Updated 23 October 2026. Facts on this page come from minecraft.wiki, minecraft.net and the live Artemis PvP server; sources are listed at the bottom.
Minecraft System Requirements (PC)
To run Minecraft Java Edition at its minimum target (1080p at 30 FPS on the Fast preset) you need Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 12+ or 64-bit Linux, 8 GB of RAM with a separate graphics card (12 GB with integrated graphics) and a Vulkan 1.3 GPU with 2 GB of VRAM. Bedrock on Windows needs only 4 GB of RAM.
What are the Java Edition system requirements?
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p at 30 FPS, Fast preset | 1080p at 60 FPS, Fancy preset |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit, Windows on ARM, macOS 12+, or 64-bit Linux | Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 14+, or 64-bit Linux |
| Architecture | x64, ARM64 | x64, ARM64 |
| Memory | 8 GB (discrete GPU) or 12 GB (integrated GPU) | 16 GB |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10100, AMD Ryzen 3 3100, Qualcomm Snapdragon X or Apple M1 (4 physical cores minimum) | Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Apple M2 Pro |
| Graphics | Vulkan 1.3 GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM: NVIDIA GTX 950, AMD RX 460, Intel Arc A310 or newer; Intel i5-6400 iGPU or newer; Apple M1; Snapdragon X | NVIDIA RTX 2060, AMD RX 5600 XT, Intel Arc A580 or Apple M2 Pro, 6 GB VRAM |
Java Edition 26.2 added an experimental Vulkan renderer option next to OpenGL; see 26.2 Chaos Cubed.
What are the Bedrock Edition (Windows) system requirements?
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p at 30 FPS, Fast preset | 1080p at 60 FPS, Fancy preset |
| OS | Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher |
| Architecture | ARM, x64 | ARM, x64 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4105 or AMD FX-4100 | Intel i7-6500U or AMD A8-6600K |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 220 or equivalent (Shader Model 5.0) | NVIDIA GeForce 940M or AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
minecraft.net notes that Bedrock does not need a powerful computer and often runs more smoothly than Java.
Which edition runs better on a weak PC?
By these numbers Bedrock is far lighter: 4 GB of RAM against Java's 8 to 12 GB minimum. On Java, lower render distance, Fast graphics and an unlimited frame cap help most; minecraft.wiki's PvP guide recommends exactly those for low-end systems, and optimisation mods can raise frame rates further. See mods and resource packs and Bedrock vs Java.
What do you need to play ArtemisPvP?
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does Minecraft Java need?
Minimum 8 GB with a discrete GPU or 12 GB with integrated graphics; 16 GB recommended.
Does Minecraft Java need Vulkan?
The current minimum lists a Vulkan 1.3 capable GPU with at least 2 GB of VRAM.
Sources
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