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Minecraft Server RAM Calculator

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.

  • Based on real metrics
  • Spigot, Vanilla and Paper support
  • Instant RAM recommendations
  • Completely free
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How to use our Minecraft Server RAM calculator

Select your server software

Select your Minecraft server software to determine whether you're using mods or plugins.

Select player count

Determine how many players will join your Minecraft server accurately. Make sure to round up your estimate if you are unsure.

Select mod/plugin count

Estimate how many Minecraft mods or plugins you will need for your Minecraft server.

After completing these simple steps, you'll get an accurate estimate on the amount of RAM you'll need for your Minecraft server!

Use our Minecraft Server RAM calculator

Heavy modpacks such as ATM10, RLCraft and Enigmatica may require more RAM than our estimate.

Step 1 - Select your Minecraft server software.

Step 2 - Select player count.

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Recommended RAM

2GB

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.

Recommended SodiumNodes Plan

The SodiumNodes plan we recommend for your specific scenario.

Dirt Plan

€2.39/mo
(billed per month)

Specifications

2GB
DDR4/DDR5 RAM
0.5
AMD Ryzen vCores
4GB
NVMe Storage

Supported Minecraft server software: Forge & Spigot (Paper/Purpur).

Minecraft Server RAM: FAQ

All your doubts, now with concrete answers.

How much RAM do I need for 10 players?

For 10 players, your Minecraft server may require 2-4GB of RAM. Also read about RAM requirements for Minecraft servers.

Is 2GB enough for a Minecraft server?

Technically, yes. 2GB of RAM is enough to run the Minecraft server, but you may notice significant lag if more players join the server.

Does Forge require more RAM than Paper?

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.

How much RAM for a modded Minecraft server?

The bare mimimum RAM we recommend for a modded Minecraft server is 4GB.

Does CPU matter more than RAM for Minecraft servers?

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.

How much RAM does Purpur need?

A Purpur Minecraft server requires at least 2GB to run.

What happens if I don't allocate enough RAM?

If you don't allocate enough RAM for your Minecraft server, you may notice performance issues and, in some cases, frequent crashes.