Vega 64 doesn't like Minecraft

[Abcgaia]

Hi all,

 

When trying to run minecraft java edition (vanilla), my computer is getting horrible fps (like 20-30) with a Vega 64. Running Doom Eternal on ultra gives me 120+, so I think something is wrong with my software setup or install. 

 

Things I see that might be problematic are:

- The computer lists the device in Radeon software and device manager as a "Radeon RX Vega" and not Vega 64

- My GPU usage is extremely low when running minecraft. I don't even think it is leaving the first power state (0) like it should be for gaming (1-7 lights don't come on). Its also <12% usage in task manager

 

The system seems to run fine for all other games and apps (i.e. 3D mark). I tried my best to uninstall radeon software before a reinstall and update. None of this seemed to help. Not really sure what is going on here so advice would be great. Thanks!

 

Specs:

System Specs:

CPU:  Ryzen 5 2600

Mobo: x470i Strix

RAM: 16GB GSkill DDR4

GPU: Sapphire Vega 64 (air)

 

[RAM555789]

Not sure how to do it with an AMD card, but  I had to manually set my OpenGL settings to use my graphics card. Beyond that try adding more RAM, also if your using mods your likely to need more like 4-6GB of RAM allocate to minecraft. (depends on the modpack)

[RAM555789]

Also Doom Eternal and Minecraft have such different game coding and game engines that you can't compare what kind of performance you get. A really simple game can be so poorly optimized that it runs way worse than a much more complex game that is extremely well optimized.

[Abcgaia]

Just now, RAM555789 said:

Also Doom Eternal and Minecraft have such different game coding and game engines that you can't compare what kind of performance you get. A really simple game can be so poorly optimized that it runs way worse than a much more complex game that is extremely well optimized.

The only reason I included the bit about Doom is to show that my graphics card can run other games just fine, just not Minecraft apparently. I know performance between the two is fairly independent. I just know that if my phone can run minecraft at 60+ FPS my computer should easily get above that as well. That's why I think it's something with the software, but I can't be sure what.

[Abcgaia]

6 minutes ago, RAM555789 said:

Not sure how to do it with an AMD card, but  I had to manually set my OpenGL settings to use my graphics card. Beyond that try adding more RAM, also if your using mods your likely to need more like 4-6GB of RAM allocate to minecraft. (depends on the modpack)

Thanks, but I already tried adding more RAM (even though I don't use texture packs). I think this is definitely a GPU issue and not about memory allocation. I'll look into openGL though!

[RAM555789]

9 minutes ago, Abcgaia said:

Thanks, but I already tried adding more RAM (even though I don't use texture packs). I think this is definitely a GPU issue and not about memory allocation. I'll look into openGL though!

 

[Abcgaia]

6 minutes ago, RAM555789 said:

 

Here's my screenshot if that helps

 

[Abcgaia]

5 minutes ago, valdyrgramr said:

You're comparing a poorly optimized game with known issues to a game with an engine literally developed by the guy who made the engines for FarCry and Crysis, aka Tiago Sousa/the guy who replaced John Carmack.  It's not the card it's shit development/optimization by Minecraft's dev team.

 

Go into AMD's driver sw and force optimization yourself as pointed out.  Also, what the card is listed as doesn't really matter in this regard.

One of the problems with this is that Minecraft isn't showing up in my Radeon Software as a game. I can't set a game profile for it because it isn't there.

 

When I try to add it, I struggle because minecraft has a launcher and I can't seem to add the application itself (i.e. the one that shows running in task manager).

 

Regardless of the comparison, I get better FPS on an older laptop of mine so I expect better from this PC. Just trying to get it to run as intended

[Abcgaia]

4 minutes ago, valdyrgramr said:

Image = dead.  o.o

Sorry, what?

 

The only way I could seem to get a good screenshot of the game was by recording it and then snipping the image later. NGL idk where my printscreen button is on this new keyboard.

[Abcgaia]

1 minute ago, valdyrgramr said:

Well, the problem comes back to the developer and their optimization skills.  If it was optimized properly you wouldn't be having this issue, hence my point.   By stating that it runs better on an older laptop is also proving that point further.   I mean you could ask AMD for an option to include it in an update, and potentially point this issue out to the dev.  But, they won't fix something they aren't aware of.

Other forums say minecraft players on vega 64 get 200+ FPS easily. Link is at the bottom. I just think it's odd my system can't seem to match that level. Don't think the problem is much with optimization because it seems to work for others.

 

https://www.game-debate.com/low-vs-ultra-graphics-settings/1235-minecraft/3955-radeon-rx-vega-64-air-8gb#:~:text=In summary%2C the Radeon RX,Ultra will see 200%2B FPS.

[Abcgaia]

1 minute ago, valdyrgramr said:

Your image is not there for me.   It shows a dead link, and if I click on it then it takes me to good ol' error 404.

Added a new one. Sorry about that

[RAM555789]

Yeah I got no idea how to fix your issue, perhaps try and get playable fps with something like Optifine.