Minecraft: Java Edition System Requirements
Minecraft: Java Edition is very light on modern hardware by 2026 standards. It leans on your processor. It wants 8GB of memory for a comfortable experience. Set aside 1GB of free space.
Full system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 | DirectX 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3210 or AMD A8-7600 APU≈ AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD A10-7800≈ AMD A10-7800 |
| Graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or AMD Radeon R5≈ Intel HD Graphics 4000 | NVIDIA GeForce 700 series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 series≈ Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Video memory | 0 GB | — |
| System memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Estimated performance by graphics card
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | A | 470 | 470 | 470 | Recommended spec |
Modelled estimates rather than captured runs — see our methodology.
Graphics features
Ray tracing
Minecraft: Java Edition supports hardware ray tracing at path intensity. Expect a meaningful frame-rate cost — see what ray tracing costs.
Upscaling
Supports NVIDIA DLSS. Quality mode typically returns 25–40% more frames — compare them on our DLSS vs FSR page.
What limits performance
This title is primarily CPU-bound , and it is unusually hard on the processor — a weak CPU will cap your frame rate even with a strong graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition?
At least 4GB of system memory, a graphics card with 0GB of VRAM (roughly a Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better), 1GB of free storage, Windows 10 64-bit and DirectX 11.
What are the recommended specs?
For a comfortable experience: 8GB of memory and a card with GB of VRAM — around a Intel HD Graphics 4000, paired with a AMD A10-7800 or equivalent.
Is Minecraft: Java Edition demanding on PC?
It is very light on modern hardware by 2026 standards, with a recommended GPU score of 1/100. It is primarily CPU-bound.
Does Minecraft: Java Edition support DLSS or FSR?
It supports NVIDIA DLSS. On Quality mode that is typically worth 25–40% more frames with very little visible loss.