If your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements, you will probably experience slower or choppy gameplay. While there are many factors that could potentially contribute to slow gameplay in Minecraft, most of them can be sorted into two categories: Slow gameplay can be difficult to diagnose, but it is usually fixed by ensuring your computer meets the system requirements and has a steady broadband Internet connection. If you’re experiencing slow gameplay in Minecraft Realms, please see Minecraft Realms Plus Troubleshooting.
This article applies to Minecraft: Java Edition.