Minecraft: Java Edition

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1516 out of 1727 tested combos in Minecraft: Java Edition. This places the combination in the lower portion of the field, despite the CPU's 84th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 55th percentile among all GPUs. The measured frame rates show a system that can deliver high FPS at lower settings but drops sharply at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1516 out of 1727 means it outperforms only a small fraction of the tested combinations. This is a low rank, indicating that many CPU-GPU pairings achieve better performance in this game. The CPU itself is strong: its average benchmark score is 27606, placing it in the 84th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, has an average score of 27535 with a deltaPct of 0.3, meaning the 5800X is essentially tied with it. The GPU, however, is more modest: its average score is 14286, in the 55th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, has an average score of 14314 with a deltaPct of -0.2, so the 1660 SUPER is slightly below that integrated solution. The low combo rank is therefore driven by the GPU's mid-range position, not the CPU.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1530 MHz, boost clock 1785 MHz, and memory clock 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's compute capabilities include 5.027 TFLOPS FP32, a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s. These specifications explain the measured FPS: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 37.1, while at 1080p Low it reaches 301.1. The 6 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Minecraft, but the bandwidth and shader throughput become limiting at higher resolutions and settings. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is a key factor; at 4K, the GPU must move more data, and the 192-bit bus may constrain performance. The pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s also limit fill-rate-heavy scenes. The GPU's percentile of 55 indicates it is better than 55% of all GPUs, yet its nearest rivals are integrated graphics and low-end discrete cards, confirming its entry-level positioning. The GPU had a launch MSRP of 229 USD.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver at least 115.8 FPS: Low 301.1, Medium 237.7, High 186.3, Ultra 115.8. Thus, Ultra is playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra gives 75.4 FPS, while High gives 121.8, so High offers a smoother experience. At 3840x2160, only Low gives 101.9 FPS; Medium is 76.2, High 62.8, and Ultra 37.1. For 4K, Low or Medium are the only viable options for consistent frame rates. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is only suitable for 1080p, while 4K users should stick to Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 62.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 101.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 37.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 121.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 189.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 151.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 75.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 186.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 301.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 237.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 115.8 |

The pattern is consistent: FPS decreases as settings increase, and the drop is steeper at higher resolutions. The highest FPS is 301.1 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 37.1 at 4K Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is from 301.1 to 115.8, while at 4K it is from 101.9 to 37.1. This indicates that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution and settings rise.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Minecraft: Java Edition?

A: It ranks 1516 out of 1727 tested combos.

Q: How much VRAM does the GTX 1660 SUPER have?

A: It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has a boost clock of 4.70.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS is 115.8.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile among all CPUs?

A: It is in the 84th percentile.

Q: Which GPU is the nearest rival to the GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: The AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, with an average score of 14314 and a deltaPct of -0.2.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 3.80 and a boost clock of 4.70. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and a TDP of 105. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 23571 and a single-core result of 3327. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking reflects its strong performance. In Minecraft, the CPU's high single-thread performance is likely why 1080p Low reaches 301.1 FPS, as the game's logic and world generation are often single-threaded. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 indicates strong multi-threaded performance, but Minecraft's single-threaded nature likely benefits more from the single-core score of 3327. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide headroom for background tasks. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.8 deltaPct, so it is not a differentiator. The CPU had a launch MSRP of $449.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS values across resolutions show a clear trend. For Low settings, the average FPS is 301.1 at 1080p, 189.6 at 1440p, and 101.9 at 4K. For Medium, it is 237.7, 151.5, and 76.2. For High, it is 186.3, 121.8, and 62.8. For Ultra, it is 115.8, 75.4, and 37.1. The drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial at every preset. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance remains constant. The fact that 4K Ultra yields only 37.1 FPS while 1080p Low yields 301.1 shows that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient for demanding settings. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should use Low settings, while 1080p users can enjoy Ultra.