How Much RAM Does an Enigmatica 9 Server Need?
Enigmatica 9 is leaner than most kitchen-sink packs, but as an expert-mode modpack it still loads 300+ mods and keeps complex recipe and progression data in memory. 8 GB is the minimum; 10 GB is where it actually runs well.
8 GB
2–4 players, early game
Minimum. Runs, but you will see GC pauses during recipe lookups and world exploration with multiple players active. Functional for very small groups only.
10 GB
4–10 players
Recommended. Stable for a normal group through all stages of the expert progression. This is the sweet spot for most Enigmatica 9 servers.
12 GB
8–16 players
Comfortable for an active group with Create automation, ME systems and multiple players online simultaneously. Eliminates most memory pressure in late game.
16 GB
12–24 players
Community server in late-game with many active automation chains running simultaneously and heavy concurrent player activity.
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