Types of VRAM
- SGRAM(Synchronous Graphics RAM): It is comparatively low-cost and it’s clock-synchronized. It means here data can be modified by a single operation, rather than as a sequence of read, write and update operations.
- RDRAM(Rambus Dynamic RAM): It is designed by Rambus & it includes a proprietary Rambus bus that speeds up data flow between VRAM & the frame buffer. It is optimized for video streaming.
- WRAM(Window RAM): It’s a very high-performance VRAM.It’s dual-ported & it has about 25% more bandwidth than standard VRAM. It can be used for very high resolution(e.g 1600 * 1200 pixels) using true color.
- MDRAM(Multibank Dynamic RAM): It’s a high-performance RAM, developed by MoSys, that divides the memory into multiple 32KB parts, which can be accessed individually. This makes memory transfers more efficient also it increases the overall performance.
VRAM Full FormVRAM vs. RAM: What’s the Difference?
VRAM stands for Video Random Access Memory. VRAM is like RAM – except it is entirely dedicated to storing Image Data. It also acts as a buffer between the computer processor and the display. VRAM is more expensive than regular Dynamic RAM(DRAM), but VRAM can perform reads and writes at the same time.
Table of content
- What is VRAM?
- What is VRAM in graphic cards?
- VRAM History
- What is VRAM?
- Characteristics of VRAM
- Types of VRAM
- Benefits of VRAM
- Can VRAM Be Increased?
- VRAM vs. RAM: What’s the Difference?
- FAQs on VRAM
VRAM or Video Random-Access Memory is the memory a GPU uses to store the information it needs to render images on a display. VRAM comes in many forms and having the right amount and type of it is crucial. Basically, VRAM is a type of DRAM used in Graphics cards, which increases the overall speed of Graphics Cards.