A graphics card in simple terms is an extension of a computer that increases the video memory thus creating a better display on the output monitor or screen. Image quality that is displayed and shown to us depends on the quality of a graphics card and how good the technology used in it is. It is an important component in the current generation of computers as it mainly takes on the role of processing video games, designing, editing, etc. We can think of a graphics card as a brain that generates high-end, high-quality output depending on the user’s needs. Whether you are a hardcore gamer who needs a fast reaction and render time or a video editor who needs high processing power for your creator needs, a high-quality graphics card is a must.
Here we have a list of the top 20 best-performing graphics cards based on reviews and the technology used in them:
1. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 4090
This is the most recently created graphics card by Nvidia in the 40 series and can be called a monster in performance and efficiency. It comes with a video memory space of 24GB giving you the ability to experience high-performance gaming and productivity at no cost compared to the other graphics cards out there. Although it has a little steep price of about 1.6 lakhs, rest assured it is worth all the money if you want the best of the best.
2. Amd Radeon Rx 7900 Xtx
This is the latest graphics card built by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and comes with a video memory of 24GB along with a super fast speed of up to 20 GB/s. The card will give out a game frequency of 2300MHz and is one of the fastest graphics cards out there. The graphics card has a price of around Rs 82,000, which is considered a steal among high-performing graphics cards right now.
3. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 4080
The RTX 4080 took a large move ahead in terms of performance as compared to its predecessors. It contains 16GB of virtual memory and runs 4K gaming at a smooth 120FPS. Naturally, even though it is not the latest created graphics card, it still holds up its name by performing flawlessly and comes in at a price of 1.1 lakhs.
4. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 4070
This graphics card was built for people who are streamers and content creators. The card costs about Rs 62,000 and comes with several creator apps for you to use like Nvidia Omniverse, canvas, etc. The RTX 4070 also contains an 8th Gen encoder, allowing you to export videos at a much faster rate.
5. Amd Radeon Rx 7900 Xt
This GPU was built for gamers and is a huge upgrade from its predecessor, the RX 6000 series. The card costs about Rs 78,000 and offers amazing performance even if you play your games on ultra settings. It holds 20GB of GDDR6 memory which is more than enough to satisfy your every need and has an efficient cooling system that is noise free.
6. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3090 Ti
The Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3090 is a perfect graphics card for content creators and provides a fantastic gaming performance as well. It costs around Rs 1.9 lakh which is quite a steep price hence not usually preferred. On the other hand, if you are a fanatic of stocky and bulk-looking cards then this one is the perfect fit for you thanks to its cooling features.
7. Amd Radeon Rx 6950 Xt
The RX 6950 XT comes in at around Rs 85,000 and is considered inexpensive compared to its Nvidia counterpart, yet it provides relatively good efficiency. It has a good cooling system that is nice, cool, and quiet. It also has a dual BIOS switch and an idle fan stop which is convenient and promotes stability as well.
8. Amd Radeon Rx 6900 Xt
This GPU was once considered the most powerful GPU created by AMD, but that doesn’t mean it is worse off right now. It boasts a powerful overclocking ability and is very power efficient. With these features, you’d expect it to be a noisy graphics card because of the loads it can take, but it’s surprisingly quiet and looks stunning. It costs about Rs 80,000 which is sensible for what the card offers.
9. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3090
Built for gamers and considered the small brother of the Ti version, this graphics card gives you an excellent gaming performance. You might even be able to play in 8K quality. The card costs about Rs 1.21 lakhs, has an excellent cooling system, and is quiet when in use.
10. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3080 Ti
This card is built such that it is future-proof and eye-catching to look at. It is also cheaper than its predecessor coming in at about Rs 99,000. It does not make much noise during heavy load operations and provides amazing 4K game quality performance as well. As a Ti or a more powerful version of the base graphics card, you would expect it to be bigger, but it has the same size as the RTX 3080.
11. Amd Radeon Rx 6800 Xt
The 6800 XT comes with plenty of room for overclocking and with 16GB of video memory. It costs about Rs 65,000, which is cheaper than its Nvidia counterpart and is great for all your 4K gaming needs. It also has a great aesthetic to it and gives a good DX11 performance.
12. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 4080(notebook)
This is a card that is built and optimized so that it can be used in notebooks. Yes, the performance is lowered compared to the normal graphics card that is used in desktops, but you can carry around a beast of a graphics card wherever you go in return. It has 12GB of video memory and a clock speed of about 20 GB/s. You can buy notebooks having this card for about Rs 3.5 to 4 lakhs.
13. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3080 12gb
This card gives you an amazing 4K game quality experience even when playing on ultra settings. It has 12GB of video memory allowing for more bandwidth and speed. It can outperform its predecessor by 15%. It is also cheaper than the 2080 Ti version costing about Rs 66,000.
14. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3080
This card comes with new GeForce features and can run games at 4K quality. It has a beautiful design and can be called future-proof thanks to its versatile build. The card costs around Rs 62,000, which is considered cheap for the performance it gives out and the long-term capabilities it has.
15. Amd Radeon Rx 6800
It costs only about Rs 46,000 and gives you an incredible performance rating overall. The card is ideal for budget desktops and is even more powerful when paired with an AMD Ryzen 500 processor. It also comes with an amazing boost in clock speed as compared to its predecessors and is a top-notch budget graphics card for users.
16. Nvidia Titan Rtx
This monster of a graphics card holds 24 GB of video memory, making it an ideal top-notch card for heavy professional workloads. It is also stunning to look at thanks to its unique design. Naturally as to be expected, the graphics card costs about a whopping Rs 2.24 lakhs, but if you have deep pockets and require an insane processing unit, then this is the card for you.
17. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 3070 Ti
The card has a good design and gives a good 4K gaming experience but only has 8GB video memory which can limit your future 4K gaming tendencies. On the other hand, if playing games at a lower resolution and FPS rating is okay, then the card costing around Rs 61,000 is a budget-friendly option.
18. Nvidia Geforce Rtx 2080 Ti
The card is capable of running 4K games on 60FPS but does not have support for ray tracing features. The card is considered expensive for its worth costing around Rs 90,000. It has 11GB of video memory along with a clock speed of 1635MHz.
19. Amd Radeon Rx 6700 Xt
It has a 12GB VRAM and is power efficient despite having enough space for overclocking. The card is cheaper than its Nvidia competitors but heats up easier compared to them as well. Games based on DX11 may run slower than Nvidia cards. The card costs about Rs 75,000.
20. Intel Arc A750
Although an unexpected contender, this Intel graphics card means business for its very low cost of Rs 22,000. It performed better than its AMD competitor and performs well at 1080p. It has a good design as well and looks quite clean and aesthetic. This card is the most budget-friendly you can get for a good performance.
