List of Performance Mods for Minecraft
Below you'll find a helpful list of mods sorted by 4 categories: Lag Diagnosing Mods, Tick and Backend Performance Mods, Client and Graphical Mods, and Rendering Overhauls. For more information on which you need and what kind of lag you are experiencing, check out our lag article here.
Lag Diagnosing Mods
These mods are great at finding sources of server/TPS lag. The mod name of each is linked to support articles that explain how to use them.
| Mod Name | Mod Function | Minecraft Versions | Client/Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| LagGoggles | Scan for lag in-game with 3D lag overlay and more | 1.10.2-1.12.2(Forge) | Both |
| Observable | Scan for lag in-game with 3D lag overlay and more | 1.16.5-1.20.1(Forge and fabric) 1.21+(NeoForge and Fabric) | Both |
| Spark | Take detailed scans of per-tick thread performance, useful for finding lag | 1.12.2-1.21.4(Forge), 1.15.2-1.21.4(Fabric) 1.8-1.21.x(Spigot) | Server |
| Opis | Take Detailed scans of per-tick thread performance, useful for finding lag | 1.6.4-1.7.10(forge) | Server |
Tick and Backend Performance Mods
Tick and backend performance mods are mods that improve the overall performance of modpacks or servers. They are usually installable on both client and server, or sometimes just the server. They help improve the TPS. These are often good for server-side lag and some client-side lag.
| Mod Name | Mod Function | Minecraft Versions | Server/Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| FerriteCore | Reduces memory usage | 1.16.4-1.20.1(Forge) 1.20.2-1.21.4(NeoForge), 1.16.5-1.21.4(Fabric) | Either/Both |
| Connectivity | Fixes/improves several network functions | 1.16.2-1.20.1(Forge), 1.18.1-1.21.1(Fabric), 1.21-1.21.1(NeoForge) | Either/Both |
| LazyDFU | Improves load times | 1.16.1-1.19.3(Forge), 1.14-1.20.6(Fabric) | Both |
| Clumps | Clumps up XP orbs to reduce lag | 1.10.2-1.21.3(Forge), 1.17-1.21.3(Fabric), 1.21-1.21.3(NeoForge) | 1.17+ - Server, Older - Both |
| Adaptive Performance Tweaks | Large suite of mods that improve server and client performance | 1.16-1.21.1(Forge), 1.20.1(NeoForge) | Server |
| FastSuite | Improves performance of recipes and certain blocks | 1.16.4-1.20.1(Forge), 1.20.1(NeoForge) | Both |
| FastFurnace | Improves performance of furnaces | 1.12.2-1.20.1(Forge), 1.20.1-1.21.1(NeoForge), 1.15.2-1.19.2(Fabric) | Both |
| FastWorkbench | Improves performance of crafting | 1.12.2-1.20.4(Forge), 1.20.1-1.21.1(NeoForge), 1.15.2-1.18.1(Fabric) | Both |
| Performant | Improves TPS | 1.14.4-1.16.5(Forge) | Server |
| Dynamic View | Improves serverside chunkloading performance | 1.15.2-1.20.1(Forge), 1.20.1-1.21.1(NeoForge) 1.18.2-1.21.1(Fabric) | Server |
| AI Improvements | Improves AI server load | 1.14.4-1.20.6(Forge), 1.20.2-1.21.4(NeoForge) | Both |
| Canary | General Optimizations (Fork of Lithium) | 1.18.2-1.20.4(Forge) | Either/Both |
| Lithium | General Optimizations | 1.15.2-1.21.4(Fabric), 1.21.1-1.21.4(NeoForge) | Either/Both |
| ChunkGenLimiter | Limits chunk generation per tick to improve server performance | 1.12.2(Forge) | Server |
| DataFixerSlayer | Removes the DFU to save on memory (don't use this while changing minecraft versions) | 1.16.5(Forge) | Server (Client for single player) |
| FoamFix | General optimizations/fixes | 1.7.10-1.14(Forge) | Either/Both |
| Limited Chunkloading | Unloads chunks | 1.16.5-1.20.1(Forge), 1.18.2-1.21.1(Fabric), 1.20.1-1.21.1(NeoForge) | Server |
| MemoryLeakFix | Fixes memory leaks in Minecraft | 1.16.5-1.19.4(Forge), 1.14.4-1.19.4(Fabric) | Both |
| Leaves Be Gone | Fast leaf decay | 1.19.2-1.20.4(Forge), 1.19.2-1.21.3(Fabric), 1.20.4-1.21.3(NeoForge) | Both |
| Fast Leaf Decay | Fast leaf decay | 1.7.10-1.20.1(Forge), 1.21.1-1.21.3(NeoForge) | Both |
| In Control! | Customizable mob spawning rules | 1.10.2-1.20.1(Forge), 1.21-1.21.1(NeoForge) | Server |
| Smooth Chunk Save | Spreads out chunk saving | 1.18.1-1.20.1(Forge), 1.18.1-1.21.1(Fabric), 1.19.2-1.21.1(NeoForge) | Either/Both |
| Alternate Current | Efficient redstone dust | 1.18.1-1.20.2(Forge), 1.14-1.21.4(Fabric), 1.20.2-1.21.4(NeoForge) | Both |
| Chunk Sending | Optimizes chunk packets | 1.19.2-1.20.1(Forge), 1.19.2-1.21.1(Fabric), 1.20.1-1.21.1(NeoForge) | Both |
| Fastload | Speeds up world loading | 1.18.2-1.20.1(Forge), 1.18.2-1.20.1(Fabric) | Either/Both |
| Magnum Torch | Adds items that prevent mob spawns | 1.18-1.20.4(Forge), 1.19-1.21.3(Fabric), 1.20.4-1.21.3(NeoForge) | Both |
| Krypton | Networking Optimization | 1.16.2-1.21.4(Fabric) | Both |
| Pluto | Networking Optimization | 1.18.2-1.19.3(Forge) | Both |
| Saturn | RAM Optimization | 1.16.5-1.20.6(Forge) | Either/Both |
| Chunky | Pregenerates chunks to prevent chunk generation lag | 1.16.5-1.20.6(Forge), 1.16-1.20.6(Fabric), 1.13-1.20(Spigot) | Server |
| Recipe Cache | Caches recipes to improve crafting performance | 1.16.4-1.19(Fabric) | Server (Client Optional) |
| Crash Utilities | Tools and Commands to fix common server issues | 1.15.2-1.20.4 (Forge and NeoForge) | Server |
| Erroring Entity Remover | Removes Erroring Entities from Fabric server | 1.14.4-1.19 (Fabric) | Server |
| Neruina - Ticking Entity Fixer | Removes erroring entities and auto kills them | 1.18-1.20.1 (Forge, Neo Forge, and Fabric) | Server |
Client and Graphical Performance Mods
All mods in this list are client-only. Client and graphical performance mods help improve your FPS, improve load times, or help cut down on memory usage on your local game on your computer, but cannot be installed on a server.
| Mod Name | Mod Function | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth Boot | Smooths and speeds up initial load times | 1.14-1.16.5(Forge), 1.14-1.19.4(Fabric) |
| Smooth Boot (Reloaded) | Same as Smooth Boot, ported to later Forge versions | 1.18.2-1.20.1(Forge) |
| Enhanced Block Entities | Increases FPS by optimizing block entities (plus some extra features) | 1.16.2-1.20.2(Fabric) |
| FPS Reducer | Reduces usage when inactive or AFK | 1.12-1.206(Forge), 1.16-1.20.6(Fabric) |
| Dynamic FPS | Reduces usage when inactive or AFK | 1.14-1.20.6(Fabric) |
| VanillaFix | Performance boost and bug fixes | 1.12-1.12.2(Forge) |
| Entity Culling Fabric/Forge | Skips rendering of hidden entities | 1.16.4-1.20.6(Forge and Fabric) |
| Entity Collision FPS Fix | Skips collision checks on clients | 1.18.2-1.19.2(Forge), 1.18.2-1.19.2(Fabric) |
| Cull Less Leaves (And reforged) | Skips rendering dense leaves | 1.18.2-1.20.1(Fabric), 1.18.2-1.20.2(Forge) |
| FastAnim | Improves laggy entities | 1.19-1.20.1(Fabric) |
| BetterFps | Various FPS improvements | 1.7.10-1.12.2(Forge) |
| Better Beds | Optimizes the bed | 1.16-1.20.4(Fabric) |
| Better Biome Blend | Optimizes and enhances biome blend | 1.12.2-1.19(Forge), 1.16.4-1.19(Fabric) |
| Cull Clouds | Optimizes "Fancy" clouds | 1.17-1.19.2(Fabric) |
Rendering and Lighting Overhauls
All mods in this list are client-only. Rendering and lighting overhaul mods are complete revamps of Minecraft's rendering. Most of them add many extra graphics settings and drastically improve FPS. Plus, many of them allow for the use of shaderpacks. Two rendering overhauls cannot be used together, the same as two lighting engine overhauls. Make sure to read the curseforge description page for compatibility notes and instructions!
| Mod Name | Mod Function | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Optifine | Rendering Overhaul | 1.7.2-1.20.4(Forge) |
| OptiFabric | Makes Optifine compatible with Fabric | 1.14-1.20.4(Fabric) |
| Sodium | Rendering Overhaul | 1.16.5-1.20.5(Fabric) |
| Rubidium | Rendering Overhaul | 1.16.5-1.20.1(Forge) |
| Embeddium | Rendering Overhaul | 1.16.5-1.20.6 Forge |
| Magnesium/Rubidium Extras | Improves and optimizes Rubidium | 1.16.5-1.20.1(Forge) |
| Magnesium/Rubidium Extra: Potato Edition | Improves and optimizes Rubidium (for potato PC's) | 1.16.5(Forge) |
| Phosphor | Lighting Engine Overhaul | 1.15.2-1.19.4(Fabric) |
| Starlight | Lighting Engine Overhaul | 1.17.1-1.20.2(Forge), 1.17-1.20.4(Fabric) |
| Radon | Lighting Engine Overhaul | 1.18-1.19.4(Forge) |
| Canvas Renderer | Rendering Overhaul build for modded and shaders | 1.14.1-1.20.2(Fabric) |
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