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 Gaming OC 12G (REV2.0) Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-N3060GAMING OC-12GD 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)

GIGABYTE WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Video Card GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD REV2.0

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 2060

The RTX 2060 was released by Nvidia in January 2019, following the release of the higher-end RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 in late 2018. The RTX 2060 was designed to offer gamers an affordable entry point into the world of real-time ray tracing, a technology that allows for more realistic lighting and reflections in games. The RTX 2060 quickly became a popular choice among PC gamers due to its strong performance, energy efficiency, and reasonable price point compared to other high-end graphics cards.

RTX 2060 Release Date

The RTX 2060 is a high-end graphics card from Nvidia based on the Turing architecture. It features 1920 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 192-bit memory interface. The RTX 2060 has a base clock speed of 1365 MHz and a boost clock speed of 1680 MHz. In terms of power consumption, the RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160W and requires an 8-pin power connector. It also supports real-time ray tracing, DLSS, and other advanced gaming features. With its powerful performance and relatively low power consumption, the RTX 2060 is a popular choice for gamers and content creators who require a high-end GPU. HTML list of RTX 2060 specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: Turing</li> <li>Core Clock: 1365 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1680 MHz</li> <li>CUDA Cores: 1920</li> <li>Memory Size: 6GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 192-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 336 GB/s</li> <li>Power Connector: 8-pin</li> <li>Power Consumption: 160W</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Real-Time Ray Tracing: Yes</li> <li>DLSS: Yes</li> </ul>

RTX 2060 Specs

EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 SC, Overclocked, 2.75 Slot Extreme Cool, 70C Gaming, 06G-P4-2062-KR, 6GB GDDR6

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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 6650 XT

Sapphire 11319-07-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2

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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 6600 XT

ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Video Card RX6600XT CLD 8GO

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)

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Radeon RX 6600

ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Video Card RX6600 CLD 8G

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is praised for its performance in 1080p gaming. It's noted for its energy efficiency, quiet operation, compact design, and support for ray tracing and HDMI 2.1. The RX 6600 matches the RX 5700 and RTX 2070 in performance, falling slightly behind the RTX 3060. Its limitations include a higher market price than the MSRP, limited supply, and modest ray tracing performance. The review suggests it as a good choice for 1080p gaming due to its efficient performance and low power consumption.

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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti was a high-end graphics card released by NVIDIA in March 2017. It was the company's flagship gaming GPU at the time, and offered powerful performance for demanding games and applications. With its advanced architecture and cutting-edge features, the GTX 1080 Ti was designed to provide an immersive and seamless gaming experience, with smooth frame rates and high-quality visuals. The card quickly gained popularity among gamers and enthusiasts alike, and remains a sought-after GPU for those seeking high-end performance.

GTX 1080 Ti Release Date

The GTX 1080 Ti is a high-end graphics card by Nvidia, known for its exceptional performance in gaming and content creation. The card is designed to draw power from 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, with a maximum power consumption of 250 watts. The GTX 1080 Ti features a large 11 GB GDDR5X VRAM, which provides excellent performance and allows for the smooth running of high-end games and applications. The card uses a PCI-Express 3.0 x16 interface to connect to the system and supports multiple display outputs, including 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4, and 1x DVI-D. In addition, the GTX 1080 Ti is equipped with a dual-fan cooling solution, which ensures that the card operates at optimal temperatures under heavy loads. <ul> <li>Base clock: 1481 MHz</li> <li>Boost clock: 1582 MHz</li> <li>Memory clock: 1376 MHz</li> <li>Memory size: 11 GB</li> <li>Memory type: GDDR5X</li> <li>Memory interface: 352-bit</li> <li>Stream processors: 3584</li> <li>Texture units: 224</li> <li>ROP units: 88</li> <li>TDP: 250 W</li> <li>Transistor count: 12.0 billion</li> <li>Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x DVI-D</li> </ul>

GTX 1080 Ti Specs

Radeon RX 7600

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 3060	8739	$279
GeForce RTX 2060	7601	$324
GeForce RTX 2070	9129	$390

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 6650 XT	10027	$209
Radeon RX 5700 XT	9410	$488
Radeon RX 6600 XT	9707	$499

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