Minecraft: Java Edition

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Minecraft: Java Edition with the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptional headroom. Low settings produce an average of 354.7 FPS, Medium follows at 279.9 FPS, and High reaches 221.6 FPS. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains a strong 141.8 FPS average. These figures indicate that the CPU and GPU pairing is far from strained at 1080p, with every preset clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but the scaling pattern becomes more apparent. Low settings produce 222.5 FPS, Medium drops to 179.4 FPS, and High settles at 142.5 FPS. Ultra, the heaviest preset at this resolution, still delivers 88.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra represents a reduction of roughly 60%, yet all settings remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the Radeon RX 6600 has ample compute headroom at this resolution, and the Core i5-9400 continues to feed the GPU effectively.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes notably. Low settings yield 114.9 FPS, Medium produces 94.4 FPS, and High manages 71.9 FPS. Ultra, however, falls to 48.7 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system cannot sustain a playable frame rate. The 4K Ultra result is the clear outlier, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at this extreme preset. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets, but Ultra's demands exceed what the RX 6600 can deliver at 3840x2160.

The measured FPS data lacks min and max values, so the analysis relies solely on averages. Still, the consistency across resolutions suggests a stable experience. The gap between adjacent presets narrows as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU's six cores and six threads may contribute to the ceiling, but the averages are so high that any bottleneck is irrelevant for practical gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 141.8, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays playable at 4K, with an average of 71.9 FPS. Ultra falls short at 48.7 FPS.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 6600 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scores 19030 (0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049 (-0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089 (-0.3% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954 (0.4% delta). The differences are minimal, all within 0.4%.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 scores 935 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 6629 in multi-core.

Q: Is the GPU's memory configuration adequate for 4K gaming?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows it handles 4K Low (114.9 FPS), Medium (94.4 FPS), and High (71.9 FPS), but not Ultra (48.7 FPS).

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Core i7-1068NG7?

A: The Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254, while the Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, a delta of -0.2%. The performance difference is negligible.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 141.8 FPS. This is the clear recommendation for full HD displays. The headroom is substantial, so even demanding mods or complex scenes should maintain smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 88.4 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by a comfortable margin, leaving room for shader packs or other modifications. High settings at this resolution produce 142.5 FPS if a higher refresh rate monitor is in use, but Ultra remains the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, High is the most demanding playable preset, delivering 71.9 FPS. Medium (94.4 FPS) and Low (114.9 FPS) also clear the threshold, but High offers the best visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS. Ultra at 48.7 FPS is not recommended for 4K unless the user accepts a frame rate below the playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals to the Intel Core i5-9400, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with an average score of 2259 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-10710U at 2248 (0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246 (0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2264 (-0.4% delta). Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition when paired with the same GPU, as the game's CPU demands are modest and all four sit within a fraction of a percent of the i5-9400's aggregate score.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954, 0.4% delta). The delta values are tiny, meaning these cards would produce essentially the same FPS in Minecraft: Java Edition. The Quadro K6000 and Tesla K20m are workstation-class parts, but their raw benchmark scores align closely with the RX 6600. The RTX 4050 Mobile is a laptop GPU, so thermal and power constraints could alter real-world results, but the aggregate data suggests parity.

For a full system comparison, combining the Core i5-9400 with any of the four rival GPUs would yield frame rates within a few percent of the recorded data. Likewise, swapping the RX 6600 into a system with one of the rival CPUs would produce a similar outcome. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing sits in a performance tier where small hardware variations do not meaningfully change the Minecraft experience.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Minecraft: Java Edition. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 141.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra at 88.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable: Low at 114.9 FPS, Medium at 94.4 FPS, and High at 71.9 FPS. The only failure point is 4K Ultra, which drops to 48.7 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p and 1440p users, there are no compromises. The system handles the maximum preset with significant headroom. For 4K users, High is the ceiling for a smooth experience, and Ultra should be avoided unless a lower frame rate is acceptable. The data shows a capable, balanced pairing. The Core i5-9400's six cores and six threads, combined with the RX 6600's 1792 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, provide more than enough power for this game. The 47th percentile CPU ranking and 63rd percentile GPU ranking reflect a mid-range setup that punches above its weight in Minecraft specifically.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 1408 out of 1727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. This places it in the 81st percentile of all tested configurations in the database. In other words, roughly 81% of tested combos perform better, while about 19% perform worse. Given the game's modest requirements, this rank reflects the fact that many higher-end systems can achieve even higher frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the ceiling is rarely reached.

The rank is not a reflection of poor performance. The system clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, and it delivers triple-digit averages at 1080p and 1440p. The rank is skewed by the sheer number of combos in the database that include flagship CPUs and GPUs. For a mainstream pairing, the i5-9400 and RX 6600 deliver exactly what the hardware specification suggests: smooth, high-refresh gameplay at standard resolutions and solid 4K performance on high settings. The 1408th position out of 1727 is a reasonable outcome for a mid-range desktop configuration, and the measured FPS data confirms that this combo is more than sufficient for Minecraft: Java Edition.