Essentially Optimized (FPS)
ModpackModpack focusing purely on Minecraft optimization and maximizing FPS. Enjoy vanilla Minecraft with up to 4x higher FPS.
Description

What's Essentially Optimized?
Essentially Optimized is a client-side modpack dedicated to one thing: pure optimization. It is designed to deliver the highest possible framerates and the smoothest gameplay experience by focusing only on performance.
Thanks to modern performance mods, this pack often outperforms other optimization solutions by stripping away everything that is unnecessary.
| FPS Test | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentially Optimized | 704 | 512 | 1089 |
| Vanilla | 152 | 114 | 209 |
Tested on 32 chunk render & shadow distance. With lower distances, FPS will be much higher. Source
Pure Performance, Zero Bloat
We built this modpack with extreme simplicity in mind since we have been looking for something like this ourselves. Unlike with most other packs, you will find:
- NO unnecessary quality-of-life mods.
- NO visual enhancements.
- NO content additions or random mods.
Key Features
🚀 Maximum Performance: Carefully selected and configured mods to significantly boost your FPS, reduce stutter, and optimize memory usage on any device. In our tests, the FPS gain was about 3-4x with this modpack.
🪶 Extremely Lightweight: By including only optimization mods, the pack is incredibly light, loads instantly, and is easy to maintain.
🌍 Works Everywhere: As a purely client-side pack with no content altering mods, it is compatible with any vanilla world or server.
🧱 The Perfect Base: This is the ideal foundation for building your own custom modpack. Add your favorite QoL, visual, or content mods on top without worrying about conflicting performance mods.
⚡ Rapid Updates: Our simple, focused approach means we can update to new Minecraft versions incredibly quickly.
Huge thank you to all the individual mod creators. Without you, this modpack would not exist. Please go show some love to them. But now, stop waiting and install the modpack!
Quick Install Guide
- Download the Modrinth App. (or any other launcher that supports Modrinth modpacks)
- Install the Essentially Optimized Modpack via "Browse" in the app.
- Start playing and enjoy the insane FPS boost!
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Credits & Links
Sodium by jellysquid3
Sodium Extra by FlashyReese
Reese’s Sodium Options by FlashyReese
Lithium by jellysquid3
Ferritecore by malte0811
Entity Culling by tr7zw
More Culling by FX
ImmediatelyFast by RaphiMC
Iris by coderbot
C2ME by ishland
ScalableLux by shland
Very Many Players by shland
ModernFix-mVUS by Coredex
BadOptimizations by thosea
Fast IP Ping by fallen-breath
Modmenu by Prospector
Fabric API by modmuss50
Cloth Config API by shedaniel
FAQ
Q: Will this be made for older versions as well?
A: We currently have no plans to backport it to older versions. But if the demand is high, we might do it.
Q: What mods are in the pack?
A: You can see the full, up-to-date list by checking each version's dependencies or at the bottom of the page under Credit & Links
Q: Why doesn't it have (insert a mod not related to optimization)?
A: To keep the pack as light, fast, and stable as possible, we only include optimization mods.
Q: Do I need the modpack on the server?
A: No, the pack works on all servers that allow vanilla clients.
Q: How can I install the modpack?
A: Here's how to install modpacks.
Q: Where can I get support, report a bug, or give feedback?
A: Join our Discord Server to report any bugs or get help.
Q: My game still feels choppy?
A: Make sure you have allocated enough RAM to Minecraft. We recommend allocating at least 4GB (4096MB) for a smooth experience. You can change this in your launcher's settings.
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Contained Mods (18)
Concurrent Chunk Management Engine (Fabric)
A Fabric mod designed to improve the chunk performance of Minecraft.
Fabric API
Core API library for the Fabric toolchain
MoreCulling
A mod that changes how multiple types of culling are handled in order to improve performance
Lithium (Fabric/NeoForge)
An optimization mod for Minecraft which improves server performance significantly.
Mod Menu
Adds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Sodium Extra
Features that shouldn't be in Sodium
Reese's Sodium Options
Alternative Options Menu for Sodium
Sodium
The fastest and most compatible rendering optimization mod for Minecraft. Now available for both NeoForge and Fabric!
ImmediatelyFast
Speed up immediate mode rendering in Minecraft
ModernFix-mVUS
A fork of ModernFix that adds minor version update support.
Entity Culling Fabric/Forge
Using async path-tracing to hide BlockEntities/Entities that are not visible
Iris Shaders
A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs
Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)
Config Screen API for Minecraft
ScalableLux
A Fabric mod based on Starlight that improves the performance of light updates in Minecraft.
BadOptimizations
Optimization mod that focuses on things other than rendering
Very Many Players (Fabric)
A Fabric mod designed to improve server performance at high playercounts.
Text Placeholder API
Placeholder and Text manipulation library for your Minecraft mods.
FerriteCore
Memory usage optimizations
