GPU Tier List for Gaming 2026
68 desktop graphics cards ranked from S to D by performance in demanding games at 1440p, with the GeForce RTX 5090 on top. Reviewed 2026-11-06; compare any two to see how many steps apart they are.
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GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1 step higher
The gap holds even after allowing for the error margin of this data.
One step is about 1.14 to 1.18 times; one tier (S, A, B, C, D) is three steps, roughly 1.5 times (about 1.65 times for C).
GPU tier list by gaming performance
Within a row, earlier parts are generally faster, but the gap may be within the error margin. Select a part to open it in the PC Bottleneck Check.
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S+Step S+
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SStep S
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A+Step A+
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AStep A
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A-Step A-
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B+Step B+
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BStep B
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B-Step B-
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C+Step C+
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CStep C
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C-Step C-
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D+Step D+
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DStep D
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D-Step D-
Commonly compared graphics cards
Popular match-ups, judged the same way as the comparison above. Select one to open the full comparison.
- GeForce RTX 5060 C+vsGeForce RTX 4060 C GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1 step higher
- GeForce RTX 4060 CvsGeForce RTX 3060 12GB C- GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1 step higher
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB BvsRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB B- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB may be ahead, but it is not certain
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A+vsRadeon RX 9070 XT A GeForce RTX 5070 Ti may be ahead, but it is not certain
- GeForce RTX 5070 A-vsRadeon RX 9070 A- About the same performance
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Optimize now (See Lutimize)How the ranking and tiers were made
Based on a ranking of average frame rates in 21 games at 1440p, each card is compared with the fastest in this list: S at 75% or more, A at 50% or more, B at 33% or more, C at 20% or more, and D below that. These are the same tiers the PC Bottleneck Check uses.
Each tier is split into three steps (+, plain, -), and one step is about 1.14 to 1.18 times. The lowest step, D-, holds everything below it, so a comparison involving D- can understate the real gap.
Measured, cross-checked and estimated
- Measured: tested directly in the reference ranking or its previous edition.
- Estimated: missing from the reference ranking, so placed by its ratio to neighbouring parts in another test (including graphics cards converted from another resolution). Its order against nearby parts may differ.
- Cross-checked: an estimated part whose placement matched another test's multi-game average within 10%.
- Desktop parts only. Laptop parts are not included.
Common questions
What do the S, A, B, C and D tiers mean?
Compared with the fastest part in this list, S is 75% or more, A is 50% or more, B is 33% or more, C is 20% or more, and D is below that. Each tier is split again into three steps: +, plain and -.
Do parts in the same tier perform the same?
No. The top and bottom of one tier can be roughly 1.5 times apart (about 1.65 times in C), which is why each tier has three steps. Parts in the same step are often within the error margin.
Does the ranking change with resolution?
It can. This list is based on 1440p; in the same ranking the Radeon RX 7600 is ahead of the Intel Arc A770 16GB at 1080p but behind it at 1440p.
Does more VRAM mean a higher rank?
Not necessarily. The chip matters first: the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is C-, while the GeForce RTX 4060 with less memory (8GB) is C. More memory can help at high resolutions and texture settings.
How do I pick the best value?
Prices change daily, so they are not listed; compare two or three candidates in your budget above. If they share a step, the cheaper one is a reasonable pick; if the gap is certain, decide whether it is worth the extra cost.
Are laptop graphics cards included?
No. In laptops the same chip performs very differently depending on each laptop's power limit, so one name cannot get one rank.
Why does this differ from other rankings?
Rankings change with the games tested, resolution, settings and timing. This list uses one latest ranking as the basis so every part is compared on the same scale.
Why are there no scores or FPS?
Real frame rates vary by game and settings, so a single number is easy to misread; only tiers and order are shown. The PC Bottleneck Check gives the tier for your own build in a specific game.
How current is this ranking?
It was last reviewed on 2026-11-06. The tiers come from the same data as the PC Bottleneck Check, so when the data changes, both tools change together.
Last reviewed 2026-11-06