Ranking & Benchmarks of All Graphics Cards in 2024

As time goes on, competition in the hardware world grows fiercer. Graphics cards are no exception—in fact, quite the opposite. New models are constantly being released, making it difficult to keep up unless you follow the news almost daily.

To help you get a clearer picture, we’ve decided to create a ranking of GPUs as of August 2024, divided into “tiers.” Each tier in this list corresponds to specific capabilities, which we’ll detail as thoroughly as possible.

Of course, each card within each tier doesn’t have exactly the same capabilities. Nothing can replace various benchmarks, which allow for comparing all the cards within a given range according to games and situations.

Top 3 Best Graphics Cards for August 2024

2024 Graphics Card Ranking & Benchmark: From the Most to Least Powerful

This table ranks graphics cards released in the last five years. They are ranked according to their relative performance, meaning that the most powerful, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, is at the top, and the least powerful at the bottom.

This ranking is based on tests conducted by professionals on 2024 graphics cards. It is a compilation of several hundred tests.

Here’s the graphics card ranking table with a “Check Price” column added:

GPU	Performance relative (%)
Nvidia RTX 4090	100
AMD RX 7900 XTX	83
Nvidia RTX 4080	80
AMD RX 7900 XT	70
Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti	69
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti	66
Nvidia RTX 3090	64
AMD RX 6950 XT	63
Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti	63
AMD RX 6900XT	60
Nvidia RTX 4070	56
Nvidia RTX 3080	56
AMD RX 6800XT	55
AMD RX 6800	48
Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti	46
Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti	45
Nvidia RTX 3070	43
AMD RX 6750XT	41
Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti	41
AMD RX 6700XT	38
Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti	37
Nvidia RTX 2080 Super	36
Nvidia RTX 2080	36
AMD RX 6650XT	34
Nvidia RTX 4060	33
AMD RX 6600XT	33
Nvidia RTX 2070 Super	32
Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti	32
Nvidia TITAN X Pascal	31
AMD Radeon VII	30
AMD RX 5700XT	30
Intel Arc A770	30
Nvidia RTX 3060	30

Comparison of the Best Graphics Cards for 2024

The RTX 4090, currently the most powerful card, represents 100%.

So, what is the most powerful graphics card?

The most powerful graphics card currently is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. It allows you to play in 4K at 120fps (with DLSS 3.0) even with the most demanding games.

S Tier Graphics Card Ranking

We start our ranking with S Tier graphics cards! These GPUs are the best you can find on the market right now.

They allow you to play AAA games in 4K (the 3090 even supports 8K display), while reaching 60 FPS most of the time. And if you decide to play in QHD, the smoothness will still be flawless.

At present, the Nvidia RTX 4090 is the best on the market (in terms of power), although the RX 7900 XTX delivers excellent results and doesn’t have much to envy. The RTX 3080 takes third place in our overall top.

Of course, you’ll need to pay the price to get one… A RTX 3080, for example, will cost you over €700.

Here is the list of currently available S Tier cards:

ideo card	GPU	Base/Boost	Memory	TDP
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090	AD102	2235/2520 MHz	24GB GDDR6X	450W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080	AD103	2205/2505 MHz	16GB GDDR6X	320W
AMD RX 7900 XTX	Navi31	1855/2499 MHz	24GB GDDR6	355W
Nvdia RTX 4070 Ti	AD104	2310/2610 MHZ	12GB GDDR6X	285W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GA102	1560/1860 MHz	24GB GDDR6X	450W
AMD RX 7900 XT	Ships 31	1500/2394 MHz	20GB GDDR6	300W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090	GA102	1400/1695 MHz	24GB GDDR6X	350W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GA102	1370/1665 MHz	12GB GDDR6X	350W

A Tier Graphics Card Ranking

Now let’s move on to A Tier cards. While they fall below the performance level of S Tier cards, these can still be considered high-end.

They allow you to play AAA games in 4K, but the smoothness is slightly compromised. These are best suited for QHD gaming with flawless framerate.

At the top of this list is the RX 6800, closely followed by the slightly cheaper RTX 3070. The 2080 Ti, though getting a bit dated, can still hold its own against these two competitors.

Here, prices become more reasonable. For instance, the official price of an RTX 3070 Founder’s Edition is around €500.

Here is the list of currently available A Tier cards:

GPU	Base/Boost	Memory	TDP	Price
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT	Ships 21	1825/2250 MHz	16GB GDDR6	300W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080	GA102	1440/1710 MHz	10GB GDDR6X	320W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT	Ships 21	1825/2250 MHz	16GB GDDR6	300W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GA104	1575/1770 MHz	8GB GDDR6X	290W
Nvidia Titan RTX	TU102	1350/1770 MHz	24GB GDDR6	280W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	TU102	1350/1635 MHz	11GB GDDR6	260W
AMD Radeon RX 6800	Ships 21	1700/2105 MHz	16GB GDDR6	250W
RTX 4060 Ti	AD106	2310 MHz/ 2535 MHz	8 GB GDDR6	160W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070	GA104	1500/1730 MHz	8GB GDDR6	220W
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT	Ships 22	2321/2424 MHz	12GB GDDR6	230W

B Tier Graphics Card Ranking

With a B Tier GPU, you’re entering the mid-range. These graphics cards still support 4K display, but achieving viable FPS in such conditions becomes increasingly difficult.

With these cards, you can play in QHD while maintaining a very satisfactory framerate. When playing in FHD, you will exceed 100 FPS most of the time.

The queen of B Tier is probably the AMD RX 5700, which offers great performance at an unbeatable price.

Prices become much more reasonable at this tier, making them acceptable for the majority of players. For example, a RTX 5600 XT costs around €350.

Here is the list of currently available B Tier cards:

Video card	GPU	Base/Boost	Memory	TDP
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GA104	1410/1665 MHz	8GB GDDR6	200W
Nvidia Titan V	GV100	1200/1455 MHz	12GB HBM2	250W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super	TU104	1650/1815 MHz	8GB GDDR6	250W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080	TU104	1515/1800 MHz	8GB GDDR6	225W
N N Titan Xp	GP 102	1405/1480 MHz	12GB GDDR5X	250W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super	TU104	1605/1770 MHz	8GB GDDR6	215W
AMD Radeon VII	Vega 20	1400/1750 MHz	16GB HBM2	300W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GP102	1480/1582 MHz	11GB GDDR5X	250W
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT	Ships 10	1605/1905 MHz	8GB GDDR6	225W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GA 106	1320/1777 MHz	12GB GDDR6	170W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070	TU 106	1410/1710 MHz	8GB GDDR6	185W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super	TU 106	1470/1650 MHz	8GB GDDR6	175W
AMD Radeon RX 5700	Ships 10	1605/1905 MHz	8GB GDDR6	225W

C Tier Graphics Card Ranking

C Tier graphics cards are relatively low-end. Their specifications are beginning to show their age, but they still hold up. However, they shouldn’t be avoided! They can allow budget-conscious gamers to enjoy themselves in many situations.

These cards can run many games in QHD satisfactorily and are generally flawless in FHD.

You can find such cards for around €250.

Here is the list of currently available C Tier cards:

Video card	GPU	Base/Boost	Memory	TDP
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64	Vega 10	1274/1546 MHz	8GB HBM2	295W
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT	Ships 23	1968/2589 MHz	8GB GDDR6	160W
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT	Ships 10	?/1615 MHz	6GB GDDR6	150W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080	GP104	1607/1733 MHz	8GB GDDR5X	180W
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060	TU106	1365/1680 MHz	6GB GDDR6	160W
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56	Vega 10	1156/1471 MHz	8GB HBM2	210W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	TU116	1365/1680 MHz	6GB GDDR6	120W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GP 104	1607/1683 MHz	8GB GDDR5	180W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	GP106	1506/1708 MHz	6GB GDDR5	120W
AMD Radeon RX 580	Polaris 20	1257/1340 MHz	8GB GDDR5	185W
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT	Ships 14	?/1717 MHz	8GB GDDR6	130W

D Tier Graphics Card Ranking

Finally, here are the currently available D Tier cards. They are suitable for players who want to stick to 1080p and don’t care about playing AAA games under the best conditions from the moment they’re released. In FHD, FPS stays around 60 with some concessions on image quality.

However, if you wish to switch to QHD with these cards, drops are inevitable…

Here, the most quality cards are probably the GTX 1650 for NVidia and the RX 580 for AMD.

Times are tough for graphics card enthusiasts, but with a bit of luck, you can find such cards for around €200.

Here is the list of currently available D Tier cards:

Video card	GPU	Base/Boost	Memory	TDP
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super	TU116	1530/1785 MHz	6GB GDDR6	125W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GM200	1000/1075 MHz	6GB GDDR5	250W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660	TU 116	1530/1785 MHz	6GB GDDR5	120W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070	GP 104	1506/1683 MHz	8GB GDDR5	150W
AMD Radeon RX 590	Polaris 30	1469/1545 MHz	8GB GDDR5	225W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 980	GM204	1126/1216 MHz	4GB GDDR5	165W
AMD Radeon RX 570	Polaris 20	1168/1244 MHz	4GB GDDR5	150W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3Gb	GP 106	1506/1708 MHz	3GB GDDR5	120 watts
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970	GM204	1050/1178 MHz	4GB GDDR5	145W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650	TU117	1485/1665 MHz	4GB GDDR5	75W
AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB	Polaris 21	1175/1275 MHz	4GB GDDR5	80W

How to Choose Your Graphics Card

I hope this ranking has helped you get a clearer idea of the current offerings. Of course, these lists are only indicative. They provide a general impression of the products and what one can expect from a card depending on its category. It is difficult to define clear limits, especially for cards that were not released this year.

After consulting this Tier List, your choice should become more refined. To do so, there are several questions to consider.

Don’t Forget Benchmarks and Comparisons

Once you’ve better understood your needs, the best thing to do is to compare the various GPU benchmarks to further refine your choice while setting a clear budget.

What Do You Really Need?

Aside from budget, to choose the right card, you need to clearly know what you plan to use it for. If you’re an online game enthusiast like Valorant, CS2, or Fortnite, your needs will be entirely different from those who only swear by AAA single-player games with ray tracing.

Most of the time, it’s better to opt for an A Tier or B Tier card, allowing you to play almost any game under acceptable conditions.

However, many players could settle for a C Tier card and save quite a bit of money!

Used Graphics Cards in 2024

Finally, note that our Tier List almost exclusively includes very recent cards, which can be found in new retail stores. However, in certain circumstances, you can find used cards that allow for excellent 1080p gaming. Don’t hesitate to do some research if that’s relevant to you. You might find a pleasant surprise.

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