Gpus
79 articles in this category
How to Choose a GPU (and a Monitor That Matches)
May 17, 2026
A buyer's framework for picking a GPU and the monitor that pairs with it. Start with the panel and work the card back.
Best 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitors (2026): 5 Picks by GPU
Jun 22, 2026
The best 4K 144Hz gaming monitors for 2026, with the exact GPU each pick needs to hit 4K high-refresh gaming, from QD-OLED flagships to value 27-inch IPS.
Best GPUs for 1080p Gaming (2026): Picks by Refresh Tier
Jun 22, 2026
The best GPU for 1080p gaming in 2026, picked by refresh tier and game genre. From a budget Intel Arc card to a 240Hz esports pick, plus honest 8GB verdicts.
RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090 (2026): Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Jun 22, 2026
RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090 for 4090 owners: the honest upgrade call. Your PSU and your workload decide it, not the price. 4K and local-AI scenario matrix inside.
Best GPUs for 1440p Gaming (2026): 16GB Picks by Tier
Jun 8, 2026
The best GPUs for 1440p gaming in 2026, from the RX 9060 XT 16GB to the RTX 5070 Ti. Five 16GB picks with benchmarks, honest trade-offs, and clear buyer fits.
Best GPUs for Star Wars Zero Company (2026): Picks by Tier
Jun 17, 2026
Star Wars Zero Company is a light, turn-based tactics game. The best GPUs by tier, why a midrange card is plenty, and where it's wasteful to overspend.
Best GPUs for Esports at 1440p (2026): Top 5 Picks
Jun 23, 2026
The best GPUs for esports at 1440p: five picks for Valorant, CS2, Apex, and Dota 2 tuned to the frame ceiling, not ray tracing, so you stop overspending.
Best High-End GPUs (2026): The Flagship Tier, Honestly Ranked
Jun 23, 2026
The best high-end GPUs of 2026, ranked by what you actually play and create. Why the 5090 is mostly the wrong call, and the cards that beat it on value.
Best 1440p Ultrawide Gaming Monitors (2026)
Jun 21, 2026
Our five picks for the best 1440p ultrawide gaming monitors in 2026, segmented by curvature, refresh, and budget, with the GPU pairing math up front.
RTX 5060 Ti vs RTX 5070 (2026): The VRAM Flip Explained
May 26, 2026
The 5060 Ti has 16GB of VRAM. The 5070 has 12GB. But the 5070 is 30% faster. Here's the scenario-by-scenario breakdown so you buy the right one for how you actually game.
RTX 5060 vs RTX 5060 Ti: Which Should You Buy in 2026?
Jun 18, 2026
Nvidia's 8GB RTX 5060 against the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti, decided on the VRAM axis, not core count. Pick by resolution, texture headroom, ray tracing, and longevity.
Best GPUs for Marathon (2026): Path Tracing Tier Guide
Jun 15, 2026
Marathon runs fine on a midrange card until you enable path tracing. The best GPUs for Marathon by tier: raster value, the RTX 5060 Ti sweet spot, and 4K.
Best GPUs for Elden Ring: Nightreign (2026): Picks by Tier
Jun 20, 2026
Elden Ring: Nightreign runs on a 60 FPS-capped engine and barely touches 6 GB of VRAM. The best GPUs by tier, and why a mid-range card is plenty for it.
RTX 5060 vs RX 9060 XT: Which Budget GPU Wins in 2026
Jun 19, 2026
RTX 5060 vs RX 9060 XT compared: AMD wins raw FPS and 16GB of VRAM at 1080p, NVIDIA wins DLSS 4 and ray tracing. Here is which budget GPU to actually buy.
RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060: Is the Upgrade Worth It in 2026?
Jun 19, 2026
RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060: an honest upgrade-or-skip breakdown of the raster gains, DLSS 4 frame gen, and the 8GB VRAM ceiling that limits both budget cards.
Best GPUs for Doom: The Dark Ages (2026): Tier Picks
Jun 20, 2026
The best GPUs for Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with a 12GB VRAM floor warning and honest tier-by-tier picks for ray tracing and path tracing.
Best GPUs Under $400 for 1440p Gaming (2026): 3 Picks
Jun 20, 2026
Three GPUs under or right at $400 for 1440p gaming, ranked by the VRAM ladder: 16GB, 12GB, 8GB. Honest street pricing and a straight answer on 8GB at 1440p.
How Much VRAM Do You Need for Gaming? (2026 Guide)
Jun 18, 2026
How much VRAM do you need for gaming in 2026? A per-resolution VRAM tier guide for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with GPU picks at every tier from 8GB to 16GB.
Best GPUs for Pragmata (2026): RT and Path Tracing Picks
Jun 15, 2026
Pragmata path tracing is NVIDIA-only. Our GPU picks span the raster, ray tracing, and path tracing tiers from 1080p to 4K, with the RTX 5070 as the sweet spot.
Best GPUs for 007 First Light (2026): DLSS 4.5 Picks
Jun 15, 2026
The best GPUs for 007 First Light at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with DLSS 4.5 frame-gen picks, an 8GB VRAM floor warning, and honest tier-by-tier buying advice.
Best GPUs for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (2026)
Jun 15, 2026
Resonance has no official PC specs yet, so we ranked GPUs by tier using A Plague Tale Requiem's demanding baseline and the Zouna engine. Picks for 1080p to 4K.
Best GPUs for Battlefield 6 Ultra Settings at 4K (2026)
Jun 10, 2026
BF6 at 4K ultra hits 11GB+ VRAM. These 4 cards clear the bar: RTX 5080 as the 4K sweet spot, RTX 5070 Ti entry 4K with DLSS4, AMD RX 9070 XT with FSR4, and RTX 5090 no-limits.
Best GPU Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2026
Jun 10, 2026
The best GPU deals for Amazon Prime Day 2026: RTX 5060 Ti to RTX 5080 with honest discount checks and resolution pairing for every budget.
Best Gaming Monitor Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2026
Jun 10, 2026
OLED and 4K gaming monitors are hitting record lows this Prime Day. Our picks pair every deal with the GPU you actually need to drive it.
RTX 5080 vs RTX 4090: Should You Upgrade in 2026?
Jun 9, 2026
The RTX 4090 still wins native 4K raster. The RTX 5080 dominates DLSS 4 titles. Here's which GPU you should actually buy in 2026.
RTX 5060 Ti vs RTX 4070: Which GPU Should You Buy in 2026?
Jun 9, 2026
The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB costs less and packs more VRAM, but the RTX 4070 is still faster in most games. Here is the honest breakdown by use case.
RTX 5070 vs RTX 4080 Super: Which GPU Should You Buy?
Jun 9, 2026
We tested the RTX 5070 against the RTX 4080 Super across 8 games to find out which GPU offers the better value for 1440p and 4K gaming in 2026.
RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT (2026): Which GPU Wins?
Aug 30, 2025
RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT in 2026, picked by buyer scenario. Where each GPU wins at 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ray tracing, esports, and value.
Best PC Cases for RTX 5090 and 5080 Builds (2026)
Jun 5, 2026
The best PC cases for RTX 5090 and 5080 builds, ranked by GPU clearance, airflow, and whether they can handle a 575W card plus a 360mm AIO.
Best Gaming PC as a Graduation Gift: Our Top Picks
Jun 7, 2026
Buying a gaming PC as a graduation gift? We break down the best prebuilt gaming desktops by budget tier — from a capable entry rig to a splurge-worthy powerhouse — with honest takes on which prebuilts are worth the premium and which to skip.
Best Mid-Range GPUs 2026: Ray Tracing at 1080p & 1440p
Aug 7, 2025
Mid-range GPUs for ray tracing at 1080p and 1440p in 2026 — AMD RDNA 4 vs NVIDIA Blackwell vs Intel Arc. RX 9070, RTX 5070, Arc B580 with live pricing.
Best GPU Deals Right Now: Live RTX & Radeon Prices (2026)
Nov 22, 2025
Today's best graphics card deals — NVIDIA RTX 50-series and AMD Radeon — with live US pricing and FPS-per-dollar picks for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K gaming.
Best GPUs for Resident Evil Requiem (2026): Path Tracing & DLSS 4 Picks
May 22, 2026
Best GPUs for Resident Evil Requiem in 2026, picked by Path Tracing tier — from 1080p RT entry to 4K Full PT with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen.
Best GPUs for Monster Hunter Wilds (2026): 1080p to 4K
May 11, 2026
Best GPUs for Monster Hunter Wilds in 2026, by monitor tier from 1080p entry to 4K Ultra. Accounts for the 8 GB VRAM floor and AMD's shader-quality penalty.
Best GPUs Under $500 for 1440p Gaming (2026): Five Picks Across the VRAM Line
May 19, 2026
Five sub-$500 GPUs for 1440p, segmented by monitor pairing and VRAM ceiling. Honest street pricing, the 8GB-versus-16GB call, and which card matches your library.
What PC Do Fortnite Pros Use in 2026? Full Specs Breakdown
May 25, 2026
The exact PC specs Fortnite pros use in 2026 — CPU, GPU, RAM, monitor, and storage across four competitive tiers. From entry competitive to the 540Hz Performance Mode ceiling, with named pro anchors and Buy links.
RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti
May 16, 2026
RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti: when the 45% step up to the Ti earns its keep, and when the 5070's 12 GB pool is the cleaner spend for your monitor.
RTX 5060 Ti vs RX 9060 XT (2026): Which Mid-Range GPU Wins Your Monitor?
May 16, 2026
RTX 5060 Ti vs RX 9060 XT in 2026, picked by monitor tier and VRAM SKU. Where each card wins at 1080p, 1440p, ray tracing, and texture-heavy modded gaming.
Best GPUs for Fortnite 2026: Performance Mode & Lumen Picks
May 8, 2026
Pick a GPU for Fortnite by render mode and refresh target. Tier-by-tier picks for Performance Mode 240Hz, 1440p Lumen, and 4K cinematic.
Best GPUs for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC (2026): Picks by FPS Target
Jun 3, 2026
The best GPUs for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC, picked by FPS target: 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Includes the DLSS vs TAAU breakdown and honest AMD call.
Best GPUs for Path of Exile 2 (2026): Picks by Resolution Tier
Jun 2, 2026
The best GPUs for Path of Exile 2 in 2026, matched to real resolution targets. From 1080p budget builds to 4K endgame: benchmarks, DLSS Quality guidance, and picks that survive endgame juiced maps.
Best GPUs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (2026): Picks by Resolution
May 25, 2026
The best GPUs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 ranked by cockpit setup: 1080p single-monitor, 1440p sweet-spot, 4K AAA, multi-monitor pro-cockpit, and VR/Pimax. With real benchmark data and honest VRAM reality.
Best GPU for Valorant in 2026: Budget to 360Hz Picks
Aug 6, 2025
The best GPUs for Valorant in 2026 — budget picks to elite 360Hz-ready cards for competitive 1080p, with live US pricing and frame-rate targets.
Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs Under $2,000 in 2026
May 27, 2026
The five best prebuilt gaming PCs under $2,000 in 2026, all running RTX 5070 + DLSS 4. Tested picks from Skytech, Alienware, and iBUYPOWER with real buyer context.
Best Budget GPUs Under $500 in 2026: Picks by Resolution
May 25, 2026
Five GPUs under $500 segmented by resolution and VRAM tier. The 8GB vs 16GB call, 1080p sweet spot vs 1440p value, and the "new beats Renewed" honest framing.
Best GPUs for Doom: The Dark Ages (2026): Picks by Path Tracing Tier
May 16, 2026
Best GPUs for Doom: The Dark Ages in 2026, picked by Path Tracing tier from the 1080p always-on RT floor to 4K Full PT with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen.
Best GPUs for Avowed (2026): Top Picks for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K
May 28, 2026
The best GPUs for Avowed in 2026, from 1080p budget picks to 4K powerhouses. Find the right card for Lumen GI, DLSS 4, and FSR 4 at every budget.
Best GPUs for Escape from Tarkov (2026): Picks for High-FPS Raids
Jun 3, 2026
The best GPUs for Escape from Tarkov in 2026, ranked by resolution tier. Covers GPU selection, VRAM requirements, and the CPU bottleneck threshold that drives EFT FPS.
RTX 5090 vs RTX 5080 (2026): Which Flagship Nvidia GPU Should You Buy?
Aug 13, 2025
RTX 5090 vs RTX 5080 in 2026: the 5090 is the no-compromise 4K flagship, the 5080 saves half the spend at 4K 120Hz. Pick by panel, workload, and PSU budget.
Best Gaming Laptops Under $700 (2026): Budget RTX Picks That Actually Sustain Load
May 31, 2026
The $700 gaming laptop market in 2026 is full of RTX 4060 badges that hide wildly different power limits. We break down what each chassis delivers over a 45-minute gaming session.
Best GPUs for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2026): Picks by Monitor Tier
May 15, 2026
Pick a GPU for Stalker 2 by your monitor tier. Tier-by-tier picks from a 1080p VRAM-safe floor through a 4K native flagship, with DLSS 4 and FSR 4 framing.
Best GPUs for Marvel Rivals 2026: by Monitor Refresh Tier
May 8, 2026
Best GPUs for Marvel Rivals in 2026, picked by monitor refresh tier: 1080p 240Hz, 1440p 165Hz, 4K 144Hz, and the no-compromise ceiling.
Best GPUs for 4K Gaming (2026): Five Picks by Refresh Target and Workload
May 21, 2026
Five GPUs for real 4K gaming in 2026, segmented by refresh target and workload. The 5080 buy zone, the AMD-versus-Nvidia call by tier, and why the 5090 is mostly the wrong answer.
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT (2026): Which GPU Should You Buy?
May 12, 2026
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT for 2026 mainstream gaming. Tier-by-tier picks segmented by resolution target, ray-tracing workload, VRAM ceiling, and feature set.
Best GPUs for Phantom Blade Zero (2026): Picks by Resolution Tier
May 25, 2026
Phantom Blade Zero launches September 9, 2026 on UE5 with Lumen, Nanite, hardware RT, and DLSS 4 confirmed. Here are the GPUs that hit 60fps+ at 1440p and 4K Quality, picked before the crowd figures it out.
GTA 6 PC System Requirements: Predicted Minimum, Recommended, and Ultra Specs
May 25, 2026
We predict GTA 6 PC system requirements—minimum, recommended, and ultra—anchored to Rockstar's own RDR2 and GTA V scaling patterns, with GPU picks for each tier.
Best GPUs for Black Ops 6 (2026): Every Setting Tested
May 28, 2026
The best GPUs for Black Ops 6 at every budget tier, tested at 1080p competitive, 1440p high, and 4K. Picks chosen for real-world FPS, not spec sheets.
Best GPUs for GTA 6: 1080p, 1440p, and 4K Picks for 2026
May 13, 2026
Best GPUs for GTA 6 in 2026, picked by monitor tier: 1080p Performance, 1440p Sweet Spot, 1440p Premium with RT, 4K Capable, and 4K Native Flagship.
Best GPUs for The Finals (2026): Competitive Edge at Every Budget
May 28, 2026
The best GPUs for The Finals in 2026, picked by competitive refresh target. Whether you're chasing 240fps at 1080p or smooth 1440p play, here's exactly which card to buy and why.
Best GPUs for ARC Raiders (2026): Picks by Refresh Target, Not by Preset
May 22, 2026
Pick a GPU for ARC Raiders by your refresh target, not by Epic preset. Tier-by-tier picks for 1080p 240Hz, 1440p 144Hz, and 4K Epic with RTGI.
Best GPUs for Counter-Strike 2 (2026): Picks by Monitor Refresh Tier
May 15, 2026
Pick a GPU for CS2 by your monitor's refresh target. Tier-by-tier picks from a 1080p 240Hz floor through a 4K 480Hz OLED flagship.
Best GPUs for Apex Legends (2026): Picks by Competitive Refresh Tier
May 12, 2026
Pick a GPU for Apex Legends by competitive refresh tier. Tier-by-tier picks for 1080p 240 Hz, 1440p 240/360 Hz, 4K crossover, and 4K + streaming.
Best GPUs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (2026): Open-World Performance Guide
Jun 2, 2026
The best GPUs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Tested picks for every budget, with CryEngine performance notes and upscaling guidance.
Best GPUs for Alan Wake 2 (2026): Picks by Path Tracing Tier
May 15, 2026
Best GPUs for Alan Wake 2 in 2026, picked by Path Tracing tier — from the 1080p mesh-shader floor to 4K Full PT with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen.
Best GPUs for Cyberpunk 2077 (2026): Ray Tracing Picks
May 9, 2026
Best GPUs for Cyberpunk 2077 in 2026, picked by ray tracing tier: RT Off, RT Ultra at 1440p and 4K, and Path Tracing with DLSS 4 / FSR 4.
Best Mini PCs for Gaming 2026: Ranked by iGPU Performance
May 25, 2026
The best mini PCs for gaming in 2026, ranked by iGPU performance. Radeon 890M leads at 1080p. We are honest about the ceiling.
RTX 5080 vs RX 9070 XT (2026): Which Flagship Should You Buy?
May 16, 2026
RTX 5080 vs RX 9070 XT for 2026 flagship gaming. Pick the right card by resolution, ray-tracing workload, DLSS 4 vs FSR 4, and price tier.
Best GPUs for Deadlock (2026): Picks for 1080p to 4K
Jun 3, 2026
The best GPUs for Deadlock in 2026: picks for 1080p 240Hz competitive, 1440p 165Hz quality, and 4K. Includes VRAM floor call-outs and CPU bottleneck warning.
Best GPUs for Forza Horizon 6 (2026): Picks by Monitor Tier
May 12, 2026
Best GPUs for Forza Horizon 6 in 2026, picked by monitor tier — 1080p Entry, 1440p Sweet Spot and Premium, 4K Capable, and 4K Native Flagship.
Best GPUs for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: RT Performance at Every Budget
Jun 2, 2026
The best GPUs for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at every budget tier, with 16 GB picks that handle its mandatory RT without crashing at 1440p or 4K.
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070
May 16, 2026
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070: same-tier Blackwell-vs-RDNA-4 decided by the 12GB-vs-16GB VRAM ceiling, RT workload, and 1440p panel target.
RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 5080 (2026): Which GPU Wins?
May 9, 2026
RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 5080: which Blackwell card earns the upgrade tax, decided by panel tier, RT workload, and creator workload alongside gaming.
Best GPUs for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — PC Picks by Budget
Jun 2, 2026
The GPU buyer's guide for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — resolution-tiered picks with the honest DLSS/no-FSR call-out. Covers 1080p to 4K.
RX 9070 vs RX 9070 XT
May 17, 2026
RX 9070 vs RX 9070 XT: AMD-internal RDNA 4 pick decided by 1440p panel ceiling, ray-tracing tolerance, and the efficiency vs raw-power tradeoff.
Best GPUs for 1440p Ultrawide Gaming (2026): Five Picks by Refresh Target and Workload
May 20, 2026
Five GPUs for 3440x1440 and 5K2K ultrawide gaming, segmented by refresh target and workload. Honest pixel-count math, the AMD-versus-Nvidia call by tier, and which card matches your panel.
Best GPUs for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D (2026): by Monitor Tier
May 9, 2026
Best GPUs to pair with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — picks by monitor tier and use case, from 1080p competitive to 4K without bottlenecking the V-cache.
Best GPUs Under $300 for 1080p Gaming (2026): Five Picks by Buyer Profile
May 20, 2026
Best budget GPUs under $300 for 1080p gaming in 2026. Intel Arc B580 anchors the tier, with honest 8 GB warnings and clearance picks.
Best GPUs for Black Myth: Wukong (2026)
May 15, 2026
The GPUs we'd actually buy to play Black Myth: Wukong in 2026, sorted by monitor tier and how much ray tracing you want.
Best GPUs for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (2026)
Jun 3, 2026
The best GPUs for Oblivion Remastered in 2026, tested by resolution tier. Hardware Lumen demands and DLSS 4 vs FSR 4 performance explained for every budget.