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.
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.
Check a device
- Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57-584Y + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Dell Inspiron 15 3520 + Minecraft: Java Edition
- ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507NV + Minecraft: Java Edition
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (US) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Google Pixel 7a (2023) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Samsung Galaxy S23 (128 GB) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook (original) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK0005RI) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- HP Victus 15-fa1319TX + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Dell G15 5530 (RTX 4060) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Google Pixel 8 (128 GB) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Google Pixel 9a (128 GB) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Samsung Galaxy S24 (US Snapdragon, 128 GB) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Samsung Galaxy A25 5G (6 GB / 128 GB) + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515 CB515-2H-31NY + Minecraft: Java Edition
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus + Minecraft: Java Edition