Will It Run?

[Rob_dog]

So I have my 2017 MacBook Air and I want to get Minecraft Java Edition for it. I want to keep a consistent 60fps and I don't know which settings I should use. Before I describe more, here are my detailed specs.

 

Specs:

Intel Core i5-5350U Processor (Dual-Core, Quad-Thread)

Intel HD Graphics 6000 (Integrated)

8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 Memory

256GB Storage (~100GB Available)

 

Will it handle it without it throttling or am I being crazy and I am going to have a crappy time running it? Will lowering settings and Optifine help? Please let me know.

[Fasauceome]

my cousin runs a very similar setup. I can't remember his settings but they're generally low  (especially render distance, around 8 chunks cause a dual core mobile chip can only get you so far) and his performance is quite smooth.

[Rob_dog]

8 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

my cousin runs a very similar setup. I can't remember his settings but they're generally low  (especially render distance, around 8 chunks cause a dual core mobile chip can only get you so far) and his performance is quite smooth.

Does he use Optifine?

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, Rob_dog said:

Does he use Optifine?

no, default (not fast graphics )with no texture packs

[Rob_dog]

29 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

no, default (not fast graphics )with no texture packs

Will I get higher FPS/a better experience using Optifine?

[Fasauceome]

24 minutes ago, Rob_dog said:

Will I get higher FPS/a better experience using Optifine?

anything that lowers graphics will increase performance on a setup like this. If you find that reducing detail is something you need, optifine is always a good option