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Minecraft

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System Requirements Minecraft

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Minecraft specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP
• CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 @ 3.20GHz; AMD A8-7600 APU [Will it run?]
• RAM: 1 Gb
• Free Space: 1 Gb
• Video Card: Intel HD 4000; Radeon R5 220; GeForce2 MX/MX 400; RADEON 7000 / RADEON VE Family (512 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Minecraft show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 @ 3.50GHz; AMD A10-7800 APU [Will it run?]
• RAM: 4 GB
• Free Space: 4 GB
• Video Card: GeForce GT 740; Radeon R7 240; Intel Iris 550 (256 MB) [Compare with your own]
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: June 16, 2026

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Will Minecraft run on my PC?

Minimum to run Minecraft: processor Intel Core i3-3210 @ 3.20GHz; AMD A8-7600 APU, graphics card Intel HD 4000; Radeon R5 220; GeForce2 MX/MX 400; RADEON 7000 / RADEON VE Family (512 Mb), 1 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Minecraft weigh on PC?

To install Minecraft you need 1 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Minecraft?

The minimum graphics card for Minecraft: Intel HD 4000; Radeon R5 220; GeForce2 MX/MX 400; RADEON 7000 / RADEON VE Family (512 Mb). Recommended: GeForce GT 740; Radeon R7 240; Intel Iris 550 (256 MB).

How much RAM is needed for Minecraft?

For Minecraft, at least 1 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 4 GB.