How to Check VRAM on Windows
Checking your VRAM in Windows is simple but only if you know where to look. The details are often hidden away. Here’s how to check VRAM on Windows.
How to Check VRAM in More Than One GPU in Windows
If you have more than one GPU on your computer, a better way of checking VRAM is by using dxdiag. Here’s where to look.
How to Check VRAM in macOS
On a Mac-based system, checking VRAM is slightly different. Here’s what to do.
Is 4 GB of VRAM Enough?
Whether you need 4 GB of VRAM or more depends on what you plan on doing with your PC or Mac. If you plan on playing the latest games, you may struggle to be able to play them at anything above minimum quality. Some games will struggle to run at all with less than 8 GB of VRAM. It all depends on what games you plan on playing with older games or titles like Fortnite or Final Fantasy XIV more likely to scale appropriately with the hardware you have. Video editors typically require a minimum of 8 GB of VRAM to be able to edit videos effectively. However, for general usage such as typing up documents or browsing the internet, no specific VRAM is required so you don’t need to consider upgrading to a different graphics card.
Is 128 MB VRAM Good?
No. 128 MB is very low compared to modern graphics cards and their capabilities. If you plan on playing games or editing videos, you need something with 4 GB as a very minimum although 8 GB is much preferable.
