Issue regarding Video Ram memory

[ArnavMishra]

i have also attached my laptop specifications

i wanted to increase my dedicated video ram , as it being too low is preventing me from playing games as it shows that my laptop has low dedicated vram

Total graphics memory:8194mb

Dedicated Video memory:128mb

My laptop has 16gb memory and i have looked for solutions online to increase my dedicated video memory many times but they suggested by bios and registry editor which was not a help for me as it didnt work on my laptop.

[Alden4 · Accepted solution]

Hi @ArnavMishra,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It sounds like your HP Pavilion Laptop PC 15 uses integrated graphics, which shares memory with the system RAM. The dedicated video memory (VRAM) in such systems is typically limited and automatically managed by the system, which is why manually increasing it via BIOS or registry edits isn't always possible.

Here are a few steps you can try to optimize gaming performance or adjust the VRAM allocation.

Update Graphics Drivers

Ensure your integrated GPU drivers are up-to-date. HP periodically release driver updates that can improve memory allocation and gaming performance.

• Visit the HP or Intel website (if using Intel Integrated Graphics) to download the latest drivers for your GPU.

Check for BIOS Updates

If your BIOS does not allow manual VRAM adjustments, updating it to the latest version could sometimes unlock additional settings.

• Check HP's support site for a BIOS update for your model.

Adjust Game Settings

Lowering the graphical settings in the games you play can help with performance, as integrated GPUs tend to struggle with modern games at higher settings. Prioritize settings like resolution and texture quality, which are more demanding on VRAM.

Increase System RAM (If Not Maxed Out)

Although your laptop already has 16 GB of RAM, in integrated graphics systems, increasing system RAM can sometimes increase the shared VRAM pool. However, this is often automatically managed by the operating system, and results may vary.

Switch to a Gaming-Optimized Laptop (Optional)

If increasing VRAM and game performance are essential, consider switching to a laptop with a dedicated GPU. This will significantly improve gaming experiences compared to integrated GPUs, which are designed primarily for casual use.

Unfortunately, on most laptops with integrated graphics, there isn't a manual way to permanently increase dedicated VRAM through BIOS or registry tweaks, as these are managed dynamically by the system.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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