Minecraft: Java Edition

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Minecraft: Java Edition with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER reveals a pattern that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings preset. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 618.8 FPS. Moving up to 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average drops to 476.2 FPS, a reduction of 142.6 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average further declines to 248.4 FPS. This scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings represents a 59.9% decrease in frame rate, indicating that even at the lowest graphical preset, resolution scaling has a substantial impact.

The behavior at High settings is different. At 1920x1080 High, the average is 475.1 FPS. At 2560x1440 High, it is 298.5 FPS, and at 3840x2160 High, it falls to 159.2 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 176.6 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 139.3 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is becoming a more significant limiter as resolution increases, since the absolute FPS loss per step is large and consistent.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p Ultra result is 294 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 185.6 FPS, and 4K Ultra is 95.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the lowest measured across all configurations. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 198.7 FPS, a 67.6% reduction. This makes it clear that while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is capable of very high frame rates at lower resolutions, the Ultra preset combined with 4K creates a scenario where the GPU's workload increases sharply, pulling the average down to just above the 90 FPS mark.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 324.8 FPS. At 1440p, that difference is 290.6 FPS. At 4K, the difference narrows to 153.1 FPS. This narrowing indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes less relevant as the GPU takes longer to render each frame. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates, and the GPU is less stressed, leading to a larger spread between presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 901 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916. Minecraft: Java Edition is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance, and the data here supports that notion.

At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 618.8, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. This high frame rate is only achievable if the CPU can process the game's simulation and render commands quickly enough. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread score of 3296 in Passmark single_thread reinforces its capability in this regard. The fact that 1080p Low produces a higher FPS than 1080p High (618.8 vs 475.1) indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is still able to keep up with the CPU's output.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing results across resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 569.2 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it is 374.2 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 196.9 FPS. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 20655. This level of multi-threading helps with background tasks and chunk loading, but the primary determinant of FPS in this title appears to be the GPU once the resolution and settings increase.

The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6628 and 3dmark_8_threads score of 5585 indicate that the processor scales well with thread count, but the game's performance at 4K Ultra (95.3 FPS) versus 4K Low (248.4 FPS) shows that the GPU's workload dominates. In essence, the Ryzen 7 5700 provides enough single-thread and multi-thread capability to avoid being a bottleneck at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's rendering load takes over as the primary limiter.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 618.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 294 at 1920x1080 Ultra to 95.3 at 3840x2160 Ultra, a reduction of 198.7 FPS.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo produce the lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest average FPS is 95.3, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 618.8 suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor, since the CPU's single-threaded performance is high enough to feed frames at that rate.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Medium and High settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 374.2 FPS, while High settings yield 298.5 FPS, a difference of 75.7 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 235 out of 1727 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 13.6% of all tested combos.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 235 out of 1727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. This places it in the upper tier of performance, with only 234 other combinations producing higher frame rates. The percentile data for each component shows the CPU sits at the 84th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile against all GPUs, so the pairing is well matched in terms of overall capability.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700 scores an average benchmark of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700H, and 1.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. These deltas are small, indicating that the CPU's performance is broadly similar to these alternatives. For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 48704 on average, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000, and 2.0% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile.

The combo's rank of 235 suggests that while it is not the absolute fastest, it delivers frame rates that are competitive with other high-end systems. The measured FPS data confirms this, as even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains an average above 95 FPS, which is a playable level for most users. The rank also implies that there is a group of combos that outperform it, but the margin is likely small given the high FPS numbers at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average FPS of 618.8 at Low settings, 569.2 at Medium, 475.1 at High, and 294 at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with the largest single step being from High to Ultra, a drop of 181.1 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces a significant graphical load that reduces frame rates substantially.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 476.2 at Low, 374.2 at Medium, 298.5 at High, and 185.6 at Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 102 FPS, from Medium to High is 75.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 112.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still produces an average above 185 FPS, which is comfortable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 248.4 at Low, 196.9 at Medium, 159.2 at High, and 95.3 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 51.5 FPS, between Medium and High is 37.7 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 63.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 95.3 FPS is the only measurement below 100 FPS across the entire dataset, showing that this is the most demanding configuration.

The data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at all resolutions and settings, with the sole exception of none, since even the lowest figure is 95.3. For users with 144Hz monitors, the 1080p and 1440p presets at Low through High all exceed 294 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate. Even at 4K, the High preset at 159.2 FPS and Medium at 196.9 FPS are sufficient for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p display with a 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rate, any preset from Low to High will provide an average FPS well above the refresh rate, with Low at 618.8, Medium at 569.2, and High at 475.1. The Ultra preset at 294 FPS is also sufficient for 240Hz displays, so users can choose Ultra for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

For 1440p displays, the Low preset at 476.2 FPS and Medium at 374.2 FPS are both excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 298.5 FPS is still above 240Hz, making it a strong choice for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 185.6 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, providing a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.

For 4K displays, the High preset at 159.2 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors, as it exceeds the refresh rate. The Medium preset at 196.9 FPS offers even more headroom, while the Low preset at 248.4 FPS is the best option for users prioritizing maximum frame rate. The Ultra preset at 95.3 FPS is suitable for 60Hz displays but may not fully utilize a 120Hz or higher refresh rate monitor.

The data indicates that the High preset provides the most balanced experience across all resolutions, with average FPS of 475.1 at 1080p, 298.5 at 1440p, and 159.2 at 4K. This preset delivers a significant visual upgrade over Low and Medium settings while maintaining frame rates that are playable on virtually all modern displays. For users with 4K 144Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 196.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a high frame rate with moderate visual enhancements.