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perf: Three.js LOD and texture audit for local hardware (#873)
- Add performance-monitor.js: stats.js overlay with FPS, frame time,
  draw calls, and agent LOD stats. Toggle with Shift+P.
- Add lod-system-enhanced.js: THREE.LOD integration with tier-based
  mesh simplification (high/mid/low PBR materials), billboard sprites,
  frustum culling, and automatic performance tier detection.
- Add texture-optimizer.js: WebP conversion, texture size limits by
  tier, mipmap control, memory budget tracking, and scene audit.
- Add performance-benchmark.js: automated 10s benchmark with report
  generation and hardware requirement validation.
- Add docs/MINIMUM_SOVEREIGN_HARDWARE.md: performance tiers, draw call
  budgets, and M1 Mac baseline requirements.
- Update app.js: integrate PerformanceMonitor.update in game loop,
  pass renderer to LODSystem.init().
- Update index.html: include new performance scripts.

Acceptance criteria:
✓ LOD for complex agent models (4 levels: high/mid/low/sprite)
✓ Texture audit utilities with compression recommendations
✓ Performance overlay showing frame times and draw calls
✓ Minimum sovereign hardware documentation

Closes #873
2026-04-25 21:29:50 -04:00

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# Minimum Sovereign Hardware Requirements
## The Nexus — Three.js Performance Baseline
**Document:** Performance audit for local-first deployment
**Target:** 60 FPS sustained with 5+ agent presences
**Reference Hardware:** Apple M1 Mac Mini (2020), 8GB RAM
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## Performance Tiers
| Tier | Hardware | Target | Max Agents | Shadows | Pixel Ratio | Notes |
|------|----------|--------|------------|---------|-------------|-------|
| **Low** | Mobile / Integrated GPU | 30 FPS | 10 | Off | 1.0 | iPhone, Intel UHD |
| **Medium** | M1 Mac / Mid-range | **60 FPS** | 25 | Basic | 1.5 | **Baseline standard** |
| **High** | M2+/Dedicated GPU | 60+ FPS | 50+ | Soft PCF | 2.0 | Desktop workstations |
## Minimum Requirements (Sovereign Standard)
To run The Nexus locally without cloud dependency:
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **CPU** | Apple M1 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Apple M2 Pro / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| **RAM** | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| **GPU** | Apple M1 GPU (8-core) | Apple M2 Pro GPU (16-core) |
| **Storage** | 2 GB free | 5 GB free |
| **Browser** | Chrome 120+, Safari 17+, Firefox 121+ | Chrome 120+ |
| **WebGL** | WebGL 2.0 | WebGL 2.0 |
## Performance Optimizations Applied
### 1. Level of Detail (LOD)
- **Near (< 15m):** Full PBR mesh (32-segment sphere)
- **Mid (15-40m):** Simplified mesh (16-segment sphere)
- **Far (40-80m):** Low-poly mesh (8-segment sphere)
- **Distant (> 80m):** Billboard sprite with additive blending
- **Culled:** Agents beyond 120m or outside frustum hidden
### 2. Texture Optimization
- Max texture size: 1024px (medium tier)
- WebP format recommended for all textures
- Mipmaps enabled on medium+ tiers only
- Canvas-generated labels use `generateMipmaps: false`
### 3. Renderer Settings by Tier
```javascript
// Low (mobile/integrated)
renderer.setPixelRatio(1);
renderer.shadowMap.enabled = false;
renderer.toneMapping = THREE.NoToneMapping;
// Medium (M1 Mac baseline)
renderer.setPixelRatio(Math.min(window.devicePixelRatio, 1.5));
renderer.shadowMap.enabled = true;
renderer.shadowMap.type = THREE.BasicShadowMap;
// High (dedicated GPU)
renderer.setPixelRatio(Math.min(window.devicePixelRatio, 2));
renderer.shadowMap.enabled = true;
renderer.shadowMap.type = THREE.PCFSoftShadowMap;
```
### 4. Draw Call Budget
| Scene Element | Draw Calls | Optimization |
|---------------|------------|--------------|
| Skybox | 1 | Shader-based, no texture |
| Floor | 1 | Single mesh |
| Agent (near) | 2 | Mesh + label |
| Agent (far) | 1 | Sprite only |
| Portals | 1-3 | Depends on complexity |
| **Total target** | **< 100** | With 5 agents |
## Benchmarking
Run the built-in benchmark:
```javascript
// In browser console
PerformanceBenchmark.run(10000); // 10-second test
PerformanceBenchmark.downloadReport(); // Save markdown report
```
### Expected Results (M1 Mac, 5 agents)
| Metric | Minimum | Target |
|--------|---------|--------|
| Average FPS | 45 | 60 |
| Frame Time | 22ms | 16.7ms |
| Draw Calls | < 150 | < 100 |
| Memory | < 128MB | < 100MB |
## Verification Checklist
Before deploying to sovereign hardware:
- [ ] Run benchmark with 5+ agents visible
- [ ] Confirm sustained 60 FPS for 10+ seconds
- [ ] Verify draw calls remain under 150
- [ ] Check memory usage stays under 128MB
- [ ] Test on target hardware (not just development machine)
- [ ] Validate LOD transitions are smooth
- [ ] Confirm crisis protocol works at all LOD levels
## Troubleshooting
### FPS Below 60 on M1
1. Check `PerformanceMonitor` (Shift+P) for draw calls
2. Reduce `LODSystem` thresholds: `LODSystem.forceTier('low')`
3. Disable post-processing effects
4. Reduce agent count or draw distance
### High Memory Usage
1. Run `TextureOptimizer.auditScene(scene)`
2. Check for uncompressed textures
3. Reduce texture size limits: `TextureOptimizer.SIZE_LIMITS.medium = 512`
### Stuttering
1. Check for garbage collection pauses
2. Reduce object creation in render loop
3. Enable `renderer.info.autoReset = false` and manual reset
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