The landscape of graphics cards can be difficult to navigate. Below is uGames list of the 10 best, highest-performing computer graphics cards for sale.
10 Best Graphics Cards
The following list was compiled using benchmarks, consumer reviews and other online references. The price detailed is the listed price, which might not reflect the current available price for these cards.
1. Nvidia Geforce RTX 3090
PROS
- Highest performing graphics card available
- Limited 8k capabilities
- Effective cooling system with limited noise
- Optimal for video editing and other creative functions
CONS
- Expensive
- Cooling system is very large
- Triple Slot (needs 3 rear I/O expansion slots)
- Not necessary or advantageous for gaming
2. AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
PROS
- Quiet
- Very power efficient
- AMD’s highest performing GPU
- heaper than RTX 3090
CONS
- No deep learning super sampling (DLSS)
- Other cards have better value
- Driver overhead causes poor performance on older titles
3. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
PROS
- Quiet when operating
- Neck-in-Neck with RTX 3090 in terms of performance
- Effective for 4k gaming
- Compact (same size as original RTX 3080)
CONS
- Worse value than the RTX 3080
- Uses lots of power
4. AMD Radeon Rx 6800 XT
PROS
- Lower price than RTX 3080
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- 16 GB of VRAM
- Uses less power than most Nvidia cards.
CONS
- 4k and Ray tracing performance not optimal
- Bug issues with drivers
- No DLSS
5. Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080
PROS
- Best value high-performance card
- Ray tracing and 4k Capabilities
- Sleek, revolutionary design
CONS
- Noise can become a problem
- Power use is not optimal
- Only 10 GB of VRAM
6. AMD Radeon RX 6800
PROS
- Power use is low
- Higher performance than 3070
- Ray tracing capabilities
- Cooling system
CONS
- Price to performance ratio
- Ray-tracing performance is below average
7. Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070
PROS
- Great value
- Runs 1440p and 1080p wonderfully
- Great cooling
- Low noise
CONS
- Inefficient Power Consumption and 750W power supply minimum
- Overclocking is inhibited by power limitations
8. AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
PROS
- Consistent 1440p performance
- 12 GB VRAM
- Power usage is very manageable
- Better value than Nvidia RTX 3070
CONS
- Can get very loud due to fans
- No DLSS or similar features
- High power supply needed (650W)
- Can heat up when working hard
9. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
PROS
- Cools effectively
- Consistent performance at 1440p
- Robust ray tracing support
- DLSS included
CONS
- Limited overclocking capabilities
- Power needs are high
- Low memory (8 GB)
10. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
PROS
- Compact
- DLSS
- Memory (12GB)
CONS
- Poor performance at 1440p
- Price is not a good value
- Cheap, lower-tier materials