Radeon RX 590

Radeon RX 5500 XT

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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GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 was launched on April 12th, 2023. This powerful card is designed to support all modern games and ensure optimal performance with DirectX 12 Ultimate. With the RTX 4070, gamers can expect support for hardware-raytracing, variable-rate shading.

RTX 4070 Release Date

The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the 5 nm process and based on the AD104 graphics processor. It features disabled shading units compared to the fully unlocked GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB to reach its target shader count. The card includes 12 GB GDDR6X memory and utilizes a 192-bit memory interface. The GPU operates at a frequency of 1920 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). As a dual-slot card, the RTX 4070 requires a 16-pin power connector and has a maximum power draw of 200 W. It offers display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and connects to the system via a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card measures 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm and features a dual-slot cooling solution. The launch price of the RTX 4070 was 599 US Dollars.<br><br><b>Specs:</b><ul><li>Graphics Processor: AD104</li><li>Process: 5 nm</li><li>Shading Units: 5888</li><li>Texture Mapping Units: 184</li><li>ROPs: 64</li><li>Tensor Cores: 184</li><li>Raytracing Acceleration Cores: 46</li><li>Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X</li><li>Memory Interface: 192-bit</li><li>GPU Frequency: 1920 MHz (Boost: 2475 MHz)</li><li>Memory Frequency: 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective)</li><li>Power Connector: 1x 16-pin</li><li>Maximum Power Draw: 200 W</li><li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li><li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li><li>Dimensions: 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm</li></ul>

RTX 4070 Specs

ASUS The SFF-Ready Prime GeForce RTX™ 4070 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card (PCIe® 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort™ 1.4a)

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Cyberpunk 2077

Forza Horizon 5

God of War

Counter Strike 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resident evil 4

GeForce RTX 3080

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC WATERFORCE WB 10G Graphics Card, WATERFORCE Water Block Cooling System, 10GB 320-bit GDDR6X, GV-N3080GAMINGOC WB-10GD Video Card

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 10GB V2 LHR Graphics Card

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 10G (REV 2.0) Graphics Card, Water Block Cooling System, LHR, 10GB 320-bit GDDR6X, GV-N3080AORUSX WB-10GD REV2.0 Video Card

The RTX 3080 graphics card was launched by NVIDIA on September 1st, 2020. As an enthusiast-class graphics card, the RTX 3080 is designed to deliver top-of-the-line performance for demanding applications such as gaming and professional content creation. The release of the RTX 3080 was highly anticipated by many in the tech community, as it marked a significant leap forward in terms of both performance and efficiency compared to previous generation graphics cards. Since its release, the RTX 3080 has become a popular choice among gamers and content creators looking for a powerful and reliable graphics card.

RTX 3080 Release Date

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end graphics card that requires a maximum power draw of 320 W, and draws power from 1x 12-pin power connector. It has 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM and is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card features a dual-slot cooling solution and has dimensions of 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, making it compatible with a wide range of devices. <ul> <li>Power Consumption: 320 W maximum</li> <li>VRAM: 10 GB GDDR6X</li> <li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li> <li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm</li> <li>Cooling Solution: Dual-slot</li> <li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li> </ul>

RTX 3080 Specs

The recommended founder edition RTX 3080 power supply is 700W. However, RTX 3080 power consumption can vary from version to version. For example, the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3080 Xtreme power draw is 370W and its recommended PSU is 750W. While the founder edition power consumption is 320W and the recommended PSU is 700W. Always do the research on your specific GPU version when choosing a power supply.

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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 384-Bit GDDR6X, GV-N308TGAMING OC-12GD Video Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vision OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 384-bit GDDR6X, GV-N308TVISION OC-12GD Video Card

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Xtreme 10G Graphics Card, Max Covered Cooling, 12GB 384-bit GDDR6X, GV-N308TAORUS X-12GD Video Card

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti was launched by NVIDIA on May 31st, 2021, as an addition to their high-end graphics card lineup. The release of the RTX 3080 Ti was highly anticipated by the gaming community, as it offered improved performance and capabilities compared to its predecessor, the RTX 3080. The card was built on the 8 nm process and featured the GA102 graphics processor, with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and hardware-raytracing. The launch of the RTX 3080 Ti was met with excitement and enthusiasm from gamers and technology enthusiasts alike, as they eagerly awaited the opportunity to get their hands on the latest and greatest graphics card from NVIDIA.

RTX 3080 Ti Release Date

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end graphics card that draws power from a single 12-pin power connector, with a maximum power draw of 350 watts. This card is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, which is connected using a 384-bit memory interface. The RTX 3080 Ti also features a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface and is designed as a dual-slot card with a dual-fan cooling solution. It comes with one HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPort 1.4a ports, providing multiple display options for users. The card's dimensions are 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm, making it a relatively large card. At launch, the RTX 3080 Ti was priced at $1,199 US Dollars. Here are the RTX 3080 Ti specs: <ul> <li>Power Consumption: 350 W</li> <li>VRAM: 12 GB GDDR6X</li> <li>Memory Interface: 384-bit</li> <li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li> <li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm</li> <li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li> <li>Cooling Solution: Dual-Slot, Dual-Fan</li> </ul>

RTX 3080 Ti Specs

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GeForce GTX 980

The GTX 980 was officially released on September 18, 2014. This release marked the introduction of the second generation Maxwell architecture, which brought significant improvements in power efficiency compared to the previous generation Kepler architecture. The GTX 980 was the first of the new series of graphics cards to be released by NVIDIA, followed by the GTX 970.

GTX 980 Release Date

The GTX 980 was a high-end graphics card released by Nvidia in 2014, along with the GTX 970. It featured 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM, which was a significant improvement over its predecessor, the GTX 780. The GTX 980 also had a lower power consumption of 165 watts, making it a more energy-efficient option compared to other high-end graphics cards at the time. With its impressive VRAM and power efficiency, the GTX 980 was a popular choice for gamers who required high-quality graphics and smooth performance. Here are the key specifications for the GTX 980: <ul> <li>GPU Clock: 1126 MHz</li> <li>Memory Clock: 1750 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 4GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 4096 x 2160</li> <li>Power Consumption: 165 watts</li> <li>DirectX: 12.0</li> <li>OpenGL: 4.5</li> <li>TDP: 165 watts</li> <li>Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort</li> </ul>

GTX 980 Specs

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Radeon RX 7800 XT

XFX SPEEDSTER QICK319 Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Video Card RX-78TQICKF9

PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Benchmark RX 7800 XT vs RTX 4070

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NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 590	4777	$109
Radeon RX 5500 XT	4857	$135
Radeon RX 580	4346	$139

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 4070	17846	$589
GeForce RTX 3080	17656	$1129
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	19592	$1505

GTX 980 vs RX 7800 XT

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Nvidia Equivalent to RX 7800 XT

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