VRAM on integrated graphics seems way more than supposed to.

[williamchung2405]

So I currently use integrated graphics from an i7 6700 (about to get a GPU). But for some reason, when I check task manager and even in a game like GTA V, it shows that I have around 6000mb/5.9 GB of VRAM on my integrated graphics. My question is, is the ram from my pc (12gb) adding to the VRAM of the integrated graphics. Or is there something wrong with this that I should be aware of? Or is it just something that I'm doing wrong (I am still pretty new to computers and computer parts). I'm almost positive that I have not adjusted anything in my settings that have to do with VRAM nor add any. Thanks in advance.

 

[clutchc]

That is the amount "available" for iGPU use. It is dynamically assigned as needed, not there permanently for the iGPU to use, and probably never will be. And btw, it isn't VRAM it is just common system RAM.

 

[williamchung2405]

So, how do I see how much I actually have?

 

[clutchc]

So, how do I see how much I actually have?

You "have" up to whatever the utility you are using reports. (assuming it is accurate) But if you are asking how much is the iGPU using, you'll need an app like MSI Afterburner to check as the game is running. It is assigned as-needed.

Since the iGPU has no RAM or VRAM of its own, it uses the system RAM as needed. And since the CPU is also using from that cache of memory, it is up to the OS and game engine to determine the amount it can spare. However, the tiny iGPU doesn't have the capability to demand very much.