Minecraft: Java Edition

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors based on average benchmark scores. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, posts an average score of 24964, which is just 0.2% behind the 8400F's 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H follows at 24935, a 0.3% gap, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.4% with 24911. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads slightly with 25103, a 0.4% advantage. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios, and the 8400F's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a solidly above-average part, though not an exceptional one.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti holds an average benchmark score of 7723, placing it in the 41st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon 540 at 7673, a 0.7% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 7580, 1.9% lower, while the AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557, 2.2% lower) and Intel Arc A310 (7550, 2.3% lower) are also nearby. This grouping means that swapping the GTX 1660 Ti for any of these alternatives would produce broadly similar frame rates, though the differences are small enough that driver optimizations and game-specific behavior could matter more than raw benchmark scores. The GTX 1660 Ti is an end-of-life product, and its 41st percentile GPU ranking indicates it is a mid-range performer by current standards, adequate for many titles but not a high-end solution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the system achieves playable frame rates on High, Low, and Medium settings. The High preset averages 60.4 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold, while Low and Medium reach 99.6 FPS and 78 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset drops to 42.2 FPS, which falls below the playable mark.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, but Ultra is the best choice because it delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining an average of 74.5 FPS. High runs at 121.1 FPS, Medium at 152 FPS, and Low at 190 FPS, so Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005 in the average benchmark, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911). The AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% faster at 25103. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 Ti a strong GPU by current standards?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti ranks in the 41st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7723. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon 540 and AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100, score 7673 and 7580 respectively, meaning the 1660 Ti is only marginally ahead of those parts. It is a capable mid-range card, but not a high performer.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the system averages 116.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it is the best settings preset at this resolution since it offers maximum visual quality while still delivering a smooth experience.

Q: How many tested combinations does this PC rank above?

A: The combo ranks 1489th out of 1727 tested combinations for this game. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, meaning there are 238 combinations that perform worse, but a substantial majority of tested combos deliver better results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. Minecraft: Java Edition is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance, and the Ryzen 5 8400F's strong single-core results, such as a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a passmark single-thread score of 3685, suggest it handles the game's logic-heavy simulation well. The GPU, by contrast, is a mid-range part with a 41st percentile ranking, which becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers extremely high frame rates across all presets: 306.1 FPS on Low, 240.7 FPS on Medium, 192.2 FPS on High, and 116.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution; even the most demanding preset clears 60 FPS by nearly double. The GPU has enough headroom to render the scene quickly, and the CPU's fast single-thread performance keeps the game logic from dragging down the frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong but begin to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 190 FPS, Medium hits 152 FPS, High reaches 121.1 FPS, and Ultra still manages 74.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 115.5 FPS, which is a larger drop than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is doing more work per frame. The CPU still has ample capacity, as evidenced by the fact that even at Ultra the frame rate stays above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 99.6 FPS, Medium drops to 78 FPS, High barely clears the threshold at 60.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.2 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows a significant reduction: High goes from 121.1 FPS to 60.4 FPS, a 50% drop, while Low goes from 190 FPS to 99.6 FPS. This pattern confirms that the GTX 1660 Ti's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the most demanding 4K preset, whereas the CPU's performance remains consistent regardless of resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition, and it does so comfortably at most resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 116.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, and the best settings are Ultra at 74.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can play on High, Low, or Medium settings, but not Ultra; the best playable setting is High, which averages exactly 60.4 FPS, narrowly above the 60 FPS threshold.

For gamers who prioritize smooth performance over visual fidelity, the Low and Medium presets at 4K offer substantial headroom, with 99.6 FPS and 78 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to meet the playable standard, averaging 42.2 FPS, which would result in noticeable stuttering. Overall, the combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and GTX 1660 Ti is sufficient for this game across the vast majority of scenarios, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that even at 4K the frame rate is limited by the GPU rather than the processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are recorded as average FPS only; no minimum or maximum values are available in the data. The figures below reflect the system's performance in Minecraft: Java Edition.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 99.6 FPS average
• Medium: 78 FPS average
• High: 60.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 42.2 FPS average

At 4K, the playable presets are Low, Medium, and High, with High delivering just 0.4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not playable, falling 17.8 FPS short.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 190 FPS average
• Medium: 152 FPS average
• High: 121.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 74.5 FPS average

All presets clear 60 FPS at 1440p. The performance spread from Low to Ultra is 115.5 FPS, showing that the GPU has more headroom at this resolution than at 4K.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 306.1 FPS average
• Medium: 240.7 FPS average
• High: 192.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 116.9 FPS average

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset exceeds 300 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, and the GPU is far from being a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination ranks 1489th out of 1727 tested combinations for Minecraft: Java Edition. This places the system in the lower portion of the ranking, with only 238 tested combos performing worse. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range status: the GTX 1660 Ti sits in the 41st percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon 540 and Intel Arc A310, are similarly positioned. The CPU, however, is a stronger component, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, which explains why the system still delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p despite the GPU's limitations.

The rank of 1489 out of 1727 means that a large majority of tested systems outperform this combo in this specific game. This is expected given the GPU's age and end-of-life status; the GTX 1660 Ti was released in 2019 and is now outclassed by newer mid-range and budget cards. Nonetheless, the data shows that for Minecraft: Java Edition, which does not demand extreme GPU power, this combination remains viable for smooth play at most settings, with the 4K Ultra preset being the sole exception. The verdict is straightforward: this PC runs the game well for the vast majority of players, but those seeking maximum visual quality at 4K would need a more powerful GPU.