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By use case

Best GPU for Every Use CaseCurated picks for gaming, editing, AI and more — ranked on real prices.
Best GPU for Local LLMVRAM-first rankings for running local models on your own hardware.

By spec & price

Best GPU by BudgetThe strongest card you can get at every price point, updated daily.
Cheapest GPU by VRAM SizeThe cheapest route to 8, 12, 16 or 24 GB of video memory.

Calculators

PSU CalculatorSize your power supply from your full build, headroom included.
Can I Run It?Check whether your GPU clears a game's minimum and recommended specs.
Bottleneck CheckerSee whether your CPU or your GPU is holding the other one back.
GPU Case Fit CheckerCheck which graphics cards physically fit your PC case before you buy.

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Bottleneck Report: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB + Core i5-9600

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SevereThis pairing has a significant bottleneck — the Core i5-9600 heavily limits the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.

1080p

49%

GPU Limited

1440p

32%

GPU Limited

4k

19%

GPU Limited

To reduce the GPU bottleneck with your Core i5-9600, consider upgrading to one of these GPUs:

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Bottleneck estimates are based on synthetic performance indices and should be used as a reference only. Real-world performance varies by game, settings, resolution, and driver version.