ModernArch vs Stratum

ModernArch is a Minecraft resource pack for Windows that changes and adds textures and models. It uses PBR textures and supports Java and Bedrock, including Vibrant Visuals and RTX. Listed resolutions are 128x, 256x, 512x, and 1024x; the maker says 1024x needs a high-end PC and substantial processing power. The 128x version is completely free and listed at free. Patreon memberships are listed at 15 DKK a month for Sapling Support, 45 DKK a month for Oak Edition, and 70 DKK a month for Acacia Elite, each plus VAT. Subscriptions provide 30 days of update access, while downloaded versions remain available. The pack is under development with weekly content updates. Shaders are optional but recommended because most features require them. A texture-atlas limit can stop resolutions above 256x256 from loading. Installation directs users to Sodium, Iris, and Minecraft’s resource-pack folder.

Stratum is a Minecraft resource pack for realistic visuals and shader-supported rendering. It includes physically based rendering materials, parallax occlusion mapping, and normal and specular maps when used with compatible shaders. The pack is designed with Continuum shaders in mind and takes steps to work with other popular shader packs. It supports Minecraft Java Edition only, officially covering versions 1.12.2 through 1.21.11. OptiFine is required for textures to load properly; Iris may work but is not fully verified. A free 128×128 version is described as up to date with paid higher-resolution options. One-time tiers cost $5 as a one-time purchase for 256x, $15, paid once for 256x and 512x, or $25, paid once for resolutions through 2048x, with future updates included. Stratum remains in Early Access, and some textures may be missing. Requirements range from 4 GB VRAM and 8 GB RAM at 128x to more than 48 GB VRAM and 96 GB RAM for 2048x.