does more vram increase min fps

[AMDRadeonHD]

does it, or not? for example if i run crysis 3 at 3gb, will it have better min fps than 2gb at 1080p?

 

[bluhefner]

You do know that vram is the ram of your GPU right? and indeed it matters in *some*games..depends on what GPU you use.

 

[blazorthon]

VRAM capacity is one of the least important aspects of a graphics setup. So long as you have enough of it to not bottle-neck you into around 10FPS or lower, it usually doesn't impact your gaming experience.

 

[dark_lord69]

does it, or not? for example if i run crysis 3 at 3gb, will it have better min fps than 2gb at 1080p?

Generally, NO, it doesn't help.
If you ran the game at a super high resolution above 1080p then yes, it would help...
But for the most part VRAM helps with:
1. Very high resolutions (above 1080p)
2. Extremely large textures not seen in most games.

But if you don't have the details cranked up too high then no, it won't help your frame rate. That is why I generally buy the best GPU I can afford and the lowest amount of VRAM available for that GPU. (BTW, 1GB is typically enough for most games, so 2GB is plenty. 3GB won't help you.)

Want a better frame rate? Upgrade your GPU and sometimes a CPU upgrade can help depending on what you are currently using.

 

[rb420]

Short answer No. Long answer, yes.

Under the current generation of Games, most will never come close to hitting 2GB at common resolutions (1080p).

That being said, Games which you can add EXTENSIVE mods to, skyrim for example, MIGHT use more than 2GB. Even then, i doubt it.

Where you WILL notice the extra vram is when running multiple displays in eyefinity like setups and higher resolutions.

BOTTOM LINE: If you had to choose between extra ram, or a step up in GPU, I'd go for the step up in GPU. (I'd take a 2gb 7970 orver a 3gb 7950, for example)

 

[blazorthon]

I wouldn't take a 7970 2GB over a 7950 3GB. They overclock equally and the 7950 would then be the better card for a Crossfire upgrade, especially if we count how AMD has yet to mix-match capacity and memory interface width 😉

Getting a 7850 1GB over a 7770 2GB is a better example IMO.

 

[rb420]

I wouldn't take a 7970 2GB over a 7950 3GB. They overclock equally and the 7950 would then be the better card for a Crossfire upgrade, especially if we count how AMD has yet to mix-match capacity and memory interface width 😉

Getting a 7850 1GB over a 7770 2GB is a better example IMO.

Fair enough, the point is the same. Thanks for providing a better example.

 

[lostgamer_03]

Instead of all these confusing answers then listen to this.

VRAM will affect performance, if a game would like to consume more VRAM than you have. At 1080p games easily use 2 GB of VRAM - Modded Skyrim, Crysis 3 and Bioshock infinite are just a few examples.

VRAM consumption increases at higher resolutions and with higher textures.

 

[Cons29]

well, one thing you can do is install msi afterburner, you will see how much vram it eats up. but 2gb is not that hard to consume, crysis3 can do it i think. bf3 on ultra is at 1.7gb i think

 

[blazorthon]

well, one thing you can do is install msi afterburner, you will see how much vram it eats up. but 2gb is not that hard to consume, crysis3 can do it i think. bf3 on ultra is at 1.7gb i think

BF3 usually needs decent MSAA to get that high at 1080p, even at ultra.

 

[rb420]

well, one thing you can do is install msi afterburner, you will see how much vram it eats up. but 2gb is not that hard to consume, crysis3 can do it i think. bf3 on ultra is at 1.7gb i think

The question wasn't whether or games will use it, it was whether that will convert to an increased FPS. Surely many games CAN use that much, but rarely does that increase the MINIMUM FPS, like the OP asked.