What kind of CPU does a Minecraft server need?
What kind of CPU does a Minecraft server need?
Console
Requirements
Players
CPU
Minimum
1-5
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon-Based CPUs and better
Acceptable
5-10
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2600+ and better
Recommended
10-15
Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD K8-Based CPUs and better
Good
15-20
Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD Ryzen 3 or 5 Based CPUs or higher
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| Requirements | Players | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 1-5 | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon-Based CPUs and better |
| Acceptable | 5-10 | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2600+ and better |
| Recommended | 10-15 | Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD K8-Based CPUs and better |
| Good | 15-20 | Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD Ryzen 3 or 5 Based CPUs or higher |
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Does CPU matter for a Minecraft server?
Minecraft can only use a single core, but does benefit from higher CPU speeds. It won’t let you have more players, but will reduce lag. Having multiple cores will allow multiple servers on the same physical machine.
How much CPU do I need for Minecraft?
Can my computer run Minecraft? Your GPU will have to be at a minimum GeForce 400 Series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 or Intel HD Graphics 4000. And your processor should be an Intel Core i3-3210 or AMD A8-7600 APU.
Is Minecraft server CPU intensive?
If you’re wondering whether you can get access to more and “better” CPU resources, the short answer is “no.” As the Minecraft server is dependent on single-core performance, we only use the latest processors and don’t impose any hard limit on your usage.
