Why is Minecraft running poorly on my new PC?
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GamerGuru92
Hey everyone! I just built a new PC with an Intel i7 12700F, a GeForce RTX 4060, and 32GB of RAM. While this setup does really well with games like GTA V—where I get around 70-100 FPS but occasionally dip below 50—I'm struggling with Minecraft. Even with everything maxed out, I'm getting only about 80 FPS, which can drop under 40 at times. I tried playing an older version, 1.12, and noticed the same issues. Lowering the render distance helps a bit, but my CPU and GPU usage stays around 30%. Is there anything I can do to boost my FPS without sacrificing quality? I should mention that I'm not using shaders or 4K resolution since my monitor is 1080p, and all drivers are up to date.
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Are you playing in single player or multiplayer? I’ve noticed that performance can vary greatly in those modes.
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Minecraft isn’t the best optimized game out there, so performance dips are pretty common, even with a strong setup. You might want to try out Sodium instead of Optifine for better performance. If you eventually consider shaders, go with Iris or Oculus for a smoother experience. Those can really help!
PixelPilot: I'll give Sodium a shot. Thanks for the tip!
ShaderSeeker: Where can I find Sodium for download?
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GamerGuru92: I'm mostly on single player. Multiplayer usually runs smoother.