Top 8 best graphics cards of 2025 according to Testing Games: from budget options to 4K monsters

The Testing Games channel summed up the year in the world of graphics hardware and compiled its top 8 graphics cards of 2025. The list turned out to be well balanced, featuring NVIDIA flagships as well as strong offerings from AMD and Intel. The ranking considered performance, price, relevance for different resolutions, and support for technologies such as ray tracing and DLSS/FSR. Below is a breakdown by position, from eighth place to the absolute leader.

8th place: GeForce RTX 5090 — an absolute monster, but at an insane price

The most powerful graphics card of the year opens the list from the bottom. The RTX 5090 delivers uncompromising performance: record-breaking frame rates in 4K with ray tracing and extremely advanced AI upscaling. However, its price tag of several thousand dollars makes it impractical for most users. It is a choice for enthusiasts or those for whom money is no object.

7th place: Radeon RX 9060 XT — 16 GB of VRAM for long-term relevance

AMD offers a strong balance with the RX 9060 XT. Equipped with 16 GB of memory, it performs confidently at 1440p and even in 4K with FSR. The large VRAM capacity ensures longevity, especially in an era of high-resolution textures and AI-driven workloads.

6th place: GeForce RTX 5070 — the queen of price-to-performance

NVIDIA appears in the middle of the list with the RTX 5070, which Testing Games considers the brand’s most successful card. It offers an excellent balance: DLSS 4 support, ray tracing without major performance drops, comfortable 1440p gaming, and even 4K with upscaling. For its price, it is one of the best options of 2025.

5th place: Intel Arc B580 — the king of budget 1080p gaming

Intel continues to surprise. The Arc B580 is the best choice for Full HD gaming at a reasonable price. Solid performance, XeSS upscaling, and a low cost make it a hit in the budget segment.

4th place: Radeon RX 9070 — strong 1440p performance without overpaying

AMD delivers again with the RX 9070, an optimal mid-range card for QHD gaming. It is powerful, offers decent ray tracing and FSR support, and remains relatively affordable. An ideal choice for those who want uncompromised 1440p performance.

3rd place: GeForce RTX 5080 — the king of 4K

The bronze medal goes to the RTX 5080. This is the best GPU for native 4K gaming, combining DLSS, ray tracing, and stable frame rates. NVIDIA clearly dominates at ultra-high resolutions.

2nd place: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti — a 4K alternative with DLSS

Silver goes to the RTX 5070 Ti. Slightly weaker than the RTX 5080, it can still handle 4K gaming very well with the help of DLSS. It is an excellent option for those who want top-tier performance without paying the absolute maximum.

1st place: Radeon RX 9070 XT — graphics card of the year

Gold and the title of best graphics card go to the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Testing Games praises it for its balance: excellent native-resolution performance, strong ray tracing, and effective FSR support. AMD takes the lead here, delivering a versatile card for both 1440p and 4K gaming with no major weaknesses.

In brief

AMD dominates in overall balance, NVIDIA leads at the high end and in AI features, and Intel shines in the budget segment. It was a diverse year, offering strong options for every budget and resolution.

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