Graphics cards vary in VRAM amounts. More VRAM can improve handling of high-res textures and multiple displays, but overall performance also depends on GPU architecture, clock speed, and other specs. Many users with dedicated graphics cards want to know their VRAM amount because it affects their GPU’s ability to manage graphics-intensive tasks. Fortunately, checking VRAM is easy on Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use built-in system utilities or third-party apps to check your VRAM. To find out how much VRAM your Windows computer has, use one of these methods:
Method 1: Using Task Manager
Note: The “GPU” section in Task Manager is available starting from Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) and onwards, including Windows 11. If you are using an older version of Windows, this method may not be available.
Method 2: Using the Display Settings
Note: The wording of the settings may differ between Windows 10 and Windows 11, but the general process is similar.
Method 3: Using DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag)
Method 4: Using the System Information Tool
Note: To convert the Adapter RAM from bytes to megabytes, divide the number by 1,048,576. For example, if it shows 1,073,741,824 bytes, the VRAM is 1 GB (1,073,741,824 / 1,048,576 = 1024 MB or 1 GB).
Method 5: Using GPU-Z (Third-Party Tool)
GPU-Z is a lightweight and free third-party utility designed to provide detailed info about your graphics card and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Created by TechPowerUp, this tool is highly regarded in the tech community for its accuracy and comprehensiveness. You can use GPU-Z to check your VRAM when official methods are unavailable or insufficient.
