16GB vs 32GB RAM for Gaming in 2024 - How Much Is Enough?
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- How much is enough RAM in 2024? Today we run some side by side comparisons to see how much extra performance 32GB can get you over 16GB. We run tests in Forza Horizon 5, Cyberpunk, CoD MW3 and F1 23 and MSFS 2020.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Forza Horizon 5 Benchmark (4K Extreme Preset)
01:44 - Cyberpunk Benchmark (4K, RT Ultra Preset)
02:38 - F1 23 Benchmark (4K, Ultra High Preset)
02:57 - Call of Duty MW3 Benchmark (4K, Ultra w/ DLSS Quality)
03:39 - Cyberpunk In Game (4K, RT Ultra Preset)
04:33 - Forza Horizon 5 Race (4K, Extreme Preset)
05:26 - Cyberpunk Benchmark (1080p, RT Ultra Preset)
06:15 - Cyberpunk In Game (1080p, RT Ultra Preset)
06:53 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (Old Footage, Various settings)
08:35 - Closing Thoughts - Наука та технологія
My short answer: No.
My long answer:
It depends on what you do, what games you play, and what software you use.
For older AAA games, some eSports titles, and some well-optimized new AAA games, 16 GB is still enough.
An example of a poor optimized game that becomes unplayable with 16GB RAM is Warzone 2.0.
But at the price, 32GB is selling, it is dumb af to build with only 16GB.
how much is enough? *NO*
@@user-wq9mw2xz3j never enough.
I have a Ryzen 5800x, 32GB cl16, and rtx 3090 ... I've played games where my PC used up to 24GB of system ram
It's not "real use" is just allocated RAM like the VRAM does.
RAM is not just quantity. It's a mix between the CPU cache quantity, the quantity of ram, the type of memory (DDR3, DDR4, DDR5) and platform, and speed timmings of it. I've noticed a few games that were having some slight micro stutterings with 16GB DDR4 3600mhz CL18, and my 5600x, but when i got my 5700x3d with more cache (and my memory finaly works at CL16-16-16), that stuttering is all gone in all games i've tested. So it's not just quantity... for example if you go from a 16gb 3600CL16-16-16 to a 32gb 18-19-19 with a 5600x, you are probably having less performance, not an upgrade...
i vaguely recall gamers nexus testing two vs. four sticks of the same total amount of ram, but can't remember whether this made a more than negligible difference - i think that there was more variation between single and dual rank kits (which was also small enough it made no 'real world' difference iirc)
I feel like these games your playing are using way more ram than they use for me. I know you have the settings maxed out but I typically do the same and I never see ram usage quite that high
More RAM helps with stutter fixing. I noticed that years ago, when comparing 4 to 8 on videos, I didn't know why people thought RAM would mean more fps. Im upgrading from 8 and have been using it for like 4 years. Its best to get used. I get all my parts cheap and in good condition.
You need to test using 2nd monitor playing youtube or something going on the 2nd monitor.
Good video. Ram is very cheap these days. Just put in 32gb. I got a 64gb 3200 kit for $99 Cdn on sale, not the best gaming ram but it's great for an office pc.
yeah so cheap it creates a new problem fill the remaining 2 slots or and get stuck with 32 or buy new 4 * 16gigs for 64gb total
I'm super inefficient in how I use my PC. I don't close my browser tabs and I leave discord on in the background. I also know that Windows is a bloated OS and there could be background processes going on like virus scans and updates. DDR4 these days is cheap so I went with a 32GB 3600 GSkill kit. If anything, the only regret I have is not going 64GB originally when I did my build last year.
Honestly you have the best budget gamer vids that I have ever seen you remind me of Linus in his prime that is 11 years ago ❤
Much love keep up the brilliant work.
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Hey man, I’m really confused whether to get one of two different laptops. I will list the specs below and I’d really appreciate it if you can give me your opinion on which I should get:
Zephyrus g14:
14” display.
OLED 3K 120 Hz
Ryzen 9 8945HS
32 GB RAM
GeForce RTX 4070
1 TB SSD
Zephyrus G16:
16” display.
OLED 2.5K 240 Hz
Intel Core Ultra 9
16 GB RAM
GeForce RTX 4070
1 TB SSD
Please keep in mind that the ram in these laptops is soldered in so I don’t have the option to upgrade it later on.
What I really want is the G16. I really want the larger display (since it’ll be the only display I’ll have) and the dark grey color it comes in (unlike the g14 which only comes in a white color). It also has a higher refresh rate, and a better CPU. Everything about it is better…except for the ram.
I’m worried that I’ll face problems with the RAM in the long run since I’m planning on keeping this laptop for atleast 5 years.
I’m getting this for some gaming (mainly games such as COD, GTA, and some others) in addition to school work (which won’t be demanding). I like everything about the G16 more except for obviously the ram. Do you think this difference in ram is worth me choosing the g14 instead?
I had 16GB and noticed alot of stuttering and now with 32GB it's gone
I have 16 gb but recently bought 7900 xt and new case so why not to have 32 gb in 2024 ❤
If i dont plan to play much, except for non demanding games, or retro, and use my laptop for illustrator and photoshop, is 16 enough? I ask because the laptop im looking at won’t let me upgrade later on.
Yes, 16 is enough as long as you’re not working with large video files. If you’re working on videos that are 10 minutes or longer, you will need more RAM.
If the game uses more than 16gb ram the devs are bad !!!!!
Awesome
I run plenty of apps like Firefox and Discord, Steam, etc, plus all the Windows processes .. using 8 to 12GB of RAM.. in my case, 32GB of DDR4 ...
I would like to do 64GB of RAM on my next future build.
Good call! Yeah it’ll be interesting to see when the conversation shifts to 32 vs 64
Same ram 🤓👍
DONT FOCUS AT AVG FPS
FOCUS AT 0.1% FPS
BECAUSE THAT THE MAIN ONE FOR LONGER GAMEPLAY
OK THANKS
AI needs 64 GB Ram
Max been dead for 8 years it's rare games showing a big diffrence it's no reason to use it high runs way better
cry in 8gb
Dry cry cause the tears are still loading 😆
32gb is barely riding the line.
64gb should be what any new build goes for.
Whats makes you think that?