Hardware tier lists
These tier lists are written editorially, not generated automatically: each component is placed by target resolution, memory configuration and platform, with the reasoning spelled out. For specific CPU and GPU combinations see the bottleneck pages, and for your own system the free AI analysis.
Graphics Card Tier List: which GPU for which resolution
This tier list sorts current and still-common graphics cards by the thing that actually matters: the resolution at which they stay enjoyable long term. That isn't decided by raw compute alone, but by the interplay of shader power, memory capacity and memory bus width.
Read the tier listCPUGaming CPU Tier List: which processor for smooth frame rates
A gaming CPU isn't measured by core count but by how evenly it delivers frames. This tier list sorts processors on that basis – and names the platform for each tier, because that determines your upgrade options for years to come.
Read the tier listSSDSSD Tier List: which NVMe drive is actually worth it
With SSDs, the big numbers on the box are misleading. What decides how a drive feels day to day isn't peak sequential reads but access time on small files and how the drive behaves once its write cache is exhausted.
Read the tier listPSUPower Supply Tier List: which wattage for which graphics card
The power supply is the component where saving money costs the most. This tier list sorts units by the graphics card they can feed continuously without shutdowns – not by the sticker on the box.
Read the tier listMemoryMemory Tier List: choosing capacity, speed and timings sensibly
Memory is the component where most systems either fall clearly short or waste money outright. This tier list ranks kits by what actually reaches the screen: capacity first, then latency, and only last the speed printed on the box.
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