AMD has launched a new feature, Variable Graphics Memory (VGM), allowing laptop users to divert up to 75% of system RAM to dedicated video memory, boosting gaming performance without diving into BIOS settings. The feature is easily enabled through AMD’s Adrenalin app for AMD’s AI 300 “Strix Point” laptops. Gamers can improve frame rates in VRAM-hungry titles like Alan Wake II and Control by adjusting memory allocation.
For example, on a 32GB laptop, activating VGM can transform the default 512MB of VRAM into 8GB, significantly enhancing performance in games that demand higher video memory. Early tests have shown varied results, with some titles gaining substantial performance boosts and others seeing minimal change.
This feature is part of AMD’s broader effort to optimize gaming performance on laptops, paired with the introduction of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 (AFMF2). This AI-powered technology improves frame generation and can deliver smoother gameplay by imagining new frames in real-time, providing an additional performance boost.
The combination of VGM, AFMF2, and AMD’s FSR upscaling tech has shown promising results in internal testing, with games like Far Cry 6 achieving up to 105 frames per second on high settings. While still in its early stages, this new technology gives gamers a powerful way to maximize their laptop’s performance in VRAM-intensive games.
For now, Variable Graphics Memory is only available on select AMD laptops, but it could become a game-changer for those looking to maximize their system’s memory.
