4gb vram for 1080p

[SirGh0st]

Hi, i want to pick up a new gpu, Rx 580. I'm planning only to play on 1080p, is 4gb version enough for it or should i go for 8gb?

[DildorTheDecent]

Just now, SirGh0st said:

Hi, i want to pick up a new gpu, Rx 580. I'm planning only to play on 1080p, is 4gb version enough for it or should i go for 8gb?

4GB sounds about right. 8GB honestly sounds ridiculous for 1080p. 

 

If you're looking towards 1440p in the future 8GB could be handy though. 

[Stevoisboss]

Price difference is close enough to where I would consider it at the least. Depends on weather you would want to use that money to save up for a different upgrade or not. 

 

[3 Lions]

Just now, DildorTheDecent said:

8GB honestly sounds ridiculous for 1080p. 

Having more VRAM is better than having less. 

[EPPHO]

Can you get 480 8GB for about the same price? I would rather take that thing

[ARikozuM]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Having more VRAM is better than having less. 

Tell that to the 960 4GB users that have trouble with 3GB of usage.

[Damascus]

RX 480 uses about:

6GB+ for VR

4-8GB for 4k

2-6GB for 1440p

1-5GB for 1080p (more if you use crazy textures)

[arnavvr]

4 minutes ago, Damascus said:

RX 480 uses about:

6GB+ for VR

4-8GB for 4k

2-6GB for 1440p

1-5GB for 1080p (more if you use crazy textures)

 

Come on, 5GB at 1080p?

[Damascus]

7 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Tell that to the 960 4GB users that have trouble with 3GB of usage.

 still better than maxing out at 2GB

[Damascus]

Just now, arnavvr said:

Come on, 5GB at 1080p?

IRL experience, this is in games like skyrim where you have crazy textures etc.  It does happen sometimes and I'd be lying if I said it didn't exist.

[19_blackie_73]

7 minutes ago, arnavvr said:

Come on, 5GB at 1080p?

Gta v ...

[App4that]

VRAM usage depends on the card, not that much the game. I run a 6g card and neveer have a problem in any game or VR. 

 

That said, if someone offers you two sizes of VRAM. You say the biggest. 

[SirGh0st]

14 minutes ago, App4that said:

VRAM usage depends on the card, not that much the game. I run a 6g card and neveer have a problem in any game or VR. 

 

That said, if someone offers you two sizes of VRAM. You say the biggest. 

Wallet don't think so tho

[App4that]

It's a pay me now, or pay me later situation. The difference between the 4g and 8g cards is a good meal. Skip a meal. 

[SirGh0st]

9 minutes ago, App4that said:

It's a pay me now, or pay me later situation. The difference between the 4g and 8g cards is a good meal. Skip a meal. 

Or don't touch it

 

[Darkseth]

4gb is "okay". Nothing more.

There are games already, where 4gb is not enough and causes you slight stuttering

 

Go for 8gb if you want any future proof. GTX 1060 6gb > RX 580 4gb (if that one is cheaper...)

 

Remember, you don't buy the RX 580 for today only, and tomorrow you order the next one. You buy it for the next 2-3 years.

4gb is "just okay" today, but 8gb is better. In 2 years, 4gb WILL be too low for many games. Don't save those few bucks and cripple yourself

 

However, if you don't care at all, if your game uses Ultra textures, or Mediaum/high textures, you are fine with 4gb.

[SirGh0st]

1 minute ago, Darkseth said:

4gb is "okay". Nothing more.

There are games already, where 4gb is not enough and causes you slight stuttering

 

Go for 8gb if you want any future proof. GTX 1060 6gb > RX 580 4gb (if that one is cheaper...)

 

Remember, you don't buy the RX 580 for today only, and tomorrow you order the next one. You buy it for the next 2-3 years.

4gb is "just okay" today, but 8gb is better. In 2 years, 4gb WILL be too low for many games. Don't save those few bucks and cripple yourself

 

However, if you don't care at all, if your game uses Ultra textures, or Mediaum/high textures, you are fine with 4gb.

And there it is, a word FUTURE PROOF. Fuck that word rly.

[App4that]

Just now, SirGh0st said:

And there it is, a word FUTURE PROOF. Fuck that word rly.

Futureproof and Bottleneck should hurt to say. 

[SirGh0st]

Just now, App4that said:

Futureproof and Bottleneck should hurt to say. 

Exactly. I absolutely hate them.

[ARikozuM]

[INSERT WITTY ONE-LINER]

 

I don't always bottleneck, but when I do I prefer Dos Futureproofs.

[Darkseth]

Well, if you don't want to think about the future, just get the cheaper one?! ^^

YOU are the one, that might have to tweak (texture-/Shadow) Settings in some games in the next years...

 

but like i said, some games break 4gb already. Deus Ex MD on Ultra can break 7gb in 1080p (because those ultra textures are too hardcore).

Rise of the Tomb Raider can break 6gb.

 

 

btw: The Resolution is not the most important thing when it comes to the question "How much Vram is needed".

Texture size is MUCH more important than Resolution only.

4k + Medium textures consume less vram, than 1080p + ultra textures.

 

So, it just depends on the Application and the Settings. Not the Resolution.

 

 

Don't get me wrong, it's not like 8gb will be perfect, and 4gb will be a stutter fest. The differences will be mostly small, but still there.

Also keep in Mind, the 4gb Model also has slower Memory. 1750 Mhz, isntead of 2000 Mhz. That also will give you less performance.

[SirGh0st]

2 minutes ago, Darkseth said:

Well, if you don't want to think about the future, just get the cheaper one?! ^^

YOU are the one, that might have to tweak (texture-/Shadow) Settings in some games in the next years...

 

but like i said, some games break 4gb already. Deus Ex MD on Ultra can break 7gb in 1080p (because those ultra textures are too hardcore).

Rise of the Tomb Raider can break 6gb.

 

 

btw: The Resolution is not the most important thing when it comes to the question "How much Vram is needed".

Texture size is MUCH more important than Resolution only.

4k + Medium textures consume less vram, than 1080p + ultra textures.

 

So, it just depends on the Application and the Settings. Not the Resolution.

 

 

Don't get me wrong, it's not like 8gb will be perfect, and 4gb will be a stutter fest. The differences will be mostly small, but still there.

Also keep in Mind, the 4gb Model also has slower Memory. 1750 Mhz, isntead of 2000 Mhz. That also will give you less performance.

yeah i know

[Darkseth]

Allright Then i guess, you can let your Budget decide.

None of them will be a "fail buy" or anything.

[SirGh0st]

Just now, Darkseth said:

Allright Then i guess, you can let your Budget decide.

None of them will be a "fail buy" or anything.

Thanks.