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Gaming PC Hardware · Graphics Cards and Gaming CPUs
For gamers deciding which graphics card or processor to buy. We compare specs, independent benchmarks and published reviews so you can match a part to your games, resolution and budget.
Start from the decision you’re facing and go straight to the guide that covers it.
Our largest section, covering GPU picks by resolution, price tier and use case, including VR and budget builds. If you know your budget, start with a price-tier guide; if you know your resolution, go straight to the 1080p, 1440p or 4K guide.
How to read the benchmark charts you see elsewhere, and how to choose, install and size a card. Read these before you buy if you’ve never shopped for a GPU on anything but the box.
CPU picks for gaming, where single-thread speed and cache often matter more than core count. We split Intel and AMD picks and cover streaming, where extra cores can pay off because of encoding work.
The two questions that come up most: how cores and threads affect gaming, and whether your CPU or GPU is holding you back. Getting this right before you upgrade saves money on parts that won’t help.
Our picks are research-based: we compare manufacturer specs, independent benchmarks and published reviews, owner feedback and retailer data, then match picks to resolutions, budgets and use cases. We revisit guides when new graphics cards and processors launch or prices shift. Read our editorial policy.
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