Instantly calculate how much RAM your Minecraft server needs based on player count, mods, plugins, and server software. Whether you're running Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, or Forge, our free calculator recommends the right amount of memory and helps you choose the best hosting plan.
After completing these simple steps, you'll get an accurate estimate on the amount of RAM you'll need for your Minecraft server!
Heavy modpacks such as ATM10, RLCraft and Enigmatica may require more RAM than our estimate.
For 1 players, we recommend at least 2GB of RAM for your Vanilla Minecraft server.
For Vanilla servers, each player requires at least 200MB of RAM.
The SodiumNodes plan we recommend for your specific scenario.
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Select PlanSupported Minecraft server software: Forge & Spigot (Paper/Purpur).
For 10 players, your Minecraft server may require 2-4GB of RAM. Also read about RAM requirements for Minecraft servers.
Technically, yes. 2GB of RAM is enough to run the Minecraft server, but you may notice significant lag if more players join the server.
Generally, yes. Forge servers typically require more RAM than Paper servers because mods consume considerably more memory than plugins. However, the exact amount depends on the number and complexity of the installed mods. Read Spigot vs Paper vs Purpur vs Forge for more information.
The bare mimimum RAM we recommend for a modded Minecraft server is 4GB.
CPU isn't more important than RAM. However, if the RAM allocated to your Minecraft server isn't enough or the CPU is too old, you may notice severe performance issues.
A Purpur Minecraft server requires at least 2GB to run.
If you don't allocate enough RAM for your Minecraft server, you may notice performance issues and, in some cases, frequent crashes.
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