10 Best Compact Graphics Cards

The 8nm GPU manufacturing process and NVIDIA Ampere microarchitecture have significantly expanded the possibilities for high-quality gaming.So the ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 video card from the Phoenix line boasts support for the PCI-E 4.0 interface, ray tracing and a built-in anti-mining restriction (LHR). The card received 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit bus and a frequency of 15,000 MHz. And it also has the most powerful GPU in our ranking - the GA106-300-A1 chip has 3584 universal processors, 112 texture units and 64 ROP units. Also available are 28 RTs and 112 Tensor Cores. The nominal frequency of the video chip is 1320 MHz, but in the boost it is possible to increase up to 1807 MHz.

Of course, all this will require the selection of appropriate components. You will need a 650 W power supply with an 8-pin wire for additional power and a sufficient amount of free space in the case, since the card occupies 2.5 slots with a length of 177 mm and a thickness of 51 mm.

One of the most profitable graphics cards of past generations and the salvation of many gamers during the mining boom. The card from Gygabite is made in a stylish design with a special shape of the fan blades, which provides better airflow to the radiator. This model has 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory with a 192-bit bus. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 D6 4G requires an additional 6-pin power connection and is based on the NVIDIA Turing architecture with a 12nm process technology. In its arsenal is the TU117-300-A1 chip with an operating frequency of 1410-1635 MHz, which has 896 universal processors, 56 texture units and 32 ROP units. Support for shaders 6.2 is declared, and a PC with a 300 W power supply is enough for normal operation.

It is also interesting that it has three video outputs, and you can use all the ports, and not individually. To summarize, the performance is enough for playing (for example, in World of Tanks) on ultras in Full HD. The card turned out to be relatively cold and, judging by the reviews, it rarely gets warmer than 70 degrees.

A very affordable video card with a pair of cooling fans. Despite this, the total length of the card does not exceed 178 mm, so it fits perfectly into the parameters of compact options, although it is not the smallest. The 1650 series chip is designed to replace the 1050. Specifically, this model has 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory with a 128-bit bus and a frequency of 12000 MHz. The chip's frequency of 1620 MHz and its architecture based on the 12 nm technical process, which made it possible to reduce the TDP to 75 watts, deserve special attention. Of course, there are no RT cores here.

MSI did a good job of fixing the bugs and this card turned out not only quiet, but also cold. In fact, this is an ideal choice for assembling a completely modern, but budget computer with a good backlog for undemanding games. Paired with a Ryzen 1200 and a motherboard based on the A320 chipset, it will feel great. We add that the card has an excellent and at the same time discreet appearance.

Technically, this is an analogue of the RTX 2060, but without RT cores and with slightly lower performance. This is one of the most affordable small cards of the NVIDIA Turing generation, and all its counterparts, even from other vendors, lend themselves well to overclocking and almost do not heat up.The starting frequency of the chip is 1530 MHz, in turbo mode a short-term boost up to 1785 MHz is available. Video memory here is 6 GB of GDDR6 standard with a frequency of 14000 MHz and a 192-bit bus.

Simple, at first glance, the cooling system is made wisely. The radiator covers all the functional elements, there are three heat pipes and one fan. Since the card does not have RT cores, and in general the system is a little more modest, the heat pack is only 125 W, and to start, you need a 450 W PSU, or even better, 550. The card will run all modern games on FullHD without any problems, but tracing You won't be able to turn on the rays, otherwise you will watch a slide show. In general, this is a good option for building a compact PC for gaming. With a length of 168 mm and a thickness of 40 mm, the card occupies only a couple of slots and allows you to connect up to three monitors while supporting 8K resolution.

One of the most productive video cards in the segment of compact accelerators. With a total length of 174 mm, this model has the best selection of technologies, even the production is fully automated, which guarantees a low reject rate. The developers approached the issue of cooling in particular detail. One double-bearing fan with a dust-tight housing provides a powerful flow of airflow to the radiators due to the elongated blades. The latter, in turn, have increased dimensions, which is why the card occupies almost three slots, which can also be counted as a significant minus, because you will have to choose not the smallest PC case.

The TU116-300-A1 chip with the NVIDIA Turing architecture and a 12-nanometer process technology is responsible for the calculations.It has 1408 compute and 88 texture units, plus 48 rasterization units and shader 6.0 support, but this video card does not have the now popular ray tracing. As a result, we have an excellent GPU for a quite moderate price by today's standards, also with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory running on a 192-bit bus. A very tasty option for building an entry-level gaming PC.

The best office graphics accelerator among those equipped with active cooling. The GT 730 chip from the GeForce line, built on the 28-nanometer NVIDIA Kepler architecture, is responsible for the calculations. The operating frequency of the GPU is 902 MHz, it has 384 computing processors, 16 texture units and 8 ROP units. This video card will allow you not only to work in office software, but also be able to run old games, or simple modern ones at the minimum graphics settings.

The total length of the graphics accelerator does not exceed 167 mm, and due to the compact cooling system, it can fit in one slot. A 300W power supply is enough to run, there is a choice between three video outputs (VGA, DVI, HDMI), plus the manufacturer offers a full three-year factory warranty, while most competitors in the segment are limited to one year.

A small office graphics card with an overall length of 146mm. Moreover, the card is so compact that it fits in one slot, and this is the opportunity to assemble a PC in the smallest cases. As a GPU, an old GF108-400-A1 with a frequency of 902 MHz and 40 process technology was used. The memory here is also not the freshest, DDR3 standard with a frequency of 1600 MHz, but the Chinese immediately shipped 4 GB, which will allow you to comfortably work in multimedia software, surf the Internet and use browser toys.

Cooling, like most office cards, is passive, thanks to a large aluminum heatsink, which confidently copes with its task, because the TDP of the card is only 23 W. To connect a monitor, there are three video output options to choose from: VGA, DVI, HDMI.

A relatively new video card in terms of technology, if we evaluate it from the point of view of office work tasks. Based on the GP108-300-A1 graphics chip with a 14nm process technology and a base frequency of 1228MHz. Interaction with a PC is carried out via the PCI-E 3.0 interface, in addition, there is 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory, however, on a slow 64-bit bus. An important point is the support for the Gaming Mode mode with a bus operating frequency of the GPU up to 1468 MHz, i.e. theoretically, you can comfortably run not very demanding games, and not just do work.

In terms of compactness, the card is 173mm long, fits into 69mm bezels, and is limited to 40mm thick, so you'll need two free slots. Not the smallest indicators, which are partly compensated by completely silent operation - a massive radiator is responsible for cooling.

The most affordable graphics card in the segment of the best compact office offerings. Accordingly, it is suitable only for very modest tasks, such as surfing the net, working with a couple of text documents at the same time, or communicating via Skype. Here is a simple GT218 chip on a 40 nm process technology, operating at a frequency of 589 MHz. Memory is only 1 GB GDDR3 with a frequency of 1000 MHz and a 64-bit bus. The card uses a passive cooling system with a powerful aluminum radiator, which is why it occupies two slots in thickness at once, although its length is quite modest - 168 mm.

There are three video outputs, a standard set: VGA, DVI, HDMI. For stable operation, a power supply with a power of 300 W or more is required. Note that for this card you will have to look for the same simple motherboard of the old generations, since the new ones simply do not recognize it.

A very small office video card that will allow you to assemble a fully functional computer for work functions or online learning. The length of the model is a modest 115 mm, and the width of the board does not exceed 69 mm, so this is the most compact card in our rating. Of course, you should not expect super-powerful performance from it, even by the standards of office computers. Here is passive cooling and a 28-nanometer GK208 video chip operating at a frequency of 954 MHz. The memory is also modest - 2 GB of the outdated GDDR3 format with a frequency of 1600 MHz and a 64-bit bus.

Despite the simple stuffing, the card supports up to 2 monitors and has a choice of three video outputs: VGA, DVI, HDMI.To run the video card, you will need a power supply with a power of at least 300 W, and its modest dimensions will allow it to fit even in an ultra-compact case.