Radeon RX 580

The RX 580 was first released in 2017 and was marketed as an improved version of the RX 480. It was manufactured using a 14nm process and offered improved performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor. The RX 580 was also notable for being one of the first graphics cards to support AMD's Radeon Chill technology, which helps reduce power consumption and heat output during less demanding gaming sessions. While the RX 580 is no longer a top-of-the-line option, it remains a popular choice for budget-conscious gamers looking for a reliable and capable GPU.

RX 580 Release Date

It has a power consumption of around 185 watts and comes with a 8GB GDDR5 VRAM. The RX 580 is equipped with a clock speed of up to 1340 MHz and features AMD's Polaris 20 graphics processor. With its high-quality components, the RX 580 can deliver smooth and seamless gameplay for both casual and hardcore gamers. Here is a list of the RX 580 specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: Polaris 20</li> <li>Core Clock: 1257 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1340 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 8 GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Clock: 2000 MHz</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680 x 4320</li> <li>Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin</li> </ul>

RX 580 Specs

XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 1386MHz OC+, 8GB GDDR5, VR Ready, Dual BIOS, 3xDP HDMI DVI, AMD Graphics Card (RX-580P8DFD6)

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Radeon RX 480

A popular graphics card in the gaming community, the RX 480 was released 2016 to great anticipation. Its release date was met with enthusiasm from gamers who were eager to experience its performance. The RX 480 was one of the first cards to utilize the Polaris architecture, which improved the efficiency of the GPU.

RX 480 Release Date

Power consumption of RX 480 is up to 150 W and comes with either 4 or 8 GB of VRAM. It is built on the 14 nm manufacturing process and has a total of 2304 stream processors. The card supports the latest display technologies, including HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDR. It also features AMD's FreeSync technology, which synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the GPU's frame rate, reducing screen tearing and input lag. With its strong performance and competitive price point, the RX 480 was a popular choice for gamers looking to upgrade their systems. Here's a list of the RX 480 specs: <ul>cards <li>Power consumption: up to 150 W</li> <li>VRAM: 4 or 8 GB GDDR5</li> <li>Stream processors: 2304</li> <li>Core clock: 1120 MHz</li> <li>Boost clock: 1266 MHz</li> <li>Memory clock: 2000 MHz</li> <li>Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s</li> <li>Max resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Display outputs: HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, DL-DVI</li> <li>Supported APIs: DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Vulkan</li> </ul>

RX 480 Specs

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Radeon R9 390

GeForce RTX 3060

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 15 Gbps GDRR6 192-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fan Ampere OC Graphics Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12G (REV2.0) Graphics Card, 2X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD REV2.0 Video Card

ASUS Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6 Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2-Slot, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology)

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC highlights its impressive performance, being faster than the RTX 2070 and 20% faster than the RTX 2060. It boasts features like 12 GB VRAM, efficient cooling, and overclocking potential. However, its cooler is relatively louder, and it faces supply constraints impacting its pricing and availability. Ideal for 1440p gaming without raytracing or 1080p with high refresh rates, it offers hardware-accelerated raytracing, DLSS support, and HDMI 2.1. Overall, the RTX 3060 offers a strong value proposition in its segment.

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GeForce RTX 4060

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDRR6 128-Bit HDMI/DP Nvlink TORX Fan 4.0 Ada Lovelace Architecture Graphics Card (RTX 4060 Ventus 2X Black 8G OC)

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Twin Edge OC DLSS 3 8GB GDDR6 128-bit 17 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Compact Gaming Graphics Card, ZT-D40600H-10M

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G Graphics Card, 2X WINDFORCE Fans, 8GB 128-bit GDDR6, GV-N4060WF2OC-8GD Video Card

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GeForce RTX 2070

The RTX 2070 graphics card was released in the latter half of 2018. This marked the introduction of Nvidia's latest generation of graphics cards, which included the higher-end RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti models. The RTX 2070 was well-received by both gamers and professionals for its improved performance and new features, such as real-time ray tracing. The release of the RTX 2070 was a significant moment in the gaming industry, as it paved the way for future advancements in graphics technology.

RTX 2070 Release Date

The RTX 2070 is a high-performance graphics card that boasts impressive specs. With a power consumption of 175 W, it is a relatively efficient card that can handle demanding tasks without drawing too much power. The RTX 2070 also comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, providing ample memory for even the most complex gaming and professional applications. Overall, the RTX 2070 is a well-rounded graphics card that offers a great balance of performance, efficiency, and memory capacity. Here are the key specs of the RTX 2070: <ul> <li>Architecture: Turing</li> <li>Core Clock: 1410 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1620 MHz</li> <li>Memory Speed: 14 Gbps</li> <li>Memory Size: 8 GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Power Consumption: 175 W</li> <li>Recommended Power Supply: 550 W</li> <li>DirectX Support: 12</li> <li>Display Outputs: 3x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB Type-C</li> </ul>

RTX 2070 Specs

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Windforce 8G Graphics Card, 2X Windforce Fans, 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6, GV-N2070WF2-8GD Video Card

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Radeon RX 6600 XT

ASUS Dual AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT OC Edition 8GB GDDR6 Gaming Graphics Card (AMD RDNA 2, PCIe 4.0, 8GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology)

Radeon RX 7600 XT

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 3060	8739	$289
GeForce RTX 4060	10630	$299
GeForce RTX 2070	9129	$390

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