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Embeddium

by FiniteReality

Embeddium is an open-source client performance mod based on the last openly licensed Sodium code, aimed at mod compatibility.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyGNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.16.5 – 1.21.4

What it does

The project started from the final FOSS-licensed version of Sodium and adds bug fixes and features for modded play. Indium is not needed for the Fabric Rendering API, and an optional translucency sorting mode sits in the video options. Patches for mod compatibility issues follow soon after problems are reproduced, and extra APIs help other mods integrate.

Embeddium is not supported by CaffeineMC, and issues go to its own tracker. Indium, Reese's Sodium Options, Rubidium, Sodium and TexTrue's Embeddium Options are listed as incompatible. It runs on the client only, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Forge builds end at 1.20.1, Fabric at 1.20.6 and NeoForge at 1.21.1.

Key features

  1. Faster rendering

    Client rendering runs through Embeddium's optimized engine.

  2. Translucency sorting

    Optional correct sorting of translucent blocks, enabled in video settings.

  3. Integration APIs

    Extra APIs let other mods hook into the renderer.

  4. Fixes for other mods

    Bugs that appear alongside other mods are fixed in quick patch releases.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.4Not availableNot available1.0.12-beta.1+mc1.21.4
1.21.1Not availableNot available1.0.15+mc1.21.1
1.21Not availableNot available1.0.7+mc1.21
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.60.3.20+mc1.20.6Not available0.3.20+mc1.20.6
1.20.50.3.15+mc1.20.5Not available0.3.14+mc1.20.5
1.20.40.3.14+mc1.20.4Not available0.3.25+mc1.20.4
1.20.3Not availableNot available0.2.12+mc1.20.3
1.20.2Not available0.2.10+mc1.20.20.2.12+mc1.20.2
1.20.10.3.25+mc1.20.10.3.31+mc1.20.10.3.31+mc1.20.1
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.19.2Not available0.3.18.1+mc1.19.2Not available
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.18.2Not available0.3.18+mc1.18.2Not available
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.5Not available0.3.18+mc1.16.5Not available
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Incompatible 3

Reese's Sodium OptionsAlternative Options Menu for Sodium
Incompatible
IndiumSodium addon providing support for the Fabric Rendering API, based on Indigo
Incompatible
SodiumA high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter.
Incompatible

Required by 28 mods

Oculus1.16.5 – 1.20.1Sodium Options API1.20 – 1.21.5(Sodium) Chloride1.18.2 – 26.2Sodium Extras1.20 – 1.21.5Embeddium (Rubidium) Extra1.16 – 1.21.1TexTrue's Embeddium Options1.16.4 – 1.20.4

How it compares

Full comparison

Sodium is the project Embeddium forked from; it is client-side only as well, published for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt up to 26.3 under a custom license. Rubidium is an older Forge and NeoForge port for 1.16.5 – 1.20.1.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
EmbeddiumFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.16.5 – 1.21.4Client-side only2025-01-24
SodiumFabric, NeoForge and Quilt1.16.3 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-20
RubidiumForge and NeoForge1.16.5 – 1.20.1Client-side only2023-09-24

Questions

Can Embeddium run together with Sodium?

No. Sodium and Rubidium are listed as incompatible.

Which mods build on Embeddium?

28 catalog mods require it, such as Oculus and Embeddium (Rubidium) Extra.

In the catalog

Embeddium is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.

Optimization mods3,545Fabric modsMods for 1.21.417,979

Similar mods

Iris Shaders1.16.5 – 26.3Entity Cullingb1.7.3 – 26.3FerriteCore1.16.5 – 26.3Lithium1.16.2 – 26.3ImmediatelyFast1.18.2 – 26.3Sodium Extra1.16.2 – 26.3

What the author says

Embeddium is a free and open-source performance mod for Minecraft clients. It is based on the last FOSS-licensed version of the Sodium codebase, and includes additional bugfixes & features for better mod compatibility. Despite being forked from Sodium, Embeddium is not supported by CaffeineMC. Do not report issues…
FiniteReality, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
FiniteReality
Published
2023-09-01
Updated on Modrinth
2025-01-24
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Optimization
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