{"id":17133,"date":"2023-07-15T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T04:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=17133"},"modified":"2024-01-03T20:23:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T14:53:06","slug":"fix-minecraft-stuttering-on-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-minecraft-stuttering-on-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Fix Minecraft Stuttering on PC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playing Minecraft is the best way to relieve stress, especially for those imaginative enough to create their world. However, this stress-busting and highly engaging activity may turn into a dull experience due to unnecessary stuttering and graphic errors on the PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The issue usually appears while playing Minecraft on a system that is not optimized or compatible with the game\u2019s specifications. However, that is not a limiting factor. Sometimes, issues with existing components can cause Minecraft stuttering on PC error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are facing a similar issue, check out this post, as we have some working fixes to help you overcome Minecraft’s stuttering errors on Windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before We Begin\u2026<\/h3>\n

First things first, ensure that your PC is compatible with the game you are trying to run. The minimum requirements to run Minecraft are listed below. Check if your PC meets the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Operating System\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 7 and above\u2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Core i3- 3210 or AMD A8-7600 APU<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPU<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel HD Graphics 4000 or AMD Radeon 5\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n4 GB RAM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If your PC meets all the requirements, and you are still facing the issues, check out the next section for fixes. However, if you do not have all the resources available, upgrade your PC to check if the Minecradt stuttering issue still exists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ways to Fix Minecraft Stuttering on PC – WORKING!<\/h2>\n

Fix #1 – Run the Game with a Dedicated GPU<\/h3>\n

To yield the best video performance and graphics from the game, ensure it runs with the dedicated GPU. Sometimes, the issue appears when your PC fails to identify Minecraft as a GPU-heavy program and runs it just like any other application. To ensure that it uses the assigned GPU –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1- Right-click your desktop and find Display settings in the opened menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Display
\nStep 2 – In Display settings, find Graphics settings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 3 – Add the executable Minecraft file by using the browse option.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 4 – Click Options.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Step 5 – Select High Performance in the opened Window and click Save.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix #2 – Manage Render Distance<\/h3>\n

Using blocks and chunks to build your world is the basis of Minecraft. The render distance defines the number of chunks and blocks you see simultaneously. Issues like frame drops and stuttering are common when the number is higher. That is because each block is taking individual graphics memory. The ideal way to handle this is to tweak game settings and minimize the render distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1 – Run Minecraft on your computer.
\n<\/span>Step 2 – Click Options to find utility options.
\n<\/span>Step 3 – Click on Video Settings to find Render Distance.
\n<\/span>Step 4 – Lower the Render distance from the settings.
\n<\/span>Step 5 – Save changes made and exit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read Also: How to Stop Frame Drops in OBS<\/a><\/p>\n

Fix #3 – Disable Threaded Optimization<\/h3>\n

If you use an NVIDIA GPU, your PC uses threaded optimization. Usually, it is better to use this type of optimization to enhance the performance of your GPU. However, when it comes to stuttering issues with Minecraft, disabling it appears helpful, as reported by many users and tried by our experts. Hence, you may try the same too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1- Right-click on your desktop to find NVIDIA Control Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 2 – In the opened Windows, click on Manage 3D settings available in the left pane.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 3 – Go to the Program Settings tab and select Minecraft Launcher.exe from the dropdown menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 4 – Find the Threaded optimization.
\n<\/span>Step 5 – Click the dropdown menu next to it and change the value from Auto to Off.
\n<\/span>Step 6 – Click Apply to save changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fix #4 – Update GPU Drivers<\/h3>\n

If the issues are not resolved yet, there are chances that your GPU drivers are not up to the mark. It happens with many applications where you face issues with the overall video performance of your PC. Keeping the GPU drivers up to date is the best way to avoid any hindrance to the performance of your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n

To update the GPU Drivers, you have two options –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. In the traditional method, you manually search the Device Manager for driver updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The advanced method where Advanced Driver Updater finds, fetches, and installs the latest driver updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you ask us, we recommend you use the Advanced Driver Updater<\/a>. That is because of the following reasons –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n