Graphics card comparison 2025: Comprehensive ranking of over 100 GPUs, sorted by performance at a glance

There are countless graphics cards on the market, but how fast are they in comparison? Our comprehensive ranking provides clarity at a glance.

More and more graphics cards are coming onto the market all the time, but a new GPU is not necessarily faster than an older model.

This can be confusing, but don’t worry: Our comprehensive comparison of the latest and older graphics cards will help you keep track of the performance rankings.

Following the performance classes below, you will find important additional information, such as our exact classification procedure and when it is worth upgrading. If you want to buy a new GPU, we also recommend our comprehensive graphics card buying guide!

Graphics card ranking: High-end models

When is it worth switching?

Graphics cards have become increasingly expensive in recent years for various reasons. Although there are still some reasonably priced models available, the top-of-the-range graphics cards in particular are in the high three-digit and sometimes even four-digit range.

• If you want to buy a new GPU, you should always make sure that the performance leap is big enough to make the investment really worthwhile, if only because of the high prices.
• We recommend that your new graphics card be at least two performance classes higher than your current graphics card.  If your budget allows, a jump of three performance classes or more is even better.
• However, keep in mind that fast graphics cards are not fully utilized in lower resolutions, especially Full HD. They are therefore particularly worthwhile for higher-resolution screens with a fast refresh rate in the triple-digit range.

Performance isn’t everything – and not all performance is created equal

With classifications like these, it’s important to remember that they are a simplification.

New graphics cards often have extras such as more video memory or special processing units, which can play an important role in performance in certain cases, but not in all.

To illustrate this, let’s look at a comparison between Nvidia’s similarly fast models: the GTX 1080 Ti, RTX 2070 Super, and RTX 3060.

• The RTX 2070 Super has less VRAM than the older GTX 1080 Ti, but it has additional processing units for ray tracing. The RTX 3060, on the other hand, has more video memory than both models.
• Depending on the game, resolution, and graphics settings, factors such as ray tracing cores and the amount of VRAM have varying effects on performance. Furthermore, some games run better with AMD models and others better with Nvidia graphics cards.
• Finally, Intel’s Arc graphics cards still struggle with performance fluctuations depending on the interface used and the age of the game. However, Intel is constantly improving the situation with new drivers.

Our overview is therefore only intended as a rough guide. If you are considering purchasing a new GPU, we also recommend our graphics card upgrade guide, which provides valuable tips in advance, as well as our gaming PC buying guide if you want to replace your entire setup!