Minecraft: Java Edition

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for Minecraft: Java Edition with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER show a system that comfortably handles the game across most settings, with clear performance scaling tied to both resolution and quality preset.

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows exceptional headroom. The Low preset delivers an average of 386.6 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combination across all tested configurations. Medium follows at 310.8 FPS, High at 241.7 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 153.8 FPS. Every 1080p setting clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with the lowest recorded average still more than double the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of additional pixel load. Low preset averages 247.9 FPS, Medium reaches 196.8 FPS, High drops to 151.9 FPS, and Ultra settles at 93.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets: roughly 36% lower average FPS at Low, 37% at Medium, 37% at High, and 39% at Ultra. All four settings remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra retaining a 33.4 FPS buffer.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens noticeably. Low preset averages 128.4 FPS, Medium drops to 105.1 FPS, High manages 80.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.6 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire measurement set that fails to reach 60 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 48% of average FPS at Low, 47% at Medium, 47% at High, and 47% at Ultra. This consistent proportional drop indicates a uniform rendering load increase rather than any abrupt bottleneck shift.

The database records no minimum or maximum FPS values for these runs, so the analysis relies on average FPS as the primary metric. The absence of frame-time variance data means the measurements cannot speak to stutter or pacing, but the averages alone provide a clear picture of overall capability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data indicates that this game, at these settings, is heavily dependent on the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread performance, with the GPU becoming more relevant as resolution climbs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, posts a Geekbench single-core score of 2964 and a multi-core score of 18696. Its Cinebench R23 results show 2080 single-core and 23230 multi-core. These figures place it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 39768.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its Passmark G3D score is 16462, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2011. The GPU's percentile ranking is notably lower than the CPU's, which suggests the processor has substantially more headroom than the graphics card.

The FPS scaling between resolutions supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 386.6 FPS, which is an extremely high figure that likely reflects CPU-bound operation where the GPU is not the limiting factor. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the average FPS drops proportionally, indicating the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The 4K Ultra result of 49.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, marks the point where the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the binding constraint.

The CPU's 3DMark scores reinforce its strength: 1212 single-thread, 2394 for 2 threads, 4669 for 4 threads, 8252 for 8 threads, and 10067 for max threads. These results show robust scaling across thread counts, which matters for Minecraft's world generation and entity processing. The GPU's Passmark DirectX scores (218 for DX9, 130 for DX11, 61 for DX12) are less relevant for this title but indicate the card's overall DirectX capability.

At 1080p and 1440p, the data suggests the CPU is the dominant factor, as the FPS remains high even at Ultra settings (153.8 and 93.4 FPS respectively). At 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, evidenced by the steep drop to 49.6 FPS at Ultra while the CPU would still have ample headroom. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 4K Ultra is the only non-playable configuration, while all other settings across all resolutions clear 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft: Java Edition at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 153.8, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict for 1920x1080 lists Ultra as the best settings, with an average FPS of 153.8.

Q: What is the highest resolution and settings combination that stays above 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 80.1 FPS, which is above 60. At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 93.4. The only configuration that fails the threshold is 4K Ultra at 49.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768, placing it in the 87th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39603 (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.7% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 at 39485 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.8% higher). The performance differences among these are minimal.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, placing it in the 62nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% higher). All these cards score within a narrow band.

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

A: The verdict lists Ultra as the best settings at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 93.4. All four presets are playable at this resolution, so the choice comes down to preference for visual quality versus frame rate headroom.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 49.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict for 3840x2160 lists only High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High being the best at 80.1 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database provide a useful reference for what other processors would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39603, just 0.4% below the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 39768. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, 0.7% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, 0.8% higher. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition when paired with the same GPU, as the performance deltas are within 1% of each other.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, 0.4% above the RTX 2060 SUPER's 18093. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These cards would produce nearly identical results, meaning the choice among them would have minimal impact on Minecraft performance. The small deltas suggest that any of these GPUs paired with any of the rival CPUs would yield FPS numbers within a few percent of the measured results.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Users who already own a CPU from the rival set could expect similar outcomes, and those considering a GPU swap within the rival set would see negligible changes. The data shows that for this game, the CPU matters more at lower resolutions, while the GPU matters more at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's measured combinations for Minecraft: Java Edition, this pairing ranks 1238 out of 1727 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the high FPS numbers, but reflects the fact that many tested combos include more powerful GPUs. The rank of 1238 out of 1727 means roughly 72% of tested combos perform better in terms of overall FPS across the measured configurations.

The ranking should be interpreted with context. The CPU is in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end processor. The GPU is in the 62nd percentile, which is solidly mid-range. The combination's rank is dragged down by the GPU's relative position, as many systems in the database pair similar or better CPUs with stronger graphics cards. The rank does not indicate poor performance for this specific game; rather, it shows that many other tested combinations achieve higher FPS, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

At 1080p, this combo's FPS figures (153.8 at Ultra, 241.7 at High) are competitive with systems that would rank higher overall. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones likely widens at 4K, where the RTX 2060 SUPER's limitations become apparent. Users prioritizing 1080p or 1440p gaming would find this combo's rank less relevant to their experience.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the verdict straightforward. This PC can run Minecraft: Java Edition, and it does so with substantial headroom across most configurations.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra as the best settings at an average of 153.8 FPS. The lowest average at this resolution is 241.7 FPS at High, which is more than 4 times the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution presents no concerns whatsoever.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra as the best settings at 93.4 FPS. Even the most demanding preset leaves a 33.4 FPS buffer above the threshold. Low preset at 247.9 FPS offers extreme headroom for competitive play or frame-rate capping.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High, Low, and Medium are playable, with High as the best settings at 80.1 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging 49.6 FPS, which falls 10.4 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, users should stick to High or below.

The overall picture is a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU's strength drives high frame rates, and remains capable at 4K with moderate settings. The single non-playable configuration, 4K Ultra, represents the only case where the GPU's limitations surface. For users targeting 60 FPS, the data shows this combo delivers at every resolution except 4K Ultra, and the 4K High preset still provides a comfortable margin above the threshold.