Hey folks! I just built a new PC featuring a 5080 GPU and a 7800X3D CPU to pair with my 1440p monitor, and the upgrade has been a game changer. I've been enjoying games like Cyberpunk with path tracing at solid frame rates, but I'm worried about my 16GB of VRAM. I've heard mixed opinions about whether 16GB is sufficient for the next few years. I recently played Kingdom Come: Deliverance and noticed my VRAM usage spiked to 15.5GB at times, dipping my frame rates significantly. On the other hand, Cyberpunk with path tracing only used 12GB, which gives me hope. I'm seeing rumors about the next-gen 5080s having 20-24GB of VRAM, which makes me anxious. Should I be concerned about my 16GB VRAM for the next 3 years, or is it likely to be enough? And could Kingdom Come be an anomaly with issues like memory leaks? Help me ease this FOMO!
4 Answers
You’re gonna be good for at least the next five years! Sure, heavy path tracing games might push limits, but in almost all other titles, you'll have no worries. Just look at how many gamers are going for 1440p nowadays; it strikes that perfect balance of visuals and performance. So relax, it sounds like you’ve got plenty of time before considering an upgrade!
For sure, a 5080 with 16GB will be more than enough for most games for the next few years. Just tune down textures in the rare cases you run into heavy VRAM usage. Developers aren't likely to make games that are unplayable on 16GB cards considering the current market. Plus, don’t stress too much over VRAM counts—it seems like a trend to hype up these specs, but practical performance often tells a different story!
I don't think you'll run into significant problems with 16GB for the next few years. Look at the 4080; it's close to three years old and still a powerful card. Many games from that era can still run smoothly, so you should be fine as long as you adjust settings when needed. Besides, the majority of gamers will still be using GPUs like yours, so game developers are likely considering that in their designs.
Honestly, it really depends on the game, but 16GB should hold up commendably. I’m using a 4070 Ti Super, and it runs everything I throw at it at 1440p with ease. Sure, there might be a few demanding titles, but in general, your 5080 is a better card, so you should be fine. Just keep settings in check and you’ll be set for a while!
Thanks for the reassurance! I guess I'll just wait and see how things develop over the next few years.