Minecraft: Java Edition

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minecraft: Java Edition at 60 FPS or higher on a 4K display?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The recorded data shows 63.8 FPS average at 3840x2160 on Low. Medium drops to 46.8 FPS, High to 40.3 FPS, and Ultra to 26.6 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 72.8 FPS average. That is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium runs at 92.5 FPS, and Low at 117.6 FPS, so all three are playable, but High offers the best visual quality while keeping performance smooth.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for this game?

A: The database places this pairing at rank 1637 out of 1727 tested combos, which puts it in the lower half of all systems. It is not a high-end setup for Minecraft, but it still manages playable frame rates at most resolutions when settings are adjusted.

Q: What is the strongest preset at 1080p for this PC?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 run at 71.8 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains smooth at full HD. High runs at 119.6 FPS, Medium at 150.6 FPS, and Low at 186.5 FPS.

Q: How close are the nearest rival CPUs in overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores 27051 on average. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936 (0.4% behind), the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900 (0.6% behind). All four rivals are within 0.6% of the 5700G, meaning CPU-bound performance is essentially identical.

Q: What GPU sits closest to the RX 570 in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800M averages 28874, just 0.4% above the RX 570's 28766. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% behind, the RX 470 is 0.8% behind, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% ahead. These deltas are tiny, so any of these GPUs would behave nearly the same in Minecraft.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: this combo can handle the game well at 1080p, becomes more limited at 1440p, and requires significant compromises at 4K.

1920x1080: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 71.8 FPS average. This is a strong result for a full HD display. The frame rate headroom is comfortable, with High at 119.6 FPS and Medium at 150.6 FPS. Low reaches 186.5 FPS, which is far beyond what any 60 Hz monitor requires.

2560x1440: High settings are the best playable option, averaging 72.8 FPS. This is still above the 60 FPS line, but the margin is thinner than at 1080p. Medium runs at 92.5 FPS, and Low at 117.6 FPS, both well above the threshold. Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS, which is not playable by the database standard.

3840x2160: Only Low settings clear 60 FPS, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This is a narrow margin. Medium drops to 46.8 FPS, High to 40.3 FPS, and Ultra to 26.6 FPS. At 4K, the system is clearly GPU-limited, and users should expect to run the game at minimal graphical detail to keep smooth frame rates.

The data shows that the playable settings list shrinks as resolution rises. At 1080p, all four presets are playable. At 1440p, three of four are playable. At 4K, only one preset is playable. This is a typical scaling pattern for a mid-range GPU paired with a strong CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates which component dominates performance at each setting.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary limiter. The frame rates are very high across all presets: 186.5 FPS at Low, 150.6 FPS at Medium, 119.6 FPS at High, and 71.8 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is about 115 FPS, which suggests the GPU becomes more involved as settings rise. However, even at Ultra, the system stays well above 60 FPS. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample single-thread performance for Minecraft's Java engine, which relies heavily on a few threads.

At 2560x1440, the GPU starts to take a larger role. Low settings produce 117.6 FPS, Medium 92.5 FPS, High 72.8 FPS, and Ultra 49.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is about 68 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p but a larger percentage drop. The RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant as pixel count rises. Still, the CPU keeps frame rates high at lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings yield 63.8 FPS, Medium 46.8 FPS, High 40.3 FPS, and Ultra 26.6 FPS. The progression is steep, and no preset above Low reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The RX 570, with its 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs, cannot push enough pixels at 4K. The CPU's performance is largely irrelevant here, since the GPU is saturated at every preset.

The data suggests that at 1080p, this system is CPU-bound for Minecraft, which favors the 5700G's strong single-core scores. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is the sole limiting factor. Users pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would see better 4K results, but the RX 570 anchors the system's high-resolution performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at 1637 out of 1727 tested combos for Minecraft: Java Edition. That places it in the bottom 5% of all systems tested. This is a low ranking, but it does not mean the game is unplayable. The ranking reflects overall performance across all tested resolutions and presets, not just the ability to hit 60 FPS.

The rank is heavily influenced by the RX 570's age and memory capacity. The GPU is marked end-of-life in the database, with a 4 GB frame buffer that is small by modern standards. The Ryzen 7 5700G, by contrast, is an active production part with strong benchmark scores. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 79, meaning it outperforms 79% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 74, a similar level. Yet the combo's rank in this specific game is low because Minecraft's Java Edition is not particularly demanding at lower resolutions, and the database includes many newer, faster GPUs.

The combo rank also reflects that many other systems achieve much higher frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, this combo hits 71.8 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. Many combos in the database exceed 100 FPS at Ultra settings. The low rank is therefore a relative measure, not an absolute failure.

For context, the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average benchmark score, so the processor is not the weak link. The GPU's nearest rivals are also very close in score, within 1.2%. This suggests that swapping to a slightly different CPU or GPU would not dramatically change the Minecraft performance. The combo sits in a narrow performance band.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival CPUs to the Ryzen 7 5700G all deliver nearly identical average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i9-9900K is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is 0.4% faster, the Intel Core i5-14400T is 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core i7-1370P is 0.6% faster. In Minecraft, which is not heavily multi-threaded, these small differences would translate to imperceptible frame rate changes. Any of these CPUs paired with the RX 570 would produce essentially the same results as the 5700G.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M is 0.4% faster, the AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% slower, the AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.8% slower, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% faster. These deltas are within measurement noise, so swapping the RX 570 for any of these GPUs would not meaningfully change Minecraft's frame rates. The RX 470, in particular, is the same architecture generation and a direct sibling, so its performance would be nearly identical.

In practical terms, a user with an Intel Core i9-9900K or an AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 instead of the 5700G would see the same playable settings at each resolution. Similarly, a system with an RX 470 or an R9 M295X would behave like the RX 570 build. The Quadro RTX 8000, despite its professional branding, would also fall within the same performance envelope for this game. The data shows that this entire cluster of hardware sits within a 2% performance band, which is effectively indistinguishable in real-world gaming.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition, and it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, provided the right settings are chosen.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at all presets. Ultra settings average 71.8 FPS, so users can enable the highest graphical options without sacrificing smoothness. This is the best experience this combo offers, with solid frame rates and full visual detail.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the best playable option at 72.8 FPS. Medium and Low also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS. Users with a 1440p monitor should stick to High for the best balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 63.8 FPS. This is a marginal result, and any scene complexity could push frame rates below 60. The database verdict lists Low as the best settings at 4K, but the margin is thin. Users who prioritize 4K should consider lowering the render distance or using performance mods, though the recorded data does not cover those variables.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot, 1440p High is acceptable, and 4K Low is the only viable option. The system is not a high-end Minecraft machine, as its rank of 1637 out of 1727 suggests, but it delivers playable performance across all tested resolutions when settings are adjusted appropriately. The CPU handles the game's single-threaded demands well, while the GPU limits high-resolution and high-preset performance. For a 1080p gamer, this combo is entirely sufficient. For 4K enthusiasts, it requires significant compromises.