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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 52 | 79 | 100 | 130 |
| 1440p QHD | 95 | 153 | 197 | 244 |
| 1080p Full HD | 154 | 247 | 309 | 391 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Minecraft: Java Edition on Your System
How This Combo Ranks
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1211 out of 1727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. This places the configuration in the lower third of the database's tested pairings, which is a notable result given the individual component strengths. The CPU alone sits in the 95th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU occupies the 62nd percentile among all tested graphics cards. The combination produces a rank that reflects the GPU's position as the limiting factor in this pairing.
The recorded data shows that this combo still delivers playable performance across most settings, but the rank indicates that many other combinations in the database achieve higher frame rates. The CPU's high percentile ranking does not translate into a top-tier combo rank because Minecraft: Java Edition's performance at higher resolutions depends heavily on the graphics subsystem. The measured frames per second at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings reach 154.4, which places the combo well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, yet the overall rank suggests that numerous other GPU pairings with less powerful CPUs produce better results in this specific title.
CPU and GPU Roles
The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 390.5 FPS on Low settings, 309.4 FPS on Medium, 246.5 FPS on High, and 154.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 60% drop in frame rate, indicating that the graphics workload increases substantially with each preset tier.
Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all settings: 243.8 FPS on Low, 197 FPS on Medium, 152.7 FPS on High, and 94.7 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 38%, while at Ultra settings the drop is 39%. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the performance penalty tracks closely with the pixel count increase.
At 3840x2160, the pattern intensifies. Low settings yield 130.2 FPS, Medium produces 99.7 FPS, High delivers 78.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52.4 FPS, below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings represents a 45% reduction in frame rate. The data indicates that the CPU's substantial single-thread and multi-thread capabilities are sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions, but the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the determining factor as resolution increases.
The preset scaling further confirms this interpretation. At every resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is substantial, with the gap widening at higher resolutions. This behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's compute resources, including its 2176 shading units and 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, dictate the upper limits of performance.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The database's nearest rival data for the CPU shows that the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 sits just 0.1% behind in average benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D also trails by 0.1%. The AMD EPYC 8224P is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is 0.4% behind. These four CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable results in Minecraft: Java Edition when paired with the same GPU, as the game's frame rate at higher resolutions is not sensitive to the small performance deltas between these processors.
For the GPU, the nearest rivals cluster closely around the RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher. 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 deltas are small enough that users would not perceive meaningful differences in Minecraft: Java Edition. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB memory capacity and 256-bit memory bus are the characteristics that matter most for this game's texture workloads, and the nearest rivals fall within a narrow performance band.
A user considering a build with any of these alternative components could expect frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured values for this combo. The CPU alternatives would not change the outcome at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the bottleneck, and the GPU alternatives would shift results only marginally across all resolutions.
The Verdict
The recorded data shows that this combination can run Minecraft: Java Edition at playable frame rates for most resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 154.4 FPS, High at 246.5 FPS, Medium at 309.4 FPS, and Low at 390.5 FPS. This resolution presents no challenges for the combo.
At 2560x1440, all presets also remain above 60 FPS. Ultra achieves 94.7 FPS, High reaches 152.7 FPS, Medium produces 197 FPS, and Low hits 243.8 FPS. The margin above the playability threshold at Ultra is comfortable, leaving headroom for scene complexity variations.
At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more nuanced. The High preset delivers 78.9 FPS, Medium produces 99.7 FPS, and Low reaches 130.2 FPS, all above the 60 FPS threshold. However, Ultra drops to 52.4 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold. Users who want to run 4K Ultra settings would need to reduce the preset to High to maintain smooth gameplay.
The verdict by resolution confirms these findings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable option at 78.9 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, all settings including Ultra are playable, with Ultra at 94.7 FPS and 154.4 FPS respectively.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Minecraft: Java Edition at 4K Ultra settings?
A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which delivers 78.9 FPS.
Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?
A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440, delivering 94.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.
Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?
A: At Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 154.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 94.7 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 52.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K.
Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?
A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile. The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets follows GPU workload patterns, with the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth constraining performance at higher resolutions.
Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RTX 2060 SUPER?
A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 0.4% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 0.5% higher, the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 1.6% higher in average benchmark performance. These differences would produce nearly identical results in Minecraft: Java Edition.
Q: Can this combo handle 1080p with maximum settings?
A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 154.4 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All presets at this resolution exceed 240 FPS except Ultra, which still maintains a large margin.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average frame rate of 78.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 52.4 FPS and is not playable at this resolution.
At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, delivering 94.7 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for most gameplay scenarios.
At 1920x1080, the most demanding playable preset is also Ultra, achieving 154.4 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom for complex scenes, modded gameplay, or other performance-intensive situations.