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Despite the "Vanilla" name, it is extremely demanding. You generally need a modern dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 20-series or AMD RX 6000-series and above) to maintain 60 FPS [1, 2]. Vanilla Raytracing for Java! (Support 3D Models)
Offers a visual overhaul comparable to high-end shaders like SEUS PTGI or Continuum RT. Most stable versions target Minecraft 1
One of its standout features is the ability to handle complex 3D geometry . While many older ray-tracing packs struggled with non-blocky shapes, this version correctly calculates light hits on custom 3D models (like detailed furniture or vegetation) rather than treating them as flat planes [2, 4]. You generally need a modern dedicated GPU (Nvidia
You must use a compatible PBR Resource Pack (like LabPBR) to see the full "raytraced" effect on textures.
Requires Iris Shaders (recommended for performance) or Optifine .