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a modpack that focuses on optimisation more than features

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🚀 Hardly Optimised

The definitive Fabric performance pack for 1.16.5 → 1.21.x

Tested on i5-4570/4GB DDR3/Tiny11 - No theoretical benchmarks!


⚠️ Critical Warning: Minecraft 1.21.5-1.21.7 Unsupported

All versions between 1.21.5 and 1.21.7 suffer from severe Intel GPU freezes (Mojang-confirmed bug).

  • No longer supported in this modpack
  • No stability fixes will be backported
  • Upgrade to 1.21.8 immediately for crash fixes

This is not optional if you use:

  • Intel UHD
  • Any integrated GPU
  • Low-end systems

Continuing to use 1.21.5-1.21.7 may corrupt worlds during freezes.


🔬 Proven Performance

Hardware Validation

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 (4C/4T @ 3.2GHz)
  • RAM: 4GB DDR3-1600 (single-channel)
  • OS: Tiny11 23H2 (600MB idle RAM usage)
  • Storage: DRAM-less SATA SSD

Real-World FPS

Version FPS Settings RAM Usage
1.16.5 47-164 8 chunks, Fast 1.4GB
1.20.4 55-106 6 chunks, Fancy 2.9GB
1.21.8 76-114 6 chunks 3.2GB

🎯 Version Guide

1.16.5 - The Low-End Champion

  • Best for: 4GB RAM systems
  • Key Mods:
    • Sodium-Fabric (1.16.5 fork)
    • Phosphor (lighting optimizations)
    • FastChest (container lag fix)

⚖️ 1.20.1 - The Modding king

  • Requires: 8GB+ RAM for modded play
  • Shaders: Iris works but cuts FPS by 40% on HD 4600

⚖️ 1.20.4 - The Balanced Choice

  • Requires: 8GB+ RAM for modded play
  • Shaders: Iris works but cuts FPS by 40% on HD 4600(tricked shaders reccomended)

🚧 1.21.8 - The Future (With Caveats)

  • Critical Fix: Intel GPU crash patches
  • Work In Progress: Some mods still updating

⚠️ 4GB DDR3 Limitations

  • Max Settings:
    • 6 chunk render distance
    • 0 mipmap levels
    • No shaders/texture packs
    • Must:
      • Close all background apps
      • Use Tiny11/AtlasOS

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Hardware Best Version Notes
4GB DDR3 1.16.5 Change settings if lag is a problem
8GB DDR3 1.20.4 Stable for modpacks
Intel GPU 1.21.8 Required for crash fixes

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