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Early 2023 was not a great time to go shopping for a GPU under $500, but it just became more interesting.

AMD and Nvidia have both launched the first mid-range GPUs from their latest RX 4000 and RX 7000 generations – and even if we are not overly impressed yet, the new cards are clearly affecting GPU prices overall.

Previous-gen GeForce and Radeon graphics cards offer better value than ever, and Intel is applying some pressure with its increasingly attractive Arc GPUs.

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AMD Vs. Nvidia Vs.

Intel GPUs Under $500

Mid-range graphics card prices have thankfully dropped substantially from the outlandish pandemic levels. Nvidia and AMD have seemingly done their best to keep them elevated by releasing very pricey high-end cards, but lackluster sales have resulted in price cuts in time for the mid-range GPU launches.

Product

Best AMD

Radeon RX 6750 XT

Best NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Best Intel

Intel Arc A770

Shading Units

Base/Boost Clock

2150 MHz / 2600 MHz

2310 MHz / 2535 MHz

2100 MHz / 2400 MHz

FP32 Compute

13.31 TFLOPS

22.06 TFLOPS

19.66 TFLOPS

Memory Size/Type

12 GB GDDR6

8 GB GDDR6

16 GB GDDR6

Memory Bus

192-bit

128-bit

256-bit

Memory Clock (Effective)

18 Gbps

16 Gbps

Memory Bandwidth

432 GB/s

288 GB/s

512 GB/s

Recommended PSU

Power Connector(s)

1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin

1x 16-pin

1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin

Outputs (Reference)

1x HDMI 2. 1, 3x DP 1.4a

1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DP 1.4a

1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DP 2.0

Launch MSRP

Shopping Links

Amazon

Newegg

Best AMD

Product

Radeon RX 6750 XT

Image

Shading Units

Base/Boost Clock

2150 MHz / 2600 MHz

FP32 Compute

13.31 TFLOPS

Memory Size/Type

12 GB GDDR6

Memory Bus

192-bit

Memory Clock (Effective)

18 Gbps

Memory Bandwidth

432 GB/s

Recommended PSU

Power Connector(s)

1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin

Outputs (Reference)

1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DP 1.4a

Launch MSRP

Shopping Links

Amazon

Newegg

Best NVIDIA

Product

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Image

Shading Units

Base/Boost Clock

2310 MHz / 2535 MHz

FP32 Compute

22. 06 TFLOPS

Memory Size/Type

8 GB GDDR6

Memory Bus

128-bit

Memory Clock (Effective)

18 Gbps

Memory Bandwidth

288 GB/s

Recommended PSU

Power Connector(s)

1x 16-pin

Outputs (Reference)

1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DP 1.4a

Launch MSRP

Shopping Links

Amazon

Newegg

Best Intel

Product

Intel Arc A770

Image

Shading Units

Base/Boost Clock

2100 MHz / 2400 MHz

FP32 Compute

19.66 TFLOPS

Memory Size/Type

16 GB GDDR6

Memory Bus

256-bit

Memory Clock (Effective)

16 Gbps

Memory Bandwidth

512 GB/s

Recommended PSU

Power Connector(s)

1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin

Outputs (Reference)

1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DP 2.0

Launch MSRP

Shopping Links

Amazon

Newegg

Last update on 2023-06-28 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was launched in May 2023 with a $399 MSRP. Although it largely failed to impress the gamer community, not least due to its underwhelming VRAM configuration, it is significantly faster than its RTX 3060 Ti predecessor at resolutions up to 1440p and far more efficient.

On the AMD side, graphics cards based on the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT are not far behind in terms of (non-ray-tracing) performance. This GPU also comes with more VRAM and some models sell for less than the RTX 4060 Ti.

We have also included Intel’s Arc A770 for comparison purposes. This GPU is significantly cheaper and matches the competition in some games and benchmarks, but has been more inconsistent in terms of driver support so far. Its main issue, however, is competition from the lower-end A750, which costs well under $300 and therefore offers better value at this time.

This is how the currently best graphics cards under $500 perform in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark compared to adjacent GPUs.

Time Spy scores have been fairly good at predicting average gaming performance (without ray tracing) over the last few years. However, it should be pointed out that Time Spy is overly generous with the Intel A770, as real-world gaming performance is less impressive even with the latest drivers.

The ray-tracing scores from Futuremark’s Port Royal show that Nvidia has a clear lead over AMD in this area.

Bottom line: So, which is the best GPU under $500? If ray tracing is important to you, it might be the new RTX 4060 Ti, although the GeForce RTX 3070 remains a better option at higher settings and resolutions. If ray tracing is less important, the Radeon RX 6750 XT offers much better value.

There are some additional caveats here though. You can also argue that Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling is still mostly ahead of its AMD counterpart FSR, even if the latter has improved substantially since the early days. Also, Intel’s GPUs offer a great deal of value at lower price points, depending on the title. And if your choice ultimately depends on the performance in a particular game, then your best bet is to look up reviews that examine this game in combination with these cards.

Buy Now or Wait?

A graphics card upgrade is practically always the most effective way to improve your PC’s gaming performance. But what you probably want to consider first (other than getting the best frame rate for the money) is timing release cycles. It’s frustrating to see a next-gen GPU launch happen right after you purchased a current-gen card.

Nvidia and AMD released high-end GPUs in the RTX 4000-series and RX 7000-series, respectively, in late 2022. The first mid-range cards arrived only recently in the form of the RTX 4060 Ti and AMD’s lower-end RX 7600. We are still waiting for Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT cards, which will arrive in Q2 2023 according to AMD’s Q1 earnings call, but no exact release date has been announced.

Some worse news is that both of the major GPU manufacturers seem intent on raising prices on their latest chips. Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070 launched with a $499 MSRP (mostly theoretical, but still). The RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and the non-Ti 4070 at $599, making it unlikely that the other new chips will offer much better value.

What also remains to be seen is how AMD (and later Intel) intends to compete on pricing. AMD has not been very competitive with its latest high-end cards. Intel is now a strong challenger in the mainstream market but has no higher-end cards slated for release in 2023. We are at now least seeing some price cuts on previous-gen cards.

Best GPU Under $500: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 or 4060 Ti

Nvidia’s most powerful GPU that can (sometimes) be found under $500 is the GeForce RTX 3070, which employs what is essentially a more complete version of the same GA104 chip as the RTX 3060 Ti. Like the 3060 Ti, it is also paired with 8 GB of VRAM that offers identical bandwidth over a 256-bit memory bus.

However, the RTX 3070’s variant of the GA104 GPU comes with the full 5,888 shading units instead of 4,864. That’s 1024 or 21% more shaders, which translates to almost the same performance gains in actual games.

As a result, graphics cards based on this GPU are well suited for gaming on high refresh rate 1440p monitors and are practically overkill for 1080p. An RTX 3070 card can also manage 4K gaming at 60 FPS in less demanding titles, especially in combination with DLSS upscaling.

Shopping links:

RTX 3070 on Amazon
RTX 3070 on Newegg

As for the brand-new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, this card was something of a disappointment due to the cut-down memory bus and bandwidth. It uses a 128-bit bus and the bandwidth is 288 GB/s, compared to its predecessor’s 256-bit bus and 448 GB/s bandwidth.

The card is still faster than the RTX 3060 Ti at 1080p, but the lead is much less impressive (or even non-existent) when increasing the resolution and maxing out the quality settings.

It’s not all bad news, of course. In terms of energy efficiency, the RTX 4060 Ti is a lot better. This also means lower temperatures and effortless cooling, resulting in low noise levels. You also get better upscaling thanks to DLSS 3 as well as much improved ray-tracing performance compared to what AMD offers at the same price point.

Shopping links:

RTX 4060 Ti on Amazon
RTX 4060 Ti on Newegg

Fastest AMD GPU Under $500: Radeon RX 6750 XT

Launched in March 2022, AMD’s Radeon RX 6750 XT is an updated version of the RX 6700 XT (Navi 22), with improved clock speeds and higher memory bandwidth. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory (VRAM) runs at 18 Gbps compared to the predecessor’s 16 Gbps. As a result, the RX 6750 XT is about 10% faster than the RX 6700 XT, and it holds about the same lead on average over the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti with GDDR6 VRAM. The same cannot be said for ray-tracing performance, where it is usually behind its Nvidia competitor.

In combination with a recent CPU, Any graphics card based on the RX 6750 XT will have no issue running current AAA titles at 60fps with a 1440p resolution, or with higher refresh rates at 1080p. Like other cards in the same performance tier, it may struggle to reach high frame rates at 2160p (4K) resolution, however. In more demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, you may have to accept average frame rates below 60fps at 2160p even with FSR turned on.

The maximum power draw or TDP (Thermal Design Power) is 250 W and the default power connector configuration is 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.

Its launch price (MSRP) was $549, but many RX 6750 XT cards now sell for under $500 – or even a lot less in individual cases.

Shopping links:

Radeon RX 6750 XT on Amazon
Radeon RX 6750 XT on Newegg

Flexible Budget? What You Get for Less Or Slightly More

While the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti are currently the best graphics cards under $500, at least consistently so, it is useful to be aware of GPUs in the neighboring price brackets. Not least because some of these cards may offer better value.

More Affordable Alternative #1: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

As mentioned previously, the Radeon RX 6750 XT is a mid-cycle update of the RX 6700 XT and the original GPU is by no means vastly different. Both GPUs come with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and the core counts are identical. The RX 6700 XT has slightly lower default clock speeds, but (more importantly) also lower memory bandwidth.

Even so, the performance difference is less than 10% on average. Graphics cards with the RX 6700 XT GPU have not been entirely replaced by the RX 6750 XT, meaning that the former can sometimes be found at price points that more than make up for its reduced performance.

Shopping links:

Radeon RX 6700 XT on Amazon
Radeon RX 6700 XT on Newegg

More Affordable Alternative #2: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU was launched in late 2020 and is not really a version of the RTX 3060. Instead, it is a scaled-down variant of the RTX 3070, with a performance level closer to this card than its non-Ti namesake RTX 3060. It is about 20% faster than the non-Ti model and roughly 15% slower than the 3070.

Since 2022, some RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards come with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory instead of the same amount of slower GDDR6 (without the ‘X’). The newer GDDR6X models are 5% or so faster in actual games compared to cards with GDDR6. As they are often sold at similar price points, it is worth looking for these faster versions.

In terms of performance, the RXT 3060 Ti is usually a bit slower than the RX 6750 XT – even with said memory improvements – but the opposite is often true once you activate ray tracing. It is nevertheless fast enough to offer a great gaming experience in 1080p and 1440p resolutions, but much like its AMD competitor, it will have a hard time reaching 60fps at 4K in somewhat more demanding games.

Shopping links:

RTX 3060 Ti on Amazon
RTX 3060 Ti on Newegg

More Affordable Alternative #3: Intel Arc A770

Intel’s new(ish) Arc lineup of dedicated GPUs was not particularly well received by the PC hardware press at launch. The mid-range A770 and A750 cards mostly failed to live up to the expectations that they would effectively break AMD and Nvidia’s duopoly.

Although quite powerful in theory – as seen in the above 3DMark benchmarks – performance has been inconsistent or downright bad in older but popular titles like Rainbow Six Siege.

A lot has happened since then, however, not least in the form of new drivers that have greatly raised the performance bar in the most affected games.

But what made these cards all the more interesting lately is pricing and availability, which was also holding them back. Intel recently made the reference Arc A750 available for just $250 and this has also had an impact on Arc A770 prices.

At these new prices, the Intel Arc cards really offer incredible value for those who don’t mind taking a bit of a risk with something different.

Shopping links:

Intel Arc on Amazon
Intel Arc on Newegg

More Expensive Alternative #1: Radeon RX 6800 XT

At around the same prices as the RTX 3070, you will also find graphics cards using the Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU. This is one of AMD’s high-end chips from the RDNA 2 generation and about 20% ahead of the RTX 3070 as measured in rasterization performance, though a bit slower on average than the RTX 3080. But unlike the original 3080, it is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which may come in handy when gaming at high resolutions.

As such, the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the card best suited for 2160p/4K gaming out of those we have covered so far. It can surpass 60 FPS at 4K in most games, and in the rest, it should get there using AMD’s FSR upscaling technology (the equivalent of Nvidia’s DLSS).

What it lacks compared to the Nvidia alternatives – and likely the main reason why it’s more reasonably priced – is the same level of ray-tracing performance. Naturally, it also has a higher power draw than the mid-range cards with a TDP of 300 W for the card alone (the suggested PSU is 700 W).

Shopping links:

RX 6800 XT on Amazon
RX 6800 XT on Newegg

Used Graphics Cards Under $500

Buying a used GPU is always a viable option if you are willing to take the risk of having no long-term warranty versus getting more gaming performance for the money. Something to keep in mind at this time, especially when buying a used mid-range or high-end graphics card, is that it may have been used for mining. That means that the card will likely have been running non-stop for many months, which could have shortened its lifespan considerably.

With that warning out of the way, it’s possible to save 10-20% on current-gen models when buying used. At the time of writing, used Nvidia cards typically come with the best savings, since AMD card prices are currently down significantly in retail. Other than the cards mentioned earlier in this article, some graphics cards under $500 to consider include:

AMD Radeon RX 6800 – The non-XT Radeon RX 6800 is similar to the RX 6800 XT but comes with fewer shading units or stream processors. Its gaming performance is right in the middle between the RX 6750 XT and the RX 6800 XT, with the former being about 15% slower and the latter 15% faster.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 10GB – The original RTX 3080 GPU with 10 GB of GDDR6X can sometimes be found for less than $500 on the used market. It is a bit faster than the AMD RX 6800 XT on average and also offers better ray-tracing performance.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti – A slightly larger variant of the RTX 3070 with a minor increase in shading units and faster GDDR6X VRAM. It is 5-10% faster than the original RTX 3070 but still around 20% slower than the RTX 3080.

Used GPU Price Estimates (May 2023)

This table is based on recently completed eBay listings rounded off to the nearest $10 interval. In other words, it is by no means a scientifically accurate listing of what used prices will look like everywhere, but rather some indication of current price levels and general trends.

GPU	Release Date	Original MSRP	Average eBay Price (April 2023)	Average eBay Price (May 2023)
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB	09/01/2020	$699	$520	$450
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	05/31/2021	$599	$440	$390
GeForce RTX 3070	09/01/2020	$499	$360	$325
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	12/01/2020	$399	$300	$290
Radeon RX 6800 XT	10/28/2020	$649	$475	$465
Radeon RX 6800	10/28/2020	$579	$400	$380
Radeon RX 6750 XT	03/03/2022	$549	$370	$350
Radeon RX 6700 XT	03/03/2021	$479	$290	$275

In May, used GPU prices seem to have trended down a bit more than usual, most likely due to new and upcoming releases. Things should improve even more for mid-range graphics cards later in 2023, once AMD launches its RX 7600 XT, 7700 XT, and 7800 XT.

Wrapping Up

If you have been looking to upgrade your graphics card in the past couple of years, you will know that it’s been extremely challenging to find anything at a reasonable price – or at all really, when it comes to new releases.

The GPU market looks a lot better in early 2023, and cards that were previously under $500 have mostly returned where they belong. AMD cards in this price bracket are particularly interesting at this time, as some mid-range and high-end cards are now selling at heavily discounted prices.

For the time being, the fastest GPU under $500 (occasionally) is the RTX 3070. But if you don’t prioritize ray tracing, the AMD alternatives may offer better value.

Jesper Berg

As a PC gaming enthusiast since the 3dfx Voodoo era, Jesper has had time to experiment with a fair few FPS-improving PC parts over the years. His job at GPCB is to test and evaluate hardware, mainly focusing on GPUs and storage devices.

10 Best Graphics Card in India (June 2023) — Ultimate Guide

Updated June 02, 2023

This article is related to an affiliate advertising program and The New Indian Express’s journalists were not involved in production of this article.

Please note that the prices may vary.

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Summary with Graphic Card Price List

For an easy glance, here is the list of the best graphic card in India, along with the price list —

Sr. No.

Item Name

Price

Asus GeForce GT 710

₹ 3,999

ASUS GeForce 710-2-SL GT 710

₹ 4,059

Gigabyte GeForce GV-N710D3-2GL

₹ 3,579

Gigabyte GeForce GT 710 2GB

₹ 4,639

ZOTAC GeForce GT 730

₹ 8,695

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti mini ZT-P10510A-10L

₹ 17,400

MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

₹ 3,477

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GT OCV1

₹ 14,970

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X 8GB PCI-Express

₹ 71,990

NVIDIA Quadro P400

₹ 8,650

How to pick the best graphic card?

Memory

For 1080p gaming, get a card with at least a 2GB Graphic Card, preferably a 4GB Graphic Card or more. You’ll need more memory if you play with all the settings turned up or add high-resolution texture packs. More than 8GB is best if you’re gaming at very high resolutions, such as 4K.

Form factor

Make sure there’s enough space in your case for your graphic card for PC. Examine the length, height, and thickness of the item. Half-height (slim), single-slot, dual-slot, and even triple-slot graphics cards are all available (or more). Most gaming cards will be full-height and take up two or three expansion slots, with current-gen cards being thicker and wider than many previous-gen versions.

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Thermal Design Power, or TDP, is a heat dissipation calculation that also estimates how many watts your card would need to operate at stock settings. (Nvidia is switching to TGP, which stands for Total Graphics Power and refers to the card’s total power.)

Power Connectors

All gaming cards consume more power than the x16 PCIe slot’s regular limit of 75W. These cards include the use of supplemental PCIe power connectors, which are available in 6- and 8-pin configurations. (The RTX 30-series cards from Nvidia come with 12-pin connectors and 8-pin to 12-pin adapters.)

Ports

Some monitors support HDMI, while others only support DisplayPort, and some older models only support DVI. A few monitors even support USB Type-C for DisplayPort signal routing, but these are currently uncommon. Make sure the card you want to purchase has the connectors your monitor(s) need so you don’t have to buy an adapter—or even a new display—in the future (unless you want to).

Memory Bandwidth

Faster memory, like higher clock speed, can make one card faster than another. Because of the expanded memory bandwidth, the GTX 1650 GDDR6 is approximately 15% faster than the GTX 1650 GDDR5.

Now, let’s continue our search for the best Graphic card for PC in India. We have curated a list of the top 10 best graphic cards available in the market. We have also provided the Amazon link if you wish to buy or know the graphic card price online.

1. Asus GeForce GT 710 — Click here for Amazon deal

The new Asus GeForce GT 710 is a 2GB graphic card, designated by the part number GT710-4H-SL-2GD5, comes in a single-slot configuration with passive cooling and dimensions of 6.57 x 4.13 x 0.74 inches (16.7 x 10.5 x 1.9cm). A PCIe 3.0 slot isn’t even needed for the GeForce GT 710.

Price: Rs. 3,999

Memory: 2GB of GDDR5 memory

Output Ports: four HDMI ports to accommodate up to four 4K monitors

Memory Clock Speed: 954 MHz

Resolution: 1080 x 800

Ratings: 4.4 / 5

2. ASUS GeForce 710-2-SL GT 710 — Click here for Amazon deal

ASUS GT 710 is a fantastic graphics card with a highly efficient 0dB thermal design that dissipates heat in total silence, making it the ideal graphics card for your PC construction. Though only Auto-Extreme Technology is used in the industry, Super Alloy Power II is used for premium efficiency and reliability.

Price: Rs. 4,059

Memory: 2 GB DDR3

Output Ports: D-Sub, DVI, HDMI

Memory Clock Speed: 5012 MHz

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

Ratings: 3.9 / 5

3. Gigabyte GeForce GV-N710D3-2GL — Click here for Amazon deal

GeForce GT 710 GPU is powered by NVIDIA with powerful and longer life and a solid capacitor design. It is supported by PCI-express 2.0 x 8 bus interface and 300W SMPS. It is ultra-durable and has a 3D vision. Some of the amazing features are PhysX, adaptive V-sync, and long 3 years warranty.

Price: Rs. 3,579

Memory: 2 GB DDR3

Output Ports: Dual-link DVI-D, HDMI, D-Sub

Memory Clock Speed: 1800 MHz

Resolution: 4096 X 2160

Ratings: 4.1 / 5

4. Gigabyte GeForce GT 710 2GB Graphic Card — Click here for Amazon deal

NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 GPU has a low-profile design that saves space and makes assembling your compact PC device easier. For optimal signal transmission between connections, gold-plated, durable wide contact area connectors were used. You can fine-tune the clock speeds, voltage, and fan performance using the cutting-edge intuitive interface and set a real-time power goal based on your own gaming needs.

Price: Rs. 4,639

Memory: 2 GB DDR5

Output Ports: Dual-link DVI-I, HDM

Memory Clock Speed: 5010 MHz

Resolution: 4096 X 2160

Ratings: 4.3 / 5

5. ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 — Click here for Amazon deal

With the ZOTAC GeForce GT 730, a 4GB Graphic Card, you can upgrade to dedicated graphics and memory for unrivaled high-definition visuals and performance. The ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 can render spectacular stereoscopic high-definition video with compatible displays and playback software thanks to hardware-accelerated Blu-ray 3D playback.

Price: Rs. 8,695

Memory: 4GB DDR3

Output Ports: DL-DVI, VGA, HDMI

Memory Clock Speed: 1600 MHz

Resolution: 4096 X 2160

Ratings: 4.1 / 5

6. ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti mini ZT-P10510A-10L 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card — Click here for Amazon deal

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mini, which is powered by Nvidia Pascal and provides the ultimate gaming experience, will turn your PC into a true gaming rig. The GTX 1050 Ti Mini is the most advanced GPU architecture available, providing the best possible user experience. The Graphic Card is equipped with cutting-edge NVIDIA Game Ready Technologies, allowing gamers to enjoy the new games in their entirety in ultra-high definition.

Price: Rs. 17,400

Memory: 4GB DDR5

Output Ports: DL-DVI, VGA, HDMI

Memory Clock Speed: 7000 MHz

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

Ratings: 4.5 / 5

7. MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP DDR3 Gaming Graphic Card — Click here for Amazon deal

The MSI GT 710 Graphic card has a few solid capacitors like a 10-year ultra-long life with higher efficiency. There are large heat sink covers present in the GPU and memory area to absorb excess heat produced during heavy gaming, providing the best gaming and multimedia environment. Its low profile design saves a lot of space and is built in slim or smaller system spaces.

Price: Rs. 3,477

Memory: 2GB DDR3

Output Ports: Dual-link DVI-D

Memory Clock Speed: 1800 MHz

Resolution: 1080p Full HD

Ratings: 4. 1 / 5

8. MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GT OCV1 4GB Graphics Card — Click here for Amazon deal

The GeForce GTX graphics cards are the most advanced graphics cards ever produced, unparalleled cover success, power efficiency, and next-generation gaming experiences with the aid of this graphic card. Pascal is designed to meet the needs of next-generation displays, such as ultra-high-resolution displays and multiple monitors. It incorporates NVIDIA GameWorksTM technologies for ultra-smooth gameplay and cinematic effects. Designed with ultra-fast FinFET and supporting DirectX 12 features, Pascal-powered graphics cards offer the fastest, smoothest, and most power-efficient gaming experiences.

Price: Rs. 14,970

Memory: 4GB DDR5

Output Ports: DisplayPort, HDMI, DL-DVI-D

Memory Clock Speed: 7008 MHz

Resolution: 7680 x 4320

Ratings: 4.1 / 5

9. MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X 8GB PCI-Express Graphics Card — Click here for Amazon deal

This is the best graphic card so far. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G Graphics Card, which is based on NVIDIA’s Pascal architecture and features an overclocked core, slightly overclocked memory, and customizable LED lights, outperforms its predecessor, the high-performance Maxwell architecture, in terms of performance, memory bandwidth, and power quality. It also introduces cutting-edge graphics features and innovations that recast the device as a platform for playing AAA games and using virtual reality through NVIDIA VRWorks.

Price: Rs. 71,990

Memory: 8GB DDR5

Output Ports: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, DVI-D DL

Memory Clock Speed: 10108 MHz

Resolution: 7680 x 4320

Ratings: 4.7 / 5

10. NVIDIA Quadro P400 Professional Graphics Board — (VCQP400-PB) Graphic Cards — Click here for Amazon deal

The new NVIDIA Quadro P400 integrates the latest NVIDIA Quadro Pascal GPU architecture with 2GB of ultra-fast onboard memory to provide outstanding performance for a variety of technical applications. Its low-profile, single-slot form factor allows it to fit into even the most space and power-constrained frame.

Price: Rs. 8650

Memory: 2GB DDR5

Memory Clock Speed: 2000 MHz

Resolution: 4096 x 2160

Ratings: 4.1 / 5

It enables you to play games at a higher frame rate.

Intel HDs cannot compete in terms of GL and texture processing.

If your laptop has a better CARD, such as the 1070 or 1080, you can prefer to do animation (using blender) on it.

For both physical Processor cores, you can speed up processing modes that can use CUDA cores.

In certain ways, your laptop is future-proof.

Laptops with better graphics cards are now more affordable, and you can get one for the same price as a gaming PC (price difference will be just 5K-10K)

You now have a portable GAMING PC, which allows you to conveniently go to your friends’ homes and play, which is ideal for a PUBG PC.

Laptops with graphics cards have slightly stronger battery cells, so you can expect long battery life if you aren’t running a program that needs a lot of computing power (like games).

1. What is a graphic card on a computer?

A graphics card is a piece of computer hardware that generates the image you see on your screen. The Graphics Card is in charge of translating data into a signal that your monitor can understand in order to render an image to your monitor.

2. Is a graphic card only for gaming?

No, your graphic card is just not for gaming. For all levels of PC builders, from beginners to experts. You can upgrade your computer’s graphic card if you want to enhance its visual efficiency.

3. How can I boost my graphics card?

Increase the clock speed of your graphics card. Your graphics chip is almost always the bottleneck that triggers stuttering or mediocre gameplay, rather than inadequate RAM or a failing CPU. Overclocking your graphics card will boost efficiency and FPS by pushing it beyond its default speed setting.

We hope we were able to assist you in finding the right Graphic Card for your needs. Please keep in mind that our list of the best Graphic Cards in India is focused on comprehensive product testing, comparisons, and review. If you plan to buy one of the models listed above, make sure to double-check the specifications and click on the Amazon links provided

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Rating of the best video cards in Ukraine — Top 10 models in the secondary market

You can find a lot of interesting vehicles on the used market. Prices for used computer components vary greatly, which allows thrifty users to buy the right spare part without breaking the wallet. But not everything is as sweet as it seems — worn out components carry great risks for the buyer. In this article, we will consider the rating of the best video cards that can be found on the secondary market of Ukraine. We will assess the possible risks, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each model, and also compare it with new analogues.

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After the end of the mining era, a lot of good video cards in different conditions appeared on the used market. Some of them have been «digging» for several months, some for more than five years, so buying a graphics adapter is always risky, to a greater or lesser extent. We will take into account the average “running” price, and not the market one. On online platforms, you can find a lot of inadequately overpriced offers that we will not take into account.

Rating of the best used video cards in Ukraine — Top 10 models in the secondary market
Model/Option	Memory capacity, GB	Price min, UAH	Price max, UAH	Risk	New analogue	Price, UAH	Purchase ratio*
RX 470/480	4\8	1500	2000	high/very high	RX 6400	6000	4. 00
RX 570/580	4\8	1700	2400	high/very high	RX 6500 XT	7500	4.41
GTX 1050 TI	4	2000	2500	very low	GTX 1630	6000	3.00
GTX 1060	3\6	2500	3000	medium/high	GTX 1650	7000	2.80
GTX 1660 S/TI	6	4500	5500	low	RTX 3050	10000	2.22
RX 5600 XT	6	4500	5500	medium	RX 6600	10000	2.22
RX 5700 XT	8	5500	6000	high	RX 7600	14000	2. 55
RTX 2060 Super	8	7000	8000	medium	RTX 3060	14000	2.00
RX 6900 XT	16	17000	20000	medium	RTX 4070	27000	1.59
RTX 3090	24	20000	25000	medium	RTX 4070 TI	37000	1.85

*Purchase factor is the ratio of the price of a new analogue to the rational market price of the old model. The higher the value, the more profitable it is to buy a used video card relative to a new one.

Video cards on bulletin boards are purchased at your own risk. The editors of ITC do not persuade readers to buy used goods that are not covered by the warranty, except for the honest word of the seller.

Contents

1 AMD Radeon RX 470/570
2 AMD Radeon RX 480/580
3 NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti
4 NVIDIA GTX 1060
5 NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / Ti
6 AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
7 AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
8 NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super
9 AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
10 NVIDIA RTX 3090

9031 6 AMD Radeon RX 470/570

Under $50 you can buy a good video card that will satisfy the needs of cybersportsmen. It would seem that they are already old and weak, but in fact they are still suitable for undemanding users. Moreover, the 70 series is more enduring than the 80 series, because it has a much lower TDP. On the market you can find many such models in a living state. Especially cheap «miner» versions with one DVI output.

Reasonable price UAH 1500-2000
4 GB risk high (8 GB very high)

A new alternative to the Radeon RX 6400. Price 6000 UAH.

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The RX 6400 video card is also unique in that it is almost the only model on the market (there is also a GTX 1630) that has low profile versions for SFF cases. Note to miniature collectors. Of course, you will have to pay 3-4 times more for peace of mind and confidence, but maybe a meager TDP, compact size and low temperatures are really worth it?

AMD Radeon RX 480/580

These graphics cards also have a lot of experience as mining devices. The 8 GB versions, which gamers hardly used, were especially destroyed. They are still enough for most games with minimal graphics settings, as long as the chip does not fall off a few days after purchase.

Large memory (8 GB versions) will allow you to set high textures in almost all games, and leave other settings low. These retired graphics cards need to be looked after like the elderly. They can leave this world at any time, so it is better to monitor the temperature indicators and service the video card if necessary.

Reasonable price UAH 1700-2400
4 GB risk high (8 GB very high)

A new alternative to the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Price 7 500 UAH.

The advantage of the new video card is twice lower TDP, as a result, lower temperatures. The buyer will be sure that the RX 6500 XT will work for another ten years, which cannot be said about the RX 580. But we note an important nuance, older systems with PCI-E 3.0 will show better results with the dinosaur RX 580, because the RX 6500 XT uses 4 PCI lanes -E and has a narrow 64-bit bus.

NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti

This model has a poor power to price ratio but is the safest to buy. The GTX 1050 Ti has not been used by miners, so the chance of getting it alive and well is much higher than that of all the other representatives of today’s rating.

Such a video card with 4 GB of video memory is enough for eSports projects. GTX 1050 Ti with a modern processor will draw 200-300 FPS in Valorant, DOTA 2, World of Tanks, Rocket Leage and other popular video games.

Reasonable price 2000-2500 UAH
Breakage risk very low

New alternative to NVIDIA GTX 1630. Price 6000 UAH.

The GTX 1630 was supposed to be a gamer’s salvation during the mining boom, but came out too late and got a high price tag. Despite the poor performance, at a time when the GTX 1660 Super was asking for 25,000 — 30,000 UAH, it would have been bought for 7000 UAH like hot cakes.

The performance of the GTX 1630 is very similar to the GTX 1050 Ti, which is low by today’s standards. For the same amount, or slightly more, models like the RX 6400, RX 6500 XT, GTX 1650 are much stronger and more successful.

NVIDIA GTX 1060

The performance of the GTX 1060 is similar to the RX 580, and slightly lower in some designs, while priced slightly higher. The 3 GB version was hardly used by miners, but the 6 GB models lived most of their lives on farms. Legendary, but quite a compromise video card, which is one of the most popular according to Steam statistics.

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She still carries a lot of undemanding games and brings joy to her owners. If the seller on the bulletin board turns out to be conscientious, and the video card is in good working order, then for $ 80 it will be a good buy.

Reasonable price UAH 2500-3000
Breakage risk 3 GB medium, 6 GB high

New alternative to NVIDIA GTX 1650. Price 7000 UAH.

The economical GTX 1650 has only 4 GB of VRAM, but this does not prevent it from competing with the 6 GB version of the GTX 1060. It is the GTX 1650 that is the most popular video card of our time, and deservedly receives such a title.

The market offers almost no new alternatives for this money: the RX 6400 is slightly weaker, and the RX 6500 XT puts forward high demands on the PCI-E version. If a gamer is mainly interested in esports projects or past hits, then the GTX 1650 is still a good choice, especially with GDDR6 memory.

NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / Ti

A truly popular series of graphics cards that offered good performance at a minimal cost. But this line did not settle in gaming computers after the release, with rare exceptions. Since 2020, they have been actively exploited by miners, and now they are being massively sold by the owners of bankrupt farms.

For 5000 UAH it is quite possible to buy this model in good condition. They are hardy enough, have a not too high TDP and adequate temperature indicators, so the chance of stumbling upon a broken copy is small.

Reasonable price UAH 4500-5500
Breakage risk low

A new alternative to NVIDIA RTX 3050. Price 10000 UAH.

Interestingly, the 1660 Super is sold new in stores, but the price is almost the same as the RTX 3050, which does not give it any chance. The RTX 3050 has very similar performance to the GTX 1660 Super/1660 TI, but offers 2GB more VRAM and supports RT+DLSS technologies.

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AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Almost no one has heard of the Radeon RX 5000 video cards, because all of them (except for the RX 5500 XT 4 GB) worked on mining farms. Gamers got the opportunity to get acquainted with this generation only in the secondary market. Particularly attractive is the RX 5600 XT, which offers fairly adequate performance and acts as an alternative to the popular GTX 1660 Super.

Reasonable price UAH 4500-5500
Risk of breakage medium

A new alternative to the Radeon RX 6600. Price 10500 UAH.

Here the situation is a bit similar, as with the GTX 1660 Super vs RTX 3050. The RX 6600 has more video memory, a newer architecture and in general the model looks better in 2023. In terms of theoretical power, the RX 5600 XT isn’t too far behind, but it’s only available for half the price of the RX 6600, making it worth the risk of buying a used item.

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

A great graphics card that was unlikely to run video games until the end of 2022. These models dig well but aren’t as worn as the RX 400/500 Series. The RX 5700 XT was released in 2019, so it has a maximum of 3 years of “mining experience”.

Its performance per hryvnia is very good, although the adapter itself is hot. The RX 5700 XT has a TRDP of 230W, so it needs to be looked after, if necessary, replace the thermal paste if it has dried out after several thousand hours in the farm.

Reasonable price UAH 5500-6000
Breakage risk high

A new alternative to the Radeon RX 7600. Price 14 000 UAH.

Paying 2.5 times more, you can get a new graphics card from 2023. The Radeon RX 7600 shows the best performance despite the narrow 128 bit bus. The amount of memory they have is identical, but the novelty is much more energy efficient, more reliable, has AV1 support and will take longer to receive the latest drivers.

NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super

Like the GTX 1660 Super, the RTX 2060 Super turned out to be very profitable, which, in addition to the better core, received more video memory. 8 GB of VRAM is still enough for comfortable 1080p gaming, which is not the case with the 6 GB model.

Reminds me of the Unreal Engine 5 Matrix Awakens demo, where the regular RTX 2060 chokes on memory shortages, while the RTX 2060 Super feels like a fish in water (the game requires about 7 GB of VRAM). The classic version of the RTX 2060 will cost UAH 1000-1500 cheaper and can also be called a rational purchase.

Reasonable price UAH 7000-8000
Risk of breakage medium

A new alternative to NVIDIA RTX 3060. Price 15 000 UAH.

The 12GB versions of the RTX 3060 are particularly enjoyable, although the RTX 2060 Super is faster in some scenarios. The RTX 3000 series turned out to be hot and did not bring any unique features, unlike the RTX 4000, so this is a kind of compromise. Used RTX 2060 Super at half price The RTX 3060 looks more attractive.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

With the release of the RX 7900 XTX, great deals on the RX 6900 XT began to hit the used market. This flagship can be purchased for less than UAH 20,000, which seems to be quite good. The risks of buying are not as high as with old 5-6 year old video cards, but they are present.

This model gave an excellent hashrate, which was used by the miners. Those who bought it on time managed to fully pay off and now sells unnecessary components. For crypto businessmen, these video cards have become garbage, and for video game lovers, they have become gold. If the insane TDP doesn’t scare a potential buyer, then the RX 6900 XT will delight its new owner for a long time to come.

Reasonable price UAH 17000-20000
Risk of breakage medium

A new alternative to NVIDIA RTX 4070. Price 27 000 UAH.

To sleep peacefully and be sure of your purchase, you can buy a cool and reliable RTX 4070. This is a worthy alternative to NVIDIA, which has similar performance. In some games, the Radeon performs better, but in projects with support for Ray Tracing + DLSS 3, the flagship RX 6000 has no chance against the new RTX ADA. The price difference is small, as is the buy factor*, so a used RX 6900 XT is a compromise and ambiguous option that will make the buyer think something like: “Do I need it?”.

NVIDIA RTX 3090

With the release of the new generation, the old flagship fell sharply in price. On the market, the RTX 3090 can be purchased at a fairly attractive price. 24 GB of video memory, wide bandwidth, but the model has high requirements for the power supply and cooling. The power consumption and heat of the RTX 3090 is higher than that of the RTX 4090, so you will need to take care of good ventilation in the case.

The buyer must be prepared for possible risks. This monster was actively used to mine cryptocurrency, some specimens may have a huge “mileage” and be worn out. It is better to buy such an expensive video card with a check at home, although this does not give full guarantees. Still, it’s better to take a risk for the RTX 3090 than to buy a RTX 3080 with 10 GB VRAM for 2-3 thousand UAH cheaper.

Reasonable price UAH 20000-25000
Risk of breakage medium

A new alternative to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti. Price 35 000 UAH.

The updated architecture of the RTX 4070 Ti allows it to easily compete with the recent flagship. The only advantage of the RTX 3090 is the huge amount of VRAM, but on the side of the new model is low power consumption, and with the use of a frame generator (DLSS 3), the RTX 4070 Ti “treads down” the RTX 3090 in modern games that support this technology.

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10 Best Graphics Cards for Mining

Cloud or PC?
Size and frequency
Operating system
Speed and cooling
Price
Installation size

Cloud or PC?

Before you decide to buy a powerful video card, think ten times, because today it is more profitable to invest in cloud mining services by renting the power of video cards in a remote center. Thus, you will deprive yourself of headaches about maintenance and solving complex problems, because specialists will do it. True, and income in this case will be divided into two parties.

If you want to earn cryptocurrency on your own, excluding intermediaries, carefully read the models of video cards and operating systems for mining. So, for example, a very popular OS is Hive OS, which was specially created to receive virtual coins.

The larger the video card’s internal memory, the better. High performance can provide devices with a memory capacity of at least 2 GB. Mining with a similar volume will allow you to recoup your investment in the shortest possible time.

If you do not know which graphics card is preferred for mining, look for devices with DDR 5 memory. It is she who currently has no equal in terms of power consumption and computing power.

As for the OS, you should choose video cards only with a 256-bit operating system, since 128-bit models do not have enough power to earn money. The rate of cryptocurrency mining on models with the old OS will have low rates, and the very earning of digital money from them will be unlikely.

Whatever equipment you look after, it is important to find out how it will behave with virtual earnings. A device with a high speed will allow you to speed up the mining process, but it will also require some knowledge in setting up.

The power of video cards for mining is strongly affected by overheating, which involuntarily occurs during prolonged operation of the device. That is why look for models equipped with an air ventilation system, as it will contribute to less wear and tear during intensive use.

Large vacuum cleaners, although they have high power and capacity, require a lot of storage space. And if you cannot allocate ample space for the device, look for more compact models. Also, its maneuverability and transportation depend on the weight and size of the electrical appliance, because you are unlikely to want to regularly carry a heavy and bulky object.

Many vacuum cleaners are equipped with transport wheels and a carrying handle for ease of use. So if you’re buying a large unit, make sure it has both.