How to INCREDIBLY Boost FPS in Minecraft 1.16 : The Ultimate 2026 Guide

Most high-performance mods for 1.16 run on Fabric.

For version 1.16, the Sodium mod has largely overtaken OptiFine as the performance king. It replaces the rendering engine entirely to use modern OpenGL features.

Install Sodium (rendering), Lithium (game logic), and Starlight (lighting engine) together for the best results.

If you prefer a simpler "all-in-one" solution with shaders support, OptiFine is still a solid choice for 1.16.5.

Inside the "Performance" tab of the video settings, turn these ON .

This mod skips rendering mobs and items that aren't currently in your field of view, providing a massive boost in busy areas. 2. The Classic OptiFine Method