Use Case | Recommended GPU Type | Example Models |
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Basic computing / light gaming | Integrated GPU or entry-level discrete | Intel UHD Graphics, NVIDIA GTX 1650 |
1080p gaming | Mid-range discrete | AMD RX 6600 XT, NVIDIA RTX 3060 |
1440p gaming | High-end discrete | AMD RX 6700 XT, NVIDIA RTX 3070 |
4K gaming | Premium discrete | AMD RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA RTX 3080 |
Content creation / 3D rendering | Workstation GPU | NVIDIA RTX A4000, AMD Radeon Pro W6800 |
GPU Model | Approximate Price (USD) | Primary Function |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | $1,600+ | Ultimate 4K/8K gaming, AI, content creation |
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | $900-$1,000 | High-end 4K gaming, content creation |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super | $1,000-$1,200 | High-performance 4K gaming, ray tracing |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | $800-$900 | Excellent 1440p/4K gaming, DLSS 3 |
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT | $500-$550 | Great 1440p gaming, good value |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | $400-$450 | Solid 1080p/1440p gaming, DLSS 3 |
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | $300-$350 | Good 1080p/1440p gaming, budget-friendly |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | $300-$350 | Entry-level ray tracing, 1080p gaming |
Industry | GPU Applications |
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Scientific Research | Climate modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, astrophysics calculations 12 |
Healthcare | Medical imaging, drug discovery, computational biology 23 |
Finance | Real-time risk analytics, financial modeling, cryptocurrency mining 12 |
Artificial Intelligence | Machine learning, deep learning, neural network training 123 |
Media & Entertainment | Video editing, 3D rendering, special effects creation 14 |
Automotive | Autonomous driving systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) 35 |
Manufacturing | Computer-aided design (CAD), product visualization, defect inspection 15 |
Oil & Gas | Seismic imaging, reservoir simulation 4 |