Author Topic: 1GB VRAM and 2GB VRAM - Main difference? (Read 1756 times)

HerpaDerp · July 23, 2011, 01:16:33 AM

So recently, I've seen epic gameplay versions with a good GPU I've been looking at. But, all of those videos are based off the 2GB VRAM version of the card, while I'm looking at the 1GB version.
What would be the main difference?

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Nickelob Ultra · July 23, 2011, 01:19:52 AM

A bit of performance. If the price difference is large, then not worth it.

fred da kiko · July 23, 2011, 01:20:28 AM

the main difference would be 1GB of VRAM...

Messes · July 23, 2011, 01:23:24 AM

Quote from: fred da kiko on July 23, 2011, 01:20:28 AM

the main difference would be 1GB of VRAM...

go away

that's obviously not what he meant and you know that

GunnaBoyEB · July 23, 2011, 01:32:36 AM

VRAM's major use is for texture storage and quick access to certain graphical aspects. For instance, instead of your computer running two miles to the nearest grocery store (HDD or normal RAM) for some chips (textures) it runs to the nearest gas station which is 1/4 of the distance (Your VRAM). The more VRAM you have, the more of these graphical aspects that can be stored.

Now in a realistic setting, the only thing you'd gain is a little performance like Nickelob said. In the long run though, you'd probably be better off with the 1GB version as it is more than likely cheaper (Unless you can afford the 2GB, then by all means go ahead.) The biggest thing about GPU's is their clock speeds. Might I ask some specifics on the card you're looking at?

Nickelob Ultra · July 23, 2011, 01:35:59 AM

Some games like GTA4 actually limit you based on your dedicated VRAM. 1GB should be fine but I have a 768MB GTX460, and GTA4 won't let me put shadows on very high because of my VRAM limit.

Monocle · July 23, 2011, 01:38:10 AM

Quote from: GunnaBoyEB on July 23, 2011, 01:32:36 AM

VRAM's major use is for texture storage and quick access to certain graphical aspects. For instance, instead of your computer running two miles to the nearest grocery store (HDD or normal RAM) for some chips (textures) it runs to the nearest gas station which is 1/4 of the distance (Your VRAM). The more VRAM you have, the more of these graphical aspects that can be stored.

Now in a realistic setting, the only thing you'd gain is a little performance like Nickelob said. In the long run though, you'd probably be better off with the 1GB version as it is more than likely cheaper (Unless you can afford the 2GB, then by all means go ahead.) The biggest thing about GPU's is their clock speeds. Might I ask some specifics on the card you're looking at?

welcome back, lol.

As Nick said, some games restrict your settings by your VRAM, but the difference isn't extremely substantial. :o

fred da kiko · July 23, 2011, 01:40:08 AM

Quote from: Messes on July 23, 2011, 01:23:24 AM

go away

that's obviously not what he meant and you know that

"what's the difference between one glass of water and two glasses of water"

um... one glass of water?

"NO forget YOU, IT'S THAT HE GETS TO DRINK MORE, YOU DUMBASS, I HOPE YOU DIE!"

guess what? forget you.