Need to updated video card

[Robert_Nick]

Hello,

I've recently purchased an HP laptop running Windows 11 with 16GB of RAM.

Under the Display Adapter settings, it shows that the total available graphics memory is 12,110 MB, but the dedicated video memory is only 128 MB.

As a video editor, I need to increase the dedicated video memory because my system starts lagging as soon as I begin editing any video via any video editing like currently I'm currently using this video editor. I would appreciate any guidance or solutions to help resolve this issue.

Thank you!

[NonSequitur777]

@Robert_Nick,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

Thank you for your question! What you're seeing is quite common for laptops that only have integrated graphics (like Intel UHD, Iris Xe, or AMD Radeon Vega graphics). Here's a breakdown of what's happening and what you can do:

 

Understanding Your Graphics Memory:

• Dedicated Video Memory (128 MB): This is a fixed memory allocation from your system RAM that the integrated GPU uses exclusively. It cannot be increased in Windows directly.

• Total Available Graphics Memory (12,110 MB): This includes the dedicated 128 MB plus dynamically allocated shared system memory (your 16GB RAM). Windows and your system decide how much is used based on current demands.

 

Why You Can't Increase Dedicated Video Memory via Software:

• The 128MB "dedicated" allocation is usually hardcoded in firmware/BIOS and not user-changeable on most HP laptops.

• Even if your BIOS offers an option (which is rare on consumer HP laptops), increasing it typically won't provide noticeable performance gains for video editing.

 

Your Options for Better Video Editing Performance:

1. Use a Lightweight Editor or Proxy Workflow:

Since you're using CapCut (a web/app-based tool), ensure:

• You’re using the desktop version optimized for Windows, not an Android emulator version.

• Your files are optimized (e.g., 1080p proxies instead of full 4K while editing).

2. Upgrade to a Laptop with a Discrete GPU:

If you plan to do more serious video editing (especially 4K or effects-heavy), a laptop with an Nvidia GTX/RTX or AMD Radeon GPU is highly recommended. These GPUs have dedicated VRAM (e.g., 4GB, 6GB, or more), vastly outperforming integrated graphics.

3. Check for BIOS Options (Rare, but Possible):

You can:

• Restart your HP laptop and tap ESC or F10 to enter BIOS Setup.

• Look for a setting like "DVMT Pre-Allocated" or "Video Memory" -if present, increase it from 128MB to a higher value like 512MB or 1024MB.

• If not available, your system likely doesn't support changing this.

4. Close Background Apps & Optimize RAM Usage:

When editing:

• Make sure apps like browsers or antivirus scans aren't consuming RAM.

• Consider setting Windows to "Best Performance" mode via Settings > System > Power & Battery.

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In Summary:

The 128MB dedicated memory is normal for integrated graphics and can't be increased meaningfully. For serious editing, upgrading to a laptop with a discrete GPU is the best path forward. Meanwhile, you can optimize your workflow using proxy files and ensuring CapCut is fully updated and running natively on Windows.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777