Top 15 GeForce Graphics Cards

Let's talk about the best NVidia GeForce series cards. In the arsenal of "green" always there were advanced technologies and the best performance, relative to its competitors - the company AMD. Consider what are so good cards GeForce.

All models of GeForce, which were produced and produced "green" for the mass user are divided into several series:

• GT - ordinary office cards, which are useful only for a working computer or "cold" systems. Their gaming potential is extremely low and they are bought in case there is not enough money for a normal card, but you need to sit out for something.
• GTX is a game series starting with the GTX 1050 and ending with 1080 Ti (exception 1660).
• RTX is the latest generation of Turing architecture with RT cores and support for ray tracing.

We have selected for you the top of the best NVidia GeForce video cards for all occasions in various price categories.

Best GeForce video cards - top segment

The segment with the best graphics cards on the market. These are models with a large margin and great gaming potential. We did not include the GeForce Titan series, as it is more suitable for scientific research and computing.

5 PNY GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Video card for compact assemblies with huge power at a relatively low price. When installed in the housing will be noisy due to the turbine and the evaporation chamber. The model is “packaged” in an extremely ascetic case, on which of the decorative elements only the emblem is displayed. In idle time it holds 30-35 degrees, with a load in a “deaf” case, the temperature rises to 82 degrees.

8 GB of video memory with a frequency of 8000 MHz and a 256-bit bus make the model a good gaming card, which will have to be carefully monitored. The board is reinforced for overclocking, and the package includes several adapter cables.

4 Palit JetStream GeForce GTX 1080

One of the most affordable graphics processors with factory overclocked and original cooling. The video card has a rather brutal appearance: the case combines unpainted steel and black plastic. It is worth considering that the video processor is impressive in size and occupies 2.5 slots at once. Equipped with a powerful cooling system, which allows a long time to load the video card without the risk of overheating. During operation, the video card demonstrates the absence of noise, low operating temperatures and enviable stability.
Many users do not like the dimensions of the video processor and the size of the cooling system casing, due to the size it may not fit in the case of the system unit. Also, among the user reviews are often complaints of whistling chokes. The rest of the GeForce GTX 1080 will be the best choice for games with high technical requirements, despite the considerable cost.

3 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

We did not forget in our review to mention about the top of the previous generation, namely 1080 Ti. In terms of performance, it is inferior to the 2000 series and is analogous to the 2070. 11 GB of video memory is by far the largest in terms of volume among all cards. The memory bus is similar to the 2000th top model and is 352 bits. The difference in speed is due to the slower GDDR5X memory and the frequency of 11000 MHz.

It should be noted that this card is still one of the best for games, in addition, it supports RT technology, but there is a nuance - if everything is connected and configured, then in games you will achieve no more than 30 frames at minimum settings. Therefore, it is better to play the old fashioned way and not “rape” the video card. Passive cooling mode, the ability to put a water block and more make this model desirable for any player, even with the release of the new series.

2 Palit GeForce RTX 2080

For those who have no money for 2080 Ti, the usual 2080 will be salvation, all from the same Palit. The map has an identical color scheme, but a slightly different color, for example, instead of cream color, it is red here. The bus and the memory size became less - 256 bits and 8 GB, respectively. At the same time, power requirements have decreased, for example, you will need to connect via 8 + 6-pin connectors. The heat pack has also decreased, now it is 225 watts.

Metal blackplate and smaller dimensions in comparison with analogues from ASUS, MSI, etc. make the card an extremely attractive choice for those who need a gaming system with no frills, but with good gaming potential. It has excellent acceleration and memory can take up to 16000 MHz. Be careful and if you are faced with the goal of overclocking the card to the maximum, we recommend buying a liquid cooling system.

1 Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

So, the best GeForce series card for games at the moment. In our review, we consider the model from Palit, as one of the most profitable. For example, the reference from NVidia on average costs more than 100,000 rubles, which makes the purchase unprofitable. The card has a pleasant and minimalistic design, because of which it will find its place in any assembly.

The buyer is given the opportunity to immediately manage 11 GB of video memory with a wide bus of 352 bits and an increased frequency of video memory of 14000 MHz. Supports 4 monitors at once with a resolution of 7680x4320. It amazes the imagination and the number of universal processors, of which there are 4352. To start, you will need 8 + 8-pin connectors and a power supply unit from 650 W. To date, better cards for power games can not be found.

Best GeForce video cards - middle segment

Segment with cards at an average price and a small margin for the future.

5 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980

The map of the previous generation, remaining in stores in extremely small quantities, but not losing relevance at the present time. 4 GB of video memory is large for the model times the memory capacity for a 256-bit bus. The memory format and frequency are old - GDDR5 and 7100 MHz. I am pleased with the presence of 2048 universal processors and 128 texture units at once.

The video card itself is more like a brick and 3 fans at once to blame for dissipating 165 watts of heat. The card will draw almost all modern games at high settings and with the purchase will be a profitable investment for those who are not chasing new products, but want to play comfortably online games or games that were released 3-4 years ago.

4 Palit GeForce GTX 1070

It would seem that you can already forget about 1070 Ti, but no - the old woman still cheerfully “drags” many games, although she cannot master games with ray tracing anymore. The version from Palit is extremely restrained in its appearance, which had a positive impact on the price. In heavy projects like The Witcher 3 heats up to 70-72 degrees, and in other games it holds 60-63 degrees easier.

Of the advantages, there are 8 supply phases instead of 6 for the reference. Behind there is a blackplate that protects the rear side of the card from external damage. 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory with a 256-bit bus is immediately available to the buyer. If desired, it can be used in SLI mode, but it will not work correctly. The “Palit” emblem glows when connected, creating a pleasant color scheme without frills. If you find fault, then from the shortcomings can be noted a lot of weight and size.

3 Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Take a closer look at the 1660 Ti. It already has GDDR6 memory, and the video memory frequency is higher and 12000 MHz, but this pleasure will cost an average of 4,000 more than the usual 1660. This card has become a kind of layer between the GTX series and RTX, since this is where the new memory format is used. but without RT-cores.

Pleases buyers and compactness - the company Palit has released a mini version with 1 fan and three heat pipes, which at first may not be enough. However, 65 degrees at maximum loads indicate that there will be no overheating and “frying” of the card. Thermal pads additional cool particularly hot zones, including VRM.

2 Palit GeForce RTX 2060

The next level is RTX 2060. Apart from GDDR6, there are RT cores here. In 2019, we can safely advise this card as a reference for Full HD for playing at high settings in modern projects. In an idle state it stably holds 34 degrees. Metro Exodus comes in 60 frames on ultra-settings and 30-45 on extreme in combat scenes with a lot of events.

Despite the TDP of 190 W, its heat pack is generally lower than that of analogs from the previous generation. The heat release was positively influenced by the new 12 nm technical process. 4 copper tubes with 2 turntables perfectly cope with their tasks. Stable operation with 3 monitors guaranteed. According to the characteristics, it will be more powerful than 1070, but still weaker than 2070. 3-year warranty, stability, in general - complete beauty.

1 MSI GeForce RTX 2070

This card will be quite enough to last a year on the ultra settings in 2K resolution. MSI, whose models are currently one of the cheapest, has released 2 card options - simpler and cheaper with 2 fans and “tuned” with a turbine and at a slightly higher price. In our review we will consider both. Here the choice is simple - if there is free space and a full-fledged game assembly is planned, then take it with fans. The version with the turbine is more suitable for compact assemblies or those who simply do not have enough space for a large card. In both cases, the cooling is fairly quiet, but from time to time the turbine will still be felt.

Both there and there a high-quality blackplate is installed to protect the board from damage. The amount of memory in 8 gigs will make the game smooth, if of course, you have a normal processor. The memory frequency at 14000 MHz is becoming something incredible. To start you will need an 8-pin connector with a power supply of 550 watts.

The best GeForce video cards are the budget segment.

Budget segment for entry-level gaming systems or office computers. We will not advise 1650 or 1050, since the first one is too wild a price for its segment, and the second, frankly speaking, is rather weak.

5 GIGABYTE GeForce GT 730

We begin our review with a minimum card for the office - the GT 730 is a small printed circuit board with a plug and a fan for cooling. It's good that so, because many manufacturers put a passive cooling system, and if you run the game on this, the card will warm up and start to choke.

The frequency of the graphics processor is extremely low and is 902 MHz. Despite the 2 GB of video memory, all its advantages are killed by 64-bit bus and a frequency of 5000 MHz of video memory. Maximum support 3 monitors and a resolution of 4096x2160. From the ports there is 1 HDMI and 1 DVI. For its price there are no obvious flaws. It is used on the “set and forget” principle. We do not recommend buying it even for initial gaming computers.

4 ASUS GeForce GT 1030

A good budget card for an office costs an average of 700 rubles more than 730, but it has slightly better performance. In our review, we will not attribute it to the game for a number of reasons, although sellers strongly deny this fact. Yes, here 2 GB of video memory, and the processor frequencies with video memory are quite good - 1228 and 6008 MHz. The stumbling block is again a 64-bit bus.

To run this "beauty" will need a power supply of at least 300 watts. If you wish, you can play GTA 4/5 on it at high settings or even at maximum speed tanks. It is unlikely that it will pull new products, but it will faithfully serve in the office for a long time. Additional power is not required, the heat pack is minimal.

3 ASUS GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

It was once a salvation for 1050 Ti players. The ASUS version has two fans, while the chip itself is quite cold and no additional power is required for the card. Immediately, 4 GB of video memory makes the card “tasty” enough to buy, which also makes buyers forget about the once-current GTX 1050. It is completed with Samsung chips with increased resource consumption and quality. Semipassive cooling - at low temperatures, the fans do not spin, saving energy.

The 128-bit bus and the 7008 MHz video memory frequency make it possible to play almost all online games without friezes at high settings. From the factory, the card has a slight overclocking of the video processor from 1290 to 1430 MHz. The average temperature is around 55 degrees, when overclocked to 61 degrees.

2 Palit GTX 1060 3 Gb

GTX 1060 on 3 GB is already mainstream. Another thing is that the production of these cards has already been completed and the stores are selling the last thing that was stale in the warehouses. The version from Palit is considered the easiest in terms of the cooling system. It already supports 4 monitors with a resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels.

The technical characteristics have also grown a lot - the middle segment after all. It is equipped with a non-standard amount of video memory - 3 GB. Bit memory frequency - the average and is 192 bits. Performance also adds high frequency video memory at 8000 MHz. There will already need additional power through a 6-pin connector. This model has overclocking of 203 additional MHz in the core, idle time does not heat up more than 35 degrees and has dimensions sufficient to fit into any body. Among the shortcomings can be identified a year warranty and the desire of sellers to sell off the remnants of the former legend more expensive.

1 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660

This new generation video card is a new “popular” version. The Turing architecture has a number of advantages over the previous generation. Despite the “old” format of GDDR5 memory, it is 6 GB with a bus width of 192 bits. More universal processors allowed the map to more easily cope with the tasks of drawing.

Due to the more powerful iron, the TDP slightly increased, but the cooling system does a great job with it. To connect, you need an 8-pin connector and a power supply unit of at least 450 W, but preferably 500 or 600 for the margin.Be sure - this is a card with a margin and it will be enough for the next couple of years to play actual toys.

How to choose an NVidia GeForce video card?

The choice of a GeForce video card directly depends on your needs and tasks, in which you will use it.

The GT series, namely the 710, 730 and 1030 models, is the best choice for the office, work computer or those who are not interested in new games.

GTX from 700 to 1000 series are already suitable for games. As a budget option, you can choose the GTX 950, and for a good gaming system is better to stay on the GTX 1660 Ti.

RTX is a new generation, starting with RTX 2060. You can't call this series budgetary, but you have to pay for new technologies.

GTX 1070/1080 video cards are better not to take in stores, but to look at the secondary market - the 1000 series cards are simply not worth the money.

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