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GPUCraft

GPUCraft is a rendering optimization mod for Minecraft

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Quick answer

Which GPUCraft release should I use?

Updated 20 days ago
Latest stable file GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3 targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is GPUCraft 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
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 GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3 need?

GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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 GPUCraft without breaking your instance.

Built for GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; 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 GPUCraft 2.1 - 26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does GPUCraft add?

GPUcraft

License: GPL v3 GitHub CurseForge Modrinth: Soon

Client-side rendering optimization mod for Fabric that eliminates CPU draw overhead and stabilizes framerates in entity-heavy scenes.

Key Features

  • Vulkan-Style State Caching: Skips redundant OpenGL driver state switches (glBindTexture, glDepthMask, glBlendFunc), cutting CPU-to-GPU overhead.
  • Occlusion Culling: Fast raycast culling with zero per-frame heap allocations; stops rendering mobs hidden behind solid blocks.
  • Frustum Culling: Bypasses rendering for entities outside the camera view cone.
  • Distance Limits: Independent render distance limits for entities and block entities (chests, signs, banners).
  • Particle & Drop Budgets: Caps spawned particles and dropped items to prevent freezes during explosions and mob farm operations.
  • Weather Toggle: Option to disable rain/snow rendering to save GPU fillrate.
  • FPS Throttling: Configurable in-game FPS cap and background throttling when unfocused.
  • Live Diagnostics HUD: Real-time FPS, active GPU, and culling statistics.

Controls

  • F9: Toggle Diagnostics HUD
  • F10: Cycle Presets (Quality → Balanced → Performance)

(Customizable via Mod Menu or vanilla Controls settings)

Presets

Preset Entity Dist Block Entities Particles Max Items Occlusion Weather Target
Quality 128 96 96 Unlimited Off On High-end PCs, shaders
Balanced 64 48 48 Unlimited On On Default gameplay
Performance 28 20 20 96 On Off Mob farms, low-end GPUs

Requirements

  • Fabric Loader >= 0.16.0
  • Fabric API
  • Java 21+ (Java 17 for 1.20.1)

Benchmark

GPUcraft Performance Benchmark

Links & License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).
Copyright (C) 2026 kors228.

Project description from CurseForge.

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