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@inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world to PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish • 15 days ago

AMD claims most gamers don’t need more than 8GB of VRAM, after new GPU launch

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AMD claims most gamers don’t need more than 8GB of VRAM, after new GPU launch

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@inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world to PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish • 15 days ago
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AMD claims most gamers “have no use for more than 8GB” of VRAM, after new Radeon GPU launch
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Following the launch of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT gaming GPU, Frank Azor claims that 8GB is enough graphics card memory for most gamers.
  • @ryper@lemmy.ca
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    135•15 days ago

    The full tweet:

    Majority of gamers are still playing at 1080p and have no use for more than 8GB of memory. Most played games WW are mostly esports games. We wouldn’t build it if there wasn’t a market for it. If 8GB isn’t right for you then there’s 16GB. Same GPU, no compromise, just memory options.

    I don’t think he’s that far off; eSports games don’t have the same requirements as AAA single-player games.

    • SharkAttak
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      In this case, Intel’s options of 10/12GB sounds like a more reasonable middle ground.

    • @inclementimmigrant@lemmy.worldOP
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      15 days ago

      Counter point.

      https://prosettings.net/blog/1440p-competitive-gaming/

      https://www.pcguide.com/news/benq-says-1080p-is-still-a-sweet-spot-resolution-despite-more-pc-gamers-upgrading-to-1440p/

      Increased resolution has been the trend for a bit now even in these competitive games.

      ETA, let’s also not pretend that those who play esports games only play esports games too.

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      And the price difference is only $50 (MSRP)

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