T3 · Dallas
AMD Ryzen
$39.99/mo
USD per month · billed for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 6 shared vCPU
- 8 GB DDR5 RAM
- 160 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- 1 Gbps port · 1 IPv4
Use case · Game servers
Gaming VPS: host game servers on AMD Ryzen
A gaming VPS is a Windows server for hosting dedicated game servers: the world, the players and the mods live on it, and friends connect from their own PCs and consoles. AMD Ryzen's high clock speeds suit game server software, which mostly runs its main loop on one core.
- Fast single-thread performance
- Gen4 NVMe SSD for world saves
- No GPU included
What a gaming VPS is good for, and what it is not
| Task | Good fit? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting a dedicated game server | Yes | Fast cores, always on, a public IP for players |
| Running a modded server for friends | Yes | Full Administrator access to install mods and tools |
| Playing modern 3D games over Remote Desktop | No | No GPU, and RDP is not built for fast 3D graphics |
| Cloud gaming or game streaming | No | Needs a GPU server, which we do not sell |
Why single-thread speed matters for game servers
Most game servers advance the world in a main loop, a "tick", that runs on one core. When the tick takes too long, players see rubber-banding and lag no matter how many cores the server has. A processor built for high clock speeds, like AMD Ryzen, finishes each tick sooner. Gen4 NVMe SSD storage keeps world saves and chunk loading from stalling the loop.
Recommended plans by game
Shown in Dallas. Check each game's own dedicated-server requirements. As a guide: a small vanilla Minecraft server fits T3; modded Minecraft and most survival games want T4; Palworld's official guide recommends 4 or more cores and 16 GB of memory, so start at T4 or T5.
Room for larger worlds
T4 · Dallas
AMD Ryzen
$79.99/mo
USD per month · billed for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 6 shared vCPU
- 16 GB DDR5 RAM
- 250 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- 1 Gbps port · 1 IPv4
T5 · Dallas
AMD Ryzen
$110.00/mo
USD per month · billed for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 6 shared vCPU
- 24 GB DDR5 RAM
- 350 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
- 1 Gbps port · 1 IPv4
Choose a location close to your players
Ping depends on distance. Pick the location nearest to most of your players: Dallas or Houston for players across the US, Los Angeles for the West Coast and Asia-Pacific friends, and Germany for Europe.
Popular game servers on Windows
Many dedicated servers ship as Windows builds, often installed with Valve's SteamCMD tool: Minecraft (Java or Bedrock), Palworld, Valheim, Rust, ARK, Counter-Strike 2 community servers, Project Zomboid and others. Open the game's ports in Windows Firewall, and follow each game's licence and server rules.
Emulators and light games over RDP
Light 2D games and older titles can run over Remote Desktop because Windows draws them on the CPU, but expect some delay compared with a local PC. Android emulators are different: most need hardware virtualisation inside the server (nested virtualisation), which is not part of our plan specification, so do not count on them. If you depend on a particular emulator, open a ticket before you order and we will tell you what is possible.
Gaming VPS guides
RDP how-to
MSTSC command guide: every switch with examples
A complete guide to the mstsc command: /v, /admin, /f, /w and /h, /multimon, /span, /public and /shadow, with copy-ready examples for Windows Server RDP.
RDP how-to
RDP port 3389 explained: TCP vs UDP and when to change it
Remote Desktop uses TCP and UDP port 3389 by default. See how RDP uses each, how to check the port, and how to change it safely on Windows Server.
Troubleshooting
Remote Desktop connection timeout and random disconnects: causes and fixes
Why Remote Desktop sessions time out or drop, and how to fix it: session time limits, idle and keep-alive settings, network causes and Group Policy paths.
Gaming VPS FAQ
Can I use RDP for gaming?
For hosting game servers, yes. For playing modern 3D games through Remote Desktop, no: there is no GPU, and RDP is designed for desktop work rather than fast 3D graphics.
Does the VPS include a GPU?
No. No plan includes a GPU; graphics are drawn on the CPU.
Can I host a Palworld or Minecraft server?
Yes. Both run on Windows. Palworld's official guide recommends 4 or more cores and 16 GB of memory, so start at T4 (6 vCPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and 250 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD). A small Minecraft server fits T3.
Can I run Android emulators on the VPS?
Do not count on it. Most Android emulators need nested virtualisation, which is not part of our plan specification. Ask us before you order if you depend on one.
How much RAM does a game server need?
It depends on the game, the player count and mods. Check the game's dedicated-server requirements and leave about 2 GB for Windows Server itself.
Which location gives my players the lowest ping?
The one closest to most of them. Dallas is central for the US, Los Angeles suits the West Coast and Asia-Pacific, and Germany suits Europe.
Deploy your game server
AMD Ryzen cores near your players. Plans from $14.99/mo.