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Optimized Core

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Optimized Core

By notactuallyoak

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A lightweight Forge 1.20.1 optimization modpack focused on maximizing FPS, reducing RAM usage, and improving loading times while preserving the complete vanilla Minecraft experience.

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About

Description

Optimized Core

Optimized Core is a lightweight Forge 1.20.1 modpack designed to make Minecraft run faster without changing gameplay.

FPS improvements ranging from 33% up to 295% (Over 120% average performance gains.)

The goal is simple: improve performance while keeping the game as close to vanilla as possible. No new content, no gameplay tweaks, and no progression changes. just a smoother Minecraft experience.

Features

  • Higher FPS
  • Lower RAM usage
  • Faster game startup
  • Reduced lag spikes
  • Improved chunk loading
  • Better entity and rendering performance
  • Vanilla-friendly experience

Included Optimizations

This pack combines carefully selected performance, memory, rendering, networking, and bug-fixing mods to improve overall stability and responsiveness.

Optimizations include:

  • Rendering improvements
  • Memory usage reductions
  • Faster loading times
  • Entity optimization
  • Chunk and network optimizations
  • Background resource management
  • Vanilla bug fixes

Recommended For

  • Low-end PCs
  • Laptops
  • Vanilla-focused players
  • Budget-constrained servers
  • Modpack creators looking for a lightweight optimization base

Screenshots

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Before (184 fps)

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After (482 fps ~161.96%)

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Before (185 fps)

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 After (362 fps ~95.68%)

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Before (360 fps)

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After (730 fps ~102.78%)

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