How to Fix Minecraft Bedrock Stuttering and Lag on PC

Minecraft Bedrock Edition is known for its smooth performance across devices, but some PC players face stuttering, lag, and even broken audio drivers despite having powerful hardware. This issue is especially frustrating when running the game on modern setups with RTX graphics cards, DDR5 memory, and high-refresh monitors.

Why Minecraft Bedrock Stutters on High-End PCs

Even with strong specs like a 13th Gen Intel CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, and DDR5 RAM, Bedrock Edition can still stutter. Common causes include:

• Conflicts with audio drivers
• UWP app issues with the Microsoft Store
• Improper GPU settings (V-Sync, uncapped FPS)
• Corrupted cache from resource packs or RTX textures
• Background processes like overlays or memory compression

1. Optimize Graphics Settings

The first step is to fine-tune your GPU settings for Minecraft.

• Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings → Program Settings → Minecraft (Bedrock)
• Turn V-Sync Off
• Set Power Management Mode → Prefer Maximum Performance
• Enable Low Latency Mode → On/Ultra
• Cap your FPS to match your monitor refresh rate (e.g., 144Hz → 144 FPS)

2. Fix Audio Driver Conflicts

One key red flag is that Minecraft Bedrock sometimes breaks audio drivers on launch, causing both stutter and sound loss.

• Reinstall or rollback your Realtek / NVIDIA HD Audio drivers
• In Windows Sound Settings → Advanced, set output format to 48kHz, 24-bit
• Test launching the game with audio temporarily disabled to confirm if sound is the cause

See also: Minecraft for Windows 11 Download & Install Guide (Java & Bedrock)

3. Reset Windows Store and Minecraft UWP

Bedrock runs as a UWP app, and corrupt cache can cause stutters.

• Run wsreset.exe to clear Store cache
• Re-register the Minecraft app in PowerShell:

Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Reset-AppxPackage

• Update Xbox Game Services in Microsoft Store → Library → Update All

4. Clear Cached Resource and Temp Files

If you used RTX packs or shaders before, cached files may remain.

• Delete everything inside:

%LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP\LocalCache

• Also clear:

%AppData%\Local\Temp

Then restart your PC and launch Minecraft again.

5. Adjust Windows and Background Settings

• Toggle HAGS (Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling): Settings → System → Display → Graphics → Default graphics settings.
• Disable Discord, GeForce Experience, Xbox Game Bar overlays.
• Disable Windows Memory Compression with PowerShell:

Disable-MMAgent -mc

6. Check for Network-Related Stutter

If the issue only happens on Realms or servers:

• Test in single-player offline mode
• Enable “Use Fixed Client Prediction” in Bedrock settings
• Switch DNS to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google)

7. Last Resort Fixes

If nothing else works:

• Create a new Windows user profile and install Minecraft fresh
• Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode to reinstall GPU + Audio drivers
• Try Minecraft Preview (Beta) via Xbox Insider Hub, as it often runs smoother

If Minecraft Bedrock Edition is stuttering on a high-end PC, the most likely culprit is an audio driver conflict or a corrupted UWP/Store cache. Start with driver fixes and Store resets, then move on to graphics and background optimizations. With the above steps, you should be able to eliminate stutters and enjoy smooth gameplay.