Rating of 10 top video cards 2020
When choosing a video card, it was decided to rely on some of the most significant characteristics of the models, namely: performance, noiselessness, and price. After lengthy searches, variants with many positive features were discovered. From them, by elimination, I chose one that satisfied all the stated requirements.
Category | Place | Name | Justification for choice | Rating | Price, rub |
Laptop video cards | 1 | GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 1252MHz | Quiet, great for online gaming | 9.8 | from 5840 |
2 | MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 1341MHz | Quiet, powerful cooling system | 9.7 | from 11850 | |
3 | Sapphire Radeon R5 230 625MHz | Silent, does not slow down | 9.3 | from 3020 | |
4 | MSI GeForce 210 589Mhz PCI-E 2.0 512Mb 1000Mhz | Does not slow down, passive cooling | 9.2 | from 2559 | |
5 | Palit GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB 14000MHz | High performance, excellent cooling system | 9.1 | from 27380 | |
6 | ASUS GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz | Overclocking potential, cooling system | 9 | from 34750 | |
7 | ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 1830MHz | Powerful and quiet | 8.9 | from 59620 | |
8 | GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 1620MHz | Size and direction of radiator fins | 8.8 | from 36280 | |
9 | MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 1875MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB 12000MHz | High-quality board design | 8.7 | from 25650 | |
10 | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 1607MHz | Powerful, eats little | 8.6 | from 32000 |
The content of the article
- Leader - GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 1252MHz PCI-E 3.0 2048MB 6008MHz
- Second honorable mention: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 1341MHz PCI-E 3.0 4096MB
- “Bronze” - Sapphire Radeon R5 230 625MHz PCI-E 2.1 1024MB 1334MHz
- Place No. 4 - MSI GeForce 210 589Mhz PCI-E 2.0 512Mb 1000Mhz 64 bit
- Place #5 - Palit GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB 14000MHz
- Place No. 6 - ASUS GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB
- Place #7 - ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 1830MHz PCI-E 3.0
- Place No. 8 - GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 1620MHz PCI-E 3.0 8192MB
- Place No. 9 - MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 1875MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB 12000MHz 192 bit HDMI 3xDisplayPort HDCP GAMING X
- Place No. 10 - GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 1607MHz PCI-E 3.0 8192MB
- Conclusion
Leader - GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 1252MHz PCI-E 3.0 2048MB 6008MHz
I really liked the GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030. It is distinguished by the fact that it can be used to work even with 2 monitors. The option is great for online games - this is important, since I periodically indulge in this type of pastime. It does not make noise, does not heat up, and is inexpensive. Power consumption is low, the video card itself is compact. Everything is fine.
The only negative is the small fan. However, judging by the reviews, this does not affect anything, so I will focus on this option.
Main advantages:
- excellent price-quality ratio;
- does not heat up;
- does not make noise;
- handles online games well.
Main disadvantages:
- small fan.
Characteristics:
Reviews
GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 is inexpensive, but does a decent job of its functions. Its size is impressive, it is quiet and compact. No shortcomings have been found yet. The card has only 4 wired lines, the rest are empty. (Tatiana, Sevastopol)
Second honorable mention: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 1341MHz PCI-E 3.0 4096MB
Another interesting option that is worth getting acquainted with. The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 video card is in great demand among consumers. It can handle both huge Photoshop files and graphics. For her, such problems are solved easily. The only thing I wasn't happy with was the price - about 12 thousand. It's a bit expensive for me.
Main advantages:
- does not require additional nutrition;
- beautiful;
- works quietly;
- powerful.
Main disadvantages:
- No.
Characteristics:
Reviews
The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 barely heats up. With its help you can play even with high settings. The video card looks attractive.Among the minuses, we can note the poor-quality cooling system - only 2 turntables and a standard radiator. There is no additional food. (Egor, Ulyanovsk)
“Bronze” - Sapphire Radeon R5 230 625MHz PCI-E 2.1 1024MB 1334MHz
Sapphire Radeon R5 230 625MHz PCI-E 2.1 1024MB 1334MHz 64 bit DVI HDMI HDCP is a good option. With minimal settings, games run smoothly with its help. The card is inexpensive. This option was eliminated due to the fact that the model gets very hot. This is a drawback.
Main advantages:
- runs games without lag;
- easy to connect;
- budget.
Main disadvantages:
- poorly ventilated;
- warms up.
Characteristics:
Reviews
The video card is small in size. Works well, but gets hot. Doesn't make noise. Games run smoothly if you set the settings to minimum. Any video will load. (Oleg, Belgorod)
Place No. 4 - MSI GeForce 210 589Mhz PCI-E 2.0 512Mb 1000Mhz 64 bit
Consumers like the MSI GeForce 210 589Mhz because it has a passive cooling type. The option is optimal for the office. The video card is inexpensive, but its quality cannot be called ideal. Again, the option gets very hot, which means it is not suitable.
Main advantages:
- runs games well at minimum settings;
- Great for the office.
Main disadvantages:
- occupies 2 slots;
- warming up.
Characteristics:
Reviews
I bought a video card for an office laptop. Connected quickly, no problems arose. The card is inexpensive and the quality is acceptable. Overall I recommend it. (Valentin, Serpukhov)
Place #5 - Palit GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB 14000MHz
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz has good performance. It is inexpensive, and installing it in a laptop will not cause problems. Setting up the map will also be easy. And again the same minus - overheating. It turns out that it is now difficult to find a model that does not suffer from such a drawback.
Main advantages:
- easy to install and manage;
- a beautiful picture is guaranteed;
- laconic design;
- It's inexpensive.
Main disadvantages:
- Gets warm when running some games.
Characteristics:
Reviews
The product hardly heats up and is small in size. I don’t see any shortcomings yet, the game runs smoothly, there is no noise as such, even from the power supply chokes. (Igor, Nizhny Novgorod)
Place No. 6 - ASUS GeForce RTX 2060 1365MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB
ASUS GeForce RTX 2060 has an attractive design and practically does not heat up. It makes almost no noise, but overclocking it will be problematic. Otherwise, the option is good, especially for those people who need to work on a laptop and not play. I didn't like the performance, and the price is too high.
Main advantages:
- attractive design;
- good cooling;
- The noise is practically inaudible.
Main disadvantages:
- accelerates poorly;
- price.
Characteristics:
Reviews
The video card is good, the graphics become more realistic. The main disadvantage is the price, but there are options on the market that are much more expensive. (Rostislav, Dmitrov)
Place #7 - ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 1830MHz PCI-E 3.0
ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is considered one of the most powerful. At the same time, it is quite quiet. The design is standard, the frequencies are increased, which is immediately felt in games. Simple and accessible, there is nothing superfluous. In this case, the only question is cost. If the option was cheaper, I would definitely take it.
Main advantages:
- carries games without problems;
- performance at a high level.
Main disadvantages:
- the price could have been lower.
Characteristics:
Reviews
The video card can handle any game. I found drivers for it without any problems. Even with active use I did not find any problems. It doesn't get hot, it's quiet - everything is just great. The only negative is that it is a bit expensive. (Alexander, Tver)
Place No. 8 - GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 1620MHz PCI-E 3.0 8192MB
ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a great option for small sizes.The cooling system is not the best, but not the worst either, the appearance is pleasant - for example, the backplate is made of solid metal. Although the video card is not suitable for overclocking, in general it copes with the task quite well. But I want something more powerful, so we’ll skip this model for now.
Main advantages:
- compact size;
- beautiful appearance.
Main disadvantages:
- not suitable for overclocking.
Characteristics:
Reviews
In general, the video card can be called quite modest. The cooling system seems to be quite good, but it’s definitely not suitable for overclocking. It makes noise, but not loudly. It's well worth the price, so I was pleased. (Leonid, Orel)
Place No. 9 - MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 1875MHz PCI-E 3.0 6144MB 12000MHz 192 bit HDMI 3xDisplayPort HDCP GAMING X
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has a fairly quiet cooling system. The assembly of the model is of high quality, acceleration is good. Performance is at a good level. The video card is capable of handling most games, and it can also be used for video editing, which is an additional advantage. Overall the model is not bad, but expensive.
Main advantages:
- fast memory;
- CPU frequency;
- almost does not heat up and does not make noise;
- beautiful appearance.
Main disadvantages:
- price.
Characteristics:
Reviews
Even though many people consider this video card to be overpriced, I think it is quite justified. Its quality is excellent, the graphics chip is quite powerful. The appearance attracts attention, the software is decent. (Nikolai, Yoshkar-ola)
Place No. 10 - GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 1607MHz PCI-E 3.0 8192MB
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 1 has an excellent cooling system. She will definitely handle all the games. Performance is average, assembly is excellent. If you don't want to overpay, this option is for you. However, there is a significant drawback that was discovered by several people at once. This option does not fit in with the Aorus program. Maybe she won’t go with something else, who knows.
Main advantages:
- great for gaming in full HD;
- the price is reasonable;
- looks attractive.
Main disadvantages:
- buggy with the Aorus program.
Characteristics:
Reviews
The video card is quiet, hardly heats up, and overclocking is available with one button. The only thing I'm not happy about is the cost. The throttles do not whistle, regardless of FPS. Sometimes it can glitch. (Anatoly, Elabuga)
Conclusion
Among all the reviewed video cards for laptops, the video card stands out GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030. This option is best for playing various types of online games. In addition, the model is quiet and practically does not heat up, is compact and consumes a minimal amount of energy. The price-quality ratio is optimal. This is why I choose it among the most popular options of 2020.
And is it okay that all the video cards in question are for a desktop PC, and not for a laptop?