Minecraft: Java Edition

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Minecraft: Java Edition with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a system that delivers far more performance than the game demands at every tested configuration. The database includes average frame rates across three resolutions and four preset levels, with no minimum or maximum values recorded; only average FPS is available for analysis.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 497.1 FPS. The Medium preset sits at 459.3 FPS, and High drops to 421.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting in this test suite, still holds an average of 268 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, roughly a 229 FPS difference, but even the lowest number in this resolution group exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 427.5 FPS. Medium records 345.6 FPS, High reaches 275.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 172 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: each preset loses between 70 and 96 FPS compared to its 1080p counterpart, yet the Ultra preset at 1440p remains nearly three times the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset still delivers 224.5 FPS. Medium averages 179.7 FPS, High drops to 139.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 90.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra approaches a more moderate figure, but it still clears 60 FPS with roughly 50% headroom. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable performance decline across every preset, though the system never falls below the playable mark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the RTX 5070 is doing the heavy lifting in most configurations, but the Ryzen 5 4600G is not a bottleneck at any tested setting. The 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 part with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its single-thread performance in the database, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919, is modest by current standards but sufficient for a game that is known to be sensitive to single-core throughput.

The resolution scaling tells the story clearly. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 497.1 FPS, a figure that is likely near the upper bound of what the CPU can feed the GPU. At 1440p Low, the result drops to 427.5 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 224.5 FPS. The steep decline from 1080p to 4K at Low settings suggests the GPU is taking on more work as pixel count rises, but the 1080p result shows the CPU's limits in a lighter rendering scenario.

At Ultra settings, the pattern shifts. The 1080p Ultra average is 268 FPS, while 1440p Ultra is 172 FPS and 4K Ultra is 90.8 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 36%, and from 1440p to 4K it is about 47%. These are large reductions that point to GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions and more demanding presets. The CPU's role is more visible at 1080p Low, where the 497.1 FPS result indicates that the processor is contributing to the ceiling.

The 4600G's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are adequate for this workload. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache is small by modern standards, but the game's modest thread requirements mean the 12 threads are not heavily taxed. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for texture streaming and chunk rendering at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Does this combination maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 90.8 FPS, which is 30.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded in the entire test set?

A: The highest recorded average is 497.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: The 1440p Medium average is 345.6 FPS, while the 4K Medium average is 179.7 FPS, a reduction of 165.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU likely to limit performance at 1080p Low?

A: The 1080p Low result of 497.1 FPS is the highest in the dataset, and the drop to 427.5 FPS at 1440p Low suggests the GPU is becoming more involved as resolution increases, so the CPU appears to be near its ceiling at the lightest setting.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the recorded data?

A: No. The lowest average in the dataset is 90.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still exceeds the playability threshold.

Q: How does the 4600G compare to its nearest rivals in raw CPU benchmarks?

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, a delta of -0.6%. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, a delta of 0.6%. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, a delta of -0.8%. All four are within 0.8% of the 4600G.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have a set of nearest rivals in the database, determined by aggregate benchmark scores. These alternatives would likely produce similar behavior in Minecraft: Java Edition, though game-specific FPS data is not recorded for them.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 4600G posts an average benchmark score of 17507. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE sits at 17482, a delta of 0.1% (essentially identical). The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.6% higher, meaning it would perform within a rounding error of the 4600G in most workloads. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, 0.8% higher. None of these rivals would change the outcome in this game, as the 4600G is already far beyond the performance level required.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, a delta of 0.8%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, a delta of -1.2%. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, a delta of 2%. These are all older or lower-tier workstation and mobile parts, but their aggregate scores place them within a narrow band of the RTX 5070. In this game, any of them would likely deliver playable frame rates at most settings, though the RTX 5070's 12 GB GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth give it an edge in memory-heavy scenarios.

The practical takeaway is that swapping the 4600G for any of its nearest CPU rivals would produce negligible FPS changes, and swapping the RTX 5070 for any of its nearest GPU rivals would also result in similar performance, given the large headroom this game allows.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and the RTX 5070 ranks 417th out of 1727 tested combos in the database for Minecraft: Java Edition. That places it in the top 24% of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the fact that this game is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, and the RTX 5070's performance is far beyond what is needed to hit high frame rates.

A rank of 417 out of 1727 is respectable, but it is not near the top. The combos that rank higher likely include faster CPUs with higher single-thread scores, which matter for the game's chunk generation and entity processing, or more powerful GPUs that push frame rates even higher at 4K Ultra. The 4600G's single-thread score of 1919 in Cinebench R23 is a limiting factor at very high frame rates, which explains why the combo does not crack the top 200 despite the GPU's strength.

Still, the rank is not a measure of playability. The system clears 60 FPS at every resolution and preset in the dataset, and the lowest recorded average is 90.8 FPS. The rank primarily differentiates among systems that are all playable, with the higher-ranked combos offering diminishing returns in terms of real-world smoothness.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at each of the three resolutions, with the playability threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is the best playable setting with an average of 90.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, averaging 172 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the top choice, with an average of 268 FPS. There is no configuration in the dataset where the system fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold.

The RTX 5070, with its 6144 shading units and 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is the dominant component. The Ryzen 5 4600G is not a severe bottleneck, but its single-thread performance caps the absolute maximum frame rate at lighter settings. For a game like Minecraft: Java Edition, which rewards high refresh rate monitors, this system is more than adequate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 90.8 FPS. Medium averages 179.7 FPS, High averages 139.9 FPS, and Low averages 224.5 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it delivers the highest visual quality while still clearing the threshold by over 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 172 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above 60 FPS, so players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors can expect a smooth experience. Medium averages 345.6 FPS, High averages 275.2 FPS, and Low averages 427.5 FPS, but none of these are necessary when Ultra performs this well.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 268 FPS, making it the clear choice. The lower presets, Low at 497.1 FPS, Medium at 459.3 FPS, and High at 421.6 FPS, offer higher frame rates but no practical benefit unless the display refresh rate exceeds 240 Hz. The Ultra preset provides the best visual fidelity while still delivering frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of virtually all mainstream monitors.