Would 1GB of VRAM be sufficient for running Fortnite at 720p or 768p resolution?
Would 1GB of VRAM be sufficient for running Fortnite at 720p or 768p resolution?
Hello...
This is my computer configuration.
Q9550 4x 2.8mhz
8GB RAM DDR2 Kingston
GTX 650 1GB
I’m considering upgrading my graphics card.
Should I opt for a video memory capacity of 2GB, or choose a more powerful card with 1GB?
I’m considering a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or 750 with 2GB of VRAM, but perhaps I could acquire a superior card at a similar or lower cost featuring 1GB of VRAM.
What should I decide?
I won’t be replacing my monitor, and its maximum resolution is 1366 x 768.
I primarily play on low settings, with only the view distance set to medium or high.
A GTX750ti represents a reasonable improvement. A GTX1050 would offer a superior experience.
Don’t fret excessively about video memory; it will generally be sufficient for the graphics card you select. Video memory has become largely a promotional tactic. My perspective is that video memory primarily impacts performance rather than functionality.
A game typically requires a substantial portion of its frequently accessed data to reside within video memory. This is similar to system RAM. If a game requires information not stored in video memory, it must retrieve this data from the PCIe connection, ideally from system RAM and not from a hard drive. Knowing how full the available video memory is doesn't provide valuable information – much of it may be unused.
The rate at which video memory is exchanged remains unclear. Video memory is managed by both the graphics card’s driver and the game itself, with potential variations in efficiency between AMD and Nvidia cards, as well as differences across various games.
Below are older benchmarks comparing 2GB and 4GB of video memory: http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/article...emory-154/ Spoiler alert: the difference wasn’t substantial. Newer tests confirm these findings: http://www.techspot.com/review/1114-vram...page5.html – furthermore, game developers avoid restricting their sales by demanding excessive video memory amounts; the amount of video memory you see will be suitable for your chosen card.
Minimum system specifications call for a graphics card boasting 2 gigabytes of video memory. Reducing the visual quality or using smaller screen resolutions can lessen the VRAM demand.
Now, let's begin by addressing the key details. In which nation do you reside and what is your spending limit?
I am originating from Argentina—items are costly and scarce there, and I’m likely to purchase online via AliExpress.
A Radeon 750 with 1GB of memory currently costs around $37.5 USD. A GeForce GTX 750 Ti with 1GB of memory is approximately $42 USD. There’s also the Radeon 7770 (for $38 USD), a GeForce GT 560 Ti ($40 USD), and a Radeon HD 6570 Boost with 1GB of memory ($43 USD). Furthermore, a Radeon HD 7850 can be found for $44 USD, a Radeon RX 260X with 1GB of memory for $47.5 USD, a GeForce GTX Ti Boost with 2GB of memory for $52 USD, a Radeon RX 750 Ti with 2GB of memory for $53 USD, an Radeon RX 260X with 2GB of memory for $53 USD, a GeForce GTX 660 with 2GB of memory for $53 USD. I believe that $53 USD is my maximum spending limit. Therefore, should I select the GTX 660? Possibly, yes? xD
My power supply unit is an Antec VP500p. My other system specifications include: a Intel Q9550 processor, a Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3R motherboard, 8GB of DDR2 800MHz RAM, a Kingston 120GB SSD. I suspect that a more powerful graphics card than the 660 would be limited by my processor, correct?
Your Q9550 was impressive when it was released, but its performance has diminished over time. To determine whether a graphics card upgrade would improve your experience, consider this method: play your own games at a reduced resolution and with fewer visual effects. If you notice an increase in frames per second, it suggests your processor is capable of handling a more advanced graphics setup. Conversely, if your FPS remains unchanged, you probably have a bottleneck due to your central processing unit. You can find a comparison of performance levels for your available options here: A difference of two tiers in performance isn't a significant factor. Among your selections, I believe the GTX750ti, either with 1GB or 2GB of memory, appears to be the most suitable choice.
Due to limited testing time today and my upcoming absence, I attempted to play Fortnite on a system featuring an Athlon x3 450 and a 7770 1GB graphics card. The game required low configurations – specifically, reducing the draw distance to medium – at 1080p resolution to consistently achieve over 45 frames per second with minimal stuttering. Running at medium settings proved entirely unplayable. I suspect there might have been some background software conflicts that require resolution, but I believe you should aim for significantly higher performance.
For reference, I was utilizing GPU-Z to monitor system activity, and despite the game utilizing all 1GB of VRAM at times, it only appeared to draw approximately 400MB during the low settings configuration at 1080p.
Furthermore, my Fortnite performance was underwhelming – I frequently died quickly after initiating combat—and the number of players visible on my screen was generally small, suggesting a potential bottleneck due to CPU limitations.
Your central processing unit is a significant constraint on your performance, limiting how high you can push the system. Consider overclocking it to improve speed; 3.4GHz seems a reasonable target.
While your GTX650 may not deliver spectacular results, it’s vital to ensure a valuable and noticeable upgrade when investing in new graphics hardware. Among the options you’ve considered, the 7850 and GTX660 appear to be particularly well-suited choices.
I plan to evaluate that “test” to determine if my processor can reach increased speeds.
I was considering the same idea – perhaps increasing from 650 to 750 would be underwhelming… possibly a 750 Ti, though that wouldn't represent a significant upgrade...
I believe the 7850 might be a suitable choice with 1GB and a reasonable price, but it is somewhat dated.
I’m going to run the test and observe what happens… seeing 660 resembles an explosion xD but it’s more costly.
and potentially, my Q9550 could be limiting performance.