Minecraft System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Minecraft
Developer:
Mojang
Publisher:
Mojang
Release date:
18 November 2011 (13 years ago)
User score:
3.5 / 5 (44895 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.6 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Minecraft system requirements for PC

To run Minecraft, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 410M, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce 710M. As for your CPU, an Core i3-3210 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-4690 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line) with OpenGL 4.41 Discrete: Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 APU or equivalent
Pass RAM:
4 GB (2GB free)
File size:
~180 MB for program data, though worlds can drastically increase this amount. 1 GB should be enough for a normal amount of maps, resource packs, etc.
Operating system:
Windows 7 or later, OS X 10.9 Maverick, Linux: Any distribution from 2014 or later
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.5
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800 or equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB (4GB free)
File size:
4 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 or later, OS X 10.12 Sierra, Linux: Any distribution from 2014 or later
DirectX:
no data

Minecraft performance on your PC


Minecraft performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce 710M

GeForce RTX 3060 is 37.5x faster than GeForce 710M. Your graphics card can run Minecraft at recommended settings according to Mojang.



Minecraft performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-4690

Core i5-12400 is 3.5x faster than Core i5-4690. Your CPU can run Minecraft at recommended settings according to Mojang.


FAQ

When was Minecraft released?
Minecraft was released on 18 November 2011.
How much RAM do I need for Minecraft?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Minecraft. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Minecraft?
Minecraft occupies about 1 GB of disk space.
Is Minecraft a demanding game?
Minecraft is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.6 out of 10.

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