You need a server with at least
Usage Breakdown
Sizing guides by game
Each guide covers what actually drives memory use in that game, and the mistake people make sizing it.
- How much RAM does a 7 Days to Die server need?
- How much RAM does a ARK: Survival Ascended server need?
- How much RAM does a ARK: Survival Evolved server need?
- How much RAM does a Arma 3 server need?
- How much RAM does a Arma Reforger server need?
- How much RAM does a Conan Exiles server need?
- How much RAM does a Core Keeper server need?
- How much RAM does a Counter-Strike 2 server need?
- How much RAM does a DayZ server need?
- How much RAM does a Don't Starve Together server need?
- How much RAM does a Enshrouded server need?
- How much RAM does a Factorio server need?
- How much RAM does a Garry's Mod server need?
- How much RAM does a Insurgency: Sandstorm server need?
- How much RAM does a Left 4 Dead 2 server need?
- How much RAM does a Mindustry server need?
- How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?
- How much RAM does a Palworld server need?
- How much RAM does a Project Zomboid server need?
- How much RAM does a Rust server need?
- How much RAM does a Satisfactory server need?
- How much RAM does a Sons of the Forest server need?
- How much RAM does a Space Engineers server need?
- How much RAM does a Squad server need?
- How much RAM does a Stardew Valley server need?
- How much RAM does a Team Fortress 2 server need?
- How much RAM does a Terraria (TShock) server need?
- How much RAM does a Unturned server need?
- How much RAM does a V Rising server need?
- How much RAM does a Valheim server need?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Palworld need so much RAM?
Palworld is built on Unreal Engine 5 and heavily utilizes memory for AI pathing and base rendering. It also currently suffers from memory leaks over time. We recommend a minimum of 8GB, though 12GB+ is safer for larger groups.
Do Minecraft mods use a lot of memory?
Yes. While Vanilla Minecraft runs fine on 2-3GB of RAM for small groups, large modpacks (like All The Mods or Better MC) load thousands of new assets and scripts into the memory on startup, requiring 8GB+ just to boot.
What happens if I run out of RAM?
If your server hits its RAM limit, the operating system will trigger an OOM (Out of Memory) kill event. Your server will instantly crash without saving, and players will be disconnected.
Can I upgrade my RAM later?
Absolutely. Spawnly allows you to scale your server's RAM up or down instantly from the control panel. Your files and IP address remain exactly the same.