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May 31, 2026

Minecraft Modpack Server Requirements Explained

How much RAM do you actually need for a modded server? We break down the hardware requirements for popular modpacks.

Minecraft Modpack Server Requirements Explained

Running a modpack on a server requires significantly more resources than Vanilla Minecraft. If your server is crashing with java.lang.OutOfMemoryError, you need more RAM.

Light Modpacks (10-50 Mods)

Examples: Vanilla+, Origins, Simple Voice Chat - Minimum RAM: 2GB - Recommended RAM: 3GB - FreeXCraft's free 3GB plan handles this perfectly.

Medium Modpacks (50-150 Mods)

Examples: Better MC, RLcraft (older versions) - Minimum RAM: 4GB - Recommended RAM: 6GB

Heavy Modpacks (150-300+ Mods)

Examples: All The Mods 9, Vault Hunters - Minimum RAM: 6GB - Recommended RAM: 8GB+ - Requires our Pro Plan for smooth performance.

CPU Matters Too

RAM isn't everything. Modpacks require heavy single-core CPU performance. That's why we use Enterprise AMD Ryzen processors across all our nodes, ensuring tick rates stay high even when factories are running at full speed.