Roblox RunService Heartbeat vs RenderStepped Comparison

Deciding between roblox runservice heartbeat vs renderstepped usually comes down to whether you're trying to move a camera or just update some general game logic. If you've spent any time at all scripting in Luau, you've probably seen these events pop up in tutorials or documentation, and it's super easy to just pick one at random. But picking the wrong one can actually make your game feel jittery or, even worse, tank your players' frame rates. ...

February 17, 2026 · 6 min · Effie Evangelisti