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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

GpuShift

Improves optimization by offloading CPU processes to the GPU

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Which GpuShift release matches Fabric?

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Best match for your filters GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric, Forge

GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is GpuShift required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric, Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last need?

GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last on Fabric. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add GpuShift without breaking your instance.

Built for GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last on Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside GpuShift 1.2.8 Stable - MC 1.20.1 last. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does GpuShift add?

GpuShift is a client-side performance mod that offloads CPU render work to the GPU, reducing frame time and boosting FPS.

Results (same scene, OBS recording at 2K/120fps):

  • Sodium alone: ~460 FPS

  • Sodium + GpuShift: ~857 FPS

Features:

  • Works standalone or alongside Sodium/Embeddium
  • Adaptive entity culling — distant entities are skipped, close ones always render
  • Particle budget scaling
  • In-game config screen
  • FPS/frame time overlay
  • Zero impact on server-side logic

Compatibility:

  • ✅ Sodium (recommended)
  • ✅ Embeddium
  • ✅ Oculus
  • ✅ Works without any of the above

This mod does NOT:

  • Replace or break the render pipeline
  • Affect server ticks, AI, or physics
  • Require any dependencies

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