Modern PC gaming graphics cards come in all sorts of configurations. Often, the same GPU also comes in two variants, offering the choice between a cheaper option with limited VRAM, and a more expensive option with additional VRAM.
For the first time since Valve began publishing the monthly Steam Hardware Survey, a majority of PC gamers play on machines with at least 10GB of VRAM. In July 2026, 51.42% of surveyed players crossed that line.
