Minecraft

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Minecraft with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B370 combination shows a wide performance spread across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest measured preset delivers 195 FPS average, while the highest preset drops to 77 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p records 155 FPS average, with a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS. High settings at 1080p produce 123 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds with reduced absolute numbers. Low settings yield 123 FPS average, Medium produces 98 FPS average (minimum 83 FPS, maximum 112 FPS), and High delivers 77 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 48 FPS average, which sits below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings maintain 64 FPS average, Medium drops to 51 FPS average (minimum 43 FPS, maximum 59 FPS), High falls to 40 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 25 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39 FPS, indicating that the preset scaling has a substantial impact on the final frame rate.

The data shows a consistent relationship between resolution and performance. At every preset level, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average FPS by roughly one-third to one-half. The transition from 1440p to 4K produces an even steeper decline, particularly at High and Ultra settings where the average FPS drops by more than half.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, recording 77 FPS average. This is the highest quality setting available that maintains playability at this resolution. The Medium preset offers 155 FPS average, while High sits at 123 FPS average, both well above the threshold.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 77 FPS average. This matches the Ultra preset's performance at 1080p, which is notable given the higher pixel count. Medium at 1440p produces 98 FPS average, and Low reaches 123 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls short at 48 FPS average, so it cannot be recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS bar, with 64 FPS average. Medium at 4K sits at 51 FPS average, High at 40 FPS average, and Ultra at 25 FPS average, all below the playability threshold. The recommendation is unambiguous: Low settings are required for 4K, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is slim.

The verdict data confirms these findings. At 1080p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best setting at 77 FPS. At 1440p, three presets are playable (High, Medium, Low), with High as the best at 77 FPS. At 4K, only Low is playable at 64 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that this game's performance scaling across resolutions is primarily driven by the graphics workload, with the CPU maintaining a relatively consistent role. The Ryzen 7 5700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12830.5, and single-core score is 1494, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The Intel Arc B370 GPU, with its 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units, shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (delta 1.4%). The GPU's low percentile ranking relative to the CPU's 79th percentile suggests that the graphics component is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The resolution scaling data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 195, which drops to 123 FPS at 1440p Low (a 37% reduction) and 64 FPS at 4K Low (a 48% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline with increasing pixel count indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at lower settings. At High settings, the pattern is similar: 123 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 195 to 77, a 60% drop. This large swing suggests that the game's higher presets introduce significant additional GPU work, while the CPU maintains enough headroom to keep feeding frames. The Ryzen 7 5700G's single-thread performance, as measured by Geekbench single-core score of 1894, appears sufficient for this game's demands.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor, and the CPU cannot compensate for the graphics deficit. The data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint at any resolution, but the GPU's modest performance (5th percentile) limits the playable settings at 1440p and 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The Ultra preset delivers 77 FPS average at 1080p, making it the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this combination run Minecraft at 4K with acceptable performance?

A: Only the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves playable performance, with 64 FPS average. Medium drops to 51 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1184, which is 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% below the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is 1.4% above the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings produce 98 FPS average (minimum 83 FPS, maximum 112 FPS), while High settings produce 77 FPS average. The difference is 21 FPS, favoring Medium.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5700G is in the 79th percentile among CPUs. Resolution scaling shows steep FPS drops as pixel count increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: Which preset at 3840x2160 has the smallest minimum-to-maximum FPS range?

A: The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS, a range of 16 FPS. Low and High presets at 4K lack recorded minimum and maximum values, so Medium provides the most complete variability data.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plus Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3408 out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which aligns with the GPU's low benchmark percentile. The CPU itself performs competitively: its average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, delta 0.4%), the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, delta 0.6%).

The ranking position reflects the combination of a strong CPU with a weak GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G's CPU benchmarks are solid, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 24419 and a single-thread score of 3283. However, the Arc B370's 3DMark score of 1184 is far below what modern discrete GPUs achieve, and this drags the overall combo ranking down.

The practical impact of this ranking is visible in the playable settings. At 1080p, the system can handle Ultra settings at 77 FPS, which is respectable. But the ranking of 3408 out of 3710 indicates that most other tested combinations deliver higher frame rates or support higher presets at the same resolutions. The system is not competitive with even mid-range GPU pairings, though it remains functional for basic gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft, but the playable resolution and preset ceiling is clearly defined by the measured data. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra settings achieving 77 FPS average. This is the recommended resolution for the best visual quality, as it allows the highest preset while maintaining smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. High delivers 77 FPS average, which matches the Ultra performance at 1080p. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 48 FPS, so it should be avoided. For users with 1440p monitors, High settings provide a good balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable at Low settings, with 64 FPS average. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS. The 4K experience is limited, and users should expect to sacrifice most graphical features to maintain smooth gameplay.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra at 77 FPS is the best outcome, 1440p High at 77 FPS is the second-best option, and 4K Low at 64 FPS is the minimum viable configuration. The 60 FPS threshold is met at all three resolutions, but only with specific settings. The system's overall weakness, driven by the GPU's low benchmark percentile, means that higher presets at higher resolutions are not achievable.

For the target audience, this combination works best as a 1080p gaming machine for Minecraft, with headroom to handle 1440p at reduced settings. The 4K option exists but requires the lowest preset. Users seeking higher visual quality at 1440p or 4K would need a more capable GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration.