VRAM

[CHKR]

Can someone explain what is vram and what is does.

Thank you

[jj9987]

When your computer's CPU uses RAM for storing all the necessary information for quick access, then GPU uses VRAM. Simply because it is fast as it is located very close via direct connection to the GPU.

 

VRAM is used to store all the textures, frames and other graphical data, that can then be crunched by GPU and displayed to your monitor.

[Fyfey96]

2 minutes ago, jj9987 said:

When your computer's CPU uses RAM for storing all the necessary information for quick access, then GPU uses VRAM. Simply because it is fast as it is located very close via direct connection to the GPU.

 

VRAM is used to store all the textures, frames and other graphical data, that can then be crunched by GPU and displayed to your monitor.

Agreed. 

 

also...

 

 

[Kevo05s]

you do realize there's a video ram text guide in this category pinned?

[CHKR]

1 minute ago, Kevo05s said:

you do realize there's a video ram text guide in this category pinned?

no

[Kevo05s]

 

[Light-Yagami]

VRAM or "video random access memory" of a GPU is responsible for storing all the things you see on a screen. When in game, all textures are stored in the VRAM. Newer games have bigger textures and shadow maps and all kinds of stuff, so they demand more Video RAM in order to store them all in. I'd say for todays standards, you need around 4gb, but I'd go with 8gb if possible, to be future ready. One thing to notice is how fast VRAM of the specific GPU is. It will improve gaming experience if you run SLI, where VRAM is duplicated for both GPUs, but horse power almost doubles. That's where you need the extra VRAM speed. VRAM does not improve GPU preformance, It does however reduce it if there isn't enough of it. I'm open for any questions. But you get the general idea.