Java Edition hardware performance

This article is about users' measurements of performance using Minecraft computer version 1.8 and newer on various hardware and software configurations. For the game requirements, see Hardware requirements. For the performance of the Pocket Edition, see Pocket Edition hardware performance. For the in-game bugs and issues of Minecraft computer edition, see the issue tracker|Issues/notice|the issue tracker.

Java Edition hardware performance/nav

Instructions

Hardware requirements

Please see hardware requirements for more information.

Software requirements

• Latest graphics drivers
  • AMD users: Use the AMD Driver Autodetect utility to automatically find your driver. Alternatively, use AMD's GPU support webpage to find the appropriate driver.
  • Intel users: Use the Intel Driver Update Utility to automatically find your driver. Alternatively, use Intel's Download Center to find the appropriate driver.
  • Nvidia users: Use Nvidia's Smart Scan utility (Java required) to automatically find your driver. Alternatively, use Nvidia's Download drivers webpage to find the appropriate driver.
• Java
  • Using the most up-to-date version of Java is recommended (1.8 Update 20 as of August 21, 2014), (1.7 Update 67 as of July 29, 2014)
  • 64-bit OS users: It is highly recommended to install the 64-bit version of Java.
    • The launcher will prefer to use Java 64-bit even if Java 32-bit is installed.
• Minecraft launcher or newer
  • Launcher will update itself automatically each start-up if an internet connection is available (You may need to open your launcher twice for the new versions to take effect.)
  • To update the launcher manually, download it here
• Minecraft or newer. (Snapshots and pre-releases when applicable).
  • Older versions will need to be updated to current versions. Previous versions in entries will not be approved.

Conditions for testing

To contribute to this list, you must use the following options in both the Minecraft Launcher and in Minecraft itself.

Please note the following before continuing onward:

• Close unneeded background processes for best performance,
• Set your monitor to it's native resolution,
• Use only your primary monitor for testing,
• Use the downloadable client. Do not use Magic Launcher or any other launcher other than default Minecraft launcher,
• NO MODS (especially OptiFine and FpsPlus),
  • If you want, you can install OptiFine/FpsPlus after the initial test and make a note of your FPS in your comment section. This is not required.

Launcher setup

• Choose New Profile, and use the settings that are provided below:
  • Profile Info
    • Profile Name: "Hardware Performance Test"
    • Resolution: Enable and set to "854"×"480"
  • Version Selection
    • Enable experimental development versions ("snapshots"): Keep disabled unless you plan on benchmarking a snapshot
    • Use version: "release ", or the latest snapshot
  • Java Settings (Advanced)
    • Leave these options unchecked

In-game setup

Options

• FOV - Leave this at Normal
• Video Settings - Use the following settings as seen in the following screenshot:
• File:14w30c video settings.png
  • Max Framerate set to UNLIMITED along with Use VSync: OFF allows the frame rate to run as high as possible.
• Resource Packs - Select only the Default resource pack.
  • Do not use any other resource packs as this may incur performance variations.

Singleplayer

• Create New World
  • World Name: "Hardware Performance Test" (Without quotes)
  • Game Mode: Survival, Creative if you don't want hostile mobs to bother you (Please don't use commands or fly if you choose Creative).
  • More World Options
    • Seed for the World Generator: "Hardware Performance Test" (Without quotes)
    • Generate Structures: ON
    • World Type: Default
    • Allow Cheats: OFF
    • Bonus Chest: OFF

• Once in the Test world...
  • Press F3 to bring up the debug screen. Your FPS will be on the second line on the top left next to the game version.
  • (Optional, but recommended) For the most accurate frame rate results:
    • Allow all chunks to load until the chunk updates value drops to a low, consistent value (This may take a while depending on the performance of your machine.)
    • Use Fraps benchmarking feature to collect FPS results. (Using the debug screen lowers in-game FPS, therefore making results less accurate.)
• To gather FPS results:
  • Stand at coordinates (x:276), (z:180).
    • (Coordinates can be found on the seventh line on the debug screen.)
    • This is a central location for players to start. Players retrieving frame rates closer to the lake will have higher FPS results as opposed to those who are by or inside the tree line, creating unfair results.
  • Look around in all horizontal directions. Do not look straight up or down while obtaining the framerate.
    • Looking both upwards and downwards causes objects that are out of view, mainly objects on the horizontal plane, not to be rendered which increases FPS. This skews the results.
  • Walk around in a small circle (about 10 blocks in all directions - counting from the center of a circle).
  • Get the minimum and maximum frame rates for the default window size (854×480), maximized to fill screen (your native screen resolution), and in fullscreen. To change to fullscreen, press F11 (OS X FN + F11).
  • Make sure to at least capture FPS to the tens place for large numbers; FPS results such as 200-100 are inaccurate whereas 250-150 are a more accurate representation.

Making your entry

NOTE: By adding your entry, you acknowledge that you have read the Instructions in its entirety. Failure to properly follow the instructions will have your edit undone.

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