NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX SERIES
1. GeForce RTX 3050
- Architecture: Ampere
- CUDA Cores: 2,304
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus
- TDP: ~130W
- Key Strengths: Entry-level ray tracing, 1080p gaming, budget-friendly content creation.
- Recommended Use: Perfect for casual to moderate gamers looking to play at 1080p with decent frame rates, especially in titles like Fortnite and GTA V. Also suitable for entry-level video editing and 3D work due to RTX features like DLSS and ray tracing.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, High Settings, No Ray Tracing):
- Fortnite: ~80–90 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~45–55 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~60–70 FPS
- GTA V: ~70–80 FPS
2. GeForce RTX 4060
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace
- CUDA Cores: ~3,072 (estimated)
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus
- TDP: ~115–120W
- Key Strengths: Excellent 1080p performance, improved ray tracing over Ampere, DLSS 3 support.
- Recommended Use: Great for competitive gamers aiming for high FPS in 1080p/1440p. Also appealing to creators wanting accelerated rendering in apps like Adobe Premiere Pro or Blender.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, High Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~120–130 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~60–70 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~90–100 FPS
- GTA V: ~100–120 FPS
3. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace
- CUDA Cores: ~4,352 (estimated)
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus
- TDP: ~160W
- Key Strengths: Strong 1080p/1440p gaming performance, robust content creation potential, excellent ray-tracing performance for its class, DLSS 3.
- Recommended Use: A step up for gamers who want to play at higher settings or at 1440p while keeping good frame rates. Also well-suited for streamers and content creators on a budget.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, High Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~100–120 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~55–65 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~100–110 FPS
- GTA V: ~110–130 FPS
4. GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace
- CUDA Cores: ~5,888 (estimated)
- Memory: 12GB GDDR6X, 192-bit bus
- TDP: ~200–220W
- Key Strengths: Solid 1440p or entry-level 4K gaming, strong ray tracing, large VRAM buffer for multitasking in content creation.
- Recommended Use: Great for high refresh-rate 1440p gaming and stable performance in GPU-accelerated creative apps (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, 3D modeling).
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~130–150 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~65–75 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~110–120 FPS
- GTA V: ~140–160 FPS
5. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace (Refined)
- CUDA Cores: ~6,144 (rumored)
- Memory: 12GB GDDR6X, 192-bit bus
- TDP: ~230–250W (rumored)
- Key Strengths: Incremental performance boost over the RTX 4070, ideal for comfortable 1440p gaming or entry-level 4K with DLSS 3. Possibly improved memory bandwidth or slightly higher clocks.
- Recommended Use: Gamers wanting near-flagship 1440p performance at a more affordable price. Also appealing to creators needing ample VRAM for advanced workflows.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~140–160 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~70–80 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~120–130 FPS
- GTA V: ~150–170 FPS
6. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace (Refined)
- CUDA Cores: ~7,680 (rumored)
- Memory: 16GB GDDR6X, 256-bit bus (rumored)
- TDP: ~270–290W (rumored)
- Key Strengths: Likely to offer high-end 1440p performance and decent 4K gaming. The extra 16GB VRAM is especially beneficial for creators using memory-intensive applications.
- Recommended Use: Great all-rounder for gaming, streaming, and professional content creation. The large VRAM buffer helps with 4K video editing and large 3D scene rendering.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~150–170 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~75–85 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~130–140 FPS
- GTA V: ~160–180 FPS
7. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace (Refined)
- CUDA Cores: ~9,728 (rumored)
- Memory: 16GB GDDR6X, 256-bit bus
- TDP: ~320–340W (rumored)
- Key Strengths: High-end 4K gaming with ray tracing, significant gains in creator workloads due to CUDA core count and VRAM capacity.
- Recommended Use: For serious gamers targeting 4K/60+ FPS or high-frame-rate 1440p with ray tracing enabled. Great for complex 3D rendering, AI workloads, and real-time editing.
- Estimated Performance (4K, Ultra Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~100–120 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~60–70 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~100–110 FPS
- GTA V: ~120–140 FPS
8. GeForce RTX 4090 24GB
- Architecture: Ada Lovelace
- CUDA Cores: 16,384
- Memory: 24GB GDDR6X, 384-bit bus
- TDP: ~450W
- Key Strengths: The top-tier GPU for 4K gaming at very high frame rates, best-in-class ray tracing, huge VRAM for professional workflows, unrivaled performance in content creation.
- Recommended Use: Extreme gaming at 4K (or even 8K in certain scenarios), high-level streaming, professional rendering, AI development, data science.
- Estimated Performance (4K, Ultra Settings, DLSS Off):
- Fortnite: ~140–160 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~75–85 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~130–140 FPS
- GTA V: ~150–180 FPS
9. GeForce RTX 5070
- Architecture: Likely Blackwell or next-gen NVIDIA
- CUDA Cores: ~7,000–8,000 (speculative)
- Memory: Possibly 12GB GDDR7, 192-bit bus (very speculative)
- TDP: ~200–250W (speculative)
- Key Strengths: Expected to outperform current RTX 4070 class. Next-gen ray tracing, improved DLSS.
- Recommended Use: Future-proof mid-high range card for 1440p or entry-level 4K gaming, strong content creation potential.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~160–180 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~80–90 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~130–140 FPS
- GTA V: ~180–200 FPS
10. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- Architecture: Likely next-gen NVIDIA
- CUDA Cores: ~8,500–9,000 (speculative)
- Memory: Possibly 12–16GB GDDR7 (speculative)
- TDP: ~250–300W (speculative)
- Key Strengths: A performance tier possibly between the rumored 5070 and 5080, offering stronger 4K gaming performance and high refresh 1440p.
- Recommended Use: Enthusiasts looking for top-tier 1440p or comfortable 4K, plus robust content creation with improved memory bandwidth.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~180–200 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~85–95 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~140–150 FPS
- GTA V: ~190–210 FPS
11. GeForce RTX 5080
- Architecture: Likely next-gen NVIDIA
- CUDA Cores: ~12,000 (speculative)
- Memory: Possibly 16GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus
- TDP: ~300–350W (speculative)
- Key Strengths: Expected to be a high-end card for 4K gaming and advanced ray tracing.
- Recommended Use: Ideal for serious gamers seeking near-flagship 4K performance and advanced creators needing a powerful GPU for complex tasks.
- Estimated Performance (4K, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~140–160 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~80–90 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~130–140 FPS
- GTA V: ~170–190 FPS
12. GeForce RTX 5090
- Architecture: Likely next-gen NVIDIA flagship
- CUDA Cores: ~16,000+ (speculative)
- Memory: Possibly 24GB GDDR7, 384-bit bus
- TDP: ~450–500W+ (speculative)
- Key Strengths: The next generation’s flagship, expected to push 4K/120+ FPS gaming and excel in GPU-heavy workloads like 3D rendering, AI, simulation.
- Recommended Use: The ultimate card for enthusiast-level gaming, streaming, 3D content creation, and high-end workstation tasks.
- Estimated Performance (4K, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~160–200 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~90–100 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~140–160 FPS
- GTA V: ~200+ FPS
NVIDIA QUADRO (PROFESSIONAL) SERIES
13. NVIDIA RTX A2000
- Architecture: Ampere
- CUDA Cores: 3,328
- Memory: 6GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus
- TDP: ~70W
- Key Strengths: Very low power consumption, compact form factor, certified drivers for professional apps (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Recommended Use: Entry-level professional workstation tasks, 3D design, moderate video editing. While it can game at 1080p, it’s primarily designed for stability and professional workloads.
14. NVIDIA RTX A4000
- Architecture: Ampere
- CUDA Cores: 6,144
- Memory: 16GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus
- TDP: ~140W
- Key Strengths: Balance of strong professional performance, 16GB VRAM for 3D modeling and content creation. Single-slot design for smaller workstations.
- Recommended Use: Mid-tier professional workstation tasks, handling large 3D scenes, animations, or complex video editing. Also decent in 1440p gaming, but overshadowed by GeForce in raw gaming performance.
15. NVIDIA RTX A5000
- Architecture: Ampere
- CUDA Cores: 8,192
- Memory: 24GB GDDR6, 384-bit bus
- TDP: ~230W
- Key Strengths: High-performance professional GPU, large VRAM for heavy datasets, advanced rendering, simulations, and AI.
- Recommended Use: Ideal for large-scale 3D design, complex visual effects, professional VR, and massive content creation workloads that require stability and ECC memory support.
16. NVIDIA RTX A6000
- Architecture: Ampere
- CUDA Cores: 10,752
- Memory: 48GB GDDR6, 384-bit bus
- TDP: ~300W
- Key Strengths: Flagship professional card with huge VRAM for enterprise-level AI, complex simulations, 8K video editing, and large-scale design.
- Recommended Use: Top-tier workstation users handling extremely demanding tasks—high-end visual effects, scientific simulations, AI training, and real-time photorealistic rendering.
17. NVIDIA Quadro P400
- Architecture: Pascal
- CUDA Cores: 256
- Memory: 2GB GDDR5, 64-bit bus
- TDP: ~30W
- Key Strengths: Ultra-compact design, extremely low power consumption, multi-monitor support for basic professional usage.
- Recommended Use: Simple 2D drafting (AutoCAD), multi-display office environments, entry-level 3D. Gaming performance is minimal.
18. NVIDIA Quadro P620
- Architecture: Pascal
- CUDA Cores: 512
- Memory: 2GB GDDR5, 128-bit bus
- TDP: ~40W
- Key Strengths: Small form factor, slightly more 3D horsepower than P400, can drive multiple 4K displays.
- Recommended Use: Light 3D modeling, professional office tasks, multiple monitor setups, and moderate content creation. Still not aimed at serious gaming.
AMD RADEON RX SERIES
19. Radeon RX 6400
- Architecture: RDNA 2
- Compute Units: 12
- Memory: 4GB GDDR6, 64-bit bus
- TDP: ~53W
- Key Strengths: Very affordable, extremely low power, good for basic 1080p gaming on low/medium settings.
- Recommended Use: Budget-friendly rigs, compact HTPCs, casual gaming, light content creation.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, Medium Settings):
- Fortnite: ~60–70 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~30–40 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~50–60 FPS
- GTA V: ~60–70 FPS
20. Radeon RX 6500 XT
- Architecture: RDNA 2
- Compute Units: 16
- Memory: 4GB GDDR6, 64-bit bus
- TDP: ~107W
- Key Strengths: Affordable 1080p card with slightly better performance than the 6400, though limited VRAM can be a concern in some modern titles.
- Recommended Use: 1080p gaming at medium-high settings, eSports titles. Reasonable for basic content creation tasks.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, Medium-High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~80–90 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~40–50 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~60–70 FPS
- GTA V: ~70–80 FPS
21. Radeon RX 6600
- Architecture: RDNA 2
- Compute Units: 28
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus
- TDP: ~132W
- Key Strengths: Great 1080p performance with 8GB VRAM, good power efficiency, solid value for gaming.
- Recommended Use: Perfect for mainstream gamers at 1080p high or 1440p medium settings, decent for light-to-moderate content creation.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~100–110 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~50–60 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~80–90 FPS
- GTA V: ~100–120 FPS
22. Radeon RX 7600
- Architecture: RDNA 3
- Compute Units: 32 (estimated)
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus
- TDP: ~165W
- Key Strengths: Improved ray tracing over RDNA 2, strong 1080p performance, good power efficiency for RDNA 3.
- Recommended Use: Competitive gamers or budget-conscious creators who want solid performance in modern titles at 1080p/1440p.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~120–140 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~60–65 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~90–100 FPS
- GTA V: ~110–130 FPS
23. Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Architecture: RDNA 3
- Compute Units: 54
- Memory: 12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus
- TDP: ~245W
- Key Strengths: Excellent 1440p performance with ample VRAM, improved ray tracing, strong for creators needing extra memory headroom.
- Recommended Use: High refresh-rate 1440p gaming, streaming, and mid-level content creation workloads.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~130–150 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~70–80 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~100–110 FPS
- GTA V: ~140–160 FPS
24. Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Architecture: RDNA 3
- Compute Units: 60
- Memory: 16GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus
- TDP: ~263W
- Key Strengths: Great for 1440p or entry-level 4K, high VRAM capacity for heavier content creation tasks, improved ray tracing over RDNA 2.
- Recommended Use: Enthusiasts seeking top-tier 1440p performance, comfortable 4K gaming with some settings adjustments, and reliable content creation.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~140–160 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~75–85 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~110–120 FPS
- GTA V: ~150–170 FPS
25. Radeon RX 7900 GRE
(“GRE” often indicates a special/limited edition or region-specific model, specs can vary.)
- Architecture: RDNA 3
- Compute Units: Similar to 7900 XT but possibly reduced
- Memory: Possibly 16GB GDDR6
- TDP: ~260–300W
- Key Strengths: Niche variant focusing on gaming performance with possibly different power/clock constraints.
- Recommended Use: Enthusiasts in regions where GRE is available, aiming for strong 1440p/4K gaming.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~140–160 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~70–80 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~110–120 FPS
- GTA V: ~150–170 FPS
26. Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Architecture: RDNA 3
- Compute Units: 84
- Memory: 20GB GDDR6, 320-bit bus
- TDP: ~300W
- Key Strengths: Powerful 4K gaming, large VRAM for demanding content creation, improved ray tracing performance.
- Recommended Use: High-end gamers wanting 4K 60+ FPS, streamers, and professionals dealing with large textures and complex 3D workloads.
- Estimated Performance (4K, High-Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~100–120 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~60–70 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~100–110 FPS
- GTA V: ~130–150 FPS
27. Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Architecture: RDNA 3
- Compute Units: 96
- Memory: 24GB GDDR6, 384-bit bus
- TDP: ~355W
- Key Strengths: AMD’s flagship RDNA 3 GPU with massive VRAM, strong raster performance, competitive ray tracing.
- Recommended Use: Extreme gaming performance at 4K or multi-monitor setups, top-tier content creation, and workstation-like tasks where VRAM is critical.
- Estimated Performance (4K, Ultra Settings):
- Fortnite: ~120–140 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~65–75 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~110–120 FPS
- GTA V: ~150–170 FPS
INTEL ARC SERIES
28. Intel Arc B580
- Architecture: Intel Xe HPG (Alchemist variant or successor)
- Xe Cores: Possibly ~8–12 (speculative)
- Memory: 4–8GB GDDR6 (speculative)
- Key Strengths: Entry-level discrete GPU from Intel, good for budget gaming at 1080p.
- Recommended Use: Casual to moderate gaming, eSports, small form factor PCs, entry-level content creation.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, Medium-High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~60–80 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~40–50 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~60–70 FPS
- GTA V: ~70–80 FPS
29. Intel Arc A380
- Architecture: Intel Xe HPG (Alchemist)
- Xe Cores: 8
- Memory: 6GB GDDR6, 96-bit bus
- TDP: ~75W
- Key Strengths: Very entry-level discrete GPU, hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding, competitive in eSports and light 1080p gaming.
- Recommended Use: Budget builds, media encoding/decoding, casual gaming, and small form factor PCs.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, Medium Settings):
- Fortnite: ~70–80 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~30–40 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~50–60 FPS
- GTA V: ~60–70 FPS
30. Intel Arc A750
- Architecture: Intel Xe HPG (Alchemist)
- Xe Cores: 28
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus
- TDP: ~225W
- Key Strengths: Solid mid-range performance, especially strong in Vulkan and DX12 titles, AV1 encoding. Competitive with mid-range AMD/NVIDIA options.
- Recommended Use: 1080p high or 1440p medium gaming, content creation with advanced media encoding/decoding features.
- Estimated Performance (1080p, High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~90–100 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~50–60 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~80–90 FPS
- GTA V: ~100–110 FPS
31. Intel Arc A770
- Architecture: Intel Xe HPG (Alchemist)
- Xe Cores: 32
- Memory: 8GB or 16GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus
- TDP: ~225–250W
- Key Strengths: Intel’s top-tier Alchemist GPU, strong performance in modern APIs (DX12, Vulkan), competitive ray tracing for a first-gen product, robust AV1 encoding.
- Recommended Use: 1440p gaming on medium-high settings, streaming, and content creation leveraging Intel’s Quick Sync and AV1 capabilities.
- Estimated Performance (1440p, High Settings):
- Fortnite: ~100–120 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~55–65 FPS
- Call of Duty (Warzone): ~90–100 FPS
- GTA V: ~120–140 FPS
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Gamers: Focus on GeForce RTX 4060/4060 Ti or Radeon RX 6600/7600 for budget to mid-range. For higher-end, look at RTX 4070, 4070 Ti, 4080 (or rumored SUPER variants), or AMD’s RX 7800 XT/7900 XT/XTX. Extreme enthusiasts should consider RTX 4090 or wait for next-gen RTX 50-series or top RDNA 3 solutions.
- Creators & Streamers: Look for GPUs with larger VRAM—NVIDIA’s 12GB+ models (4070, 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB, 4090) or AMD’s 16GB+ options (7800 XT, 7900 XT, 7900 XTX). Intel Arc can be compelling if you utilize AV1 encoding and want a balance of price and performance.
- Professional Workloads: Quadro (or RTX A-series) GPUs offer certified drivers and extended support for 24/7 reliability in CAD, 3D modeling, and scientific applications. A2000/A4000 for small- to mid-scale tasks, A5000/A6000 for large or enterprise-level workloads.
- Budget-Conscious: AMD’s RX 6400/6500 XT or Intel Arc A380 can handle light gaming. NVIDIA’s RTX 3050 or Intel Arc A750 also offer decent 1080p gaming with ray tracing or advanced features (DLSS, AV1).
- Power & Cooling: Higher-end GPUs (RTX 4090, RX 7900 XTX, rumored RTX 5080/5090) require robust power supplies (750W+ or even 1000W+ in some cases) and sufficient cooling solutions.
Always verify official benchmarks, final power requirements, and driver optimizations when these GPUs are actually in your hands. But for now, use this guide to plan the perfect system—be it a budget gaming machine, a high-end esports rig, or a professional workstation.