GPU Vram question

[mxknight77]

It's possible to get low fps before hitting your memory cap correct? From what I understand GPUs are like CPU + Ram. You can put 100% loads on the core before you hit your ram limit. Also I'm playing skyrim heavily modded and a lot of mods that are 2k say "use if you have 2gb or vram." I'm currently dipping down to 30 fps without using 8gb of my vram. (yes i'm on windows 7 and can utilize all of it). My question is if I installed 1k textures would I get better frame rates because the lower res textures would put less strain on the core? For instance I'm using NobleSkyrimHD 2k. I figure if lowering the textures that would increase fps that would be the place to start. I just switch to Mod Organizer so my load order inst 100% sorted but their the same mods i was running earlier and dipping down to 30fps. Another thing I've noticed is when I drop the resolution from 1440, to 1080 I get the exact same performance.

 

RX 480 8GB - 8% overclock

i5 3570k @ 4.6 ghz

16GB of ddr3 1600 ram

512 GB SSD

 

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Edited March 17, 2017 by mxknight77