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title: "RAM Allocation (Minimum & Maximum Memory MiB) in Prism Launcher — Setup & JVM Flags"
description: "Configure RAM Allocation (Minimum & Maximum Memory MiB) (Prism Launcher Settings → Java → Memory) in Prism Launcher for All Minecraft versions. Recommended JVM arguments: -Xms1024m -Xmx4096m (Vanilla/Fabric) or -Xmx8192m (Heavy Modpacks)."
canonical: https://prismlauncher.ink/java/ram-allocation-min-max-memory-slider
updated: 2026-10-17
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# RAM Allocation (Minimum & Maximum Memory MiB)

Setting Maximum Memory too low causes OutOfMemory freezes, while setting it above 10–12 GB can cause long garbage-collection lag spikes. Applies to All Minecraft versions.

## Facts (2026-10-17)

- **Configuration:** RAM Allocation (Minimum & Maximum Memory MiB)
- **Minecraft Range:** All Minecraft versions
- **Recommended Build:** Prism Launcher Settings → Java → Memory
- **JVM Flags:** -Xms1024m -Xmx4096m (Vanilla/Fabric) or -Xmx8192m (Heavy Modpacks)

## Why RAM Allocation (Minimum & Maximum Memory MiB) matters for All Minecraft versions

Setting Maximum Memory too low causes OutOfMemory freezes, while setting it above 10–12 GB can cause long garbage-collection lag spikes.

Inside Prism Launcher, open **Settings** → **Java** (or override per instance under **Edit Instance** → **Settings**) and click **Auto-detect** or **Download** to select `Prism Launcher Settings → Java → Memory`.

## Recommended JVM flags and memory checks

- **JVM arguments:** `-Xms1024m -Xmx4096m (Vanilla/Fabric) or -Xmx8192m (Heavy Modpacks)`. Always click **Test** in the Java settings panel to verify the runtime passes Prism's architecture check.
- **64-bit verification:** Ensure the architecture column reads `x86_64` (or `arm64`), never 32-bit `x86`, so you can allocate more than 2 GB of RAM.
- **Download launcher:** Get the latest Windows build of Prism Launcher from [/download](https://prismlauncher.ink/download).

## FAQ

### Which Minecraft versions need RAM Allocation (Minimum & Maximum Memory MiB)?

It is designed for All Minecraft versions.

### Can Prism Launcher keep Java 8, Java 17, and Java 21 installed at the same time?

Yes. Prism Launcher lets you assign a different Java executable to each individual instance.

## Related

- [Prism Launcher Java & JVM Configuration](https://prismlauncher.ink/java)
- [Complete Minecraft Java Version Chart (Java 8, Java 17 & Java 21)](https://prismlauncher.ink/java/which-java-version-for-each-minecraft-version)
- [How to Fix Minecraft Exit Code 1 & Exit Code -1 in Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.ink/howto/fix-minecraft-exit-code-1-prism-launcher)
- [Prism Launcher Windows Setup & Installation](https://prismlauncher.ink/setup)
- [Java 21 (64-Bit) for Minecraft 1.20.5 & 1.21+](https://prismlauncher.ink/java/java-21-temurin-minecraft-1-20-5-1-21)

## Download

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