The best graphics cards for PC gaming
Most people who are in the market for a new graphics card have one primary question in mind: Which card will give me the most bang for my buck? Obviously, the answer will vary depending on your budget. Beyond that, there are a number of factors to consider: Raw performance is important, but so are things like noise, the driver experience, and supplemental software. And do you want to pay a premium to get in on the bleeding edge of real-time ray tracing?
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Our quick-hit recommendations:
· Best budget GPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APURemove non-product link [newegg.com]
· Best 1080p GPU: GeForce GTX 1660 Super [newegg.com]
· Best 1440p GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti [bestbuy.com]
· Best 4K GPU: GeForce RTX 3080Remove non-product link [bestbuy.com] or Radeon RX 6800 XT [bestbuy.com]
Let us make it easy for you. We’ve tested nearly every major GPU that’s hit the streets over the past couple of years, from $100 budget cards to $1,200 luxury models. Our knowledge has been distilled into this article—a buying guide with recommendations on which graphics card to buy, no matter what sort of experience you’re looking for.
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