Minecraft

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a wide spread of performance in Minecraft, ranging from a demanding 43 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a fluid 332 FPS average at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this pairing is more than capable of handling the game at standard resolutions, with the primary challenge emerging only at the highest 4K preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 332 FPS, while High reaches 209 FPS. The Medium preset records an average of 263 FPS, with a minimum of 224 FPS and a maximum of 303 FPS, showing a tight and stable performance window. The Ultra preset still maintains a strong 131 FPS average, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling from 1080p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates. The Low preset averages 210 FPS, High drops to 132 FPS, and Medium comes in at 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS and maximum of 191 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers an 82 FPS average, which remains comfortably above the playable threshold and suggests that the hardware has headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the pattern continues but with more pronounced performance drops. The Low preset manages a 110 FPS average, Medium produces 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, and High settles at 69 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to a 43 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that this combination struggles with the most demanding settings at 4K. The data shows a clear trend: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields substantial gains, with the 1080p Ultra score being roughly three times the 4K Ultra score.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 9900X sits in a performance neighborhood defined by its nearest rivals. The AMD EPYC 9015 has an average score of 57555, which is 0.1% lower than the 9900X's 57498, making them effectively equivalent in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, just 0.2% above the 9900X, again indicating near-identical performance. The Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1% ahead with a score of 58115, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M leads by 1.4% with 58323. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning any of these CPUs would produce similar frame rates in Minecraft, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it alongside several comparable graphics cards. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1% lower, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M trails by 0.4% with 20480, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% behind at 20662. For Minecraft specifically, these GPU rivals would likely produce nearly identical FPS numbers at each resolution and preset, given the game's moderate graphical demands. The Arc B570's percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs indicates it sits in the upper-middle tier, which aligns with its ability to hit high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p but struggle at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high—332 FPS on Low and 263 FPS on Medium—that the Ryzen 9 9900X's strong single-thread performance becomes the primary driver. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 1286 and passmark single-thread score of 4672 suggest it can feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck at these settings. The GPU, while capable, is not the limiting factor here.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The 210 FPS at Low and 132 FPS at High still show the CPU maintaining a dominant role, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows from 201 FPS at 1080p to 128 FPS at 1440p. This narrowing indicates the GPU is beginning to assert more influence. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Ultra preset's 43 FPS average versus the Low preset's 110 FPS shows a 67 FPS spread, and the fact that even High settings only reach 69 FPS demonstrates that the Arc B570's compute resources—2304 shading units and 80 ROPs—are heavily taxed at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's pixel throughput of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 2955 out of 3710 for Minecraft. That places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the fact that many other combinations, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs, can achieve even more extreme frame rates in this game. The 43 FPS at 4K Ultra is a notable weak point that drags down the overall ranking, as many competing systems would exceed 60 FPS at that preset. However, the rank should be interpreted with context: Minecraft is a game where frame rates above 100 FPS are common, and the difference between 131 FPS and 200 FPS at 1080p Ultra may be less meaningful to most players than the ability to maintain consistent performance. The data shows this combo is solidly mid-pack, with the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs providing a strong foundation, while the GPU's 65th percentile limits the ceiling.

The Verdict

The verdict data provides clear guidance on where this system can play Minecraft at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best setting at 69 FPS average. The Ultra preset is not playable, falling to 43 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra delivering 82 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra reaches 131 FPS. The system can run Minecraft at 60 FPS or higher at all resolutions tested, provided the right preset is chosen. At 4K, users must stick to High or below; at 1440p and 1080p, even the most demanding settings clear the threshold with significant margin. The 4K High result of 69 FPS is the tightest margin, sitting just 9 FPS above the threshold, so players who favor 4K should be cautious about scenes with many entities or complex redstone contraptions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 69 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, though the margin above the threshold is modest. The Medium preset at 87 FPS offers more headroom for those who prefer stability over maximum graphics. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, delivering 82 FPS average. This allows players to enable all graphical features without worrying about drops below 60 FPS, as the minimum observed frame rate across all 1440p presets was 141 FPS on Medium. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best preset, with a 131 FPS average. The high frame rates at this resolution mean that even the most demanding settings provide a smooth experience, with no risk of hitting the 60 FPS floor. The data suggests that 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for this combination, offering the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a comfortable performance buffer.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The 4K High preset averages 69 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 82 FPS, making it the most demanding option that still maintains 60 FPS or higher.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 131, while at 4K Ultra it is 43. This represents a roughly threefold increase in performance when dropping from 4K to 1080p.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the primary driver, with frame rates reaching 332 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the Ultra preset falls to 43 FPS despite the CPU's strong performance.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates observed?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 74 at 4K Medium, while the highest minimum is 224 at 1080p Medium. The 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 141 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combos?

A: It ranks 2955th out of 3710 tested combinations for Minecraft, placing it in the lower third of the database, despite achieving playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra.