# Better Render Distance<\/p>\n
Minecraft’s render distance was changed from a cube to a cylindrical shape back in 1.18. The problem is that this shape isn’t actually a cylinder but rather a rounded rectangle. This mod optimizes this.<\/p>\n
## Performance Benefits
\nI get about a 10-15% boost on my system. Impacts both average FPS and 1% lows. It could create a larger benefit for lower end systems.<\/p>\n
### Lightweight
\nBuilt to be lightweight and uses optimized functions. When Sodium is installed, Better Render Distance hooks into Sodium\u2019s own occlusion culler to keep overhead as low as possible.<\/p>\n
## What Does The Mod Do?<\/p>\n
This mod makes three optimizations to improve upon this.<\/p>\n
### Circular Horizontal Distance
\nChanges the render distance formula to be as a perfect circle as it can be which reduces the overextended diagonals.<\/p>\n
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### Spherical Render Shape
\nUpgrades the shape from a cylinder to a sphere. Which extends the diagonal culling from only being done horizontally to vertically as well.<\/p>\n
### Vertical Render Distance (Configurable)
\nShips with vertical distance set to the Balanced preset by default. Useful especially at higher render distances.<\/p>\n
## Configuration
\nAvailable in Sodium\u2019s Video Settings. You can toggle the optimizations on\/off and adjust the vertical culling amount.<\/p>\n
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Auto Vertical Scale setting that includes three presets (Performance \/ Balanced \/ Quality) which automatically adjust Vertical Scale based on your current Render Distance.<\/p>\n
The manual adjustment slider is disabled when the Auto setting is enabled.<\/p>\n
## Mod Compatibility<\/p>\n
Compatible with all the popular performance mods. If you find an incompatibility please report it and I will check it out.<\/p>\n
## Updates & Future Plans
\nI will be updating this mod to every stable Minecraft release. I have additional optimization ideas planned, but they\u2019ll be explored and added over time.<\/p>\n
I am also looking into porting back to popular older versions of Minecraft. Check back later if a version you are looking for isn’t currently supported.<\/p>\n
## Contact<\/p>\n
You can join the Discord server to report bugs, request features, ask questions, or reach out to me for any purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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