The launch of Horizon Forbidden West is evidence that in the future, AAA games can only deliver a fluid experience if your GPU has adequate VRAM as part of its specifications. We have seen on multiple occasions where graphics processors like the RTX 3070, RTX 3070 Ti, and to an extent, the RTX 3080 possess sufficient horsepower but are held back considerably because NVIDIA was stingy when it came to adding more video memory. Fortunately, this does not have to be a problem for you, not when you have the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop that has dropped to a new low price of $1,899.99 on Amazon.
Armed with an RTX 3080 Ti GPU that touts 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the Blade 15 has enough framebuffer to completely crank up those visual settings in the latest games without worrying about these experience-breaking stutters, dropped framerates, or in rare cases, crashes. You also get a solid assortment of hardware and ports, as the RTX 3080 Ti is paired with an Intel 12th-generation Core i7-12800H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. The display of the Razer Blade 15 is a crisp 15.6-inch 1080p 360Hz panel that is ideal for gaining a competitive edge in eSports titles such as Counter-Strike 2.
However, if you think that the 16GB VRAM of the RTX 3080 Ti would be overkill for a 1080p display, you can always invest in a 1440p high refresh rate monitor that will allow the GPU to properly flex its muscles, delivering impeccable image quality at a higher framerate. You also get a fantastic gaming laptop when it comes to durability, as the Razer Blade 15 is made with a single block of aluminum, mimicking Apple’s MacBook lineup. Investing in this machine does mean that you will miss out on exclusive NVIDIA DLSS 3.0 and Frame Generation that are only supported by the RTX 4000 series of GPUs, but these additions will not reduce the VRAM-hungry requirements of games.
Additionally, given that various mods that allow gamers to experience Frame Generation on older GPUs, there will likely come a time when these technologies are no longer that much of an attraction. You will definitely be glad to pick up the Razer Blade 15.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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