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
Any computer with the following hardware should suffice. However, for an enjoyable experience, we suggest looking at the recommended requirements, or even at the optimal requirements.
Full game
- Java Runtime Environment 6 (jre6u29) 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!
- Intel 965 Chipsets have issues with OpenGL.[1]
| Requirements | CPU | RAM | GPU | HDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum (As of 1.7.5) |
Intel P4/NetBurst architecture or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7)1 |
256 MB | GeForce3 or Radeon R100 (7xxx) and up.2 | At least 40 MB for game data | LAN connectivity is required for multiplayer gaming. If using a Integrated graphics chip, then upgrade or allocate more Video RAM. |
| Acceptable | Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs and better |
512 MB | GeForce 43 or ATI Radeon 9600 and up. | 100 MB for game saves + sounds | Low-ping Internet connection for online multiplayer gaming.4 |
| 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 up5 |
400 MB | |
| Optimal | Intel Nehalem-Based CPUs or AMD K10.5-Based CPUs and better |
2 GB | GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 and up6 |
1 GB | A SSD can significantly improve world loading speed. |
1 Any CPU with MMX/SSE instructions
2 Any GPU with OpenGL 1.3 support
3 Non-MX Variants
4 Such as DSL, cable or optic fiber
5 Excluding integrated chipsets
6 Excluding integrated chipsets and APUs
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 full OpenGL 1.2 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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