20 best graphics cards

The simplest card for the office. Appearance, as well as characteristics - extremely modest.The buyer can be bribed by 2 GB of video memory, but a 64-bit bus and a low frequency of 6000 MHz video memory put an end to the gaming potential of the model. The board is cooled by a small cooler that can't handle even freeplay games.

Of the interesting, we can note the presence of two outputs for an HDMI and DVI monitor. The thermal package during normal operation is 30 watts. If you are considering a card as a gaming card, then we advise you to pay attention to the RX 550 or GTX 750 Ti.

An unusual version of the GTX 750 Ti with 4 GB of video memory on board. To date, this is the minimum pass to the world of games. The technical process is already outdated and is made according to the 28-nm architecture. Immediately striking is the reduced operating frequency of the memory, which is only 5400 MHz. The cooling system is active and the fans rotate regardless of the degree of load. For its time, this is a very powerful card that requires additional power in the form of a 6-pin connector.

Note that the thermal package is small - 60 watts. The maximum operating temperature is 95 degrees, after which the card starts to drop frequencies. I am glad that there are 3 different ports at once for all modern monitor outputs: D-Sub, DVI-I, HDMI.

The youngest representative of the Turing family and a model that came to store shelves and was designed to replace 2 models at once - the 1050 and its improved version with the Ti prefix. The latter are discontinued and deprived of proper driver support.The card does not support Cuda-cores, unlike the older 1660 model. It does not support virtual reality helmets and uses the previous generation Volta hardware encoder, and not Turing, which is why it copes with streaming worse than older brothers. Otherwise, all useful features are present.

What about games? On average, it significantly outperforms the 1050 Ti and in some places even the 3 GB GTX 1060. In rare cases, it successfully competes with the "red car" – RX 570 4 GB. The novelty turned out to be very controversial, since it has all the arguments for buying into a budget computer, but analogues from the "red" spoil it significantly because of its price.

An excellent card for the office and ultra-budget gaming in projects such as Dota 2, etc. The heat pack of the card is small and amounts to only 50 watts. Compared to NVidia's GT 1030, praised by many buyers, this card compares favorably with 4 GB of video memory and a full-fledged 128-bit bus, not 64. The manufacturer immediately gives a 3-year warranty, a semi-passive cooling system that turns off at low temperatures and compactness.

The RX 550 from Sapphire can also be used in compact builds that do not require powerful hardware. Occupies only one PCI-E slot. Since the model is budget, its overclocking potential is low.

A proven version from a well-known manufacturer, which is famous for the reliability of its products, which have excellent adaptation for gaming.This is a last-generation card, quite budget-friendly by today's prices, built on a hardy GP107-400 chip with a 14-nanometer process technology and an operating frequency of 1341 MHz, plus an additional 4 GB of video memory, however, of the GDDR5 standard. There are three video outputs on board, high-quality cooling with a pair of turntables and full support for 8K resolution. In addition, the video card from MSI is quite economical - it requires a 300W PSU, and its thermal power does not exceed 75W.

According to reviews, the card is a real top for its price category. But you need to understand that the chips of the past generation are not ideal in fresh games, so the graphics settings will have to be lowered, perhaps even to a minimum. On the other hand, there is no need for additional power, low noise and excellent value for money.

The video card introduced in 2019 is still on the list of the most popular on the market. Its capabilities are enough for any fresh games, and in most you can easily set high graphics settings even at 4K resolution. The manufacturer added 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory to the reliable TU116 chip, connected via a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 12 Gb / s. The card is adapted to possible heating up to 95 degrees, i.e.has a certain overclocking potential, but requires additional 8-pin power supply, a 450 W PSU and is unable to be combined into SLI systems.

The reviews note the high-quality work of active air cooling WindForce 2X with control of the speed of rotation of the “turntables”. In addition, the model is praised for good performance at high resolutions, support for up to 4 monitors and acceptable operating temperatures if the PC case is properly cooled. Among the key disadvantages is not the most budget price.

And so, 1660 came to replace 1060 and bypasses it in all respects. Despite the same 6 GB of memory compared to its predecessor, GDDR6 is significantly faster than GDDR5. And although there is no ray tracing, the card has become a worthy receiver of 1060, having a video memory frequency of 14000 MHz and a relatively good bus of 192 bits. With such characteristics, there is no point in chasing the remnants of 1060, since it was not only taken out of production, but they are also trying to sell what is left on the shelves at an inflated price. If you want this particular card, then it is better to pay attention to the secondary market.

The Palit version is characterized by the company's characteristic minimalism in design. The entire 1660 series features mid-range performance and cool temperatures, so go for the cheapest you can find. With it, you will save yourself from overpaying for RT cores and save at least 5-6 thousand rubles.

The RX 580 is somewhat similar to the 8 GB RX 570.In general, they are similar, the only difference can be found in the effective memory frequency, which is 8000 MHz, not 7000. Good overclocking potential is provided by Samsung memory chips, which are the most reliable and advanced in the world.

Worthy of praise is the cooling system of the card, which has an impressive thermal package of 185 watts. Two fans and three heatpipes do their jobs, but temperatures are still high. According to the owners, the card is perfect for single-player games like GTA 5 or The Witcher 3. We do not recommend taking the older RX 590, since it is the same 580, but with a different firmware.

In a sense, a budget option for its price segment, but with a good combination of features and affordability. Asus offers a reliable TU116 chip with 12nm Turing architecture, packaged in the gaming stuffing of the famous TUF Gaming series. The GPU runs at 1530 MHz, but can accelerate up to 1845 MHz and can withstand temperatures up to 93 degrees. Alas, there is no support for ray tracing here, but the manufacturer has sent 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory and a 192-bit bus, so that performance in demanding games is a solid five.

Reviews for this card are overwhelmingly positive. Users praise the model for its balance, excellent interaction with both Intel and AMD processors, plus note its technical reliability.As for the nuances, the greatest heating of the card falls on the memory chips, which must be taken into account when installing the water cooling system yourself, if you are not satisfied with the standard version.

The high price of this card is justified by its performance and fairly new technologies. An interesting fact is that the 2060 uses stripped-down versions of the 2070 chips. However, the 2060 has become the bare minimum for entering the world of ray tracing. Despite an impressive thermal package of 160 W, two turntables cope with cooling more than successfully and start making noise only at 60-70% load. The built-in fuses are enough to protect the product from power surges.

What about in games? Full HD on ultra settings and even with tracing will pull easily. Overall, it's faster than the 1070 Ti and it's noticeable to the naked eye. From the factory, MSI overclocks some of its cards, so they can be sold at different prices. Super performance versions are now available, and it's up to you which one to choose.

This Chinese manufacturer seeks to increase its market share through a more democratic pricing policy. Yes, in general, the quality of products is still noticeably lower than that of leading firms, but this particular model turned out to be very solid and is in good demand among those who are not ready to overpay for the brand. The reliability of the cooling system, which the Chinese developed independently, stands out in particular. We also note the presence of 8 GB GDDR6 memory and four video outputs.

Users in the reviews note the compact dimensions of the card, which occupies only a couple of slots, the rather quiet operation of the fans, the absence of a clear tendency to overheat, and the affordability against the backdrop of top manufacturers. The key drawback is the need to manually adjust the power settings to maintain optimal temperatures under constant high load, for example, when playing at resolutions above 2K.

An interesting model from a Taiwanese manufacturer that equipped its video card with 10 GB of video memory instead of the classic 8 or 12 GB options. Moreover, this is a GDDR6X memory with a bandwidth of 19 Gb / s and a 320-bit bus. The chip itself was created using an 8-nanometer process technology (Ampere architecture), operates in the frequency range of 1440-1860 MHz and received 68 new-generation RT cores. This model is equipped with Palit TurboFan 3.0 cooling, ARGB lighting and a BIOS mode switch. Note that the card is quite demanding on a PC: you need an 850 W PSU, three 8-pin connectors for additional. power and three free slots.

Reviews for the model are as positive as possible and contain almost no serious criticism, if it does not concern the pricing policy of Palit. For many, the cost of the model seems overpriced, but the overpayment for GDDR6X memory is worth it, because the increase in data processing speed is felt almost to the naked eye.

In this video card, Asus used all its engineering and technical potential, working literally on every detail. Updated design, special heatsink shape, PCB reinforcement plate, double ball bearings on the fan shafts, capacitors borrowed from the military. This is only a small part of the unique solutions, but we also note separately the ASUS Axial-tech active cooling system, in which the central fan rotates in the opposite direction, damping turbulence and evenly distributing air flows through the airflow channels.

The 8nm GA104 chip with the Ampere architecture is responsible for the calculations, supplemented by 8GB of GDDR6 video memory and a 256-bit bus. The chip has tensor cores, supports ray tracing and is generally very good in demanding games, providing the maximum level of FPS even at 4K resolution. Perhaps the only drawback of the model is a large weight of 1.11 kg.

A very productive gaming graphics card for those who prefer to run their favorite games only at maximum graphics settings and high FPS.At the same time, for its top-segment, the card is quite a budget card, and its performance is impressive. On board is the GA104 chip, created using the 8nm process technology and the Ampere architecture. The chip "plows" at speeds of 1500-1830 MHz, supports shaders 6.4, ray tracing, received 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores for matrix calculations, which significantly increase the chip's performance in complex graphics applications, increasing the speed of rendering graphics at 4K resolutions and higher .

Customer reviews often focus on the thoughtfulness of the cooling system, which diverts hot air to the side, rather than disperses it through the PC case, heating up the SSD and RAM. It is also said that the card is quiet, does not overheat and squeezes the maximum out of the used graphics chip.

A beautiful, quiet and ultra-powerful video card assembled on the basis of the Radeon chip by a company that is an official partner of AMD. A key feature of the Toxic Extreme Edition series is the use of a hybrid liquid cooling system that keeps operating temperatures below 70 degrees even under heavy loads. The manufacturer has implemented as much as 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 156-bit bus and a bandwidth of 16 Gb / s. The Navi 21 graphics chip is based on a 7nm process and has 80 RT cores for better ray tracing performance. This card has everything you need for the most demanding gamer who prefers to run games at maximum speed with a comfortable FPS.

As for the reviews, they emphasize the design of the model, its quiet operation, high build quality and the ability to quickly switch between modes. Among the disadvantages is the need for two additional cables. power supply, the lack of a cable for backlight synchronization and the inability to replace regular "turntables" with custom ones.

A professional video card of the past generation, but retaining its relevance for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is cheaper than analogues, but quite productive. Secondly, support for working with four monitors appeals to many designers and 3D engineers. Thirdly, the availability of NVLink technology makes it possible to form multiprocessor systems for volumetric graphical calculations. In addition, the card is quite compact and occupies only two slots with a length of 266.7 mm.

The reviews highlight the excellent performance of the model when rendering 4K video and 3D modeling. But there is also a couple of fly in the ointment: this video card is not fully compatible with some software, and its cooling system is prone to noisy operation and does not use the most efficient turbine blowing, which affects the temperature regime.

Judging solely by the numbers, the power of the card is not amazing, especially considering the cost. However, the developers of professional software have released new versions of programs in the time that has elapsed since the announcement, in which optimization and performance have significantly increased. It is also worth noting that the video card, with very good performance, occupies only 1 slot.

Advantages:

• 4 DISPLAYPORT outputs;
• FSSA 64x;
• Takes up only 1 slot.

This model has become the object of jokes and misunderstanding on many sites among ordinary buyers, how, at such a price, is it able to somehow launch Minesweeper? The answer lies in the video chip, which is absolutely not designed for games. Its purpose is to use in applications with high accuracy and reliability of visualization of complex graphic content, the benefit of memory is 12 GB at once. Particularly effective in 3D modeling. Thanks to it, you can work with 4 monitors at once, which will speed up your work time, avoiding the need to maximize and minimize windows as if using only one monitor.

It will find its application in the laboratories of design engineers, scientists and architects, as well as animators. It has an extremely powerful cooling system with a vapor chamber and a dual fan.

A real monster from AMD with 32 GB of video memory and a 512-bit bus. The graphics processor emphasizes the professional nature of this card, as the chip runs at only 930 MHz.It is very heavy and has a metal blackplate. Manufactured by Sapphire. The front part is completely covered with a plastic casing with a metal base inside.

To connect monitors, there are 6 Mini-Display ports at once. There is a rare Vesa Stereo port that is only suitable for professional equipment. In games, the situation is much more interesting. GTA 5 in singleplayer produces about 32 frames, but at night there are drawdowns up to 19, while using a maximum of 4 GB of video memory. In Crysis 3, the frametime graph "dances" from 21 to 45 frames.

Very expensive, but in many ways the ideal graphics card for demanding designers and 3D graphics professionals. It is based on the TU102-875-A1 GPU, made using a 12-nanometer process technology. The chip operates at a frequency of 1395 MHz (boost up to 1770 MHz) and is supplemented with 48 GB GDDR6 memory. The video memory is connected via a 384-bit bus and operates at a frequency of 14000 MHz. The card supports all modern technologies, perfectly copes with ray tracing and rendering small graphic elements. We also note the economy - with its power, the card requires a PSU of only 600 W, and its TDP is 260 W.

Experts who have tested this model in their work note in their reviews its effectiveness in complex graphics tasks, as well as the possibility of comfortable overclocking. There are no complaints about the efficiency of the cooling system, although its noise is noted during prolonged loading, for example, during the rendering of 360-degree videos in 8K quality.