Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft: Java Edition is often thought of as a CPU-bound title, but the recorded data for this combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER tells a more nuanced story. The measurements show exceptional performance across all tested resolutions, with even the most demanding preset at 4K maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This analysis breaks down the recorded FPS data, component scaling, and how this specific pairing compares to other tested configurations in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 319.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test suite, and the data shows it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. There is no need to compromise on visual fidelity at this resolution; the system delivers more than five times the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings remain Ultra, with an average of 203.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant in absolute terms, but the margin above 60 FPS is still enormous. The Ultra preset at this resolution is comfortably playable, and the frame rate stays well within high-refresh-rate territory for most monitors.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is again Ultra, recording an average of 102.7 FPS. This is the critical result for 4K gaming. The system not only clears the 60 FPS threshold but does so with over 40 FPS of headroom. The data indicates that this combination can run the game at maximum settings at 4K without dropping below the playable threshold, which is a strong outcome for a title that can be demanding on single-thread CPU performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 319.6 FPS, while the Low preset hits 498.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 178.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions; the CPU's single-thread performance is likely the bottleneck, as is typical for Minecraft: Java Edition.

At 2560x1440, the scaling changes. The Ultra preset drops to 203.6 FPS, while Low remains high at 428.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra grows to 225.3 FPS, which suggests that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as the resolution increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the higher pixel count, but the rendering load is now more balanced between the two components.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Ultra preset falls to 102.7 FPS, and Low still manages 267.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 164.9 FPS, but the absolute values are much lower across the board. The CPU's performance headroom, as measured by the Ryzen 5 4600G's 3DMark single-thread score of 726, is still sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU's rendering capabilities are now the primary constraint on frame rate.

Comparing across resolutions, the Low preset drops from 498.1 FPS at 1080p to 267.6 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 46%. The Ultra preset drops from 319.6 FPS to 102.7 FPS, a reduction of 68%. This steeper decline for Ultra indicates that the GPU's workload scales more aggressively with resolution when higher settings are enabled, confirming that the GPU matters more at 4K while the CPU remains the key factor at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 498.1 FPS average
• Medium: 454.5 FPS average
• High: 420.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 319.6 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p is linear, with each step up in settings costing roughly 60-80 FPS on average. The gap between Medium and High is 33.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 101.0 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset has a disproportionately high cost relative to the other steps.

2560x1440:

• Low: 428.9 FPS average
• Medium: 393.1 FPS average
• High: 322.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 203.6 FPS average

At 1440p, the drop from High to Ultra is the most pronounced, with a difference of 118.6 FPS. The Low to Medium difference is 35.8 FPS, and Medium to High is 70.9 FPS. The Ultra preset consumes significantly more GPU resources, which is consistent with its performance at 4K.

3840x2160:

• Low: 267.6 FPS average
• Medium: 208.8 FPS average
• High: 166.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 102.7 FPS average

At 4K, every setting step reduces the average frame rate by roughly 40-60 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 58.8 FPS, Medium to High is 42.3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 63.8 FPS. The Ultra preset remains above 100 FPS, which is remarkable for a 4K resolution in a game that is often CPU-limited.

The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The consistency of the data across all twelve measurements suggests that the system maintains stable performance without significant dips.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in the database places this configuration at rank 316 out of 1727 tested combinations. This places it in the top 18.3% of all tested systems. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits in the 71st percentile among all CPUs tested, while the RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 17,507, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17,482 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core 7 150U at 17,395 (0.6% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17,614 (0.6% faster). The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17,648 (0.8% faster), making it the closest competitor on the upper side.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 54,209, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scoring 54,247 (0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scoring 54,828 (1.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scoring 55,698 (2.7% faster), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scoring 55,757 (2.8% faster). The GPU ranking shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is very close to the base RTX 4080, with a negligible 0.1% difference, and the slightly higher-scoring rivals are within a 3% band.

Given the game's reliance on CPU single-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 4600G's 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919 are the relevant metrics. The system's rank of 316 out of 1727 indicates that while the CPU is not top-tier, the GPU's strength compensates in this title, allowing the combo to outperform many systems with faster CPUs but weaker GPUs.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft: Java Edition at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 102.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 498.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the fastest configuration tested among the twelve measurements.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 319.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 216.9 FPS, or approximately 68% of the original frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the data shows a balance. The Low preset runs at 428.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 203.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU's rendering load is significant at this resolution, but the CPU still has enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: It ranks 316 out of 1727 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18.3% of all systems in the database for this game.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. All twelve recorded measurements, from Low at 1080p to Ultra at 4K, show average frame rates above 100 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 102.7 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition at every tested resolution and preset combination. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 319.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, delivering 203.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system still achieves 102.7 FPS on Ultra, which is the most demanding preset available.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by the lowest recorded measurement, which is the 4K Ultra result at 102.7 FPS. This means the system has substantial headroom for any future updates or mods that might increase the rendering load.

The only caveat is the CPU's overall percentile ranking. At 71st among all CPUs, the Ryzen 5 4600G is not a top performer in general workloads, but its single-thread performance is sufficient for Minecraft: Java Edition at these settings. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking ensures that visual quality is never compromised.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of what other hardware would behave similarly in this game.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, the closest alternatives are:

• AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE: This CPU scores 17,482 in average benchmarks, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 4600G's 17,507. In practice, the performance difference is negligible, and this chip would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft.
• AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE: Scoring 17,614, this is 0.6% faster. The delta is small enough that gameplay differences would be imperceptible.
• Intel Core 7 150U: With a score of 17,395, this is 0.6% slower. The lower score suggests slightly lower single-thread performance, but the difference is within the margin of error.
• Intel Core i3-14100T: At 17,648, this is 0.8% faster. This would be the best choice among the listed rivals if seeking a marginal improvement, but the gain is minimal.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: With an average score of 54,247, this is 0.1% faster. The two cards are effectively identical in performance, so users would see no difference in Minecraft.
• AMD Radeon Pro W5700X: Scoring 54,828, this is 1.1% faster. This workstation card would provide a slight edge, but the difference is unlikely to be noticeable in this game.
• AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB: At 55,698, this is 2.7% faster. This is a more substantial difference, but still within a range that would not alter the playable settings at any resolution.
• AMD Radeon 8060S: Scoring 55,757, this is 2.8% faster. This is the highest-scoring rival listed, but the 2.8% delta translates to roughly 3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is trivial.

All of these alternatives would behave similarly to the tested combination. The CPU choices are all within 0.8% of each other, and the GPU choices are all within 2.8%. For Minecraft: Java Edition, any of these pairings would deliver the same playable settings at all resolutions, with the only practical difference being a few frames per second in the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario.