GPU Comparison Chart

[Frnknbry]

Is there a comparison chart out there that will show the difference between GPU/Video Cards? IE: GPU speeds Power Connector Types recommended CPU and other info. I have been checking out cards and as I am a bit of a NOOB I think it would help.

[LogicWeasel]

6 minutes ago, Frnknbry said:

Is there a comparison chart out there that will show the difference between GPU/Video Cards? IE: GPU speeds

http://www.logicalincrements.com/articles/graphicscardcomparison  That's a good way to start.  If you're thinking about getting a GPU upgrade we could give you more specific advice if you tell us what you want to do with it, the budget, and what comp parts it's being paired with (or the comp/parts you have already).

 

As for the other things you're asking for, it's easy to lookup and not a big concern when you're looking for a certain price category of GPU you come to expect those things like making sure you have 6+6 pin power or 8+6 pin (most good PSU's have multiple 6+2 pin GPU power connectors to accommodate whatever). 

 

Recommended CPU is relatively easy, if you're buying a $600 GPU don't try to pair it with a $145 CPU and expect no bottlenecks.  However if you get a modern, $250 GPU and a modern $200 CPU you should be fine, it's really more about what game or task you're doing as to what level of CPU is appropriate.

[Frnknbry]

42 minutes ago, LogicWeasel said:

http://www.logicalincrements.com/articles/graphicscardcomparison  That's a good way to start.  If you're thinking about getting a GPU upgrade we could give you more specific advice if you tell us what you want to do with it, the budget, and what comp parts it's being paired with (or the comp/parts you have already).

 

As for the other things you're asking for, it's easy to lookup and not a big concern when you're looking for a certain price category of GPU you come to expect those things like making sure you have 6+6 pin power or 8+6 pin (most good PSU's have multiple 6+2 pin GPU power connectors to accommodate whatever). 

 

Recommended CPU is relatively easy, if you're buying a $600 GPU don't try to pair it with a $145 CPU and expect no bottlenecks.  However if you get a modern, $250 GPU and a modern $200 CPU you should be fine, it's really more about what game or task you're doing as to what level of CPU is appropriate.

I'm looking for something to replace my 1060 3GB the GPU works fine but the memory on the card is Constantly Maxed out on most of the games I play or some times editing home movies. Otherwise, my system handles what I do just fine. So I'm thinking $250 - $350 Cdn I guess My real problem is I don't get all this 1060, 2060, 580, 590 stuff why don't they list it by GPU speed?

[LogicWeasel]

10 hours ago, Frnknbry said:

why don't they list it by GPU speed?

The thing I linked DOES list it by GPU speed.  Notice in the notes section they show you what tier you're in based on what resolution you're gaming at.  See the notes like "1080p 60fps gaming this row and up" which means that any card on that row, or above, is fast enough for that type of gaming (generally).  Then you just find which card on that row is the best price, and if it's a fit.

As far as your budget goes, for best bang/buck you are likely looking at a GTX 1660 (6GB) as that would be a good fit for heavier gaming and would nicely fit under a $250 budget.  Example of this card at current price: https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-14-932-138

 

This assumes you game on a monitor that is 1080p 60Hz refresh.  If you game on a monitor that is fancier than that, let me know as you may instead want to look at the RTX 2060 or similar.

[Frnknbry]

thanks

 

[Zeitec]

On 3/24/2019 at 10:14 PM, LogicWeasel said:

-snip

Just a note that for older GPUs that list makes no sense. They literally have the same GPU listed in 2 tiers. 7970 is above 280x, when a 280x is literally an overclocked 7970. It puts R9 290 in the same tier as the 7970. 

[LogicWeasel]

9 hours ago, Zeitec said:

when a 280x is literally an overclocked 7970

Are you sure about that?  GPU Userbenchmark puts the 7970 at about 3% faster https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-R9-280X-vs-AMD-HD-7970/2192vs2163 (not a huge margin I agree, but if it's meant as the cheaper, newer gen direct replacement, than perhaps you're right that they didn't care to do their homework on the less-popular AMD GPUs).

 

They somewhat lump the older GPUs but I would hope no current buyer would be excited to go buy any of those older AMD GPUs anyway when the price of the RX 580 (or even used 480s on ebay) make them a non-starter.

Edited March 26, 2019 by LogicWeasel

[Zeitec]

1 hour ago, LogicWeasel said:

Are you sure about that?  GPU Userbenchmark puts the 7970 at about 3% faster https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-R9-280X-vs-AMD-HD-7970/2192vs2163 (not a huge margin I agree, but if it's meant as the cheaper, newer gen direct replacement, than perhaps you're right that they didn't care to do their homework on the less-popular AMD GPUs).

 

They somewhat lump the older GPUs but I would hope no current buyer would be excited to go buy any of those older AMD GPUs anyway when the price of the RX 580 (or even used 480s on ebay) make them a non-starter.

Yes I am sure that the 280x is an overclocked 7970.