FPS, Frametime & Benchmarking
Performance Overlay is a lightweight, client-side mod that shows what actually matters for smooth gameplay — not just average FPS.
It focuses on 1% / 0.1% lows, frametime stability, stutters, and frame spikes, helping you understand why Minecraft feels smooth or laggy.
📊 Performance Metrics

The overlay updates in real time and displays:
- FPS (average)
- 1% low FPS
- 0.1% low FPS
- Frametime
- Stutter count
- Worst frame spike
- GC pauses
- Memory usage
All metrics are designed for real performance analysis, not vanity numbers.
⌨️ Key Bindings
All features are accessible instantly via key binds:
- F7 — Toggle performance overlay
- F8 — Cycle overlay layout
- F9 — Reset performance statistics
- F10 — Start / stop benchmark
Key bindings can be changed in Minecraft → Controls.
🧩 Customisation

- Multiple overlay layouts
- Different screen positions
- Minimal and non-intrusive design
- Instant toggling without menus
🧪 Benchmark Mode

Run objective benchmarks and get detailed CSV results, including:
- Per-frame FPS and frametime data
- Average FPS, 1% / 0.1% lows
- Worst stutters and frame spikes
- Run metadata for comparison
📁 Files are saved to: .minecraft/config/performanceoverlay/benchmarks/
CSV files can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or any analysis tool as well as AI chats.
🎯 Use Cases
- Diagnosing stutters and micro-freezes
- Comparing shaders, mods, modpacks, or settings
- Measuring real smoothness instead of “feels smoother”
- Benchmarking performance changes reliably
ℹ️ Notes
- Client-side only
- Lightweight and low overhead
- No gameplay or logic changes
🔁 Redistribution
You are free to:
- Use this mod in modpacks (public or private)
- Include it in custom client setups
- Fork or modify the code for your own needs
If you re-upload this mod (modified or unmodified), please:
- Credit Performance Overlay as the original project
- Link back to this Modrinth page
- Use a different name and icon for modified versions
License
MIT License
Minecraft FPS and frametime performance overlay showing average FPS, 1% lows, stutters, and frame spikes
Different overlay layouts and positions for Minecraft performance metrics
Simply press F10 to start a 30s benchmark and get more data about your game's performance
CSV benchmark file with per-frame FPS and frametime data
| Version | Minecraft | Loader | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Performance Overlay 1.0.2 1.0.2+mc26.2-fabric |
26.2
|
fabric
|
Download |
|
Performance Overlay 1.0.2 1.0.2+mc26.1.x-fabric |
26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
|
fabric
|
Download |
|
Performance Overlay 1.0.2 1.0.2+mc1.21.9-1.21.11-fabric |
1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.9
|
fabric
|
Download |
|
Performance Overlay 1.0.1 1.0.1+mc1.21.9-1.21.11-fabric |
1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.9
|
fabric
|
Download |
|
Performance Overlay 1.0.0 1.0.0+mc1.21.x-fabric |
1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9
|
fabric
|
Download |