Minecraft

Minecraft with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows extreme performance scaling across resolutions, indicating that the game is heavily CPU-bound at lower settings and resolutions. The measured frame rates range from a minimum average of 82 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum average of 598 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that this combination is capable of delivering playable to exceptionally high frame rates across the board. The data reveals that the RTX 4070 is rarely the limiting factor, with the Ryzen 5 5600G's single-thread performance and core configuration playing a dominant role in determining the final output.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, but the pattern reveals a system that is primarily CPU-limited. At 1080p Low settings, the combination produces an average of 598 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 402 FPS, a drop of 196 FPS or roughly 33%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 210 FPS, which is 388 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline with resolution at Low settings indicates that while the GPU is taking on more work, the CPU is still providing a high baseline of performance.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically when looking at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 250. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 158 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 82 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K Ultra is 168 FPS, or 67%. This larger percentage drop at Ultra settings, compared to Low settings, suggests that the GPU becomes more of a factor at higher graphical loads. However, even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average above 60 FPS, showing a balanced enough configuration for high-resolution gaming.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most detailed data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 504 FPS with a minimum of 428 FPS and a maximum of 580 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 318 FPS, with a minimum of 270 FPS and a maximum of 366 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. The minimum frame rates at Medium settings show a consistent pattern, with the 4K minimum of 141 FPS still being well above what most displays can show.

The High settings row shows a distinct pattern. At 1080p High, the average is 400 FPS. At 1440p High, it is 253 FPS, and at 4K High, it is 132 FPS. The High settings performance sits between Medium and Ultra, as expected, but the scaling from 1080p to 4K is a 268 FPS drop, which is steeper than the Low settings scaling. This indicates that as the graphical load increases, the RTX 4070's capabilities are being utilized more, but the CPU still provides a strong foundation that prevents the frame rate from collapsing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 965th out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft. This places it in the 74th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it performs better than roughly three-quarters of the systems tested in this game. The ranking is notably high considering the CPU is a 5600G, which is not a top-tier processor, but the RTX 4070's strength helps push the combo into the upper quartile.

The CPU itself has a percentile ranking of 74, placing it above the average processor. Its average benchmark score is 21088, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i3-1220P has an average score of 21066, a delta of 0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, a delta of -0.4%. These tiny deltas indicate that the 5600G's overall compute performance is right in line with these other chips, showing no significant advantage or disadvantage in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 81, which is higher than the CPU's. Its average benchmark score of 37648 places it near the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628, a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507, a delta of 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a delta of -1.3%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a delta of 1.3%. The GPU's higher percentile ranking compared to the CPU suggests that the RTX 4070 is a stronger component relative to its peers, and it is likely the primary driver of the combo's overall rank in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Minecraft?

A: The highest average frame rate is 598 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 82 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo rank in Minecraft compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 965th out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top quarter of all systems tested.

Q: At which settings and resolution does the system provide a minimum frame rate above 60 FPS?

A: The only row with a recorded minimum frame rate is the Medium settings, and at 4K Medium the minimum is 141 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600G or the RTX 4070 the stronger component relative to its peers?

A: The RTX 4070 has a higher percentile ranking (81) than the Ryzen 5 5600G (74), indicating the GPU is more dominant relative to its own market segment.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Low and 4K Low settings?

A: The difference is 388 FPS, with 598 FPS at 1080p Low and 210 FPS at 4K Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 598. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 504 FPS, with a minimum of 428 FPS and a maximum of 580 FPS. High settings produce an average of 400 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 250 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 348 FPS, showing that the graphical settings have a substantial impact on the final frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very high. Low settings yield an average of 402 FPS. Medium settings average 318 FPS, with a minimum of 270 FPS and a maximum of 366 FPS. High settings average 253 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to an average of 158 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 244 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings average 210 FPS. Medium settings average 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to an average of 82 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low (598 FPS) to 4K Low (210 FPS) shows that the GPU is working much harder at 4K, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep frame rates high.

The Ultra settings row at each resolution shows the most consistent scaling pattern. The 1080p Ultra average of 250 FPS drops to 158 FPS at 1440p, a 92 FPS decrease, and then to 82 FPS at 4K, another 76 FPS decrease. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p and 1440p to 4K are 37% and 48%, respectively, showing that the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck as resolution increases. The High settings row follows a similar pattern, with averages of 400, 253, and 132 FPS across the three resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The best experience depends on the target display's refresh rate and resolution. For a 4K display, the High settings preset provides an average of 132 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The Medium preset at 4K offers a higher average of 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS, making it a strong choice for competitive play where frame consistency is more important than visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 82 FPS, is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

For 1440p displays, the High settings preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 253 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on most 1440p monitors, which typically have refresh rates of 144Hz or 165Hz. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 318 FPS and a minimum of 270 FPS, is better suited for players who prioritize maximum frame rates over visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p, averaging 158 FPS, is also viable for high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual difference between High and Ultra may not justify the 95 FPS drop.

For 1080p displays, the High settings preset provides an average of 400 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of almost all monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 504 FPS, offers the best balance of high frame rate and visual fidelity, with a minimum of 428 FPS ensuring no noticeable stutter. The Low preset, at 598 FPS, is the fastest option but may look overly simplified. The Ultra preset at 1080p, averaging 250 FPS, is still very fast and provides the best visual quality, making it a good choice for players with 240Hz monitors who want the best graphics.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, built on a 7 nm process. The CPU has 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. Its single-thread benchmark scores are strong, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3177 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1801. These scores indicate capable single-thread performance, which is critical for Minecraft's main game loop.

In Minecraft, the CPU's single-thread performance is the primary driver of frame rates, especially at lower resolutions and settings. The 1080p Low average of 598 FPS is a direct result of the 5600G's strong single-core capabilities. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10551 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8428, is also relevant, as the game can utilize multiple threads for chunk rendering and world generation.

The 5600G's performance relative to its rivals is very close. Its average benchmark score of 21088 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-1220P, which scores 21066, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, a delta of -0.2%, showing that the 5600G is essentially on par with these chips in synthetic tests. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it is a solid mid-range processor, but it is not a top-tier performer. This is reflected in the measured FPS, where the CPU keeps frame rates high but does not push them to the extreme levels seen with higher-end processors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a high-end GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, built on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 5888 shading units and 46 ray-tracing cores. Its compute performance is substantial, with an FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS.

The GPU's role in Minecraft becomes more significant at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 82 is much lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 250, showing that the GPU is working harder to render the higher pixel count. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Minecraft, even at 4K with Ultra settings, as the game's textures and render distance are not particularly demanding on memory capacity. The GPU's high memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s helps maintain smooth performance when loading new chunks.

The RTX 4070's benchmark results show it performs well above the average GPU. Its PassMark G3D score of 26927 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 154858 indicate strong compute capabilities. Its percentile ranking of 81 places it in the top fifth of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070's average score of 37648 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, delta 0.4%). The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a delta of -1.3%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a delta of 1.3%. These close scores show that the RTX 4070 is a well-balanced GPU for its class, and it is clearly the stronger component in this combo, driving the high frame rates at 4K and Ultra settings.