Here are four practical tips to immediately improve the performance of Minecraft on any PC
1. Play on Low to Medium Settings
It goes without saying, but the basic fix for any situation where you are not getting ideal frame rates is to tone down the in-game settings. Yes, you will not see the best visuals, but for a game like Minecraft, visuals aren’t the most important part. To tone down, choose the ‘Fast’ graphics mode, turn off VSync, keep Particles at Medium, and keep Render Distance to 2 chunks.
2. Allocate More RAM to Minecraft
One common issue that players face is not allocating enough RAM to Minecraft, which can severely impact performance. To fix this, go to the Minecraft launcher, click on ‘Installations’, then ‘More Options’, and increase the allocated RAM to at least 4GB if possible.
3. Optimize Java Settings
Minecraft runs on Java, so optimizing Java settings can significantly improve performance. Go to the Java Control Panel, click on ‘Java’, then ‘View’, and adjust the runtime parameters to allocate more memory to Minecraft.
4. Don’t Keep Other Windows Open
Playing Minecraft is a taxing activity for your PC and can get progressively more intense as you build your world. Therefore, it is in your best interest to close all other windows—be it the browser or anything else. This not only reduces the RAM usage but also reduces the CPU load—naturally improving the frame rates in Minecraft.
