Minecraft: Java Edition

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a wide range of frame rates in Minecraft: Java Edition, depending on resolution and quality preset. Measured data from the benchmark database shows that this combination produces average FPS from 49.6 at 4K Ultra to 387 at 1080p Low. The following analysis breaks down the GPU and CPU contributions, settings recommendations, and the combo's standing among 1,727 tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 387, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest average FPS is 49.6, measured at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18,129, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400's 18,150.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database?

A: The combo ranks 1,302 out of 1,727 tested combinations.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the Navi 10 chip with RDNA 1.0 architecture and a 7 nm process. It contains 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are reflected in the measured frame rates. At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 387 FPS on Low settings, 304.9 FPS on Medium, 243.9 FPS on High, and 153.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a consistent drop, with the Ultra preset producing less than half the frame rate of Low. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: 242.2 FPS on Low, 190.5 FPS on Medium, 151 FPS on High, and 93.4 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the GPU manages 125 FPS on Low, 99.8 FPS on Medium, 79.4 FPS on High, and 49.6 FPS on Ultra. The 8 GB memory capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to support these settings, as the data shows no anomalies that would indicate memory limitations. The GPU's benchmark scores, including a Passmark G3D score of 16,277 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 77,773, place it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24,763, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A350M (24,647, 0.3% lower). The GPU was released on 2019-07-06 with a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern across all three resolutions: the Low preset produces the highest average frame rate, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. At 1920x1080, the values are 387 FPS (Low), 304.9 FPS (Medium), 243.9 FPS (High), and 153.4 FPS (Ultra). At 2560x1440, the sequence is 242.2 FPS, 190.5 FPS, 151 FPS, and 93.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the values are 125 FPS, 99.8 FPS, 79.4 FPS, and 49.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the Low preset yields 387 FPS while Ultra yields 153.4 FPS; at 1440p, the difference is 242.2 versus 93.4; at 4K, it is 125 versus 49.6. For users who prioritize frame rate, the Low preset is the clear choice at every resolution. For those who want higher visual quality, the Medium preset at 1080p provides 304.9 FPS, which is still a high frame rate. At 1440p, the High preset at 151 FPS may be acceptable, while at 4K, the Medium preset at 99.8 FPS is the highest non-Low option. The data indicates that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it still delivers 153.4 FPS, but at 4K it drops to 49.6 FPS, the lowest measured value.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT holds a rank of 1,302 out of 1,727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the database, meaning that a majority of tested configurations achieve higher frame rates. The CPU itself sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18,150, a difference of 0.1%. The GPU is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,731. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, scores 24,763, also a 0.1% difference. Despite these respectable individual percentiles, the combined rank suggests that the pairing is not among the top performers for this specific game. The measured FPS data, however, shows that the combo can still deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions and settings, with 387 FPS at 1080p Low. The rank of 1,302 out of 1,727 indicates that other combinations, likely with newer or higher-tier components, produce better results in Minecraft.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Matisse) and manufactured on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,045 and a single-core score of 2,124. In 3DMark, it scores 696 in single-thread and 4,605 in 16-thread tests. The CPU's average benchmark score is 18,129, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18,150, a 0.1% difference. The CPU's performance in Minecraft is likely influenced by its single-thread capabilities, as the game's engine often relies on a few threads. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (387 FPS) and 1440p Low (242.2 FPS) suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU at lower settings. At higher settings and resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as seen in the drop to 49.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample parallelism for background tasks, but the game's primary thread benefits from the 4.20 GHz boost clock. The CPU was released on 2019-07-06 with a launch MSRP of $199.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. All values are measured.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 125 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 99.8 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 79.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 49.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 242.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 190.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 151 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 93.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 387 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 304.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 243.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 153.4 |

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 125 FPS, which is the highest at that resolution. Medium follows at 99.8 FPS, High at 79.4 FPS, and Ultra at 49.6 FPS. The Low preset yields more than double the frame rate of Ultra. At 2560x1440, Low produces 242.2 FPS, Medium 190.5 FPS, High 151 FPS, and Ultra 93.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, Low reaches 387 FPS, Medium 304.9 FPS, High 243.9 FPS, and Ultra 153.4 FPS. The data shows a consistent scaling: as resolution increases, frame rates drop across all settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured value below 50 FPS, while the Low preset at 1080p is the only value above 300 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p, where the difference is 233.6 FPS (387 minus 153.4), and smallest at 4K, where the difference is 75.4 FPS (125 minus 49.6). These numbers, derived from the measured values, illustrate the impact of resolution and quality settings on this hardware combination.