How to tell if a GPU a straight upgrade?

[Cookie64]

Hello, I am kinda new to all the PC building so I need some information regarding Graphics Cards.
How do I tell if a GPU is an actual upgrade from another GPU?

Is a GPU that has more MHz and memory an upgrade for sure?

Thanks to everybody for your time! 😛

 

[bgunner]

No just a higher clock is not an upgrade.

in this article there is a Hierarchy Chart that will tell you what would be an upgrade. Usually go for a GPU 3 tiers higher for a noticeable upgrade. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

 

[AshyCFC]

Here's a performance chart that contains all common GPU's

best at top and worst at bottom.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

If you post your budget for full system/where you're from I can suggest for you a GPU or a whole PC setup that will be balanced without bottlenecks(i.e really powerful GPU bottlenecked by weaker CPU etc)

If you've got a cpu in mind then just post the GPU budget and I'll post some suggestions.

Just so you know cards with more VRAM doesn't mean they're always faster than those with less.

For example 1GB GDDR5 RAM is faster RAM than 2GB of DDR3.

 

[veladem]

It takes knowledge of cards.

This: 690 ---> 770 Is not a upgrade.

This: 750 ti ---> 660 Is.

 

[OnkelCannabia]

Hello, I am kinda new to all the PC building so I need some information regarding Graphics Cards.
How do I tell if a GPU is an actual upgrade from another GPU?

Is a GPU that has more MHz and memory an upgrade for sure?

Thanks to everybody for your time! 😛

Never judge a PC component on stats that you don't understand. Many people come up with crazy theories about what makes a part faster, yet there is a really simple way. Just look at benchmarks. If a GPU gets you better FPS at the resolution you are going to play in, in the games you want, then that is what you want.

 

[veladem]

Yeah, it's a common misconception like how people think horse power makes a good car... xD

 

[HiTechObsessed]

The answer is much more involved than just memory and MHz. The 780 Ti has much lower stock frequencies than the 750 Ti, but is worlds better lol