{"id":3278,"date":"2021-11-03T20:46:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T20:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=3278"},"modified":"2022-05-24T14:21:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:21:43","slug":"how-much-gpu-memory-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/how-much-gpu-memory-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much GPU Memory Do I Need? The Truth Revealed!"},"content":{"rendered":"
“How much GPU memory do I need” is a frequent question among the people willing to purchase a GPU. But really, how much? That we’ll find out in this guide.<\/p>\n
In a nutshell, 4 GB VRAM is the minimum to aim for, in 2021, with 8 GB being the recommended option for graphics-intensive workloads and gaming. But to determine your VRAM requirements according to your particular needs, this thorough guide is in place.<\/p>\n
So, let’s roll in.<\/p>\n\n
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VRAM refers to Video Random Access Memory and also known as graphics memory. It is on the GPU and stores pixels and other graphics data for the smooth working of the GPU.<\/p>\n
If you’re confused about how much VRAM you need for gaming, well, don’t go for anything below 4 GB. And if you’re into the AAA titles which tend to be pretty heavy, 8 GB is the minimum to aim for. But if 4k gaming is what you’re passionate about, 12 GB VRAM is the way to go.<\/p>\n
With that said, I have also managed the tables for VRAM requirements of different games:<\/p>\n
AC Valhalla:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Overwatch:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n
\n AC Valhalla<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Resolution<\/td>\n 4K<\/td>\n 1440p<\/td>\n 1080p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n FPS (avg)<\/td>\n 65<\/td>\n 75<\/td>\n 131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RAM consumed<\/td>\n 11 GB<\/td>\n 10.9 GB<\/td>\n 11.3 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Video Memory consumed<\/td>\n 7.5 GB<\/td>\n 6.9 GB<\/td>\n 6.4 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n Overwatch<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Resolution<\/td>\n 4K<\/td>\n 1440p<\/td>\n 1080p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n FPS (avg)<\/td>\n 151<\/td>\n 291<\/td>\n 398<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RAM consumed<\/td>\n 10.1 GB<\/td>\n 9.9 GB<\/td>\n 9.9 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Video Memory consumed<\/td>\n 4.4 GB<\/td>\n 3.5 GB<\/td>\n 3.2 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n