Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements: can your PC run it?

2011 · Adventure, Simulation · Mojang Studios

The developer recommends Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800, GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280, 8 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 APU, Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon R5, 4 GB of RAM, with 1 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 APU	Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon R5	GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	1 GB	4 GB
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
Notes	—	Publisher lists GeForce 700 series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 series; we compare against a mid-range card from each.

Source: publisher support page.

Parts that run Minecraft: Java Edition well

Upgrading for Minecraft: Java Edition? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

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Processor

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Minecraft: Java Edition FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

Processor Graphics card Memory (RAM)

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Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	253	253	253
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	253	253	253
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	253	253	253
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	253	253	237
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	253	253	234
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	253	253	199
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	253	253	193
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	253	253	179
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	253	217	141
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	253	212	138
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	253	203	131
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	253	188	122
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	241	178	116
Arc B580	234	173	112
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	221	163	106
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	214	158	103
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	193	143	93
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	179	132	86
GeForce RTX 2060	150	111	72
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	127	94	61
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	115	85	55
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	111	82	53
Radeon RX 580	104	77	50
GeForce GTX 1650	83	61	40
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	68	51	33

FAQ

What are the Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 APU processor, Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 graphics, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800, GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280, 8 GB RAM.

Can I run Minecraft: Java Edition on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 221 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Minecraft: Java Edition?

Yes, at about 115 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (high to ultra). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Minecraft: Java Edition need?

4 GB minimum and 8 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Minecraft: Java Edition on PC?

It needs about 4 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.