GPU's and there Resolutions

[Canada EH]

I want to try and categorize the chart into resolutions.

What would you guys put each card in terms of resolutions like 1920x1080  and so on.

I read the GTX--1060 is good for 1080p, but the specs say the max is 7680 x 4320 for 3GB GPU.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_resolution

 

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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

 

You can use this hierarchy to compare the pricing between two cards, to see which one is a better deal, and also to determine if an upgrade is worthwhile. I don’t recommend upgrading your graphics card unless the replacement card is at least three tiers higher. Otherwise, the upgrade is somewhat parallel, and you may not even notice a worthwhile difference.

 

[MaxBunny]

3 minutes ago, Canada EH said:

I want to try and categorize the chart into resolutions.

What would you guys put each card in terms of resolutions like 1920x1080  and so on.

I read the GTX--1060 is good for 1080p, but the specs say the max is 7680 x 4320 for 3GB GPU.

There's the resolution they recommend for actual use/gaming at reasonable settings and frames, and then there's the max resolution for browsing and general desktop use.

[Mira Yurizaki]

For desktop usage, resolution is kind of a laughable thing for a dedicated GPU to do, even lower end ones. The maximum resolution you can do is limited by the interface you're using to connect to the monitor. For example at the moment, dual link DVI is physically incapable of doing anything more than UHD 4K @ 33Hz. HDMI 1.4 is physically incapable of UHD 4K @ 30Hz. DisplayPort 1.4 can go up to UHD 8K @ 60Hz.

[suchamoneypit]

the max resolution listed is the max it can output for displays and such. something like a GTX 960 could run a hug resolution for desktop use, but it couldn't play games at that.

[WoodenMarker]

Get ready for some generalizations for gaming performance.

GTX 660/R7 265 or up is alright for 1080p. Beyond GTX 770/280x, you can pretty easily play most games at high/ultra at 1080p.

GTX 970/RX 480 or up is alright for 1440p. Beyond 980/390x, you can pretty easily play most games at high/ultra at 1440p.

For 4K, good luck--just get the best that you can.

 

As for general desktop use, almost anything is fine for 4K.

[Canada EH]

So why bother buying a GPU that is in the same category or one below that isnt the cheapest?

 

Here is my updated chart

 

 

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, Canada EH said:

So why bother buying a GPU that is in the same category or one below that isnt the cheapest?

Performance isn't always as straightforward as the chart. Some graphics cards do better in certain games or resolutions than others and pricing, card design, and aesthetics play a role. 

Few nitpicks on the chart: the 380 is just a higher clocked 285 and they should be in the same box. The 1070 isn't a rebrand but is pretty darn close to a 980 Ti and should be in the same box.