Tech & Auto
Ranking The Biggest Graphics Card Brands From Worst To Best
By NATHAN P. GIBSON
12. XFX
While they don't look stylish and aren't necessarily the best graphics cards available, XFX GPUs are known to be able to compete at a high level in terms of raw performance.
XFX has some issues regarding customer support, and research by retailer Digitec Galaxus indicates that its GPUs are the most likely to fail within the first two years.
11. NVIDIA
While many get their graphics cards from third parties, buying straight from NVIDIA can get you the very best quality chips with a Founder's Edition card.
However, Founder's Edition graphics cards are expensive, and cheaper alternatives are often available. NVIDIA also has a poor customer support record.
10. Sapphire
While Sapphire isn't as well established as other brands, its graphics cards aren't too expensive, are reliable, and offer similar performance levels to competitors.
According to research, Sapphire has a high failure rate in the first 24 months after sale, but it makes up for this with great customer service and quick warranty request response.
9. AMD
Unlike NVIDIA's expensive high-end graphics cards, AMD's first-party range is centered on cheaper reference cards that are great for those on a budget.
Feedback suggests that their main issue is that they are cooled by a blower system, resulting in hotter, louder graphics cards that struggle to reach their full potential.
8. PowerColor
PowerColor is a name associated with superior products. It offers a great range of water-cooled graphics cards with exceptional cooling and premium performance.
The brand has had recent issues due to the RX 5000 series facing a high failure rate and a large percentage of the graphics cards being returned.