Graphics Card Rankings

GPU Hierarchy

Compare 15 popular GPUs across enthusiast, high-end, upper mid-range, and mainstream tiers using the same relative score set used elsewhere on the site.

Cards Listed 15 GPUs

Top Card GeForce RTX 4090

Score Basis Internal relative GPU scores

Tier Breakdown

Enthusiast Top-shelf 4K, ray tracing, and creator-class performance.

High-End Excellent for 1440p max settings and very capable 4K gaming.

Upper Mid-Range Strong all-around cards that still feel premium at 1440p.

Performance Mid-Range Great value options for fast 1440p without chasing the top end.

Mainstream Best suited to 1080p ultra and lighter 1440p builds.

GPU Rankings

Rank	GPU	Brand	Tier	Relative Score	Best For
#1	GeForce RTX 4090	NVIDIA	Enthusiast	38612	4K ultra, ray tracing, creator workloads
#2	GeForce RTX 4090 D	NVIDIA	Enthusiast	37631	Near-flagship gaming and heavy rendering
#3	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	NVIDIA	Enthusiast	34053	Premium 4K gaming with lower power than a 4090
#4	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER	NVIDIA	High-End	31720	Fast 1440p and entry 4K gaming
#5	Radeon RX 7900 XTX	AMD	High-End	30928	Raster-heavy 4K gaming and large VRAM needs
#6	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	NVIDIA	High-End	29739	4K gaming, AI experiments, and memory-heavy work
#7	Radeon RX 7900 XT	AMD	High-End	28834	High-refresh 1440p and strong 4K value
#8	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	NVIDIA	Upper Mid-Range	27169	1440p ultra and still-capable 4K gaming
#9	GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA	Upper Mid-Range	26973	Efficient 1440p gaming with DLSS support
#10	Radeon RX 6900 XT	AMD	Upper Mid-Range	26842	High-FPS 1440p gaming with lots of VRAM
#11	GeForce RTX 3080	NVIDIA	Upper Mid-Range	25279	Balanced 1440p performance and decent 4K
#12	Radeon RX 7800 XT	AMD	Performance Mid-Range	24132	Price-conscious 1440p gaming
#13	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	NVIDIA	Performance Mid-Range	23637	Strong 1440p gaming if pricing is favorable
#14	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	NVIDIA	Mainstream	22926	1080p ultra and light 1440p builds
#15	Radeon RX 7700 XT	AMD	Mainstream	22304	1080p and 1440p gaming on a tighter budget

These rankings are directional rather than absolute. Exact game results will still vary based on resolution, ray tracing use, drivers, and the rest of the system.