Minecraft

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Minecraft delivers exceptional performance, with average framerates ranging from 56 frames per second at 4K Ultra settings to 429 frames per second at 1080p Low settings. This pairing ranks in the 57th percentile of all tested combinations and is clearly CPU-bound at lower resolutions, but becomes GPU-limited at higher resolutions and more demanding settings. The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, while at 4K the GPU takes over the limiting role.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 429 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the peak performance data point in the measured dataset.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for Minecraft?

A: This combination ranks 2136 out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the 57.6th percentile of all tested combos.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 56 FPS, making it the most demanding setting tested.

Q: What is the 1% low FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The dataset shows a minimum FPS of 182 at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, while the maximum FPS reaches 247 in the same configuration.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 11,838 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is essentially tied with its nearest rivals: the Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21,749, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21,874, and the Core i7-11700 scores 21,891.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect high-resolution performance?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is sufficient for high FPS at 4K in Minecraft, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the central component driving Minecraft's rendering performance, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's memory size proves sufficient for Minecraft's block-based rendering, which is not typically memory-hungry compared to modern AAA titles. The 8 GB capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor in any of the measured configurations, as even at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS of 56 frames per second is still playable, indicating that the GPU is limited more by its raw processing power than by memory constraints.

The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with a FP32 compute rating of 9.062 TFLOPS. These specifications are modest for the RTX 20-series, but they are clearly sufficient for Minecraft, which is not particularly demanding on GPU hardware. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units provide ample raw rendering capabilities for rendering Minecraft's simple geometry, but the game's draw call overhead and world generation can still challenge the GPU at high resolutions.

The data reveals a clear relationship between GPU load and resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the extremely high framerates across all settings. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the average FPS dropping to 141 FPS at Low settings, 112 FPS at Medium, 89 FPS at High, and 56 FPS at Ultra. This pattern is consistent with the GPU's TMU and ROP counts: the 64 ROPs handle pixel output, and the 283.2 GTexel/s texture rate keeps up with the game's simple textures even at high resolutions.

The GPU's performance compared to its rivals in the database shows it is a mid-range part, with a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Quadro M4000M and the RTX 3070 Mobile, with the RTX 2070 SUPER scoring 18,169 in the Passmark G3D test. The data indicates that the GPU's performance is adequate for Minecraft at 1080p and 1440p but becomes the limiting component at 4K, especially with Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 429 FPS, which drops to 271 FPS at 1440p and 141 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.8% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 1440p and a further 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This dramatic scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming an increasingly important factor as the pixel count rises.

The 1080p to 1440p scaling shows a smaller drop than the 1440p to 4K scaling, suggesting a transition point where the GPU becomes more dominant. At 1080p, the FPS is so high that the CPU is likely the bottleneck, especially in the Low settings preset. At 1440p, the GPU starts to take on more responsibility, but the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high FPS. At 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the FPS drops to lower levels.

The scaling pattern is consistent across settings. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 340 at 1080p to 214 at 1440p and 112 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 169 at 1080p to 106 at 1440p and 56 at 4K. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The data suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not fully utilized at 1080p and 1440p, leaving performance on the table.

The CPU's impact is most pronounced at 1080p, where the FPS is so high that the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 429 is likely close to the CPU's maximum frame rate in Minecraft, as the game is heavily single-threaded. The, the GPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution, and the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the key factor. At 1440p, the GPU starts to become more limiting, but the CPU still has enough headroom to support high FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 429, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. This high FPS indicates that the CPU is the bottleneck, as the GPU is not stressed at this resolution. The Medium settings preset delivers an average FPS of 340, with a minimum FPS of 289 and a maximum of 391. The High preset drops to an average FPS of 270, and the Ultra preset averages 169 FPS. This represents a 60.9% decrease from Low to Ultra at 1080p, showing that the GPU becomes more involved as settings increase.

2560x1440 (1440p)

At 1440p, the Low settings preset averages 271 FPS, a 36.8% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 214 FPS, with a minimum of 182 and a maximum of 247. The High preset averages 170 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 60.9% decrease, similar to the 1080p scaling, but the absolute FPS values are lower, indicating that the GPU is becoming more limiting.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K, the Low preset averages 141 FPS, which is a 48% drop from 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. The High preset averages 89 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 56 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 60.3% decrease, but the absolute FPS values are the lowest in the dataset. At 4K Ultra, the game is only playable at 56 FPS, which is still smooth but not ideal for fast-paced gameplay.

The data from these measurements shows a clear pattern: the FPS scales with resolution and settings, with the GPU becoming more limiting as both increase. At 1080p, the FPS is high enough that the CPU is the primary bottleneck, while at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The 1440p resolution strikes a balance between the two, with the CPU still providing enough headroom to maintain high FPS, but the GPU starting to take a significant role.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings preset depends on the player's resolution and performance target. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable framerates, with even the Ultra preset averaging 169 FPS. The data suggests that 1080p Ultra is a good choice for players who want the best visual quality, as the average FPS of 169 is above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. However, players with a 240 Hz monitor could benefit from the High preset, which delivers 270 FPS, or the Medium preset, which delivers 340 FPS.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 214 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 170 FPS is also a strong choice, providing a balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 106 FPS is still playable and offers the best visual fidelity, but the 56 FPS drop from Medium to Ultra is substantial. For most 1440p monitors, the High preset is the best balance, as the 170 FPS average is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors.

At 4K, the situation is more complicated. The Ultra preset delivers only 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 89 FPS is a better choice for 4K gaming, as it delivers a playable frame rate with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 112 FPS is the best option for players who want high FPS at 4K, and the Low preset at 141 FPS provides the highest FPS but sacrifices visual quality. For a compromise between visual quality and performance, the High preset is recommended for 4K.

The data also indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, so players with 4K monitors should consider lower settings to achieve higher FPS. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 112 FPS, which is a 100% increase over the Ultra preset, making a significant difference in smoothness. Players who prioritize a smooth experience over visual quality should choose Medium or Low settings at 4K, while players who only have a 60 Hz monitor can use the High preset. Overall, the settings recommendations are based on the measured FPS and the player's display refresh rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU is a strong performer in Minecraft, which is a game that is often CPU-bound, especially at lower resolutions. The 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power for the game's world generation and game logic, and the high boost clock ensures good single-threaded performance, which is critical for Minecraft's main thread.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its strong performance. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 1,541 points, and the multi-core score is 11,838 points. The single-core performance is particularly relevant for Minecraft, as the game's main thread is often the bottleneck at high FPS. The high single-threaded performance allows the game to run at high FPS at lower resolutions, as demonstrated by the 429 FPS at 1080p Low settings.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is close. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, with an average benchmark score of 21,749, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600X's average score of 21,771. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 have average scores of 21,874 and 21,891, respectively, both slightly higher by 0.5%. The AMD EPYC 9554P has an average score of 21,899, and the Ryzen 5 5600X trails it by 0.6%. This shows that the Ryzen 5 5600X is a capable and competitive processor.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is relatively low, and it is built on a 7nm process node. The CPU has 32 MB of L3 cache, which is a large amount for a desktop processor and helps with gaming performance. The CPU also supports DDR4 memory at a dual-channel bus, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is sufficient for Minecraft, which is not memory-intensive. The CPU's performance in the game is also influenced by its memory latency, which is not directly measured but is typical for Zen 3 processors.

The data shows that the CPU is the bottleneck at 1080p, where the FPS is extremely high and the GPU is not fully utilized. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes more limiting, but the CPU still needs to provide enough single-threaded performance to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X's high single-threaded performance ensures that it can keep up with the GPU at 1440p, as evidenced by the 271 FPS at 1440p Low settings. At 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is fully saturated, but the CPU's performance is still sufficient to avoid any slowdowns.

Overall, the Ryzen 5 5600X is a well-suited CPU for Minecraft, with strong single-threaded performance and enough cores for other tasks. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and the RTX 2070 SUPER provides a balanced system that can handle Minecraft at high FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and it is playable at 4K with adjusted settings. The CPU's performance is close to its rivals, and it does not bottleneck the GPU except at 1080p, where the FPS is already extremely high.