GeForce RTX 3060

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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 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

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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB GDRR6 256-Bit HDMI/DP G-Sync Turing Architecture Overclocked Graphics Card (RTX 2060 Super VENTUS GP OC)

GeForce RTX 4070

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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>

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GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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GeForce RTX 3080

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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Radeon RX 5700 XT

The RX 5700 XT was launched in 2019 and is a high-end graphics card designed by AMD. The release date was highly anticipated as it was the first time AMD had released a high-end graphics card using the RDNA architecture, which is a significant departure from AMD's previous GCN architecture. The RX 5700 XT was created to compete with Nvidia's high-end graphics cards, specifically the RTX 2070. Since its launch, the RX 5700 XT has become a popular choice among gamers and enthusiasts, thanks to its competitive performance and price point.

RX 5700 XT Release Date

The power consumption of the RX 5700 XT is 225 watts, which is a bit higher than some of its competitors. However, the RX 5700 XT makes up for this with its impressive performance and features. The card comes equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is capable of delivering high-quality graphics and smooth gameplay even at high resolutions. The RX 5700 XT also features a base clock speed of 1605 MHz, a boost clock speed of up to 1905 MHz, and a memory clock speed of 1750 MHz. Other notable specs include 40 compute units, 2560 stream processors, and a 256-bit memory interface. Here are some additional RX 5700 XT specs: <ul> <li>Power consumption: 225 watts</li> <li>VRAM: 8GB GDDR6</li> <li>Base clock speed: 1605 MHz</li> <li>Boost clock speed: up to 1905 MHz</li> <li>Memory clock speed: 1750 MHz</li> <li>Compute units: 40</li> <li>Stream processors: 2560</li> <li>Memory interface: 256-bit</li> </ul>

RX 5700 XT Specs

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Radeon RX 7800 XT

ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Video Card RX7800XT CL 16GO

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Radeon RX 6700 XT

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 3060	8739	$284
GeForce RTX 2070	9129	$390
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	8781	$409

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 4070	17846	$539
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	21214	$599
GeForce RTX 3080	17656	$722

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