
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
SmoothBeta
This mod is a collection of tweaks and optimizations that improve Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 performance.
Quick answer
Which SmoothBeta release matches b1.7.3?
SmoothBeta 1.1.7 targets b1.7.3 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is SmoothBeta required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does SmoothBeta 1.1.7 need?
1.1.7 on b1.7.3. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install StationAPI first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add SmoothBeta without breaking your instance.
Built for SmoothBeta 1.1.7 on b1.7.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1.7. It targets b1.7.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install StationAPI first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.7. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does SmoothBeta add?
SmoothBeta implements various different optimizations to Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 that do not affect gameplay or mechanics of the game.
Current optimizations included:
- Multidraw terrain renderer
- May double or triple FPS
- Makes world loading smoother by offloading some work to GPU
- Takes less RAM by reducing terrain vertex data size by about 42%
- fastutil
- Improves chunk lookup speed
- Improves entity factory lookup speed
- IdentityHashMap
- Improves entity and block entity renderer lookup speed
- Custom entity registry
- Improves entity spawning speed by using generated lambda factories instead of reflection
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
SmoothBeta by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
b1.7.3
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
SmoothBeta versions and loaders
1.1.7
SmoothBeta-1.1.7.jar
4 Jun 2025
1.1.6
SmoothBeta-1.1.6.jar
7 Jan 2025
1.1.5
SmoothBeta-1.1.5.jar
28 Dec 2023
1.1.4
SmoothBeta-1.1.4.jar
16 Nov 2023
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.