Minecraft

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this Intel Core Ultra X7 368H + RTX 4060 Mobile combo in Minecraft?

A: The combo ranks 2273 out of 3710 tested combinations in Minecraft, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This indicates that while the hardware is capable, many other tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has an average benchmark score of 40518, which is essentially tied with its closest rivals. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core 7 253PE, 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 223PE, and 0.2% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and the Intel Xeon 6507P.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it stack up against similar graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile sits in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22729. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, scores 22895, which is 0.7% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22549, which is 0.8% lower.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates range from 411 FPS on Low settings down to 162 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset delivers 326 FPS on average, with minimums of 277 FPS and maximums of 375 FPS.

Q: Does the game performance scale well with resolution changes?

A: Yes, benchmark results show clear scaling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 259 FPS to 163 FPS. At 3840x2160, the same High preset delivers 85 FPS, showing a steady and predictable decline as pixel count increases.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it relate to Minecraft?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Minecraft, this memory capacity is generally sufficient for high-resolution textures and standard gameplay at the tested settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². This mobile graphics solution operates with a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz for 16 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's compute configuration includes 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It also carries 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores, enabling DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 181.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance reaches 11.61 TFLOPS.

In Minecraft, the GPU's role is significant but not overwhelming. The game's block-based rendering benefits from the RTX 4060 Mobile's raw throughput, but even at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average frame rate remains at 53 FPS. The most demanding preset at the highest resolution produces playable results, while lower settings unlock far higher frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM allocation proves adequate across all tested configurations, with no indication of memory capacity becoming a bottleneck in the measured data.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. The PassMark G3D score is 17469, while OpenCL and Vulkan Geekbench scores are 89420 and 89569 respectively. The PassMark GPU Compute score is 6816. In the broader GPU landscape, this card sits at the 67th percentile, with its closest competitor being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at just 0.7% higher average score. This suggests that the 4060 Mobile performs at a level comparable to previous-generation desktop flagships.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 3, based on the Panther Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 25 W TDP. The processor is built on Intel's 3 nm process and supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 153.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, and the integrated graphics are handled by the Arc B390. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 28221, single-core reaches 3984, and PassMark multi-thread scores 32956.

In Minecraft, the CPU plays a critical role in processing world generation, entity updates, and game logic. The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 411 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 260 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it reaches 136 FPS. These figures demonstrate that the CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates, though the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

The processor's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 87, indicating it performs better than the vast majority of tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 40518 places it in close competition with the Intel Core 7 253PE (40557, 0.1% higher), Intel Core 5 223PE (40585, 0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.2% lower), and Intel Xeon 6507P (40426, 0.2% lower). This tight cluster suggests that the Ultra X7 368H is a well-balanced mobile processor whose performance is right in line with other high-end offerings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Minecraft reveal a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 411 FPS, Medium settings produce 326 FPS (with minimums of 277 FPS and maximums of 375 FPS), High settings produce 259 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 162 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is substantial, with Ultra delivering just 39.4% of the frame rate achieved on Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down accordingly. Low settings average 260 FPS, Medium averages 206 FPS (minimums of 175 FPS, maximums of 236 FPS), High averages 163 FPS, and Ultra averages 102 FPS. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a 37% reduction in average frame rate, from 259 FPS to 163 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the frame rates become more modest. Low settings deliver 136 FPS on average, Medium delivers 107 FPS (minimums of 91 FPS, maximums of 124 FPS), High delivers 85 FPS, and Ultra delivers 53 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS average, making it borderline for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays.

The data shows that the Medium preset at each resolution provides a balanced experience. At 1920x1080, Medium's 326 FPS average is 20.6% lower than Low but 25.9% higher than High. At 2560x1440, Medium's 206 FPS is 20.8% lower than Low but 26.4% higher than High. At 3840x2160, Medium's 107 FPS is 21.3% lower than Low but 25.9% higher than High. This consistent pattern suggests that Medium offers the most predictable scaling across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile combination ranks 2273 out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft. This places it in the 61st percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 39% of combos perform worse. The ranking reflects the hardware's position in the broader ecosystem of tested systems.

The GPU's performance percentile of 67 and the CPU's percentile of 87 both point to above-average components individually. However, the combined rank in Minecraft is lower than either component's individual percentile would suggest. This indicates that Minecraft's specific performance characteristics may not fully utilize the strengths of both components in tandem, or that other combos with different balance points achieve higher frame rates in this particular game.

The GPU's nearest rival data provides context. The RTX 4060 Mobile's average benchmark score of 22729 is just 0.7% below the RTX 2080's 22895, and 1.3% below the Intel Arc B580's 23021. It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT by 0.8% and the RTX 5060 Mobile by 1.3%. These narrow margins suggest that the GPU is competitive with a range of desktop and mobile parts from different generations and manufacturers.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 326 FPS average with a minimum of 277 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, Medium's 206 FPS average with 175 FPS minimums remains well above typical high-refresh-rate thresholds. Even at 3840x2160, Medium produces 107 FPS average with 91 FPS minimums, which is playable on standard 60 Hz displays.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice. At 1920x1080, it delivers 411 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Low still provides 260 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it maintains 136 FPS. The Low preset sacrifices visual fidelity but ensures the highest possible performance.

The High preset provides a middle ground. At 1920x1080, it delivers 259 FPS, which is still excellent for most displays. At 2560x1440, High produces 163 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 85 FPS. For users with 144 Hz monitors at 1440p, the High preset at 163 FPS average is a strong recommendation, as it provides enhanced visuals while staying above the display's refresh rate.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 60 Hz displays at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440, where it delivers 162 FPS and 102 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, Ultra's 53 FPS average falls below 60 FPS, which may result in noticeable stuttering on standard displays. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended setting, as it provides 107 FPS average and stays above the 60 FPS threshold.