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The Last of Us Part 2 proves that 8 GB of VRAM can be enough, even at 4K with maximum settings, so why aren't more games using the same clever asset-streaming trick?

When Sony's masterpiece The Last of Us Part 1 appeared on the humble PC two years ago, I hoped it would become a watershed moment in the history of console ports. Well, it was, but for all the wrong ...
eTeknix

AMD Reduces VRAM Usage from 34.9 GB to 51 KB Using Procedural Generation

Realistic graphics with high-quality textures can consume significant amounts of graphics memory. While having a powerful graphics card is one solution, optimization is also a way to reduce VRAM ...
Guru3D.com

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB VRAM Debate: It is Sufficient for 1080p

The Radeon RX 9060 XT from AMD launches as a mid-range solution for 1080p gaming at around USD 300. AMD’s Chief Strategy Officer, Frank Azor, sparked discussion among gamers and industry watchers by ...
ExtremeTech

Nvidia's Neural Texture Tech May Fix VRAM Shortage Issues

You can't download more RAM, but perhaps you can download a way to use less of it. Nvidia's neural texture compression technology, originally shown off at CES 2025 ...
ExtremeTech

Nvidia's Neural Textures Are a VRAM Game Changer

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Digital Trends

AMD may have a solution for your VRAM hungry games

AMD had a lot of cards at CES 2025, but they've not gone on sale almost two months later. TechPowerUp / Gigabyte Following a rocky road to AMD’s RX 9000 series GPU launch, rumors circulating on the ...
PCGamesN

Monster Hunter Wilds title update 2 brings much-needed PC improvements

Monster Hunter Wilds title update 2 is finally here, and it's hopefully the start of the RPG's much-needed performance improvements on PC. Capcom is using the patch to fix several issues with Wilds' ...