Increase graphics memory

[derek1036]

Hi guys. Is there a way to increase grahics allocation on my Lenovo G40-80 laptop? It has Intel HD 5500. I know it's crappy but, can I at least know if its memory can be increased?

My specs:
4gb ram
i5 5200U
Windows 10

 

[geofelt]

I think you can.
In the bios, there may be a setting for how much of your system ram to use for video vram.
With 4gb, you do not have a lot extra so be judicious. If you see 128mb, I would see what 256mb does.

Possibly, the setting can be changed in the intel settings app.
A right click on the desktop will get you there.

 

[derek1036]

I tried going into bios but it doesn't display anything related to graphics. There's no section for it. I also tried going into the Intel control panel but still nothing.

 

[tejayd]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from derek1036 : "Changing Intel GPU dedicated memory using Registry Editor"

hey guys. I have another question.
I'm here with my Lenovo G40-80 laptop which currently has 4gb of ram. I'm planning on increasing my dedicated video memory so I can play GTA 5. This time I have 4gb of ram and 128 mb (set by default) dedicated vram on my intel hd 5500. I would like to upgrade its dedicated vram after I upgrade my laptop to 8gb ram. I will use Registry Editor which has basic steps like creating a new key and DWORD in the Intel Directory.

Now the questions are:
1. Should I set the DWORD value same as that of my OS? (for example, I have 64 bit windows so I need to set the DWORD value to 64 bit also)

2. What is the recommended Dedicated Segment Value for the Intel GPU if I have 8 gb ram?

3. How can I undo the modification in case it fails?

thanks in advance to whoever answers


here are some specs:
4gb ram (soon upgrading to 8gb ram)
core i5 5200u
windows 10 64 bit

Before you make any modifications, create a system restore point so you can revert everything back to normal.

Some reason I assumed integrated graphics would take extra if they needed it on their own. But I may be wrong.

 

[stdragon]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from derek1036 : "Maximum Dedicated Memory for Intel GPU"

hi guys. What's the maximum amount of Dedicated Video Memory for Intel HD 5500? I'm planning on increasing its dedicated video memory to 2048mb using Registry Editor so thati can play gta 5. thanks in advance.

Here's some specs:
Windows 10 64 Bit
8gb ram
Intel core i5 5200u
Intel HD 5500

Max graphics memory for Intel HD 5500 on Intel core i5 5200u is 16GB.

https://ark.intel.com/products/85212/Intel-Core-i5-5200U-Processor-3M-Cache-up-to-2_70-GHz

Max graphics memory for Intel HD 5500 on Intel core i5 5200u is 16GB.

https://ark.intel.com/products/85212/Intel-Core-i5-5200U-Processor-3M-Cache-up-to-2_70-GHz

That's not an iGPU maximum insomuch as just the max the CPU overall can address; it's all shared memory anyways.

Per Intel, with Windows 10, the iGPU is restricted to half of system RAM. So if you have 16GB installed, 8GB will be available to the iGPU. If you have 4GB installed, 2GB will be available, and so on.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000020962/graphics-drivers.html

 

[sizzling]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from derek1036 : "Recommended Dedicated Memory for iGPU"

Hey guys so I have an Intel gpu 5500. I'm planning to increase it's memory using registry editor. A friend told me that 512mb is recommended for 4gb ram. Can I increase it to something like 1024mb? I know it's gonna leave me with less ram, but can I at least know if it's gonna cause some problems or gonna give some disadvantages? Thanks in advance.

Specs:
4gb ram
Intel i5 5200u
Intel HD 5500
Windows 10 64-Bit

Lenovo G40-80 Laptop

This is pointless. Dvmt still takes over and uses as much as it can without causing ram issues. With w10, it can use up to 50% of ram or 2gb.

Why do you want to do this?

 

[bignastyid]

Please don't spam the forum. Keep it to 1 thread.

 

[Peter Martin]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from derek1036 : "Why is my intel GPU limited to 512 MB?"

Hey guys I tried the registry editor hack on my Lenovo G40-80 that has an intel 5500. Its current memory allocation was 512 MB. I tried to change it to 1024 MB but it didn't work but instead, it remained at 512 MB. Can someone explain this to me? Im not that good at computers.

Lenovo G40-80
intel i5 5200u
4gb ram
windows 10 64 bit

you need to up your system ram to 8GB and then your video ram should be increased to max 1GB

https://www.datamemorysystems.com/dm50-234-1l/

 

[k1114]

That is wrong and a random number. With 8gb ram, the max is 4gb. A link to intel has been provided earlier with proof the max is 50% of ram. Even before the 50% rule, the max was 1.7gb.

 

[Peter Martin]

Oops. 4gb. Have mods change it

 

[Kasper Jorgensen]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from derek1036 : "Ways to Increase iGPU memory"

Hi I want to increase my iGPU's memory to 1024mb for other purposes. But when I try the registry editor hack, it is only limited to 512mb even after trying many times. Are there any other ways to change it? Like mods and modified drivers are there any?

PS sorry for spamming threads I really need to get answers.

I don't know the max memory that can be assigned, but you simply need to do it in the BIOS.

 

[k1114]

Please stop making new threads. You already got your answer. You are already at 2gb max. You can check this by right clicking desktop and going to display settings. Click advanced display settings and then display adapter properties. Total available graphics memory is your max. The only way to raise it higher than 2gb is to install more ram as the max is 50% of ram.

The bios setting is the pre allocated amount. This just takes it away before hand, hence the name "pre" allocated. The amount dynamically changes depending on need and there's no good reason to take it away from being used as ram when not needed.