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Which NVIDIA RTX graphics card do I need?
Looking for the best NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics card for your build? We'll help you find the right card for your resolution and budget, from 1080p gaming to 4K and beyond.
Compare NVIDIA GeForce 50 Series graphics cards
The RTX 50 Series is NVIDIA's latest generation of graphics cards, built on the Blackwell architecture and bringing AI-powered DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation to every tier - from entry-level 1080p all the way up to 4K and beyond.
Select a card below to jump straight to our full breakdown, or see our AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series breakdown if you're also considering AMD.
| Card | Best For | Details | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5060 | Budget 1080p gaming at high settings with money left for the rest of your build | View details | |
| RTX 5060 Ti | Entry-level 1440p for gamers ready to step up from 1080p | View details | |
| RTX 5070 | Smooth 1440p gaming at ultra settings on a mid-range budget | View details | |
| RTX 5070 Ti | High-refresh 1440p and capable 4K without flagship pricing | View details | |
| RTX 5080 | Serious 4K gaming and creative work at near-flagship performance | View details | |
| RTX 5090 | Maximum performance for 4K, 8K and professional workloads | View details |
RTX 50 Series performance by card
The RTX 50 Series is built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, which brings a significant leap in both AI processing power and memory performance compared to the previous generation. The chart below plots two key metrics across the range - AI TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), which measures how powerfully each card can run features like DLSS 4 frame generation and real-time ray tracing, and memory bandwidth, which determines how quickly the GPU can move data and directly impacts frame rates at higher resolutions.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 is NVIDIA's mainstream 1080p powerhouse, delivering excellent frame rates and full DLSS 4 support at a price that won't break the bank. It's the smart pick for gamers who want modern features without paying a premium.
What it's good at:
- 1080p gaming at high/ultra settings in the latest titles
- DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for a big FPS boost
- Ray tracing at 1080p without a significant performance hit
- Content creation tasks like video editing and light 3D work
- Low power draw - stays cool and quiet in compact builds
Pair it with a 550W power supply for optimal performance.
View 5060 CardsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
The RTX 5060 Ti is the step-up choice for gamers who want more than the standard 5060 can offer, delivering confident 1080p performance and a genuine shot at smooth 1440p without jumping to a higher price bracket. More card for not much more money.
What it's good at:
- 1080p gaming at ultra settings with significant headroom to spare
- 1440p gaming at medium-high settings - a meaningful upgrade path from 1080p
- DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation closing the gap to cards costing considerably more
- Ray tracing at 1080p with less need to dial back settings versus the standard 5060
- A strong foundation for a mid-range build that won't feel dated quickly
- Content creation and streaming without impacting in-game performance
Pair it with a 650W power supply for optimal performance.
View 5060 Ti cardsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 hits the sweet spot for serious 1440p gaming, offering RTX 5080-class performance at a significantly lower price thanks to DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. If you're ready to step up from 1080p, this is where to start.
What it's good at:
- 1440p gaming at ultra settings with smooth, consistent frame rates
- DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation pushing well beyond native performance
- High-refresh-rate gaming - pairs well with 144Hz+ monitors
- Ray tracing at 1440p without needing to compromise on settings
- 4K gaming at medium-high settings for those not ready to go full flagship
- Video editing, 3D rendering and AI-assisted creative workflows
Pair it with a 650W power supply for optimal performance.
View 5070 cardsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
The RTX 5070 Ti bridges the gap between the 5070 and the flagship 5080, delivering near-top-tier performance at 1440p and making a genuine case for 4K gaming without the flagship price tag. It's the card for gamers who want as much headroom as possible without going all the way.
What it's good at:
- High-refresh-rate 1440p gaming with frames to spare
- 4K gaming at high/ultra settings - a true step up from the 5070
- DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation squeezing maximum performance from every scene
- Demanding ray tracing workloads at both 1440p and 4K
- Future-proofing your build for the next generation of titles
- Heavy creative workloads - 3D rendering, AI art generation, video production
Pair it with a 700W power supply for optimal performance.
View 5070 Ti CardsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
The RTX 5080 is NVIDIA's near-flagship card for gamers and creators who demand the absolute best without paying the eye-watering price of the 5090. It dominates at 4K and makes ultra-high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming effortless.
What it's good at:
- 4K gaming at ultra settings with consistently high frame rates
- Ultra-high-refresh-rate 1440p — pairs perfectly with 240Hz+ monitors
- DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation delivering frame rates that feel almost unreal
- Maxed-out ray tracing at 4K without compromise
- Professional-grade creative work — rendering, simulation, AI model inference
- The most future-proof mainstream purchase you can make right now
Pair it with a 850W power supply for optimal performance.
View 5080 cardsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
The RTX 5090 is NVIDIA's most powerful consumer GPU ever made — an absolute beast that sets a new benchmark for what's possible in gaming and professional workloads. If you have to ask whether you need it, you probably don't. But if you do, nothing else comes close.
What it's good at:
- 4K gaming at maximum settings with frame rates that were unthinkable a generation ago
- 8K gaming — finally a reality without significant compromise
- DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation at its most impactful, multiplying already-impressive native performance
- The most capable ray tracing and path tracing available on any consumer card
- Professional creative and AI workloads that would previously have required workstation hardware
- Future-proofing your build for years — this card won't be the bottleneck for a long time
Pair it with a 1000W power supply for optimal performance.
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