Minecraft on a low-end PC or laptop
How to play Minecraft on an old computer or laptop: optimisation mods, settings and what to turn off in the system.
Minecraft can run even on an old laptop — if it's set up right.
A build for a weak PC
Create a Fabric build and install from the catalog:
- Sodium — the main FPS boost.
- Lithium — faster world logic.
- FerriteCore — less memory.
- ImmediatelyFast — faster interface and text.
Game settings
- Render distance 6–8 chunks.
- Graphics “Fast”, clouds off, particles “Minimal”.
- Cap FPS at 60 — less heat.
System
- Laptop — plugged in and on the “High performance” power plan.
- Close a browser with dozens of tabs.
- Game memory 2–3 GB, no more than half of what you have.
Download TCLauncher — it's free.
FAQ
How much memory if my PC has 4 GB?
Give the game 1.5–2 GB, the rest is for the system. And definitely Sodium.
Will Minecraft run on integrated graphics?
Yes, with Sodium and a low render distance most integrated GPUs give 40–60 FPS.