{"id":35245,"date":"2022-12-19T09:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T09:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=35245"},"modified":"2023-05-30T17:45:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:45:12","slug":"the-best-computer-graphics-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-best-computer-graphics-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Computer Graphics Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Look For<\/h2>\n<p>Now that they&#8217;re widely available again, we did a little digging to sort through all the computer graphics cards on the market. We looked at their processing power, video memory, and power draw, and compared them all to their price. If you want to splurge and get one of the most powerful cards, the GeForce RTX 3090 from Zotac gaming is your best bet. It has insane specs and will future-proof your system for years to come. With that said, it&#8217;s on the pricier side and uses a ton of power. For something a bit more budget-friendly, check out the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050. It still handles ray-tracing like a champ and easily is the best bang for your buck when it comes to 1080p gaming. For more hot gaming graphics cards, read on below.<\/p>\n<h2>XFX Speedster AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-68XTALFD9\/dp\/B08TJ2BHCQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-68XTALFD9\/dp\/B08TJ2BHCQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Z8BCuzTTL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-68XTALFD9\/dp\/B08TJ2BHCQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Superior power<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This graphics card is ready for any game with graphics cranked to their maximum settings.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-68XTALFD9\/dp\/B08TJ2BHCQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>The first choice you&#8217;ll have to make for a gaming graphics card is choosing between AMD or Nvidia. In this case, the Radeon RX 6800 XT from AMD is our top pick. It rivals the RTX 3080 in terms of power, but at a better price. With high clock speeds and a whopping 16GB of memory, this card can easily handle the most intensive games on the market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great software for tuning the fans and clock speeds<\/li>\n<li>Able to be overclocked if you know what you&#8217;re doing<\/li>\n<li>Will run triple-A games years from now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bit expensive, though cheaper than comparable Nvidia options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-REV2-0-WINDFORCE-GV-N3060GAMING-OC-12GD\/dp\/B0971BG25M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-REV2-0-WINDFORCE-GV-N3060GAMING-OC-12GD\/dp\/B0971BG25M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Yn2oWJSmS.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-REV2-0-WINDFORCE-GV-N3060GAMING-OC-12GD\/dp\/B0971BG25M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fast as lightning<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This entry-level card offers great bang for your buck.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-REV2-0-WINDFORCE-GV-N3060GAMING-OC-12GD\/dp\/B0971BG25M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Now that the GPU shortage has finally come to an end, you can finally get your hands on an affordable RTX card like this 3060 from Gigabyte. This bad boy handles ray tracing, ultra graphics settings, and huge games with ease. It might not be the top RTX card on the market, but it definitely remains a solid choice for a gaming PC \u2014 especially if you have a lower wattage power supply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Works great for game streaming with programs like GeForce Now, Moonlight, and Steam Link<\/li>\n<li>Easy installation, essentially plug-and-play<\/li>\n<li>Great cooling, keeping the GPU at low temps and prolonging its life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With 4K gaming, you&#8217;ll have to choose between higher frame rates or top graphics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>XFX Speedster MERC319 AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-69XTATBD9\/dp\/B09BZP8KZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-69XTATBD9\/dp\/B09BZP8KZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Qhj6K zGL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-69XTATBD9\/dp\/B09BZP8KZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The ultimate gameplay experience<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">For buttery smooth, responsive gaming at the highest settings, it's hard to beat this powerhouse of a graphics card.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best For Gaming<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-69XTATBD9\/dp\/B09BZP8KZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Want the smoothest, most gorgeous gaming experience on the market? Then you&#8217;ll need a graphics card like this one. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is an absolute beast, busting out high framerates even when outputting to 4K displays. This is for gamers that want the absolute best experience with realistic graphics and smooth framerates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for Twitch streamers that want the best performance possible<\/li>\n<li>Fans run quietly, even at maximum load they&#8217;re not too loud<\/li>\n<li>Pairs well with AMD CPUs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t work with GeForce or Moonlight streaming apps, but the program Sunshine was made to remedy this<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 8G Graphics Card<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-Graphics-WINDFORCE-GV-N3050GAMING-OC-8GD\/dp\/B09QVPMGYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-Graphics-WINDFORCE-GV-N3050GAMING-OC-8GD\/dp\/B09QVPMGYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41h-u6J0gFL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-Graphics-WINDFORCE-GV-N3050GAMING-OC-8GD\/dp\/B09QVPMGYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Epic visuals<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This affordable graphics card makes it easy to play modern games without breaking the bank.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best On A Budget<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-Graphics-WINDFORCE-GV-N3050GAMING-OC-8GD\/dp\/B09QVPMGYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>So you want high-class performance but don&#8217;t quite have the budget for it. We&#8217;ve all been there, which is why we&#8217;re recommending the GeForce RTX 3050 from Gigabyte. This model is overclocked, meaning Gigabyte has squeezed some extra performance out of this card. If you&#8217;ve only got a 1080p monitor, this is the perfect choice for your gaming rig since it handles this resolution like a champ.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overclocked performance means you&#8217;re getting great value for the processing power<\/li>\n<li>More affordable than other 3000 series RTX cards, but still has plenty of processing power<\/li>\n<li>Works with Intel and AMD CPUs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ll need a decently-sized case to house this<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 24GB<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZOTAC-Graphics-IceStorm-Advanced-ZT-A30900J-10P\/dp\/B08ZL6XD9H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZOTAC-Graphics-IceStorm-Advanced-ZT-A30900J-10P\/dp\/B08ZL6XD9H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41CTHgnSysS.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZOTAC-Graphics-IceStorm-Advanced-ZT-A30900J-10P\/dp\/B08ZL6XD9H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Unleash the beast<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">One of the most powerful graphics cards on the market, this monster renders the most intensive of games with ease, even at 4K resolution.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Power<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZOTAC-Graphics-IceStorm-Advanced-ZT-A30900J-10P\/dp\/B08ZL6XD9H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you want a gaming PC that also handles video editing well, check out this graphics card. The RTX 3090 has a whopping 24 gigabytes of VRAM memory \u2014 perfect for visual creative programs such as Adobe Premiere or Blendr. This is the best of the 3000 series Nvidia cards and will remain relevant for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Future proof for a long while, meaning games years from now will still run well on this<\/li>\n<li>No stuttering, higher framerate gameplay<\/li>\n<li>Great for competitive shooters and fighters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes a lot of power, so you&#8217;ll need a good power supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is video memory on a graphics card?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Video memory, also known as VRAM, is essentially RAM for the graphics processor to store images and textures. Basically, any data that pertains to rendering graphics gets stored in the VRAM for quick access. The more VRAM you have and the faster it is, the smoother it will render graphics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are gaming graphics cards good for creative applications?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While they definitely don&#8217;t hinder anything, a graphics card won&#8217;t make a difference in music applications like Ableton. You&#8217;ll need to focus on high-capacity, fast RAM, a super-fast CPU, and a motherboard that can handle such components. For video editing and 3D art or animation, though, a good graphics card makes a world of difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Look For Now that they&#8217;re widely available again, we did a little digging to sort through all the computer graphics cards on the market. We looked at their processing power, video memory, and power draw, and compared them all to their price. 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