs is 65, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all within a 1.5% delta, including the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc B570, and the Intel Arc A750.

In Minecraft, the GPU's role is to render the blocky world and handle draw calls. The 8 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures, even with high-resolution resource packs. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The boost clock of 1770 MHz provides solid raw compute for the vertex and pixel shading tasks.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is capable of handling the game at 4K with Medium settings (112 FPS), which is a demanding scenario for a card in this class. At 4K Ultra, the 56 FPS average suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance is unlikely to drop this low at such a high resolution. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is reflected in these results, as it outperforms the majority of GPUs but is not at the top tier.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with modern rendering APIs, though Minecraft's Java edition primarily uses OpenGL. The card's 215 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU are standard for its class. Overall, the GPU delivers strong performance in Minecraft, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at the maximum settings and resolution tested.