Tom’s Hardware publishes a GPU benchmark hierarchy ranking current and previous generation graphics cards.

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About Toms GPU Hierarchy

Tom's Hardware's GPU Benchmarks Hierarchy ranks current and previous generation graphics cards by measured performance, using the site's own benchmark testing. The page separates rasterization and ray tracing rankings, and also includes sections on test setup, game charts, and power, clocks and temperature results, plus guidance on choosing a GPU.

Key features

  • Ranks current and previous generation GPUs by benchmarked gaming performance
  • Separate rasterization and ray tracing ranking sections
  • Covers three generations of Nvidia and AMD cards plus Intel Arc B-series
  • Additional pages cover 2020–2021 and legacy GPU hierarchies
  • Includes power, clocks and temperature data from the test setup
  • Free membership and a paid Premium tier with Bench database and roadmaps
Best for: PC builders and upgraders who want performance comparisons across several generations of graphics cards before buying.
Good for
  • Ranks multiple GPU generations, including older cards, on one page
  • Separates rasterization and ray tracing results rather than combining them
  • Lists the test setup and game charts behind the rankings
Watch out for
  • Some tools, such as the Bench database and hardware roadmaps, are presented as Premium features
  • Membership sign-up requires being aged 16 or over, and geographical rules apply
  • No truly new gaming GPUs had been introduced for almost a year at the time of writing, so newer releases may not appear

Toms GPU Hierarchy at a glance

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Toms GPU Hierarchy FAQ

What does the hierarchy rank?
It ranks current and previous generation graphics cards by performance, based on Tom's Hardware benchmark testing.
Which graphics cards are included?
The 2026 hierarchy spans three generations of Nvidia and AMD cards plus Intel's Arc B-series, with separate pages for 2020–2021 and legacy GPUs.
Do I need an account to use the site?
Free membership provides access to reviews, badges and discussions, while the Bench performance database, roadmaps and deep analysis are listed under Premium. Sign-up requires being 16 or over, and geographical rules apply.
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