What is shared GPU memory and why is it 8GB (half of the System RAM)?
Nov 2, 2019 · So is there any situation windows loads stuff from this shared memory even though the GPU doesn't run out of Vram yet? I would really like to test this by making this shared pool smaller, …
Need help changing shared GPU memory - Linus Tech Tips
Apr 1, 2025 · I am unable to change the shared GPU memory (6 GB) for my Intel HD 620 graphics. My system has 12 GB total RAM as one of the sticks is soldered. I have tried to go into BIOS/UEFI …
How to read the amount of RAM shared to GPU - Ten Forums
Mar 17, 2021 · Shared memory represents system memory that can be used by the GPU. Shared memory can be used by the CPU when needed or as “video memory” for the GPU when needed.
GPU Shared Memory - Troubleshooting - Linus Tech Tips
Feb 21, 2023 · Hello Guys, Guys, how can I get rid of the shared video memory for my GPU? I have 16 Gigs Ram and 8 Gigs GPU but it shows 8 GB Dedicated + 8 GB Shared memory in my GPU stats. I …
SLI not utilizing "Shared GPU Memory" (System RAM)
Dec 16, 2021 · Im not an expert but... Discrete GPU's dont actually use your dedicated system memory. Edit - to clarify its a Windows thing to display that, as far as I am aware, but only because iGPU's will …
I need to disable the shared GPU ram because it eats my RAM
May 8, 2019 · On the GPU 1 tab, it says GPU memory is 7.9 GB. Which explains the situation very well. It is not needed because I have 4 GB dedicated GPU, but windows still reserves my ram as shared. I …
how to assign more Dedicated GPU memory - Linus Tech Tips
Dec 12, 2024 · No stuttering at 4K. but I still wonder, what is up with the dedicated vs. shared GPU memory? i read both is actual system RAM (stolen from my 32GB). But the "dedicated" GPU …
Dedicated GPU showing shared memory - Linus Tech Tips
Sep 30, 2019 · Hi all, I currently have a GTX 1080 8GB in my main rig, along with a 1700x on a Asus Crosshair VI Hero motherboard. In DirectX Diagnostic tool and in task manager, it is saying that it …
Lenovo X395 Ryzen not using almost any Shared GPU Memory
Dec 5, 2019 · The thing is i've noticed that although the GPU usage is 80% to 90%, the memory usage is low. It is using 0.4 to 0.8 of it's 2gb of dedicated memory and 0.1 of it's 8gb of shared memory.
Gpu memory usage higher then the actual gpu - Linus Tech Tips
Mar 15, 2025 · If you want higher GPU usage use higher graphics settings. VRAM usage and GPU usage are two completely different things. If you're running out of VRAM then your GPU usage will …