Update : In view of the recently released Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 as well as the RTX 3070 announced for the end of October, we cannot recommend the higher-priced graphics cards in this buying guide at the new price at the moment.

An RTX 3080 already delivers more power than an RTX 2080 Ti, but theoretically costs little more than an RTX 2080 Super. Theoretically, since the RTX 3080/90 is currently hard to buy anywhere. As soon as sufficient models of the Ampere graphics cards are available in stores and we have sufficient information about the custom cards, we will of course expand this article to include these cards.

At the moment we would advise those willing to upgrade to wait – AMD will follow in the foreseeable future with the RDNA2 graphics cards, and Ampere will also be better available at some point. If you urgently need a replacement card: Look used or bridge the gap with a cheaper model.

What is the best graphics card for gamers?

Which map is the best for you depends a lot on the resolution and level of detail you play in. Because the higher both are, the faster the graphics card has to be. We divide roughly into the categories Full HD, WQHD and 4K. The cheaper models are suitable for Full HD monitors with a resolution of 1920×1080 and playing in high to maximum details.

Which graphics card for WQHD and 4K? Models between 300 and 500 euros can also display games smoothly in WQHD (2560×1440 pixels) and often achieve three-digit fps values ​​in Full HD, while for games with a 4K monitor (3840×2160 pixels) it should be a model from 500 euros .

Table of Contents

On page 1, we present you the tips of the purchasing advice editorial team in various price ranges. We have the best graphics cards for every requirement and budget.