Minecraft: Java Edition

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1516 out of 1727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. That places it in the lower percentile of all recorded system pairings, which is striking given the CPU’s strong synthetic scores. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the GTX 1660 SUPER lands at the 53rd percentile among GPUs. The gap between the processor’s capability and the combo’s overall rank suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in this title, even though Minecraft is often considered CPU-bound.

The recorded data shows the CPU’s multi-threaded strength is substantial. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 15476 multi-core and 1574.5 single-core. PassMark multi-thread results reach 27732, and Geekbench multi-core hits 11036. These numbers place it near rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (0.1% higher average score) and the Intel Core i5-13500HX (0.5% lower). The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 12699 and its 53rd percentile rank confirm it is a mid-tier card, with rivals including the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (0.4% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 (0.4% higher).

What the rank implies is that this combination does not fully exploit the CPU’s potential in Minecraft. The combo’s position near the bottom of the 1727 tested pairings indicates that, while the system is playable, many other hardware configurations deliver higher frame rates. The exact reason emerges when examining resolution scaling: at 1080p the frame rates are very high, but they drop sharply at 4K, showing the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases. This is a classic mismatch where a powerful 8-core, 16-thread CPU is paired with a 6 GB GDDR6 card that has a 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data suggests the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU’s pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s limit the final output.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Minecraft: Java Edition at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 115.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 75.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, High averages 62.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 37.1 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The GPU. At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls from 76.2 on Medium to 37.1 on Ultra, a 51% drop. The CPU’s single-thread score (1574.5 in Cinebench R23) remains constant regardless of resolution, so the frame rate decline is attributable to the GTX 1660 SUPER’s rendering limits.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database shows the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is 0.4% faster, the RX 580 is 0.4% faster, and the Radeon 740M is 0.9% faster. The Tesla M2090 is 0.7% slower. These differences are negligible in real-world terms, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra is playable, averaging 75.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440. Lower presets are also well above the threshold: High averages 121.8 FPS, Medium 151.5 FPS, and Low 189.6 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s strong multi-core performance help in this game?

A: The data shows limited benefit. At 1080p, the combo reaches 301.1 FPS on Low, which is high, but the CPU’s 16-thread capability does not translate into proportionally higher frame rates versus weaker CPUs in the same GPU class. The GPU’s 53rd percentile rank is the more relevant metric for this title.

Q: Can the system handle 4K at High settings?

A: Yes, but marginally. The average FPS at 3840x2160 High is 62.8, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium is safer at 76.2 FPS, and Low reaches 101.9 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only preset that fails to hit 60 FPS, averaging 37.1.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low averaging 301.1 FPS and Medium at 237.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that neither component is heavily stressed at this resolution; the CPU’s single-thread performance (1574.5 in Cinebench R23, 2032 in Geekbench single-core) is more than sufficient, and the GPU’s 5.027 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles the geometry easily. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 185.3 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom to spare as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but the scaling changes. Low drops to 189.6 FPS, a 37% reduction from 1080p, while Ultra falls to 75.4 FPS, a 35% drop from 115.8 FPS. This proportional decline across all presets suggests the GPU is now the primary constraint, as the CPU’s workload does not change with resolution. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and 192-bit bus become more relevant as pixel count increases, but the card still manages to keep every preset above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become stark. Ultra averages only 37.1 FPS, which is 51% below the 1440p Ultra result. High drops to 62.8 FPS, and even Medium falls to 76.2 FPS. The CPU’s role is minimal here; its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 32 MB L3 cache are not challenged by Minecraft’s single-threaded rendering path. The data indicates that the GPU’s pixel rate (85.68 GPixel/s) and texture rate (157.1 GTexel/s) are the limiting factors at 4K, particularly on Ultra where the additional shading and texture work overwhelm the card. For this game, the CPU matters most at lower resolutions where high frame rates expose any single-thread weakness, but the Ryzen 7 5800X’s strong single-core score (943 in 3DMark single-thread) ensures it is never the bottleneck. The GPU dominates the frame rate narrative at 1440p and especially at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU offer insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. For the Ryzen 7 5800X, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, a 0.1% delta, meaning it would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 is 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX is 0.5% lower, all within a single percentage point. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is 0.6% higher. In practical terms, any of these CPUs paired with the GTX 1660 SUPER would produce the same frame rates in Minecraft, since the game’s load is not heavily multi-threaded.

For the GPU, the closest match is the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 (0.4% higher), followed by the RX 580 at 12928 (0.4% higher). The Radeon 740M is 0.9% higher, while the Tesla M2090 is 0.7% lower. These deltas are so small that swapping the GTX 1660 SUPER for any of these cards would change the average FPS by less than one frame per second across all tested settings. The RX 580, in particular, has the same 8 GB memory class and similar bandwidth characteristics, making it a direct substitute. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, despite being a mobile part, scores nearly identically, which suggests the desktop GTX 1660 SUPER and the laptop RTX 3050 Ti are interchangeable in this title.

If a user were to build a system with the Ryzen 7 5800X and any of these alternative GPUs, the recorded data would show no meaningful difference in Minecraft: Java Edition. The combo rank would remain near 1516 out of 1727, as the GPU’s mid-tier status is the dominant factor. Conversely, pairing the GTX 1660 SUPER with a faster CPU would not improve frame rates either, since the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The alternatives simply confirm that this combination sits in a narrow performance band, with no single component offering a clear upgrade path without changing both parts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide exact averages for each resolution and preset combination. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce the highest average of 301.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 237.7 FPS, High at 186.3 FPS, and Ultra at 115.8 FPS. All four presets are far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting nearly doubling it. The spread between Low and Ultra is 185.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain high but show a consistent reduction. Low drops to 189.6 FPS, Medium to 151.5 FPS, High to 121.8 FPS, and Ultra to 75.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 114.2 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, which reflects the GPU beginning to feel the pixel load. Still, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra being the closest at 75.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low averages 101.9 FPS, Medium 76.2 FPS, High 62.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 64.8 FPS, and more importantly, Ultra fails to reach 60 FPS by a margin of 22.9 FPS. High is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS, doing so by just 2.8 FPS, which makes it a borderline choice. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the averages represent the stable output across the test run, but the 4K Ultra result is clearly below playable thresholds.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition, but the answer depends on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets exceeding 60 FPS. The highest preset, Ultra, averages 115.8 FPS, which is excellent for a mid-range GPU. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 75.4 FPS, making 1440p a comfortable gaming experience. At 3840x2160, the system is playable on Low, Medium, and High, but Ultra fails, averaging only 37.1 FPS. The verdict by resolution from the database confirms this: 4K High is the best playable setting at 62.8 FPS, while 4K Ultra is not recommended.

The overall picture is that this combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K as a secondary option at reduced settings. The CPU’s strength ensures no stutter from processing bottlenecks, but the GPU’s 53rd percentile rank means 4K Ultra is out of reach. For a game like Minecraft, which is not graphically intense by modern standards, this system delivers high frame rates at mainstream resolutions. The 301.1 FPS at 1080p Low is particularly notable, suggesting the system could push very high refresh rates on competitive settings. The only caveat is 4K Ultra, where the 37.1 FPS average would result in noticeable slowdowns. For users with a 4K display, sticking to High or Medium is the correct choice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 115.8 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual quality at this resolution, as it provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 75.4 FPS. This preset offers the highest fidelity while remaining above 60 FPS, making it the recommended setting for 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.8 FPS. This is a narrow margin, only 2.8 FPS above the threshold, so users may prefer Medium (76.2 FPS) for more stability. Ultra at 4K is not viable, as it averages 37.1 FPS. The data suggests that 4K High is playable, but any fluctuation in scene complexity could push it below 60 FPS, so Medium is the safer recommendation for consistent performance.