: For those who must stay on Forge-based loaders, this is a top choice that bundles ports like Embeddium (the Forge version of Sodium). Core Components of a 200+ FPS Build
For the best experience, choose a pre-configured pack rather than installing individual mods. These are available through launchers like Prism Launcher or Modrinth .
: This is widely considered the gold standard for players transitioning from OptiFine. It provides nearly 1:1 feature parity with OptiFine (including shaders, connected textures, and zoom) but uses the much faster Sodium engine.