Minecraft

# Minecraft with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + AMD Radeon 760M — Benchmark Analysis

This combo ranks 1165th out of 1176 tested configurations in Minecraft, placing it in the bottom 1% of all recorded combinations. The pairing of Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H mobile processor with AMD's Radeon 760M integrated graphics produces playable but clearly constrained results, with the measured frame rates showing a system that is heavily limited by its graphics solution across all tested settings and resolutions. The data indicates a configuration suited for casual play at lower resolutions, but one that struggles significantly as both resolution and quality settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1165 out of 1176 total tested combos places this system in the 0.9th percentile of all recorded Minecraft configurations. This is a bottom-tier result, indicating that 99.1% of tested hardware combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The rank reflects the fundamental limitation of relying on integrated graphics for a game that, while not graphically demanding by modern standards, still requires a minimum level of rasterization throughput to maintain smooth frame pacing.

The GPU's overall benchmark standing corroborates this ranking. The AMD Radeon 760M sits at the 35th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 6019. Its nearest competitors in synthetic testing are remarkably close: the AMD Radeon RX 6400 scores 6001 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M scores 6000 (0.3% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server scores 5996 (0.4% higher). Only the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 trails at 6049 (-0.5% delta). This clustering shows that the 760M delivers performance squarely in the entry-level discrete GPU class, which is notable for an integrated solution but insufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming.

The CPU component fares much better in isolation. The Core Ultra 7 155H ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (-0.4% delta). This places the processor in solid mid-range territory, yet the combined system ranking of 1165 demonstrates that the GPU bottleneck dominates the gaming experience in Minecraft.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines, along with 8 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and boosts up to 2599 MHz, delivering a peak FP32 throughput of 5.323 TFLOPS. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the same pool as the CPU with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

In Minecraft, the measured FPS data reveals the GPU's limitations clearly. At 1080p Medium settings, the system achieves 105 FPS average with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 121. Dropping to Low settings at 1080p raises the average to 133 FPS, while High settings yield 83 FPS and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. The scaling from Medium to Ultra represents a 50.5% reduction in frame rate, illustrating that the 760M's compute resources are quickly saturated as draw distances and effects increase.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks align with these gaming results. In PassMark's G3D test, the 760M scores 5310, while DirectX 11 performance comes in at 52 and DirectX 12 at 25. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30336 and OpenCL score of 20255 indicate reasonable compute capabilities for an iGPU, but the low DirectX scores suggest driver overhead or architectural inefficiencies that manifest in gaming workloads. The texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s provide theoretical limits that the measured FPS numbers show are frequently approached in Minecraft's block-based rendering.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates classic GPU-bound scaling behavior. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 105 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p (a 37.1% reduction), then to 35 FPS at 2160p (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This near-linear degradation with pixel count indicates that the Radeon 760M's fill rate and shader throughput are the primary constraints.

Low settings show the same pattern: 133 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p (36.8% lower), and 44 FPS at 2160p (47.6% lower). High settings follow with 83 FPS, 53 FPS, and 28 FPS across the three resolutions — representing a 36.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.2% drop from 1440p to 2160p. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings strongly suggests that resolution scaling is purely pixel-bound, with no CPU involvement in the frame rate degradation.

Ultra settings at 4K produce only 17 FPS average, which is effectively unplayable, while 1440p Ultra manages 33 FPS and 1080p Ultra reaches 52 FPS. The jump from Medium to Ultra at 4K represents a 51.4% FPS reduction, while the same settings change at 1080p costs 50.5%. This proportional penalty indicates that the GPU's shading resources are exhausted regardless of resolution when quality settings increase, reinforcing the conclusion that the Radeon 760M is the definitive limiting component in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal playability. At 1080p, Low settings deliver 133 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire test matrix that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. Medium settings at 1080p provide 105 FPS with a minimum of 89, which remains smooth for most gaming scenarios and represents the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 1080p drop to 83 FPS, still playable but showing the onset of GPU pressure.

For 1440p gaming, Low settings are required to maintain 84 FPS, while Medium drops to 66 FPS with a minimum of 56. The 66 FPS average at Medium 1440p is acceptable for casual play but may feel inconsistent during scene transitions. High settings at 1440p produce 53 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. At 4K, all settings produce sub-60 FPS results, with Low at 44 FPS being the only marginally playable option.

The data suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is 1080p Medium, which achieves 105 FPS average with an 89 FPS minimum. This configuration provides the highest quality settings while maintaining a frame rate that clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. Users prioritizing frame rate above all else should select 1080p Low for 133 FPS, while those willing to accept lower performance for better visuals can consider 1080p High at 83 FPS, though this sacrifices 20.9% of the Medium setting's frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080): Low settings produce the highest average at 133 FPS. Medium settings average 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 121. High settings average 83 FPS. Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 60.9% reduction in frame rate.

1440p (2560x1440): Low settings average 84 FPS. Medium settings produce 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76. High settings average 53 FPS. Ultra settings average 33 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra represents a 60.7% performance loss.

4K (3840x2160): Low settings average 44 FPS. Medium settings produce 35 FPS average with a minimum of 29 and maximum of 40. High settings average 28 FPS. Ultra settings average 17 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra drop is 61.4%.

Comparing across resolutions at identical settings, the scaling is consistent. Medium settings lose 39 FPS from 1080p to 1440p and another 31 FPS from 1440p to 4K. Low settings lose 49 FPS then 40 FPS across the same resolution steps. High settings lose 30 FPS then 25 FPS. Ultra settings lose 19 FPS then 16 FPS. The absolute FPS deltas shrink as settings increase because the GPU is already near its limits, but the percentage losses remain remarkably stable at roughly 37% for the first resolution step and 47% for the second.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, within a 28 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

For Minecraft, the CPU's capabilities far exceed the demands of the game at the tested settings. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743 demonstrate strong computational throughput. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 further confirm that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title. The data compression score of 277353 and floating-point math score of 63703 indicate substantial headroom for any background tasks or modded gameplay scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707 average, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750, -0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, -0.4% delta). These delta values of less than half a percent show that the 155H performs essentially identically to its closest competitors in aggregate CPU benchmarks, reinforcing that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this gaming configuration.

The FPS scaling patterns across resolutions and settings confirm CPU headroom. If the CPU were limiting performance, we would expect frame rates to remain similar across resolutions, but the consistent proportional drops with increasing pixel counts prove otherwise. The minimum FPS values recorded (89 at 1080p Medium, 56 at 1440p Medium, 29 at 4K Medium) show no signs of CPU-induced stuttering, as the lows scale proportionally with the averages.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The measured data shows 1080p Medium as the optimal configuration, achieving 105 FPS average with an 89 FPS minimum. This is the highest settings level that maintains an average above 100 FPS while providing acceptable minimums.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Minecraft?

A: At 4K, the best result is 44 FPS average on Low settings, dropping to 35 FPS on Medium, 28 FPS on High, and 17 FPS on Ultra. None of these configurations reach the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K gaming impractical for smooth play.

Q: How does the integrated GPU compare to entry-level discrete graphics?

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019, placing it 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6400 and 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M. It outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 by 0.5%, showing it is competitive with low-end discrete solutions.

Q: Is the CPU powerful enough for Minecraft?

A: Yes. The Core Ultra 7 155H ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 32697. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743 provide ample performance, and the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions confirms the CPU is not a bottleneck.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p?

A: Low settings produce 84 FPS average. Medium settings yield 66 FPS with a 56 FPS minimum. High settings deliver 53 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 33 FPS. Only Low and Medium settings maintain averages above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 1165th out of 1176 tested combos in Minecraft, placing it in the bottom 1% of all recorded results. This ranking reflects the GPU's 35th percentile standing among all GPUs while the CPU's 83rd percentile performance cannot compensate.