5 ways more VRAM doesn't always mean more FPS

More VRAM, by itself, won't boost your FPS if you have other bottlenecks on your PC

Mar 18, 2025 - 13:13
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5 ways more VRAM doesn't always mean more FPS

The outrage against GPUs with insufficient VRAM is intensifying, as it should, but gamers should also remember that a larger framebuffer doesn't magically mean improved performance. While more VRAM is necessary for unpacking high-res textures and the graphical info involved in rendering ray tracing effects, a bigger VRAM number by itself won't do much if your GPU or other components are otherwise limited.