What is VRAM and How Much Do You Need for Video Editing?

How much VRAM do you need for a video editing desktop computer or laptop? If this video we are going to discuss what VRAM is and how much you need for video editing.

What is VRAM on a Graphics Card?
Video (Random-access Memory)

Is VRAM similar to regular RAM?
Yes, there are a lot of similarities.

In the same way that RAM holds processes for the computer components to fetch and make quick use of, the VRAM does the same thing for graphical processes in your computer. VRAM is the buffer between the processor of the computer processor and the display.

Let’s take a look at the process...
1. Process Read: Image first read by the processor as data.
2. The Data is Written: Image is then written to the VRAM.
3. Signal Sent: the data is sent via a digital signal to the screen.
4. Converted: The signal is converted to an image onto the screen.

What is the difference between DDR4 & GDDR5
- DDR4: Is the annotation for RAM (computer memory).
- GDDR5: Is the annotation for VRAM (the memory found within Graphics Cards).

Three ways video editing utilizes VRAM:
1. Playback: Watching back the edited footage in the timeline of Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, etc...
2. Rendering: Rendering motion graphics or visual elements in the video editing software.
3. Encoding: When exporting out of the video editing software you can select hardware encoding which will allow the GPU to support export.

How much VRAM do you need for video editing?
The amount of VRAM all depends on your use case.

If you’re editing massive 6k projects from a RED camera or doing complex motion graphics projects at 5 - 10 minutes long then you will need as much as you can get in a GPU you can afford.

But if you’re working on basic 1080p projects or some 4k video editing with basic transitions and overlays you may not need as much VRAM.

-------

DISCLAIMER: ALL LINKS IN DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS
Thanks for Supporting Our Channel!

[vexguine]

Finally a video made for creators, and not computer nerds. Thanks

[scorpseven]

I feel like with all the binge watching I have been doing in your channel, you deserve at least, AT LEAST, 150k subscribers.

[mjojrjr]

Nice, atleast reviews and perspective given from a non gamer YouTuber. Very helpful Mate😍👍

[PinoyTechTutorials]

Hi sir thanks alot!!! I'm looking for GPU atm for my youtube production and this video helps me. Alot and saves me money.

[Clifton]

7:20 this is what I was looking for ALL OVER THE PLACE. Thanks.

[blueeyednick]

Very crucial video. Everybody in the community is currently discussing Xbox and PS5 bullshit war while nobody will sit and explain basic stuff like you do. Keep up the good work.

[themadears]

you are the best!! as a creator, this video helps so much

[melmagallon]

Who's here after the Nvidia announcement? 3080 looking pretty good! Good job with this presentation!

[limitlesswave]

This video really needs an update to take into account the new video cards

[zerocal]

Thank you for the specific examples sir! Other videos I've seen just go over really basic crap. This gives you actual examples and advice--merci

[aikg]

I like ur channel. It's up straight to what im looking

[Yoko.Kurama]

Have you done a video where you swap out different gpus in your rig to see the exact difference with render and export time? I'm trying to find out where the point of diminishing returns is at

[chef_moquin]

Hey great video, I was hoping to hear your thoughts about the 3080 vs 3090 in terms how much VRAM they have. Do you think the extra VRAM for the 3090 is worth the price increase? I am only editing in 1080P but I’ve been doing a lot of more work with 3D rendering in Davinci resolve. I currently have a 1070 which is good, but still playback can be slow and laggy at my heavily edited fusion clips with 3D renders. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[MoncHiOfficial]

So for editing the most important is memory not cuda core?? So 3060 oc 12gb is what im looking for. NICE video bro

[RrrrrrrXXX]

Youtube suggestions made its work this time. I was looking for your video and i didnt know about it... Thanks!

[randoomzbeatbox]

And what about the 3060 Ti, it has more CUDA Cores than the 2080 Ti but less vRAM. What is more important?

And one more question, on a budget of 500 Euros, which is better to buy, the best RTX 3060 Ti or the worst RTX 3070.

Thank you, a greeting.

[RobertSpiller]

OK...which laptop do you recommend to invest in?

[sergyorock]

Great i watching this vídeo wondering if i should go for a 3060ti with 8gb or wait to 3060 12gb, looking for 360 8k 3D vídeo editing o:

[matthewconley]

What do you think of the NVIDIA GeForce 3070 vs 3080 for video editing? I would like to know your thoughts.

[MoncHiOfficial]

What about CUDA CORE do we need higher cuda to edit 4k video?