Will my PC run Minecraft, Fortnite, or Roblox?
Pick your existing PC’s graphics card, processor, and RAM. We tell you which kid games will run smoothly, which won’t, and what to do if not. No account. No data saved.
Pick your graphics card, processor, and RAM to see the result.
How this works
Each GPU and CPU is sorted into a tier (1 = very weak, 5 = current top). Each game has a minimum tier for “runs smoothly” and “runs OK at low.” RAM gates separately. The smaller of GPU-tier and CPU-tier decides the verdict (the bottleneck wins). The result is one of three buckets per game: runs smoothly, runs OK at low, won’t run well.
This is intentionally simple. Real PC performance varies with Windows tuning, dust, background apps, and game patches. The tool gives you a recommendation, not a guarantee.
How to find out what GPU, CPU, or RAM your PC has
On Windows 10 or 11
CPU and RAM: open Settings → System → About. Look at “Processor” (CPU model) and “Installed RAM.”
GPU: open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), click the Performance tab, then GPU. The model name is at the top right.
On a Mac
Apple menu → About This Mac. Mac graphics aren’t in our dropdown — Macs run a different OS that doesn’t natively run the Windows versions of these games. The Bedrock and macOS versions of Minecraft work fine on most modern Macs; Fortnite isn’t available on Mac.
On Linux
Run lscpu for CPU; lspci | grep VGA for GPU; free -h for RAM. Linux gaming is genuinely good in 2026; if your kid runs Linux they’re probably already comfortable with the answers.
If the answer is “no”
Two reasonable next steps:
- Upgrade the GPU. If your CPU and RAM are fine but the GPU is weak, a $200–$400 GPU upgrade often fixes things. Email [email protected] with your PSU wattage and motherboard make and we’ll recommend a card that fits.
- Get a fresh PC. Our Starter at $999 runs Minecraft, Fortnite Performance Mode, and Roblox comfortably. See the Starter or browse the buying guide.
A note on “system requirements”
Mojang, Epic, and Roblox publish official minimum system requirements. They’re technically correct and practically too low. A PC that hits the official Minecraft minimum (Intel HD 4000-class GPU, 4 GB RAM) will run Minecraft — at 12 FPS, with a 4-chunk render distance, in a way no kid will enjoy. Our tool aims at “the kid will actually have fun” rather than “the game opens.”
Frequently asked questions
Why is my PC slow even though specs say it should run it?
Three usual suspects: dust in the case (cooling slows down, CPU throttles), Windows is loaded with bloatware that runs in the background, or the PC needs a fresh Windows install. The tool above is based on a clean PC running just the game. If your specs say "yes" but the game lags, troubleshoot in that order.
Where do you get the data for this?
Manufacturer specs, our own testing on the SKUs we ship, and the broader hardware-review consensus for older parts. The recommendation logic is intentionally simple — three buckets per game (smooth / OK / won't) rather than precise FPS numbers. Real performance varies with settings and Windows tuning.
What about a laptop with integrated graphics?
Pick the Intel UHD or Iris Xe option in the GPU dropdown. Most modern integrated graphics handle Minecraft and Roblox at lower settings; Fortnite Performance Mode is borderline. The tool will give you the honest answer.
Can I trust the dropdowns to be accurate?
For common consumer GPUs and CPUs, yes. For very-old, very-new, or unusual server / mobile-workstation parts, the dropdowns may not list the exact model. Pick the closest match; the tier-based logic handles small differences gracefully.
What if my GPU isn't listed?
Pick the closest one in the dropdown. Or email [email protected] with the model and we'll add it (and reply to your question). The dropdown covers about 30 of the most common GPUs of the last decade; we add more as parents send model names.