Rate cards 2018.: from simple to complex

Who sets the trends in the market

On the video card market there are two main players, constantly competing with each other: Nvidia and AMD.

Despite the fact that Nvidia video card called the manufacturer, in fact, it makes them not. It only develops the specification, on the basis of which the partners will produce its own devices. Moreover, the partners do not have to follow all the items specifications. That is, they can add cooling, change the appearance and generally in any way modify the map for the better. It is worth noting that Nvidia's, in addition to graphics cards, motherboards and develops.

AMD is also developing itself, but does not produce its graphics card. And to be precise, it is responsible for the development of ATI graphics division, which has been absorbed by AMD in 2006. Mark under which produced chips, called the Radeon. By analogy with Nvidia, GPUs Radeon partners are sold to companies that perform the assembly and manufacture. In addition to graphics, is available under the name Radeon RAM and SSD. At the moment, the leader of which is difficult to determine, since the top-end cards from both show themselves in different ways in different games and tests.

The new graphics card Nvidia 2018

Oddly enough, Nvidia still has not announced his cards. Judging by the information leak, do they need to have been in March, and in May and in July. But things are there. According to the latest announcement is still to be held on August 20. That it will present at Nvidia's company, we can only guess and still not know when the market will come new cards in 2018. Fans of computer games are waiting for the new GeForce GTX 1170 and 1180. Fans cryptocurrency hoping for a special line of chips for effective of mining.

New models of AMD 2018

AMD announced that is ready to present its new graphics processor, designed for 7 Vega 20 technology. The development will incorporate all the advantages of the previous model - Vega 10, and will take into account all of its shortcomings. The amount of memory to be installed in an amount of 32 GB. Total throughput at a frequency of 1250 MHz should get 640 GB / s. The mass production of cards planned for the second half of 2018.

Rating cards in 2018 by producers PivotTable

Best video card - it's not always the most productive and powerful solutions. More precisely, not always a model with a huge amount of memory and processing power will increase in real games.

Rating Nvidia cards

Let's see who among the top three video cards from Nvidia company.

Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Today is one of the most powerful implementations card from Nvidia in the market. The graphics chip is clocked at 1493 MHz in. The volume of standard GDDR5 VRAM is 11264 MB. A frequency at which it can operate - 11,000 MHz. The maximum supported resolution of 7680 × 4320. It is possible to connect up to 4 monitors. For this purpose there are ports DVI-D, HDMI 3 and DisplayPort. The card supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 standards. Inside the case the device takes as much as three slots. The cost of the card is 62 000 rubles.

Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

MSI GeForce GTX 1080

Younger sister version of Ti. Implementation of the MSI is able to almost everything the same as the top model. However, with a smaller memory capacity - 8GB type GDDR5, operating at a frequency of 10010 MHz. Frequency same graphic type is 1657 MHz. The other characteristics are virtually identical to the model with an index of Ti: resolution of 7680 × 4320, 4 possible monitor and DirectX 12 support and OpenGL 4,5. This card is a little less constructive and occupies 2 slots. Buy the card can be for 43 thousand rubles.

MSI GeForce GTX 1080

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Another successful implementation of the card from MSI. On its board are 8 GB of GDDR5 memory standard with a frequency of 8192 MHz. On virtually all significant differences from the card end 1080. The card is also capable of operating at resolutions of 7680 × 4320 4 monitors. It supports the same standards. Buy it possible for 38 500 rubles.

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Rating AMD graphics cards for performance and price

AMD has the top ranking positions are occupied by the top models of the past.

Gygabyte RX Vega 56

One of the top-end implementations of the latest developments from AMD. The card is 14 nm process. At the same time it can support up to 6 monitors. the maximum resolution may be 7680 × 4320. GPU operating frequency is at 1170 MHz. Memory 8GB HBM2 presented a new format, operating at a frequency of 1600 MHz. To use the shared resources of the two cards have CrossFire support. Ports present 6: 3 - HDMI and 3 - DisplayPort. The total number of general purpose processors presented in this model is 3584. The card can support DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. Inside the system unit takes 3 slots. Buy this model can be up to 42 000 rubles.

Gygabyte RX Vega 56

Sapphire Nitro + Radeon RX 580

One of the most popular cards among gamers. It is made the same way as most of today's decisions on 14 nm process technology. It can work with 5 monitors at once. Resolution can be up to 7680 × 4320. graphic processor operating frequency is 1430 MHz. type of memory installed here last year - 5GDDR, which operates at a frequency of 8400 MHz. Has ports for connection 5: DVI-D, 2 - HDMI, 2 - DisplayPort. The card works with DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. The cost of video is 24 500 rubles.

Sapphire Nitro + Radeon RX 580

MSI Radeon RX 570

Implementation younger sister RX 580 from MSI. Overall, this is a complete copy of the RX 580. The changes affected only the supported frequencies. The processor can work here at 1268 MHz. Also, the number of general purpose processors are smaller - 2048. Everything else is up to the resolution and the number of monitors, stands at 580. The cost of the card is 20 000 rubles.

MSI Radeon RX 570

A comparative table of the best cards of the two brands

Photo	The memory type and volume	CPU frequency	maximum resolution	Price
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	11 GB, GDDR5	1493	7680×4320	62 000 rubles.
MSI GeForce GTX 1080	8GB, GDDR5	1657	7680×4320	43 000 rubles.
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	8GB, GDDR5	1657	7680×4320	38 500 rubles.
Gygabyte RX Vega 56	8GB, HBM2	1170	7680×4320	42 000 rubles.
Sapphire Nitro + Radeon RX 580	8GB, GDDR5	1430	7680×4320	24 500 rubles.
MSI Radeon RX 570	8GB, GDDR5	1268	7680×4320	20 000 rub.

The best models in 2018, depending on the category assignment

Video card can be used in different industries and classes art. Starting from the old PC models and finishing coprocessors for high-end computing systems. So it will be interesting to see the map in the context of different categories.

Rating mobile graphics cards for laptops

Interestingly, the first three positions are occupied by mobile versions of Nvidia's cards, as the models from AMD proved to be not at its best in the tests. The first three have already met us in comparison, not only laptops, but in the full-size versions of graphics cards - the GTX 1080 SLI, SLI 1070, 1080. The most top-end cards gained in the tests 3DMark Ice Storm GPU 443 627 points. In this mobile version of the flagship of AMD - Vega - was able to overpower the entire 357,446. It is interesting that determine which video card for a laptop is better, we have to very carefully before buying, because promptly replace it with a new or upgrade will not work. And, in general, for a laptop is better to overpay a little right now to ensure that all components remain in the trend for several years. And pay attention to models with better gaming graphics cards for a chance to play on a laptop in a more or less actual game.

Best budget gaming card for the PC

Of course, not everyone is ready to lay out at 40 000-50 000 rub. for the flagship model. Therefore, the market is always a choice of budget gaming graphics cards. Next, we present a small rating in its class.

Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

One of the cheapest cards, however, has different characteristics. This model is made for the modern 14 nm process technology. She is able to simultaneously support three monitors connected. Maximum resolution is also on par with the flagship - 7680 × 4320. video memory is 4GB type GDDR5. Universal processor 768 is set inside. The card supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. It is this model 13 000 rubles.

Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Gigabyte Radeon RX 550

Another good and budget alternative to the top-end flagship. 14 nm process, resolution of 7680 × 4320. That is, other than the initial characteristics. The graphics processor is clocked at 1183 MHz. Overall GDDR5 standard memory capacity of 2 GB. Unified processors - 512. It should be a device only 8 900 rubles.

Gigabyte Radeon RX 550

Asus Radeon RX 560

Another of the best budget graphics cards. It costs 13 700 rubles. For the money offered is almost a complete copy version of RX 550 with a few differences. Firstly, the processor clock speed is increased to 1326 MHz and the amount of RAM - up to 4GB. Universal processors become twice more - in 1024.

Asus Radeon RX 560

Which is better to buy a graphics card

This question is a universal answer is unlikely to succeed. Intended use of graphics cards are different, as well as the requirements for graphics in games. If the user wants to see the picture on the screen more clear, smooth and detailed as possible, he will have to pay attention to the high-end flagship solutions. If some time ago took the lead constantly Nvidia, but now in some toys products from AMD are sometimes superior to his rival. The best advice for of choice for card gamesProbably will do so: select the pool of favorite toys, as well as expected, to run through a number of reputable publications and forums graphics cards tests and to identify, in what products and how to behave in the best video cards way. Then already run for your card.

Which graphics card is the most powerful in the world

Power graphics adapter - something very relative. The PC segment is the most expensive graphics card in the world - Titan V from Nvidia. Its cost is $ 3000. And it is intended not only for games, but for a variety of complex calculations, learning different neural networks, etc. Of course, you can use it for gaming, however, its full potential will not be able to show it even to the heaviest game.

Among the best graphics cards for laptops and all leading mobile version of the GTX SLI 1080 in different implementations. From professional models can be distinguished PNY Quadro P6000, the cost of which is 420 000 rubles. series cards from Nvidia Quadro are designed for graphics processing and rendering of 3D-objects. But among the most expensive graphics cards for mining in 2018 remains the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.