Minecraft: Java Edition requirements

The desktop edition for community servers and mods. This check covers the unmodified game.

windows requirements

Operating system
Windows 10 64-bit or newer
Processor
Core i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3100 / Snapdragon X
Graphics
Vulkan 1.3; GTX 950 / RX 460 / supported integrated GPU
Memory
8 GB
Available storage
Not published
  • Current minimum: 8 GB with discrete graphics, 12 GB with integrated graphics.
  • Shaders, mods and large servers can raise requirements substantially. Check Vulkan support and drivers.

Publisher specifications

macos requirements

Operating system
macOS 12 or newer
Processor
Apple M1 or newer
Graphics
Apple M1 or newer
Memory
12 GB
Available storage
Not published
  • The current listed Apple baseline is M1 with shared-memory graphics; 12 GB is the integrated-graphics minimum.
  • This check covers the current requirements, not older game releases.

Publisher specifications

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