Potato3D
The ~~Future~~ Past of Rendering is Now, and it's all in Java™!
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About this Mod
Potato3D
The Future Past of Rendering is Now, and it's all in Java™!
Potato3D is an alternative implementation of Mojang's Blaze3D rendering api, that handles all the rendering
on cpu / with java code (aka it's a 3d software renderer).
And all of it in crisp 320x240 and playable performance*!
Fully compatible with Minecraft 26.1.x and Herdcraft 26w14a!
Some in game screenshots:
Incompatibilities:
- Sodium - Requires OpenGL, so it won't work with reimplementation
- Iris - Requires OpenGL, just like above.
- Immediately Fast - Probably requires OpenGL
- Or just anything using raw OpenGL or vanilla Blaze3D implementation.
- Anything using custom core shaders - Potato3D doesn't support any GLSL shaders, as all the rendering is handled on java side.
Available Versions
How to Install Potato3D on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Potato3D". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26w14a, 26.1.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Potato3D server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Potato3D compatible with fabric?
Potato3D officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26w14a, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Potato3D – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Potato3D consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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