Most Minecraft players struggle with making their Minecraft client as smooth, and as fast as possible. We tend to go to 'Video Settings' and set things to the lowest, and then make one big mistake. We change the 'Performance' setting to Max FPS.

What is Max FPS?
As defined on the Mincraft Wiki: "Max FPS sets no limit to maximum FPS."

What does this mean?
This means that your FPS will jump from 1-120+ constantly, making your game experience choppy and un-enjoyable. Sure, you can enjoy the uncapped FPS, but once Minercraft starts loading chunks, your FPS will start changing rapidly.

What should I do?
It's simple. Use the 'Balanced' setting.

Why should I use 'Balanced'?
1. It saves power and RAM. You may not notice it at first, but using the 'Balanced' setting will keep your computer cooler, and running faster everywhere else.
2. It keeps your frame rate smooth. This setting keeps your FPS stable and your experience more enjoyable!

The bottom line: Using 'Balanced' does NOT lower your FPS, it caps it. It makes your gameplay smoother and makes Minecraft more enjoyable.