Note: Do not use "Shaders Mod" by karyonix – it is outdated and incompatible with modern 1.12.2 setups.
To run shaders on 1.12.2, you need:
Known for extreme realism, this pack features advanced physics-based rendering (PBR) and stunning volumetric clouds.
| Aspect | 1.12.2 | 1.20+ | |--------|--------|-------| | Shader API | OptiFine (stable) | Iris + Sodium (more efficient) | | Shader features | No ray tracing / PTGI support | Full PTGI, better shadows | | Performance | Moderate | Better optimization (Sodium) | | Mod compatibility | Excellent (many mods stuck on 1.12.2) | Improving but still catching up | | Legacy mod packs | FTB, Tekkit, GregTech: New Horizons | Modern mods (Create, etc.) |
Note: Do not use "Shaders Mod" by karyonix – it is outdated and incompatible with modern 1.12.2 setups.
To run shaders on 1.12.2, you need:
Known for extreme realism, this pack features advanced physics-based rendering (PBR) and stunning volumetric clouds.
| Aspect | 1.12.2 | 1.20+ | |--------|--------|-------| | Shader API | OptiFine (stable) | Iris + Sodium (more efficient) | | Shader features | No ray tracing / PTGI support | Full PTGI, better shadows | | Performance | Moderate | Better optimization (Sodium) | | Mod compatibility | Excellent (many mods stuck on 1.12.2) | Improving but still catching up | | Legacy mod packs | FTB, Tekkit, GregTech: New Horizons | Modern mods (Create, etc.) |
