In our list of the best graphics cards, we have listed how to choose the best graphics card and which graphics cards are the best according to the criteria we have specified and shared the features of those graphics cards with you. While preparing this list, we made sure to prepare our graphics card recommendations under two headings: special recommendations for users with no budget constraints or users with a limited budget.
What to Consider When Choosing a Video Card?
In our list of the best graphics cards, we made sure that the models we will review are graphics cards that can give high performance. So how did we determine which graphics card is one of the best and why?
Here are the criteria to consider when choosing a graphics card:
- Intended use
- Included VRAM size and memory interface width
- GPU (Graphics Processor Unit) specifications
- Available cooling technology
- Whether it is a new generation or not
- Intended Use
The first thing to consider when choosing a graphics card is the intended use. For example, if you want to buy a video card for simple web surfing operations that can be handled in a simple way and do not require performance, many video cards can easily do the job. You can even use it in a shared way with the processor to get the job done. This is because even the GPUs, the graphics processing units inside the processors, have advanced features for such simple operations.
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If you need a graphics card that you can use for gaming or other tasks that require high performance, you should go for the high-performance graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD.
VRAM and Memory Interface Width
VRAM, which is a bit of an old term, is simply the temporary memory that the graphics card has. VRAM is one of the most important factors affecting the amount of data that the graphics card will process. For this reason, it is important to have a high VRAM capacity so that you can see the details more beautifully in games with high graphics quality.
We can say that the term VRAM capacity is a bit outdated. We can say that video cards are now listed with the GDDR size of the card instead of VRAM.
The width of the memory interface, or bit, is also very important in choosing a video card. It is a value that shows how many bits of data pass in data transportation. The higher your bit is on your video card, the higher performance you will get.
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) Specifications
We can say that GPUs, which appear as graphics processing units, are the processor inside the graphics card in the shortest definition. In a video with high resolution quality or games with high graphics quality, the performance values of the GPU are very important in graphics card selections.
Available Cooling Technology
One of the most common problems with computers today is overheating while getting high performance. In order for the video card to give high performance, it is very important to keep its temperature stable. The more coolers you have on the graphics cards, the higher performance you will be able to achieve.
Especially if the video card is overstressed, the heat will rise to high levels and the video card’s own cooling may not be sufficient. Therefore, we recommend using liquid cooling systems compatible with the models.
New Generation
The generation of the graphics card is also very important for performance. With the developing technology, the quality of graphics used in games is increasing day by day and therefore there is a need to achieve higher performance from new generation graphics cards. For this reason, new technologies are used in new generation graphics cards for users to have a better experience. For this very reason, if you want to experience high-end graphics quality in next-generation games, you should choose a next-generation graphics card.
When Do Video Cards Get Cheaper?
Video cards, like all other technological products, are devices that are affected by exchange rates and markets. For this reason, sales prices in our country also vary depending on these variables. Briefly, the answer to the question of when video cards become cheaper is that it will coincide with the decrease in exchange rates. In addition, the intense interest in new generation video cards also causes video card prices to be at a high level.
Interest in cryptocurrencies is increasing day by day. For this reason, interest in the processes we call cryptocurrency mining is also increasing. Cryptocurrency investors who want to mine also want to have powerful graphics cards to increase their profits in this process. For this reason, prices are high due to the shortage of powerful graphics cards in stock. If this problem is solved by increasing stocks or in some other way, we can say that prices will become cheaper.
Apart from this, another factor affecting graphics card prices is taxes. Reducing taxes on these products, such as customs, etc., will help lower graphics card prices. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question for permanent cheapening due to the unpredictability of sanctions on such factors. However, during the various discount events that usually take place towards the end of the year, the prices of graphics cards will also get cheaper.
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, we will analyze our best graphics cards under two main headings:
- High-performance graphics cards for users on a budget
- High-performance graphics cards for users on a tight budget
High Performance Video Card Recommendations for Budget Conscious Users
These are the graphics cards that we are confident you will get the highest performance and that’s why we can recommend them to you:
-Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090
-Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
-Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090
-AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
-Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
-Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
-AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
-Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090
Advantages of RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace architecture
8K 60 Hz DLSS-powered gaming experience
24 GB capacity VRAM
4 nm transistor
Disadvantages of RTX 4090
High price
The highest recommended power ever
Bandwidth similar to the previous generation
vidia GeForce RTX 4090 Technical Specifications
The GeForce RTX 4090, which has earned the right to enter our list of the best graphics cards, is the best graphics card on our list. Nvidia’s new graphics card seems to make the work of gamers, designers and people working in many other fields much easier.
Unlike the previous generation, it is possible to see a higher OC frequency. RTX 4090 also supports up to four monitors at the same time. We should also mention that it supports 8K resolution. In addition to these, Ray Tracing, VR support, DLSS and many more features are included in the product.
Nvidia also claims up to double the performance and energy savings, Ray Tracing performance, and AI performance. Moreover, the graphics card seems to be extremely successful in gaming performance.
The RTX 4090 offers up to twice the performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator compared to the previous generation, and quadruples this value in Cyberpunk. With many more features, the RTX 4090 stands out as the best graphics card ever offered.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Technical Specifications
The GeForce RTX 4090, which has earned the right to enter our list of the best graphics cards, is the best graphics card on our list. Nvidia’s new graphics card seems to make the work of gamers, designers and people working in many other fields much easier.
Unlike the previous generation, it is possible to see a higher OC frequency. RTX 4090 also supports up to four monitors at the same time. We should also mention that it supports 8K resolution. In addition to these, Ray Tracing, VR support, DLSS and many more features are included in the product.
Nvidia also claims up to double the performance and energy savings, Ray Tracing performance, and AI performance. Moreover, the graphics card seems to be extremely successful in gaming performance.
The RTX 4090 offers up to twice the performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator compared to the previous generation, and quadruples this value in Cyberpunk. With many more features, the RTX 4090 stands out as the best graphics card ever offered.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Advantages of RTX 3090 Ti
Providing convenience in many areas of use thanks to its high performance
8K 60 Hz DLSS-powered gaming experience
24 GB capacity VRAM
Much higher gaming performance than previous generations
Disadvantages of RTX 3090 Ti
The highest price of any graphics card currently available
Stock problem due to low production
Requires high power
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Technical Specifications
For many users, the best card is the fastest card. And Nvidia’s highest-speed model is exactly for this type of user. That’s why the RTX 3090 Ti tops the list of the best graphics cards for many users, not just us.
As one of Nvidia’s highest-performance cards, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti deserves to be at the top of our list of the best graphics cards. It’s safe to say that the best graphics card on the market right now is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.
Named the world’s fastest GPU by Nvidia, the RTX 3090 series features Ampere architecture. It should also be said that it brings incredible graphics to the computer with its 2nd generation ray tracing technology. Introduced at the end of March 2022, the graphics card has 21 Gbps GDDR6X memory with 24 GB capacity.
In line with the data shared by the company, it is stated to be the fastest graphics card in the world. It is stated that it offers 60% faster performance compared to RTX 2080 Ti. It is explained that it is 55% faster than TITAN RTX models.
Nvidia also states that this graphics card has many uses. Of course, playing games with Ray Tracing and DLSS support is at the top of the list. However, it will also provide high performance for people dealing with data science, artificial intelligence and creative applications.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090
Advantages of RTX 3090
Fastest GPU core
A video card that will give excellent performance in games at 4K or even 8K screen resolutions
24 GB of VRAM is more than enough
Almost 30% faster than RTX 3080 in power-hungry professional applications
Disadvantages of RTX 3090
It performs 10-15% better than RTX 3080 in general use, but costs almost twice as much as RTX 3080
Difficult to find due to limited production
Requires high power
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Technical Specifications
Based on Nvidia’s Ampere architecture, this is the only GeForce Ampere architecture graphics card with NVLink support, which is more convenient than SLI, making it very useful not only for gaming but also for all kinds of professional applications. The 24 GB GDDR6X graphics card is a great help for a lot of content.
Compared to AMD’s RX 6900 XT graphics card, the RTX 3090 seems to lose to AMD in some performance tests, but if you need the fastest graphics card, you should definitely choose the RTX 3090. Especially if you want to play games using Ray Tracing and DLSS technology, this is the graphics card you should definitely buy.
The most powerful candidate in our list of the best graphics cards, this graphics card is available for sale at $1,499 abroad, while it can be found at quite high prices in our country due to stock shortages.
It is worth noting that this price has dropped considerably compared to last month. In the past months, it was possible to find a GeForce RTX 3090 for around 34,000 TL. However, this amount increased up to 41,200 TL and then dropped again. We are currently in a period of decline again. There are online stores that sell it for less than this price, but we don’t recommend you to choose it without investigating the reliability.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
Advantages of the RX 6900 XT
- It competes with RTX 3090, but is about $500 cheaper than it
- Again, lower power requirements than RTX 3090
- 128 MB Infinity Cache support
Disadvantages of the RX 6900 XT
- Outperforming its competitor RTX 3090 on several key points such as memory interface width, memory bandwidth, GPU core unit, VRAM size and overclocking frequency value
- Poor ray tracing compared to RTX 3090
- Lack of DLSS technology found on RTX 3090
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Technical Specifications
Designed according to AMD’s RDNA 2.0 architecture, this is one of the graphics cards that we are sure will deliver high performance.
It would not be wrong to say that the graphics card lags behind the RTX 3090 in terms of overall performance. However, it is worth noting that the price is $500 cheaper than the same model. That’s why the performance of this graphics card is really high for the price.
It’s much more affordable than the RTX 3090.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Advantages of RTX 3080 Ti
Offering a choice between 3080 and 3090
More affordable than RTX 3090 and 6900 XT
60 FPS and above at 4K
Disadvantages of RTX 3080 Ti
Difficult availability in stocks
Not very affordable price for Turkey
350 W power requirement
12 GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Technical Specifications
Nvidia’s newly announced GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also qualifies for our list of the best graphics cards. With its memory interface width, core count and increased VRAM size, the 3080 Ti is a great option for users who don’t want to buy the RTX 3090.
In fact, the new RTX 3080 Ti doesn’t differ much from the RTX 3080 and is perfect for users who want higher VRAM and memory performance.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
Advantages of RTX 3080
Near-perfect performance
More affordable than RTX 3090 and 6900 XT
60 FPS and above at 4K
Faster than previous generation GPUs
Disadvantages of RTX 3080
It has only 10 GB of VRAM
Difficult availability in stocks
320 W power requirement
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Technical Specifications
Designed with the next-generation Ampere architecture, the RTX 3080 is 30% faster than the older generation 2080 Ti, but $500 cheaper.
With nearly double the ray tracing performance, it’s arguably the most logical choice for games full of ray tracing graphics, such as Cyberpunk 2077.
The tensor cores developed thanks to the new generation Ampere architecture also offer us DLSS technology. It is also worth mentioning that Nvidia is really superior to its rival AMD in Ray Tracing and DLSS performances. We would not be wrong if we say that this is one of the best graphics cards on our list.
We will continue tomorrow… If you have any video cards you want to recommend, you can write in the comments.
