What is the best graphics card?

The best graphics card is objectively Nvidia's RTX 4090. Subjectively, you're going to want to weigh up the pros and cons of spending $1,500 or more on a GPU. It's not for everyone. That's why we've been testing every new GPU out of the Nvidia, AMD, and now Intel stables to find the best card across multiple price points.

Should you buy a graphics card?

A powerful graphics card, or GPU, is the lifeblood of any efficient gaming or creative PC. Without one, you can kiss your gaming or video production needs goodbye. With dedicated graphics cards becoming more mainstream, the latest and greatest in graphics is more accessible than ever. 2020 and 2021 were tough years to buy a GPU.

Who makes graphics cards?

There are hundreds of graphics cards from dozens of manufacturers, but only two companies actually make the GPUs that power these components: Nvidia and AMD — though Intel's Xe Graphics has started to ship for laptops and should also come to desktops in the next few months.

What are the best compact graphics cards for 2023?

Read on for our picks for the top compact graphics cards for 2023, followed by a guide to shopping for a card that will fit you, and your PC, right. Zotac's punchy GeForce GTX 1650 Super Twin Fan is markedly better than the non-Super GTX 1650 and a solid version of this mainstream GPU.