Minecraft

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2556th out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft. This places the combination in the lower-middle tier of the overall ranking, roughly in the 31st percentile of all tested configurations. The rank reflects a pairing where the GPU is the more limiting factor in this sandbox title, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps the combo competitive at lower resolutions.

The CPU itself sits at the 79th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27636. Its nearest rivals in overall CPU performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (deltaPct +0.4), AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (deltaPct +0.2), and Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct +0.2), meaning the 7600X is effectively tied with those parts in aggregate compute. On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER holds the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest competitors include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (deltaPct -0.4) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (deltaPct -0.5), indicating the GPU is slightly below those parts in raw compute.

Given this combination of a high-percentile CPU and a mid-range GPU, the combo's rank in Minecraft is expected to be heavily influenced by the game's rendering demands. At 1080p, the CPU can push very high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, pulling the overall rank down compared to combos with stronger graphics hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it contains 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The card also includes 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, with a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s.

In Minecraft, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution rises. At 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER is more than sufficient, with the measured data showing the combo achieving 389 FPS on Low, 308 FPS on Medium, 245 FPS on High, and 153 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates scale smoothly with settings changes.

However, at 4K (3840x2160), the GPU's limitations become evident. The average frame rates drop to 128 FPS on Low, 102 FPS on Medium, 81 FPS on High, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K shows a particularly steep decline, falling below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider playable. This pattern demonstrates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and compute throughput are adequate for Minecraft at lower resolutions but struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals, such as the RTX 3060 Mobile (deltaPct -0.4) and Radeon Pro 5700 (deltaPct -0.5), suggests it is a capable mid-range card. In Minecraft, this translates to strong 1080p and 1440p performance but a notable drop-off at 4K, especially on Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 153 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 245 FPS is also excellent for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, offering a substantial frame rate boost with only a minor visual reduction.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 97 FPS, which remains playable and visually rich. The High preset at 154 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing frame rate, while the Medium preset at 195 FPS offers even higher smoothness with moderate visual compromises. For competitive play or extreme fluidity, the Low preset at 246 FPS is the fastest option, though it sacrifices most graphical details.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. The High preset at 81 FPS is the best balance, providing good visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 102 FPS is also viable and offers a smoother experience with slightly reduced fidelity. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for most users, as the visual gains over High are marginal compared to the 38% frame rate loss. The Low preset at 128 FPS is an option for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals at 4K, but the graphical trade-offs are significant.

For most users, the High preset at 1440p or High preset at 4K provides the best combination of visual quality and performance, given the measured data.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Minecraft compared to other tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2556th out of 3710 tested combos in Minecraft, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. It is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS at 1080p is 389 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset achieves 308 FPS, High reaches 245 FPS, and Ultra delivers 153 FPS.

Q: Does the combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K on Ultra settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 4K delivers an average of 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 81 FPS, which is above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's compute performance compare to the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3060 Mobile's score of 18159. This places the desktop card slightly behind the mobile part in aggregate compute.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 389 FPS on Low, 308 FPS on Medium, 245 FPS on High, and 153 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 246 FPS on Low, 195 FPS on Medium, 154 FPS on High, and 97 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers fall further to 128 FPS on Low, 102 FPS on Medium, 81 FPS on High, and 50 FPS on Ultra.

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial. On Low settings, the frame rate falls from 389 FPS to 128 FPS, a reduction of approximately 67%. On High settings, the drop is from 245 FPS to 81 FPS, a 67% decrease as well. The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline, from 153 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 4K, a 67% reduction. These consistent drops across all settings indicate that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's performance would remain constant regardless of resolution.

The scaling behavior suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, allowing the CPU's strong single-thread performance to drive very high frame rates. As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel and texture processing demands grow, and the card's 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate become limiting factors. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS is particularly telling, as it shows the GPU struggling to maintain playable frame rates with maximum settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU features 64 KB L1 cache per core, 1 MB L2 cache per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In Minecraft, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical, as the game's primary game logic and world generation rely heavily on single-core execution. The 7600X's single-thread benchmark results are strong: 1060 in 3DMark single-thread, 314 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1965 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 2603 in Geekbench single-core. These scores indicate excellent single-thread capability, which translates to high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

The multi-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15236 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13858. However, Minecraft does not scale well with multiple cores, so the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game's demands. The measured FPS at 1080p, where the CPU has the most influence, shows 389 FPS on Low, which is an indicator of the CPU's strong performance in this title.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 79th among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27636, places it above the vast majority of CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i5-12600K, have nearly identical aggregate scores (deltaPct +0.2), suggesting that the 7600X is competitive with those parts in both single and multi-thread workloads. In Minecraft, this translates to a CPU that can comfortably keep up with the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | Low | 128 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 102 | 86 | 117 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 81 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 50 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 246 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 195 | 165 | 224 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 154 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 97 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 389 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 308 | 262 | 355 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 245 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 153 | - | - |

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 389 FPS, which is suitable for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Medium preset at 308 FPS (min 262, max 355) offers a smooth experience with improved visuals. High at 245 FPS balances quality and speed, while Ultra at 153 FPS provides the best visual fidelity while remaining well above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong. Low reaches 246 FPS, Medium hits 195 FPS (min 165, max 224), High delivers 154 FPS, and Ultra maintains 97 FPS. All presets stay above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p a viable resolution for this combo with any settings.

At 4K, the performance drops significantly. Low still achieves 128 FPS, Medium reaches 102 FPS (min 86, max 117), and High delivers 81 FPS. However, Ultra drops to 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The data shows that the combo can handle 4K at Low to High settings, but Ultra is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's min FPS of 86 at 4K indicates some frame dips, but the average remains playable.