Updated 24 October 2026. Every answer lists its source.
Can my computer run Minecraft?
The current minimum and recommended specs for Java Edition and Bedrock on Windows, and what they mean for your PC.
What are the minimum requirements for Minecraft Java?
64-bit Windows 10, macOS 12 or Linux; a 4-core CPU such as an Intel Core i3-10100; 8 GB of RAM (12 GB with integrated graphics); and a Vulkan 1.3 GPU with 2 GB of VRAM.
What are the recommended specs for Minecraft Java?
Windows 11 or macOS 14, 16 GB of RAM, a CPU like the Intel Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 5 5600, and a GPU like an RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT or Apple M2 Pro.
What are the requirements for Minecraft Bedrock on PC?
Windows 10 (version 19041 or later), 4 GB of RAM and a basic GPU such as Intel HD Graphics 4000. 8 GB of RAM is recommended.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition hardware requirements, Minecraft Wiki - Bedrock Edition
Does Minecraft need a graphics card?
Not a separate one. Java's minimum includes integrated graphics such as Intel HD Graphics 530, Apple M1 or Snapdragon X, but then it asks for 12 GB of RAM.
Can Minecraft run on a laptop?
Yes. Most recent laptops meet the minimum; on a weak one, play Bedrock or lower render distance and graphics on Java.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition hardware requirements, Minecraft Wiki - Options
Does Minecraft run on Apple silicon Macs?
Yes. Java Edition supports Apple M1 and newer chips; an M1 meets the minimum and an M2 Pro the recommended spec.
Does Minecraft run on Windows on ARM?
Yes. Java Edition lists Windows on ARM and Snapdragon X chips among supported systems, and Bedrock supports ARM too.
Can you play Minecraft on 4 GB of RAM?
Bedrock on Windows runs on 4 GB. Java's current minimum is 8 GB, so 4 GB is below its requirements.
What is the Vulkan renderer in Minecraft?
Java 26.2 added an experimental Vulkan renderer next to OpenGL, with Default, Prefer Vulkan and Prefer OpenGL options.
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