[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Memory
VRAM
Dedicated memory on a graphics card; more VRAM enables higher resolutions and textures.
Also known as:
Video Memory
Graphics Memory
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
VRAM (video RAM) is the GPU's private memory for textures and frame buffers (e.g., Memory size: 8 GB). Its bandwidth and capacity decide how much a GPU can render.
8 GB is today's gaming baseline; 16–24 GB targets 4K and AI workloads. Laptop GPUs show Memory type: GDDR7.
Related Technical Terms
Discrete GPU
A separate GPU chip with its own VRAM and cooling — much faster but uses more power.
Performance
GDDR7
Graphics DRAM generations for GPUs; GDDR7 is the newest, with the highest bandwidth.
Memory
Memory Bandwidth
How much data memory can move per second (GB/s); crucial for GPU and SoC performance.
Memory