This article is about the game requirements of the current Minecraft PC version, . For the server requirements, see Server/Requirements. For performance comparisons, see Hardware performance.
Hardware Requirements
Survival
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5 or up is required to be able to run the game.
- Note that these requirements are for the game only you will need to allocate more resources to the OS!
| Requirements | CPU | RAM | GPU | HDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Intel P4/NetBurst architecture or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7) (Any CPU with MMX/SSE Instructions) |
256 MB | GeForce 256 or ATI Rage XL and up. (Any GPU with OpenGL 3D Support) |
At least 10 MB for game data | LAN connectivity is required for multiplayer gaming. |
| Acceptable | Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs and better |
512 MB | GeForce 4 or ATI Radeon 9600 and up. | 100 MB for Game Saves + Sounds | Low-ping internet connection for online multiplayer gaming. (Such as DSL or Cable) |
| Recommended | Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs and better |
1 GB | GeForce 7300 GT or ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT and up |
150 MB for Game Saves + Sounds | |
| Good | Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD K10-Based CPUs and better |
2 GB | GeForce 8600 GT or ATI Radeon HD 3650 and up (excluding integrated chipsets) |
400 MB | |
| Optimal | Intel Nehalem-Based CPUs or AMD K10.5-Based CPUs and better |
4 GB | GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 and up (excluding integrated chipsets and APUs) |
1 GB | A SSD can significantly improve world loading speed. |
Classic
- Java Runtime Environment is required to be able to run the game.
- Note that these requirements are for the game only you will need to allocate more resources to the OS!
| Requirements | CPU | RAM | GPU | HDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Intel P4/NetBurst architecture or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7) (Any CPU with MMX/SSE Instructions) |
256 MB | GeForce 256 or ATI Rage XL and up. (Any GPU with OpenGL 3D Support) |
At least 8 MB for game data | Internet connectivity for online multiplayer gaming. |
| Recommended | Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs and better |
1 GB | GeForce 4 or ATI Radeon 9600 and up. | 40 MB for Game Saves + Sounds |
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