The Best GPUs: Early 2023 Update
When it comes to graphics cards, we go in-depth. Year in and year out we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD (and also Intel) to see which are worth your money, and which are dead on arrival.
The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti looks set to arrive with a $799 MSRP
It's still very expensive
Rumor mill: Nvidia looks set to finally unveil the RTX 4070 Ti, aka the rebranded RTX 4080 12GB, on January 3. The card's specs are all but confirmed, but one question gamers still want answered is the price, and how will it compare to the card that team green unlaunched? According to the latest reports and rumors, the next Lovelace entry will land at $799.
Chinese retailers list the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for over $1,000
The same MSRP as the RTX 4080 12GB in China
The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti is now available in Serbia for $1,400
Expect the card to be a lot cheaper in the US when it launches
The Nvidia RTX 4080 is Newegg's best-selling GPU, but the card doesn't make Amazon's top 20
Who's more reliable?
WTF?! We've seen plenty of reports about weak RTX 4080 sales, but is Nvidia's expensive Lovelace product really that unpopular? Not according to Newegg, whose list of top-selling graphics cards is topped by the RTX 4080. Amazon, however, has some very different figures.
RTX 4060 Ti could be Nvidia's first compact 40-series graphics card
The 4060 Ti could fit inside most Mini-ITX chassis
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 4070 might have the same core count as the RTX 3070
But it won't break the bank (or your power supply)
Someone tried auctioning off an EVGA RTX 4090 prototype on eBay
Would it have been the best EVGA GPU ever sold?
Colorful RTX 4070 Ti listing confirms GPU is a rebranded RTX 4080 12GB
The same specs, but still no price
Scalpers are struggling to sell the RTX 4080 above MSRP, but retailers won't let them return the cards
Our collective hearts are breaking for the poor scalpers
PCI-SIG says it isn't to blame for melting 12VHPWR cables
PCI consortium says safety is up to manufacturers
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti emerges through Gigabyte listings and GPU die shot
More leaks and listings before an early January launch
GPU-Z can monitor if the 16-pin power connector on your RTX 4080/4090 is working properly
A new GPU-Z update adds support for Nvidia's latest RTX 4080 and 4090 graphics cards. Among the new features, you can monitor if your 16-pin power connector is working properly and prevent the infamous meltdown.
Nvidia delivers official statement on melting RTX 4090 power cables
A hot potato: Power supply-related controversy has surrounded Nvidia's monstrous new flagship graphics card since before it launched. Users recently criticized the company after reports of melting power cables, but Nvidia claims only a handful of incidents occurred and that it was user error to blame.
RTX 4090 owner launches class-action lawsuit against Nvidia over melting adapters
The plaintiff is "experienced in the installation of computer components"
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Review: Fast, Expensive & 4K Capable All the Way
The new GeForce RTX 4080 is clearly impressive, delivering on average 111 fps at 4K across the games we tested. That's 20-30% over previous-gen flagships. That's all great except for that price.
Nvidia RTX 4080 prices at Micro Center show custom cards reaching $1,599
Almost the same price as an RTX 4090
Nvidia expected to rebrand canceled RTX 4080 12GB as RTX 4070 Ti for January launch
Will the $899 price be lowered?
The RTX 4080 could launch with up to 40% less stock than the RTX 4090
And receive fewer resupplies
Galax RTX 4090 HOF comes with two 12VHPWR connectors and 1,000W power limit, overclocked to over 3.7 GHz
What just happened? NordicHardware recently shared some PCB images of Galax's upcoming RTX 4090 graphics card designed for extreme overclocking. It features one of the most impressive power delivery systems shipped on a consumer graphics card, voltage measurement points, and a neat white PCB.
Poorly manufactured adapter responsible for melting Nvidia RTX 4090 cables, report claims
A very bad solder job