Shopping for a GPU? These Are the Graphics Cards You Can Compare Per Price Point

If you’re buying a graphics card in 2024, you’re likely looking at an Nvidia product. But did you know that other GPU manufacturers can deliver the same or similar performance?

Which GPU Models Have Comparable Performance?

There are three major GPU players at the moment: Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. While matching performance isn’t an exact science, as you can imagine, but you can match up GPUs from each manufacturer by launch date, relative performance, and price.

So, I’ve put all the latest-generation GPU models from Team Green (Nvidia), which has the most extensive lineup, in a table, along with the comparable models from Team Red (AMD) and Team Blue (Intel).

I’ve also added their launch prices so you know your options depending on your budget range.

Note that we only added GPUs launched in the last 24 months or their latest iteration, whichever is newer. So, you might notice some entry-level cards that are not on the list. Furthermore, unless you only need the extra display ports that a discrete graphics card delivers, we wouldn’t recommend getting any GPUs lower than the equivalent of the row around the AMD Radeon RX 7600 or Intel Arc A750.

So, before you start looking at budget discrete GPUs, you should check out our comparison of the AMD Radeon RX 6400 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 GPUs. You’ll see how poorly both cards perform and why you’re probably better off getting a newer AMD Ryzen 7000-Series processor with an integrated GPU.

You have the most options when looking at a mid-range graphics card, as all three companies offer a GPU. But if you’re after a high-end GPU and have no worries about budget, your likely option is bound to be an Nvidia graphics card (although AMD has a couple of competitors in this space as well).

Some Caveats on Naming Schemes

The table above shows the latest generation of brand-new GPUs on the market. However, note that this only applies to desktop GPUs. Although many laptop GPUs have the same name as their desktop versions, they’re totally different beasts altogether.

Furthermore, laptop GPU performance can vary depending on the manufacturer. Some laptops will have a lower GPU (like an RTX 4060) that performs on par or even much better than a higher-specced GPU (like an RTX 4070) because it can’t deliver the required cooling and power performance.

You should also note that some models, especially in the Nvidia column, have a GB rating attached to them. That’s because Nvidia has this nasty habit of changing the VRAM (and sometimes even the GPU die itself) on its GPUs and still calls it the same name. So, if you’re out shopping even for a new graphics card, you should be wary about these tactics and look at reviews to ensure you’re getting the most out of your hard-earned money.