5 Things to Know About RAM for Open-World Games

16GB is the new baseline for open-world gaming Open-world games with massive textures and streaming assets consume memory quickly. If you are running 8GB, you are likely bottlenecking your system.

Running out of RAM causes micro-stutters When memory runs out, the system swaps data to your SSD or hard drive. This swapping is what causes those frustrating micro-stutters.

Upgrading from 8GB to 16GB is the most impactful fix Going from 8GB to 16GB is the single most effective upgrade for eliminating stutter in open-world games. Do this before upgrading your CPU or GPU.

16GB has been the gaming sweet spot for years If you already have 16GB and still experience stutters, the problem is not your RAM. You likely need a faster CPU, a better GPU, or the game is poorly optimized.

Do not settle for 8GB If you are sitting on 8GB, upgrade it. Future you will get smoother frames.