How Much RAM Do You Need to Host a FiveM Server?

How Much RAM Do You Need to Host a FiveM Server?

6/16/2025By HTNetwork

Here’s the quick answer:

  • 2GB for basic test servers
  • 4GB–8GB for most small to medium servers
  • 8GB–16GB+ for heavily modded or high-player-count servers

That’s it—RAM needs depend on your player count, scripts, and server framework.


🧠 Quick RAM Guide for FiveM Servers

Server Type Recommended RAM
Basic test/dev server 2GB–4GB
Small vMenu/QBCore server 4GB–8GB
Heavily modded/40+ players 8GB–16GB+

What Affects RAM Usage?

  • Number of connected players
  • Size of your map and assets
  • Number of scripts and resources
  • Framework used (QBCore uses more than vMenu)
  • Long server uptime (memory leaks can build up)

Final Tip

Always leave headroom. If you're unsure, start with 8GB—it handles most setups without issues and gives space for future growth.