Minecraft

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 3282 out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft, placing it in the lower portion of the database. The recorded data shows that this combination can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p for most presets, but 4K is limited to Low settings. The CPU is a strong desktop processor with a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU is an integrated part with a 9th percentile ranking, making the graphics side the clear bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo sits at rank 3282 out of 3710 tested configurations for Minecraft. This is a low ranking, indicating that the majority of tested combos deliver better performance in this game. The CPU alone performs well relative to other processors, with an average benchmark score of 19593 and a 73rd percentile ranking. The GPU, however, has an average benchmark score of only 1482 and a 9th percentile ranking, which drags the overall combination down. The disparity between the two components is stark: the CPU is above average, while the GPU is near the bottom of the database. In a game like Minecraft, which can be sensitive to both CPU and GPU load, this imbalance means the GPU is the primary constraint, especially as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the CPU is capable of pushing very high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 216 FPS on average. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 5500, with its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319, has ample single-thread headroom for Minecraft's logic and world generation. The GPU, however, is an integrated part with a boost clock of 2500 MHz and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, but its benchmark score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. As resolution climbs, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 3840x2160 Low, the average FPS drops to 71, and at Ultra it falls to 28 FPS. The scaling between resolutions is telling: at 1440p Low, the average is 136 FPS, while at 4K Low it is 71 FPS, a reduction of roughly half. This pattern indicates that the GPU cannot sustain the pixel throughput required at 4K, even on the least demanding preset. The CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution; the GPU's low absolute performance is what holds the combo back.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low, with an average of 71 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so Low is the only playable option.
• 2560x1440: High, with an average of 86 FPS. Medium averages 108 FPS, but High is more demanding and still clears 60 FPS, making it the best playable preset. Ultra averages 54 FPS and is not playable.
• 1920x1080: Ultra, with an average of 85 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, and Ultra provides the highest visual quality while remaining playable.

These results show that the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle the highest settings, but struggles at 4K, where only the lowest settings are viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593 points. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723 (0.7% higher). Swapping the CPU to any of these would produce nearly identical performance in Minecraft, as the differences are negligible.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. Its nearest rivals are all very close: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 800M scores 1460 (1.5% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% lower). These GPUs are all in the same low-performance tier, so any of them would behave similarly in Minecraft. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking confirms that it is one of the weakest parts in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and preset combination. Minimum and maximum values were only captured for Medium settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 45 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 71 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 56 | 48 | 65 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 28 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 86 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 136 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 108 | 92 | 124 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 54 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 136 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 216 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 171 | 146 | 197 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85 | - | - |

The data shows a clear trend: frame rates decline sharply as resolution increases, and the gap between Low and Ultra widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo is highly capable, but at 4K, only Low settings stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS, all of which are below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset with 86 FPS, while Medium (108 FPS) and Low (136 FPS) also clear 60 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 54 FPS, so it is not playable. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 85 FPS. The combo is therefore best used at 1080p, where it can run the game at maximum settings, or at 1440p on High settings. For 4K, users must settle for Low settings to stay playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080 that maintains 60 FPS?

A: Ultra, with an average of 85 FPS.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 2.7% higher than the GT 710's 1443.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for Minecraft?

A: It ranks 3282 out of 3710 tested combos.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 2319 points in the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable?

A: No, the average FPS is 28, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.