Is 8GB of VRAM actually that bad in 2026?

Is 8GB of VRAM actually that bad in 2026? Here's the truth (it's complicated). Test system specs (ResizeBAR/SAM ON): CPU: Ryzen 9800X3D https://amzn.to/40Nor9v Cooler: Corsair H150i Elite https://amzn.to/3VaYqeZ Mobo: ROG Strix X670E-a https://amzn.to/3F9DjEx RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30: https://amzn.to/41XRtkM SSD: Samsung 980 Pro https://amzn.to/3BfkKds Case: Corsair iCUE 5000T RGB https://amzn.to/3OIaUsn PSU: Corsair RM1000e (2023) https://amzn.to/3Z1XjS5 Monitor: LG 32GS95UE https://howl.me/cmk7W9HiD2F Keyboard: Logitech G915 TKL (tactile) https://amzn.to/3U7FzA9 Mouse: Logitech G305 https://amzn.to/3gDyfPh What equipment do I use to make my videos? Camera: Sony a6100 https://amzn.to/3wmDtR9 Camera Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 https://amzn.to/36i0t9t Camera Capture Card: Elgato CamLink 4K ‎https://amzn.to/3AEAPcH PC Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3jwBjxF Mic: Electro-Voice RE20 https://amzn.to/3Jfh3xB Portable Mic attached to camera: Rode Video Micro https://amzn.to/3yrT0R4 Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3wjhlad Greenscreen: Emart Collapsable https://amzn.to/3AGjQXx Lights: Neewar Dimmable USB LED https://amzn.to/3yw4frD RGB Strip Backlight on desk: https://amzn.to/2ZceAwC Sponsor my channel monthly by clicking the "Join" button:    / @danielowentech   Donate directly to the channel via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Disclaimer: I may earn money on qualifying purchases through affiliate links above. Chapters: 0:00 Intro- I will be testing the biggest games released in 2026 2:30 GPU Pricing- 5060 Ti 8GB costs a LOT less in 2026 4:08 RE Requiem 1440p Max w/RT High DLSS Balanced 5:08 RE Requiem 1440p Max w/RT High 5:38 RE Requiem 1440p Max w/Path Tracing DLSS Balanced 6:17 RE Requiem 1440p Normal, RT Off 6:58 RE Requiem 1440p Normal, RT Off, DLSS Balanced 7:14 How you might actually play RE Requiem on each card... 7:56 Forza Horizon 6 1440p Extreme w/RT DLSS Balanced 8:56 Forza Horizon 6 1440p Extreme w/RT 9:58 Forza Horizon 6 1440p Extreme 11:01 Forza Horizon 6 1440p Extreme DLSS Balanced 12:04 How you might actually play Forza Horizon 6 on each card 13:09 Pragmata 1440p Quality (Includes RT) 14:09 Pragmata 1440p Quality (Includes RT) DLSS Balanced 15:10 Pragmata 1440p Quality w/Path Tracing DLSS Balanced 16:12 Pragmata 1440p Balanced 17:14 How you might actually play Pragmata on each card 18:27 Crimson Desert 1440p Cinematic w/RR DLSS Balanced 19:02 Crimson Desert 1440p Ultra 19:36 Crimson Desert 1440p Ultra DLSS Balanced 20:12 Subnautica 2 1440p Epic 20:48 Subnautica 2 1440p Epic DLSS Balanced 21:24 Subnautica 2 1440p Epic Medium 21:33 Subnautica 2 1440p Epic Medium DLSS Balanced 21:39 Why no older games? 21:54 Final Thoughts on 8GB GPUs in 2026