GPU Comparison Tool | Performance, VRAM, Price & AI Analysis

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GPU Comparison Tool: Compare Performance, VRAM, Price & AI

Compare two GPUs side by side across gaming performance, VRAM, memory bandwidth, power efficiency, price and local AI suitability. Choose the workload that matters most and see which GPU has the stronger overall profile.

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

The calculator methodology, comparison structure and dataset assumptions were reviewed for this tool. Performance values are normalized comparison indices and are not guaranteed FPS results.

Quick Answer: There is no single GPU that is best for every workload. Gaming, local AI, content creation, VRAM capacity, power efficiency and price-to-performance can produce different winners. Select the two GPUs you are considering below to compare them using the same criteria.
Head-to-Head Comparison

Choose Two GPUs

Compare A vs B
GPU A
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
GPU B
AMD Radeon RX 9070
Popular:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
142
Relative Index
VS
AMD Radeon RX 9070
138
Relative Index
Comparison Result

Workload Winner

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Who Wins by Metric?

Detailed GPU Comparison

Specification GPU A GPU B

Which GPU Makes Sense for Your Workload?

Gaming

Match the Resolution

Compare the performance index at the resolution you actually intend to use. Then consider VRAM, power requirements and purchase price.

Local AI

Check VRAM First

VRAM capacity can determine which model sizes and context configurations are practical for local AI workloads.

Creator

Look Beyond FPS

Rendering and creative workloads can depend on compute, memory capacity, software support and application-specific acceleration.

What Does the GPU Performance Index Mean?

The performance index is a normalized comparison score used by this calculator. It is designed to make relative GPU performance easier to compare and is not an FPS measurement.

The calculator uses separate normalized scores for 1080p, 1440p and 4K. This allows the comparison to reflect the selected resolution rather than treating every gaming workload as identical.

Power Efficiency & Value

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Local AI & LLM Suitability

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How Much VRAM Do You Need for Local AI?

VRAM is one of the most important specifications to check when comparing GPUs for local AI and LLM workloads. A model's parameter count alone does not determine its complete memory requirement.

Actual memory usage can also depend on quantization, context length, KV-cache requirements, framework overhead and other runtime allocations.

Therefore, the AI guidance in this tool should be treated as a starting point rather than a guarantee that a particular model will run within a specific VRAM capacity.

Methodology & Data Transparency

Dataset version: v2026.1

Benchmark dataset date: February 15, 2026

Tool review date: September 2, 2026

Normalized baseline: NVIDIA RTX 4090 = 200 Index

Performance scores are normalized comparison indices based on the dataset used by this calculator. They are not manufacturer claims and should not replace independent reviews or workload-specific testing.

Hardware specifications such as VRAM, memory type, memory bus, bandwidth, power rating, architecture and launch MSRP are represented from the dataset used by the tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming?
It depends on the GPUs being compared. Use the 1440p setting to compare their normalized performance index, then consider VRAM, power consumption and price before making a decision.
Is more VRAM always better?
More VRAM can provide additional headroom for high-resolution gaming, large textures and local AI workloads, but VRAM capacity alone does not determine overall GPU performance.
Which GPU is better for local LLMs?
A GPU with more VRAM can support larger models or less aggressive quantization, but actual LLM performance also depends on memory bandwidth, architecture, software support, quantization and context size.
Does GPU power consumption matter?
Yes. Power consumption affects electricity usage, cooling requirements and system design. This calculator includes a power-efficiency metric to compare performance relative to the listed power rating.
Does this calculator show actual FPS?
No. The performance values are normalized comparison indices. They are not guaranteed FPS values. Actual gaming performance varies by game, settings, drivers, CPU, resolution and other system factors.

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Disclaimer: This GPU comparison tool provides estimates and normalized comparison scores for informational purposes. Actual gaming performance, AI inference performance, power consumption and value can vary by workload, drivers, software, settings, cooling, system configuration and purchase price. Verify current specifications and independent benchmark results before making a hardware purchase.

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