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Embeddium vs Nvidium
Both stand on minecraft performance mods. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Choose Embeddium if you want a free, client-side Minecraft mod focused on rendering and your game version is listed. Look elsewhere if you need dedicated server support.
Visit Embeddium Free plan Linux
Nvidium is a specialized option for compatible NVIDIA systems running Sodium. Check the GPU, loader, and game-version requirements, and note the project’s stability warning.
Visit NvidiumThe facts
| Embeddium | Nvidium | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | modrinth.com | github.com |
| On minecraft performance mods | #14 of 24 | #10 of 24 |
Embeddium: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Focuses on rendering performance.
- Uses a multi-loader setup.
- Does not require Sodium.
- Supports several listed Minecraft releases.
What to know first
- Dedicated server support is not provided.
- Only the listed Minecraft versions are supported.
Nvidium: what it does well
- Free to use
- Uses mesh shaders for terrain geometry culling
- Supports Fabric and Quilt loaders
- Automatically disables on non-NVIDIA systems
What to know first
- Requires Sodium
- Requires an NVIDIA GTX 1600 series or newer
- Disables itself when Iris actively uses shaders
- Mesh shaders may cause Minecraft to terminate unexpectedly
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