Can I Run Minecraft (Java) on My PC / Laptop?
Check if your PC can run Minecraft (Java).
Check if your PC can run Minecraft (Java)
Pick your graphics card and processor to check.
Can I run Minecraft (Java) on my PC?
Use the checker above to find out in seconds. Pick your graphics card and processor and it compares them against Minecraft (Java)'s official requirements. As a quick guide, you need at least a Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 graphics card, a Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 processor, and 4 GB of RAM to play at 1080p.
Can I run Minecraft (Java) on my laptop?
Yes, if your laptop has a dedicated graphics card around a Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 or better and 4 GB of RAM. Laptops with only integrated graphics usually fall short. Enter your laptop's GPU in the tool above to check. Keep in mind that the laptop version of a card runs a little slower than the desktop card of the same name, and heat can lower sustained frame rates.
To run Minecraft (Java) you need at least a Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 graphics card, a Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 processor, and 4 GB. Use the checker above to see whether your PC or laptop clears the bar, then check the full requirements below.
Minecraft (Java) system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 | Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800 |
| Graphics card (GPU) | Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 | GeForce 700 series / Radeon Rx 200 series |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
| Storage |
Storage: See the requirements below.
Can these graphics cards run Minecraft (Java)?
| Graphics card | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1650 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 570 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 580 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1060 6GB | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1650 Super | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 Super | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3050 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6600 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 2060 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 4050 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| Arc A750 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3060 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6600 XT | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 7600 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6700 XT | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 4060 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3060 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3070 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 4070 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
Can I run Minecraft (Java)? Your questions answered
Pick your graphics card and processor in the checker above and it compares them to Minecraft (Java)'s requirements. As a guide, you need at least a Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5, a Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600, and 4 GB.
The minimum is a Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 processor, a Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 graphics card, and 4 GB. The full minimum and recommended specs are in the table above.
For a smoother experience Minecraft (Java) recommends a Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800 processor, a GeForce 700 series / Radeon Rx 200 series graphics card, and 8 GB.
Yes. The RTX 3050 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1650 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1060 6GB clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RX 580 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 4060 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 3060 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 2060 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1660 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1660 Super clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RX 6600 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1660 Ti clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 3060 Ti clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 4050 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1050 Ti clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 4070 clears Minecraft (Java)'s minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
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