Graphics Memory Issue

Hello Everyone!
I got a MacBook Pro A1278 and when I click to system information I found that my Intel HD Graphics 4000 section says that there is 1024 mb of memory. But as I remember in the past, it says 768 mb or something... But why my memory upgraded to 1024, I haven't even open the computer and upgrade. Could anyone tell me whats going on? My macbook pro is A1278 2012 model OS X Version Mavericks 10.9
Thanks!

OS X Mavericks upgraded the VRAM of the Intel HD Graphics 4000 to 1024 MB in order to improve performance. It's normal, so don't worry about this

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