Minecraft: Java Edition

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark measurements for Minecraft: Java Edition were recorded across three resolutions and four graphics presets. The data set includes average FPS values only; minimum and maximum frame time data were not recorded in this run.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Low preset delivers an average of 138.9 FPS. The Medium preset averages 113.1 FPS, which is a drop of roughly 25.8 FPS from Low. High preset averages 87.8 FPS, a further reduction of 25.3 FPS from Medium. The Ultra preset averages 56.3 FPS, the only preset at 4K that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 82.6 FPS, indicating that preset selection heavily influences performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Low preset averages 268.5 FPS. Medium averages 214.2 FPS, a reduction of 54.3 FPS from Low. High averages 169.5 FPS, a drop of 44.7 FPS from Medium. Ultra averages 104.7 FPS, down 64.8 FPS from High. All four presets remain well above the 60 FPS threshold. The total spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 163.8 FPS, which is proportionally larger than the 4K spread, showing that the CPU has more headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Low preset averages 428.3 FPS. Medium averages 342.7 FPS, a reduction of 85.6 FPS. High averages 273 FPS, down 69.7 FPS from Medium. Ultra averages 171.2 FPS, a drop of 101.8 FPS from High. Every preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS by a wide margin. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 257.1 FPS, the largest absolute spread across all tested resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern is consistent: Low to Medium incurs a moderate FPS loss, Medium to High a similar loss, and High to Ultra the largest single-step drop. The data shows that Ultra preset is disproportionately more demanding than High at every resolution, with the 1080p High-to-Ultra drop of 101.8 FPS being the most severe single transition in the entire measurement set.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded measurements indicate that Minecraft: Java Edition is highly sensitive to both CPU and GPU load, but the balance shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the game runs at extremely high frame rates across all presets, with Low hitting 428.3 FPS. Such high values suggest the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, as the GPU is not yet saturated. The Ryzen 7 5700, with 8 cores and 16 threads, provides strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Minecraft's Java-based engine. The CPU's single-thread benchmark score of 3296 in PassMark reinforces this capability.

As resolution increases to 1440p, frame rates drop but remain high. The transition from 1080p Low to 1440p Low reduces average FPS from 428.3 to 268.5, a 37% decrease. This indicates that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility, as pixel count increases by roughly 78% from 1080p to 1440p. However, the GPU still has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 104.7 FPS average at Ultra.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 56.3 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units, is being pushed to its limits at this resolution and preset. The transition from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra drops FPS from 104.7 to 56.3, a 46% reduction, which is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase of 78% from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The scaling between presets also reveals CPU involvement. At 1080p, the Low-to-Ultra drop is 257.1 FPS, while at 4K the same preset transition drops only 82.6 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU's ability to feed frames is the limiting factor, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering capacity caps performance. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 20655 in Cinebench R23 suggests it is not a weak link, but Minecraft's engine does not scale perfectly across all 16 threads, so single-thread performance remains key.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary factor, at 1440p the load is balanced, and at 4K the GPU dominates. For users aiming for maximum frame rates at 1080p, the CPU matters most. For 4K Ultra gaming, the GPU is the limiting component.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average. At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is identified as the best settings.

At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 87.8 FPS, which clears the threshold. The Ultra preset averages 56.3 FPS, which fails to reach 60 FPS. Therefore, the best settings at 4K are High, delivering 87.8 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with significant visual fidelity, but Ultra is not achievable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 104.7 FPS, making it the best choice. This allows for maximum graphical quality at 1440p while retaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, all presets also exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 171.2 FPS, which is the best settings at this resolution. The high frame rate at Ultra indicates that the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 2070 SUPER has substantial headroom for this game at 1080p.

The verdict by resolution is clear: High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. The margin above 60 FPS is largest at 1080p, with 111.2 FPS of headroom at Ultra. At 1440p, the margin is 44.7 FPS. At 4K, the margin is 27.8 FPS. Users who prioritize 4K should accept High settings, while 1440p and 1080p users can enable Ultra without concern.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 56.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 87.8 FPS and is the best playable option at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this system?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 104.7 FPS, making it the best choice. All four presets at 1440p exceed 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra for maximum quality.

Q: How does the CPU performance affect Minecraft at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 428.3 FPS, indicating the CPU is the primary limiter. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread score of 3296 in PassMark supports this, as Minecraft relies heavily on single-thread performance.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 171.2 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU has ample capacity at this resolution, with the CPU likely being the bottleneck at higher frame rates.

Q: What is the FPS drop from High to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High averages 87.8 FPS and Ultra averages 56.3 FPS, resulting in a drop of 31.5 FPS. This is the largest single-preset drop at 4K, highlighting Ultra's high demand.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p with all settings maxed?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 104.7 FPS, which is 44.7 FPS above the playable threshold. This provides a smooth experience with no need to reduce settings.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Minecraft: Java Edition effectively across most resolutions and presets. The data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 171.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 104.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with High averaging 87.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 56.3 FPS.

The playable settings per resolution are: 4K High, 1440p Ultra, and 1080p Ultra. The system has substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, making it capable of high-refresh-rate gaming. At 4K, users must compromise on settings to maintain smooth performance. Overall, the verdict is that this PC is well-suited for Minecraft: Java Edition, with the only limitation being 4K Ultra, which remains out of reach.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations, this pairing ranks 1051 out of 1727 tested combos for Minecraft: Java Edition. This places it in the upper-middle range of all tested systems. The rank reflects that while the combination is capable of excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, it is not among the top-tier configurations that can handle 4K Ultra with ease. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combination's overall rank of 1051 out of 1727 suggests that many more powerful or newer combinations outperform it, but it still delivers playable performance for the vast majority of scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700, has an average benchmark score of 25517. The nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with a score of 25485 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with a score of 25550 and a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with a score of 25446 and a delta of 0.3%. These processors would behave nearly identically in Minecraft: Java Edition, given their similar average benchmark scores. The Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 7 5825U are particularly close, with deltas under 0.3%, meaning users with those chips would see nearly the same frame rates.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480 and a delta of -1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534 and a delta of -1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 with a score of 20556 and a delta of -1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 with a score of 20582 and a delta of -1.5%. These graphics cards would provide similar performance in Minecraft: Java Edition, with the Arc A750 being the closest match at a delta of -1.5%. Users with these GPUs could expect comparable frame rates at the same resolutions and presets.