Minecraft: Java Edition

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers playable frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition across most settings and resolutions. Measured data shows the combo reaches 75.9 FPS average at 4K High, while 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 45.2. At 1440p and 1080p, even Ultra settings clear 60 FPS, with 86.3 and 140.1 average respectively. The question is not whether this system can run the game, but where its limits lie when settings and resolution are pushed.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. The data includes four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

• 3840x2160: High is the best playable preset, averaging 75.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 45.2 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low and Medium also pass at 117.1 and 93 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.
• 2560x1440: Ultra is the best preset, averaging 86.3 FPS. All four presets clear 60 FPS at this resolution, so the system can run the game at maximum settings here.
• 1920x1080: Ultra is the best preset, averaging 140.1 FPS. The headroom is substantial, with Low reaching 355.3 FPS and Medium at 280.5 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor for Ultra. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has enough performance to keep the highest preset above 60 FPS, with the 1080p result being particularly comfortable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates show how heavily resolution and preset changes affect performance. At 1080p, Low runs at 355.3 FPS, Medium at 280.5 FPS, High at 226.1 FPS, and Ultra at 140.1 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset ladder produces 228.1, 176.2, 138.4, and 86.3 FPS. At 4K, Low drops to 117.1 FPS, Medium to 93 FPS, High to 75.9 FPS, and Ultra to 45.2 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep. Low goes from 355.3 to 117.1 FPS, while Ultra goes from 140.1 to 45.2 FPS. This indicates that resolution has a major impact on the GPU workload. The CPU also matters, but the synthetic benchmark data suggests the GPU is the more likely constraint when settings are raised. The Ryzen 5 5600G has a passmark single-thread score of 3177 and a multithread score of 19717, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The RX 6600 has a passmark G3D score of 15096 and sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The CPU’s percentile is higher than the GPU’s, meaning the CPU is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the GPU is compared to its peers. That points to the GPU as the component that determines whether Ultra settings remain playable, especially at 4K where Ultra fails to reach 60 FPS.

The 4K Ultra result of 45.2 FPS is the only sub-60 measurement in the entire set. At every other resolution and preset combination, the average FPS is above 60. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions; even at 1080p Low, the system produces 355.3 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and preset level increase, with the most demanding combination at 4K Ultra exposing the boundary of the RX 6600.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full measured average FPS data for this combo is listed below. The dataset does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so all values are averages.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 75.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 117.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 93 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 45.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 138.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 228.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 176.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 86.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 226.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 355.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 280.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 140.1 |

The pattern is consistent: each step up in settings reduces FPS, and each step up in resolution reduces FPS further. The largest single drop occurs between 1080p Low and 4K Low, where the average falls from 355.3 to 117.1. The smallest playable margin is at 4K High, which sits at 75.9 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold but with less headroom than other playable settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1404 out of 1727 tested combinations for Minecraft: Java Edition. That places it in the lower portion of the field. The rank is based on measured average FPS across the tested settings and resolutions. While the combo comfortably runs the game at 1080p and 1440p, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where the RX 6600’s performance is not enough for Ultra settings.

The rank of 1404 out of 1727 does not mean the system is unplayable. It means that, among all tested combos, a large number produce higher average FPS. The data shows that the 5600G + RX 6600 is a mid-pack performer for this game, with strong results at lower resolutions but a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra. The fact that 4K Ultra is the only sub-60 result suggests the combo’s ranking is pulled down by that one demanding configuration, while its 1080p and 1440p results are much more competitive.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in synthetic benchmarks. These are not game-specific measurements, but they indicate which components have comparable average benchmark scores.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-1220P with a score of 21066, a delta of 0.1% in favor of the 5600G. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1% behind the 5600G. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% behind. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver very similar synthetic performance to the 5600G, though actual game FPS depends on the full system.

For the GPU, the RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036. The closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 with a score of 19030, a delta of 0%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, which is 0.1% behind the RX 6600. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, 0.3% behind, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% ahead. These deltas are small, so a system with one of these GPUs would likely show similar frame rate patterns in synthetic workloads, although the RX 6600’s specific driver and architecture may affect Minecraft: Java Edition differently.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition at 60 FPS or higher in the vast majority of tested configurations. The playable threshold is 60 FPS.

• At 3840x2160, the system is playable on Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best playable preset at 75.9 FPS. Ultra is not playable because it averages 45.2 FPS.
• At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 86.3 FPS. The best settings are Ultra.
• At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 140.1 FPS. The best settings are Ultra.

The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra. For anyone targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides a smooth experience at maximum settings. For 4K, dropping from Ultra to High is enough to stay above 60 FPS, but the margin is modest.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: High, with an average of 75.9 FPS. Ultra falls to 45.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run Minecraft: Java Edition at 2560x1440 Ultra?

A: Yes. The average FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra is 86.3, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 Low?

A: 355.3 FPS. This is the highest measured average FPS in the dataset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1404 out of 1727 tested combinations for Minecraft: Java Edition.

Q: Which CPU is closest in average benchmark score to the Ryzen 5 5600G?

A: The Intel Core i3-1220P has an average score of 21066, which is 0.1% lower than the 5600G’s 21088.

Q: Which GPU is closest in average benchmark score to the RX 6600?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has an average score of 19030, essentially tied with the RX 6600’s 19036 at a 0% delta.