Minecraft

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER places at rank 2556 out of 3710 tested combos for Minecraft. This position places this configuration in the lower-middle portion of the tested field, meaning roughly 31% of tested configurations deliver higher performance in this specific game. The ranking reflects a combination that is fully capable of running Minecraft smoothly, but it does not sit near the top of the leaderboard for this title.

The percentile data for each component provides additional context for this ranking. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, which is a solid position indicating it outperforms most processors in general compute tasks. The GPU, however, sits at the 62nd percentile among all tested GPUs, a more modest standing. The combination of a comparatively stronger CPU with a mid-pack GPU explains the overall combo ranking — Minecraft is often sensitive to both components, and the balance here favors the processor side.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component reinforces this picture. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17507 is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, a 0.1% advantage for the 4600G) and the Intel Core 7 150U (17395, a 0.6% advantage). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% and the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8%. These are extremely tight margins, indicating the 4600G is positioned in a crowded field of similarly performing processors. For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER's average score of 18093 is within 1.6% of all four nearest rivals listed, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile being 0.4% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 being 0.5% faster, the AMD Radeon RX 460 being 1.5% faster, and the Intel Arc A770M being 1.6% faster. The data shows this GPU is firmly in a competitive cluster where small margins separate products.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate. These specifications are directly relevant to Minecraft's performance, as the game can consume significant memory bandwidth when loading large worlds and rendering distant terrain. The 8 GB capacity is more than sufficient for Minecraft at any of the tested settings, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this configuration.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost. The boost clock being only 180 MHz above the base suggests a modest thermal and power envelope, which is consistent with the 175 W TDP. The architecture is Turing on a 12 nm process node, with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU also includes 34 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores, though Minecraft's standard rendering path does not typically leverage these features. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s indicate the GPU can handle high-resolution rendering without texture-related bottlenecks.

The GPU's position at the 62nd percentile among all tested GPUs is reflected in its measured performance in Minecraft. The passmark G3D score of 16462 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011 provide synthetic benchmarks that align with the observed frame rates. The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 6721 in passmark GPU compute, are not heavily utilized in Minecraft's typical rendering workload, but they contribute to overall system responsiveness. The RTX 2060 SUPER's performance in this game is characterized by its ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming more of a factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, and the processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

For Minecraft, the CPU's role is significant because the game's world generation, entity updates, and physics calculations are heavily single-threaded or lightly threaded. The 4600G's single-thread performance is measured at 726 in the 3DMark single-thread test, 193 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 805 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores indicate competent single-thread performance that allows the processor to handle Minecraft's primary simulation thread without creating a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The multi-thread scores, including 4889 in 3DMark max threads and 13593 in Cinebench R23 multicore, show the processor can handle background tasks and multiple game threads when needed.

The CPU's position at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs is supported by its average benchmark score of 17507. The processor's performance in Minecraft is further contextualized by its passmark single-thread score of 2653, which is the same as the passmark_singlethread score. The passmark physics score of 676 is particularly relevant, as Minecraft's block physics and entity interactions rely on CPU computation. The data shows the 4600G provides sufficient processing power to feed the RTX 2060 SUPER in most scenarios, with the CPU becoming less of a limiting factor as resolution increases and the GPU takes on more of the rendering load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination span three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 389, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution. Moving to Medium settings at 1080p drops the average to 308 FPS, with a minimum of 262 and maximum of 355. High settings at 1080p yield 245 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 153 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance reduction of approximately 61% from the lowest to highest settings preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline from 1080p. Low settings produce 246 FPS average, Medium settings yield 195 FPS average (with a minimum of 165 and maximum of 224), High settings deliver 154 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 97 FPS average. The 1440p results show a smoother scaling curve compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is beginning to play a more significant role in determining performance. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is approximately 61%, consistent with the 1080p scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape changes more dramatically. Low settings produce 128 FPS average, Medium settings yield 102 FPS average (with a minimum of 86 and maximum of 117), High settings deliver 81 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 50 FPS average. The 4K results show a steeper performance penalty for higher settings, with the drop from Low to Ultra being approximately 61% again, but the absolute frame rates at Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium of 86 FPS indicates that even at this demanding resolution, the combination maintains playable performance at lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual quality. At 1920x1080, all settings presets produce frame rates well above 60 FPS, with even Ultra settings delivering 153 FPS average. For users with high refresh rate monitors, Medium settings at 1080p provide an excellent balance, delivering 308 FPS average with a minimum of 262 FPS that ensures consistent frame pacing. High settings at 1080p reduce the average to 245 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play or smooth exploration.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 154 FPS average, which is suitable for most gaming scenarios, including fast-paced gameplay. Medium settings at 1440p deliver 195 FPS average with a minimum of 165 FPS, providing a strong safety margin for demanding scenes. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 97 FPS average, which is acceptable but may show occasional dips in complex environments. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p offer the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations change significantly. Low settings produce 128 FPS average, which is playable but sacrifices visual fidelity. Medium settings at 4K deliver 102 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS, providing a comfortable experience that maintains fluid motion. High settings at 4K drop to 81 FPS average, which is still playable but approaches the threshold where frame drops may become noticeable. Ultra settings at 4K produce 50 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, Medium settings provide the best experience, balancing visual quality with a minimum frame rate of 86 FPS that ensures smooth performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Minecraft?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2556 out of 3710 tested combos for Minecraft, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the tested field.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U, 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, and 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i3-14100T.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 245, providing a smooth experience that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER capable of running Minecraft at 4K?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 128 FPS average, Medium settings produce 102 FPS average, High settings produce 81 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 50 FPS average.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 2060 SUPER have?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, provided by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus operating at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals important information about which component limits performance in this configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 389 at 1080p to 246 at 1440p and 128 at 4K. This represents a 36.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 67.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is the primary limiting factor at 1080p, but the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 308 at 1080p to 195 at 1440p and 102 at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 36.7%, and from 1080p to 4K is 66.9%. These percentages are nearly identical to the Low settings scaling, indicating that the balance between CPU and GPU limitation remains consistent across these settings. The minimum frame rates at Medium settings show a similar pattern: 262 at 1080p, 165 at 1440p, and 86 at 4K.

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 245 at 1080p to 154 at 1440p and 81 at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 37.1%, and from 1080p to 4K is 66.9%. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 153 at 1080p to 97 at 1440p and 50 at 4K, representing reductions of 36.6% and 67.3% respectively.

The consistency of these scaling percentages across all settings presets is notable. The drop from 1080p to 1440p consistently falls in the 36-37% range, while the drop from 1080p to 4K consistently falls in the 66-67% range. This uniform scaling pattern indicates that neither component creates a disproportionate bottleneck at any resolution. Instead, the system scales predictably with resolution, suggesting that both the CPU and GPU contribute to performance in a balanced manner. The fact that frame rates at 4K Low (128 FPS) are still higher than frame rates at 1080p Ultra (153 FPS) shows that settings have a slightly larger impact on performance than resolution in this configuration, but both factors significantly affect the final frame rate. The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers high frame rates at all settings, while 4K gaming is viable only at lower settings presets.