Can I run Minecraft: Java Edition on a GeForce GTX 970?
Yes, it runs107 FPS 1080p High
With a GeForce GTX 970, Minecraft: Java Edition runs at about 107 FPS at 1080p High. See the FPS for every resolution and quality level below.
Minecraft: Java Edition: FPS on a GeForce GTX 970
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 7600 and 16 GB RAM, native resolution (no upscaling).
✓ Checked against real benchmarks, values corrected for this game.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 269 | 197 | 107 | 64 |
| 1440p | 200 | 106 | 59 | 43 |
| 5120×1440 | 104 | 53 | 36 | 26 |
| 4K | 91 | 48 | 33 | 24 |
Best-looking setting for 60 FPS at 1080p: Ultra (native), ~64 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 12+ or 64-bit Linux | Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 14+ or 64-bit Linux |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (4 cores) | Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel Arc A310 (2 GB VRAM, Vulkan 1.3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or Intel Arc A580 (6 GB VRAM) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM (12 GB with integrated graphics) | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | – | – |
Will it run on my PC?
This page assumes a GeForce GTX 970. For your real hardware, check your whole Steam library at once:
Minecraft: Java Edition on other graphics cards
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Minecraft: Java Edition on a GeForce GTX 970?
- Yes. Minecraft: Java Edition runs at about 107 FPS at 1080p High on a GeForce GTX 970.
- How many FPS does Minecraft: Java Edition get on a GeForce GTX 970?
- About 107 FPS at 1080p on High, at native resolution. The full table for every resolution and quality level is above.
