Minecraft: Java Edition

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

For Minecraft: Java Edition, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical because the game's core simulation and chunk generation logic are largely serialized. The 8400F's benchmark results reinforce this: it scores 951 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3684 in passmark_single_thread, both strong figures. In multi-threaded workloads, the 8400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851, which is substantial, but the game rarely exploits all 12 threads equally.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 297.8 FPS average. This high frame rate is far beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher settings, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution and preset. The 8400F's high single-core performance, reflected in its percentile rank of 82 against all CPUs, ensures that the game's primary thread runs efficiently. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 37.4, a drop that is entirely attributable to GPU load rather than CPU capability. The data suggests the CPU has ample headroom even in the most demanding CPU-bound scenarios Minecraft presents.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1537 out of 1727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. That places it in the bottom 11% of all recorded configurations, which is a surprising result given the high frame rates measured. The discrepancy arises because the benchmark database includes many combos with far more powerful GPUs, pushing this mid-range pairing down the list despite playable performance.

The GPU's percentile rank of 55 against all GPUs is modest, while the CPU's percentile rank of 82 is notably higher. This asymmetry explains the combo's overall position: the GTX 1660 SUPER holds the combo back in the rankings. The nearest GPU rivals, such as AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with an average score of 14389 and a deltaPct of -0.7, perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. The CPU's nearest rivals, including AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with a deltaPct of 0 and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with a deltaPct of 0.3, are essentially equal in average score. Thus, the combo's rank is dictated by the GPU tier, not the CPU.

In practical terms, the rank means that while this combo delivers smooth gameplay in most scenarios, it sits far below the top configurations. The data shows that for Minecraft specifically, many combos achieve higher average FPS, particularly at 1080p. The 8400F's strong CPU performance does not compensate for the GPU's limitations in the ranking metrics, which aggregate across synthetic tests rather than game-specific results.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 297.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 190.3 FPS, a reduction of 36%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 97.5 FPS, which is 67% lower than the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more saturated as pixel count increases.

The same pattern holds at High settings: 186.6 FPS at 1080p, 117.1 FPS at 1440p, and 62.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1080p to 4K is 67%, nearly identical to the Low settings scaling. This consistency suggests that the limiting component is the GPU across all settings, since the relative FPS losses are proportional to the resolution's pixel count increase.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 119.7 FPS at 1080p, 73.7 FPS at 1440p, and 37.4 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K drop is 69%. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings that increase texture and shading demands. The data shows that the CPU's contribution to frame rates diminishes as resolution rises, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing for Minecraft: Java Edition.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 297.8 FPS on Low, 239.9 FPS on Medium, 186.6 FPS on High, and 119.7 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a progressive decline as settings increase, with Ultra producing roughly 60% less FPS than Low.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 190.3 FPS on Low, 148.6 FPS on Medium, 117.1 FPS on High, and 73.7 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 61%, slightly steeper than the 60% drop at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the averages are 97.5 FPS on Low, 77.8 FPS on Medium, 62.4 FPS on High, and 37.4 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Ultra drop at 4K is 62%, indicating that the GPU's performance scales consistently with settings regardless of resolution.

The data shows that 1080p Low is the only configuration exceeding 297 FPS, while 4K Ultra is the only configuration below 40 FPS. All other measured points fall between these extremes. Notably, 1440p High at 117.1 FPS and 4K Low at 97.5 FPS are both viable for smooth gameplay, suggesting that the combo can handle higher resolutions if settings are adjusted appropriately. The Ultra preset at any resolution is the most demanding, with even 1080p Ultra dropping below 120 FPS.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Minecraft: Java Edition?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 297.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings, with averages of 97.5 FPS and 77.8 FPS respectively. At High settings, the average drops to 62.4 FPS, still above 60, but at Ultra it falls to 37.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 3684 in passmark_single_thread and 24530 in passmark_multithread. The single-thread score is high, reflecting a strong per-core performance, while the multi-thread score benefits from the 12 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which settings preset at 1440p yields the highest FPS above 100?

A: At 2560x1440, both Low (190.3 FPS) and Medium (148.6 FPS) exceed 100 FPS. High also does at 117.1 FPS, but Ultra drops to 73.7 FPS.

Q: How close is the CPU's average benchmark score to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has an average score of 25057, which is a deltaPct of 0 relative to the 8400F's score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is also close with a deltaPct of 0.3.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data strongly favors Low settings for maximum frame rate, but the best experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium settings at 239.9 FPS offers a substantial improvement over Low's 297.8 FPS while still maintaining frame rates far above refresh-rate thresholds. High at 186.6 FPS is also excellent, and even Ultra at 119.7 FPS is playable. For 1080p, High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, since the drop from Medium to High is only 22% in FPS.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 117.1 FPS is the recommended preset, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining visual fidelity. Medium at 148.6 FPS is a viable alternative for higher frame rates, but the quality increase from Medium to High is worth the 21% FPS reduction. Ultra at 73.7 FPS is borderline, but for competitive play, Medium is preferable.

At 3840x2160, the choices are constrained. Low at 97.5 FPS is the best performing preset, but Medium at 77.8 FPS offers better visuals with only a 20% FPS penalty. High at 62.4 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. Ultra at 37.4 FPS is not recommended for any scenario, as it falls below playable thresholds. For 4K, Medium settings provide the best experience, balancing the game's visual enhancements with a playable frame rate.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the TU116 chip using Turing architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1530 MHz, with a boost clock of 1785 MHz. It contains 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, delivering 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The pixel rate is 85.68 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 157.1 GTexel/s.

In Minecraft: Java Edition, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the GPU is underutilized, allowing the CPU to push frames to 297.8 FPS. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 119.7, showing that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset's increased draw distances, shadows, and effects begin to tax the GPU. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the memory bandwidth and capacity are stressed, resulting in the 37.4 FPS average.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. It scores 12699 in passmark_g3d and 5076 in passmark_gpu_compute, with a percentile rank of 55 against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, scores 14389 with a deltaPct of -0.7, indicating they are nearly identical in synthetic performance. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 1785 MHz boost clock is modest by modern standards, but the data shows it handles Minecraft's rendering requirements adequately at lower settings. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the 67% FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, while the CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions.