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❓ What is RAM? ❓
RAM is the processing memory, the one that the CPU (processor) is using to fulfill all of your requests on the server such as placing blocks. All actions that the machine does is influenced by both the CPU and memory.
⚠ NOTE ⚠: Be aware that the RAM is not the same as storage space. Storage space is used when you upload files to your server. For example, if you upload a 20GB world you occupy 20GB from the storage space, not RAM.
All server performance is directly influenced by RAM. More RAM means that your server will run better. RAM also influences the performance of the server more than the CPU. For example, in most cases, our 2GB RAM Standard server offers better performance than the 1GB RAM Premium which has a better CPU. Those plans can be found at the same price on our page, but the first one runs better for most people.
Here you can see the difference between our Standard and Premium plans.
The question is how to determine the desired amount of RAM before purchasing a server so you do not have performance issues while playing, like lag.
⚠ NOTE ⚠: 1 GB RAM = 1024 MB RAM
Our Plans
As you can see on our official page, our servers can be purchased on several plans but the main difference (besides the difference in player slots) is the RAM amount. Here is a list of all the plans we offer:
Plan | RAM | Slots |
| — | — | — |
Stone | 1GB | 12 |
Coal | 2GB | 24 |
Iron | 3GB | 36 |
Gold | 4GB | 48 |
Lapis | 5GB | 60 |
Redstone | 6GB | 72 |
Diamond | 8GB | 96 |
Emerald | 12GB | 144 |
Amethyst | 16GB | Unlimited |
Beacon | 32GB | Unlimited |
⚠ NOTE ⚠: _ The player slots number is the number of players that can play at the same time on the server but this does not mean that a 1 GB RAM server will be able to keep 12 players on the latest version of the game. The player slots number is also available for older versions of Minecraft like 1.8.8 which needs less RAM to run._
The number of players, the server type and version as well as the number of plugins/mods you run determines the amount of RAM you will need.
How Much RAM Do I Need
To determine the amount of RAM your server will need, you usually must take into consideration the following:
- The number of players that will be online
- The number of plugins or mods you would want to run
- The size of your world.
The Number of Players
Here you can see the recommended amount of players for each of our plans:
Plan | RAM | Player Number |
| — | — | — |
Stone | 1GB | Maximum 4 players |
Coal | 2GB | Maximum 8 players |
Iron | 3GB | Maximum 16 players |
Gold | 4GB | Maximum 20 players |
Lapis | 5GB | Maximum 34 players |
Redstone | 6GB | Maximum 40 players |
Diamond | 8GB | Maximum 80 players |
Emerald | 12GB | Maximum 120 players |
Amethyst | 16GB | 120+ players |
Beacon | 32GB | 120+ players |
These recommendations are available even for the latest version (i.e. 1.15.2). As you go to older versions, the RAM amount required decreases. For example, on a 1.8.8 you can keep up to 8-12 players with 1 GB of RAM and some plugins/mods (maximum 3-4), depending on the size of your world.
Plugins and Mods
Here you will find the recommended amount of plugins or mods for each of our plans.
⚠ NOTE ⚠: These recommendations depend on the mods and plugins. Some are more demanding than others.
PLUGINS
Plan | RAM | Plugins Number |
| — | — | — |
Stone | 1GB | 0 plugins |
Coal | 2GB | Maximum 8 plugins |
Iron | 3GB | Maximum 24 plugins |
Gold | 4GB | Maximum 36 plugins |
Lapis | 5GB | Maximum 44 plugins |
Redstone | 6GB | Maximum 52 plugins |
Diamond | 8GB | Maximum 64 plugins |
Emerald | 12GB | Maximum 72 plugins |
Amethyst | 16GB | Over 72 plugins |
Beacon | 32GB | Over 72 plugins |
MODS
Plan | RAM | Mods Number |
| — | — | — |
Stone | 1GB | 0 mods |
Coal | 2GB | Maximum 8 mods |
Iron | 3GB | Maximum 24 mods |
Gold | 4GB | Maximum 36 mods |
Lapis | 5GB | Maximum 44 mods |
Redstone | 6GB | Maximum 52 mods |
Diamond | 8GB | Maximum 64 mods |
Emerald | 12GB | Maximum 72 mods |
Amethyst | 16GB | Over 72 mods |
Beacon | 32GB | Over 72 mods |
The World Size
Another important factor when it comes to RAM is the size of your world. As the world gets bigger, the server will require more RAM to process it. So as time passes and you explore more of your world, more RAM will be needed. Additionally, if you upload a big world to your server, this will also increase your RAM necessity for processing.
Here you can see the recommended world size for each of our plans:
Plan | RAM | World Size |
| — | — | — |
Stone | 1GB | Maximum 4GB world size |
Coal | 2GB | Maximum 7GB world size |
Iron | 3GB | Maximum 10GB world size |
Gold | 4GB | Maximum 16GB players size |
Lapis | 5GB | Maximum 22GB world size |
Redstone | 6GB | Maximum 28GB world size |
Diamond | 8GB | Maximum 56GB world size |
Emerald | 12GB | Maximum 120GB world size |
Amethyst | 16GB | 120GB+ world size |
Beacon | 32GB | 120GB+ world size |
Wrong Amount of RAM?
In case you did not choose the correct amount of RAM and you are experiencing bad performance with your server, all you have to do is upgrade your plan. We offer the possibility to upgrade any time by just paying the remaining difference according to how many days passed from your billing cycle. So, if you upgrade you pay a fair price, not the entire billing cycle again.
Here is our guide for upgrading your server.
Also, in case you did not choose the right amount of RAM for the server type you are running you can change to a less demanding one like Vanilla or Paper any time by doing a clean installation.
Here is our guide for doing a clean install.
Please note that modpacks usually require more RAM.
Here you can find the recommended amount of RAM for each of our modpacks.
If you find any issue regarding your server RAM amount or if you have any questions please feel free to contact us on live chat or via the ticket system.