Best High End Graphics Cards for Hardcore PC Gamers
Previously in this blog I have provided the list of best budget and mid range graphics cards for users who have limited budget but want to enjoy latest games on their PC. But here I am going to list down the top of the range Graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD/ATI that can run almost every latest game on highest possible graphics settings.
- Best Budget Graphics Card for your PC
- Best Mid-range Graphics Card for your PC
- Best Graphics Cards under 10000 Rupees for Gaming
What makes these Graphics Cards so Powerful & Costly?
Here are the various things that makes a high-end graphics card so powerful and expensive in price.
- Powerful GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) with Advanced Architecture
- Faster GDDR5 Memory having greater capacity i.e. 4GB / 6 GB / 8GB or more
- Greater Memory Interface i.e. 256-bit / 512-bit or more
- Higher Clock Frequencies for GPU and Memory
Top High-end Graphics Cards from Nvidia
Here are the best high-end graphics cards from nvidia.
GTX 970
GTX 970 is the entry level card in high-end graphics card category. You can say that it is the budget high-end graphics card but it does not disappoint on performance. GTX 970 is a high performance graphics card from nvidia that is based on the latest Maxwell architecture.
GTX 970 can really max out some of the latest and high-end demanding games at medium to maximum settings with playable frame rates. So if you are looking for a high-end graphics card that is easy on your pocket then GTX 970 is the one that you should go for. It is priced in the range of Rs. 25000 – 30000/-. There are different editions of this card available which are: STRIX GTX 970, GTX 970 AMP, GTX 970 GAMING and TURBO GTX970.
GTX 970 Specifications
| GTX 970 Specifications | |
| Cuda Cores | 1664 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1050 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1178 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 145W |
| SMPS Requirement | 500W |
GTX 980
GTX 980 is a very powerful high-end graphics card from nvidia. Presently it is the third best graphics card from nvidia. It is one of those graphics cards which can max out any latest game or highly demanding game and that too on high resolution. It is also based on the Maxwell architecture and is much more expensive than GTX 970.
So if you have the budget of Rs. 40000 – 50000/- and want to buy a graphics card that offers higher performance then go ahead and buy GTX 980. Various versions or editions of GTX 980 are: STRIX GTX 980, GTX 980 AMP, GTX 980 GAMING.
GTX 980 Specifications
| GTX 980 Specs | |
| Cuda Cores | 2048 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1126 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1216 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 165W |
| SMPS Requirement | 500W |
GTX 980 Ti
GTX 980 Ti is an upgraded version of GTX 980 has got relatively more power than plain GTX 980. IT has got 768 more Cuda cores than GTX 980. Also it has got 384-bit GDDR5 Memory as opposed to 256-bit in GTX 980. This performance difference by having extra amount of Cuda cores and memory interface can be easily seen in the high-end and demanding latest games.
If you want a graphics card that is more powerful than GTX 980 then GTX 980 Ti is the one that should go for. Various versions or editions of GTX 980 Ti are: STRIX GTX 980 Ti, STRIX GTX 980 Ti OC, GTX 980 Ti GAMING, GTX 980 Ti AMP EXTREME.
GTX 980 Ti Graphics cards is priced around Rs. 55000 – 65000/-.
GTX 980 Ti Specifications
| GTX 980 Ti Specs | |
| Cuda Cores | 2816 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1000 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1075 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 384-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 250W |
| SMPS Requirement | 600W or greater |
GTX TITAN X
GTX TITAN X is one of the most powerful graphics card made by nvidia till date. This card is a beast and can run any game on highest possible graphics settings and resolution. Also it is one of the most expensive graphics card out today. It is built on the latest and advanced Maxwell architecture.
This graphics card comes at a price of around Rs. 88000/- which is way more than any graphics card out there. It comes only in one variant having 12GB of GDDR5 memory having 384-bit bus width. So if you don’t have money or budget issues and want to buy one of the best graphics card for your PC then there is only name which is GTX TITAN X.
GTX TITAN X Specifications
| GTX TITAN X Specs | |
| Cuda Cores | 3072 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1000 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1075 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 384-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 250W |
| SMPS Requirement | 600W or greater |
GTX TITAN Z
GTX TITAN Z is the fastest graphics card made by nvidia till date. It is a gaming monster and is made to dominate all the latest games with ease. It is a dual GPU graphics card which means there are physically two same GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit) sitting on a single card. This card is also based on Maxwell architecture and can even beat the mighty GTX TITAN X in performance in games and other benchmarks. This graphics card is only meant for crazy gamers with monstrous PC configuration who do not care about money. It comes at a price of around Rs. 90k.
It comes only in one variant having 12GB of GDDR5 memory having whopping 768-bit bus width.
GTX TITAN Z Specifications
| GTX TITAN Z Specs | |
| Cuda Cores | 5670 |
| GPU Base Clock | 705 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 876 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 768-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | Greater than 300W |
| SMPS Requirement | 750W or greater |
Top High-end Graphics Cards from AMD/ATI
Here are the best high-end graphics cards from AMD/ATI.
Radeon R9 390X
R9-390X is a high-end graphics card from AMD/ATI. It is graphics card that can match GTX 980 from nvidia in performance. Also it is priced in the same range as of GTX 980. If you do not want a high-end card from nvidia then Radeon Radeon R9 390X is a perfect choice for you. It is priced at around Rs. 40000/-. Available versions are: STRIX R9-390X.
Radeon R9 390X Specifications
| Radeon R9 390X Specs | |
| Stream Processors | 2816 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1050 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | NA |
| Memory Clock | 6000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 512-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 250W |
| SMPS Requirement | 500W or higher |
Radeon R9 Fury X
AMD Radeon Fury X is a very powerful high-end graphics card from AMD. It is the second fastest graphics card from AMD as of now. It can perform as good as GTX 980 Ti but can fall short a bit in some games. This card comes fitted with liquid cooling solution.
Radeon R9 Fury X Specifications
| Radeon R9 Fury X Specs | |
| Stream Processors | 4096 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1050 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | NA |
| Memory Clock | 1000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 4096-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 50W |
| SMPS Requirement | 700W or higher |
Radeon Pro Duo [Fastest Graphics Card in the World]
AMD Radeon Pro Duo is the top of the range or flagship graphics card of AMD. It is the fastest graphics card in the world beating even GTX TITAN Z. Some testing results showed that it is up to 51 percent faster than GTX TITAN Z. As the name suggests Radeon Pro Duo is also a dual GPU (Fiji GPU) graphics card.
This card is really a monster and it is so fast that for fan/heatsink it is equipped with liquid cooling solution. This graphics card is a really a gamers dream and it cost more than Rs. 1 lakh. This card is also known as AMD Radeon Fury X2.
Radeon Pro Duo Specifications
| Radeon Pro Duo Specs | |
| Stream Processors | 4096 x 2 = 8192 |
| GPU Base Clock | 1000 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | NA |
| Memory Clock | 1000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 4096-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1 TB/s |
| DirectX version | 12 |
| OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| Power Consumption | 525W |
| SMPS Requirement | 800W or higher |
SMPS Requirement for High-end Graphics Cards
High-end graphics cards are very power hungry and requires a good SMPS with higher capacity for their working. So if you are upgrading from a budget-end or mid-range graphics card then may have you to change your PSU and get yourself a better one that can take care of your high-end graphics card. Here is guide for finding a suitable SMPS for your graphics card.
Read: How to Find the Right SMPS for your Graphics Card
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Akshat Verma
A Professional Blogger, Web Developer, Hardware Enthusiast, Gamer, Geek and Founder of many other websites. He holds M.Tech degree in IT and B.E degree in Computer Science & Engineering.
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hello sir
i want to buy a pc for my son for high end gaming between rs 350000 to 400000..please tell me its specs so that it will be futureproof for atleast 3 yrs and tell me brands of the devices ..
thank you
Does this cost include monitor and keyboard as well?
Hello Sir, I Want to make a Gaming Pc In 20,000 rs… Could you suggest me a good configuration in this price…. It does not include the cost of monitor and Keybord……
Are you okay with AMD?
Here is your configuration:
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor
MSI A320M PRO-VD/S Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4 RAM or you can buy OEM cheaper RAM too
Seagate 1TD HDD
Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 400W PSU
Case of your choice
It may cost you a bit over 20k.
Hey Helloo!! Akshat
I contacted you earlier for help and I am again seeking your advice for Building the gaming PC, please let me know the config needed for my PC to be future proof and I should be able to play the future AAA games easily. Keyboard and monitor not included and the Cost I am looking for is under 85-90k
Thank you in advance 🙏
Here is the configuration you requested for gaming:
Intel Core i5-10600K
MSI MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI Motherboard
Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED CPU Cooler
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 32GB (16GB x 2) 3000 MHz
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
Zotac Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Super Twin Fan Graphics Card
Corsair CV550 PSU
Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 Mid-Tower Gaming Case
Oh sorry akshat, I need specs for AmD processor as I am not going for intel,please give the specs for this
In AMD, I would suggest:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX Motherboard
Other specifications remain the same.
What would you rate (benchmark) this Specs for yourself ? Is it future proof and will I be able to play all future games as well.
And please check & benchmark this as well and recommend if any changes to be made
Ryzen 73700x
MSI X570 A-PRO – MB
G.skill 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz (8*2) – Ram
1TB WD 7200 RPM – Hdd
240GB m.2 WD Green – ssd
Galax GTX 1660 Super 6GB – Gpu
Cooler master MWE 650
Gamdias appolo e2 – Cabinet
Ryzen 5 3600 is enough for modern day gaming. Ryzen 7 3700X with X570 motherboard will cost you way more without adding any real benefit in gaming.
Is Gigabyte B550 gaming x mobo good? And which brand of nvidia RTX 3060TI is best?
Yes, it is pretty good. Do you mean model because you cannot go wrong with major brands like MSI, Gigabyte, Zota and Asus.
I am actually confused with the 3060ti opting as they are given out by different sub brands and I am not sure which has the best performance overall (heating,gaming, durability,) considered..
Check this https://graphicscardhub.com/best-rtx-3060-ti/
Okay, but the price also varies with these sub brands for 3060ti right🤔.. and can I use this OC RTX in R5 3600 cpu?
Right and you can use them with Ryzen 5 3600.
So I have a bracket of 41k for RTX card so can which of these can I go for in 3060ti
They will cost you more than 41k, unfortunately.
I actually spoke with the team for PC build and they decided for Galax 3060ti EX so it is confirmed. but the issue is, will the Galax RTX be a better performer or is it really worth for keeping for future use as well?
performance will be the same.
Oh!!! Then why the other brands Simply naming them instead nividia could give it out Directly right? And will they tweak and if, why?
Because manufacturers can release the custom models and sell at higher price.
So I have the following config, please let me know if the is good for future AaAA titles and future proof as well for upgradation
Cpu – R5 3600
Mobo – B550 gaming x
Ram – 8*2 16gb g.skill
Ssd – blue WD 250gb m.2
Hdd – 1tb WD
GPU – Galax RTX 3060ti EX
PSU – MWE 640 w cool master
And warith prism cooler for processor
150mbps wifi adapter
Yes, it is very good for latest AAA games.
Thank you so much Akshat, for your help. and can you also let me know which are the websites where I can download all Games for free like ocean of games. Please exclude the torrent sites, mention only the sites like Oof G
Try fitgirlrepacks[dot]co
Is there any more websites?
I am not aware of more and I only use torrent networks.
Oh!! Nice, anyway I got a lot of sites within the fitgirlrepacks site in FAQ section. Thanks again!!!
Dude!! Can you let me know which gaming monitor should I choose to buy?? LG/samsung/HP under 10k..i.e which brand is best in overall quality and performance?
Go with the LG or Samsung. In this budget, I would recommend LG 22MP68VQ-P Full HD IPS LED Monitor 22-inch.
Hi Akshat, I have an Obelisk 875-0014 that I feel its now needs an upgrade. Here is the spec of my pc now: Core i7-8700 – 24GB Memory – NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB – 1TB HDD+ 512GB SSD – 500w PSU. I’d like to upgrade the GPU but not sure which one is compatible with this specs. Can you please let me know? Thanks
I would suggest getting a GTX 1660 SUPER. It will be a significant upgrade over the GTX 1060 and will go very well with your system and PSU.
Hi again and thank you for the recommendation. Is there a difference ( besides the $$) between MSI, Asus and EVGA 1660 super?
In terms of performance, NO. In terms of cooling, Yes depending on the model.
Thank you!