How the finder works
The finder reads the same reference table as the FPS calculator: a typical average frame rate for each graphics chip in ten games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Settings vary by game and several use upscaling. The FPS calculator lists the preset beside each game.
A card averages the target when its mean frame rate across the ten games reaches it. It holds the target when every game does, including the ray-traced ones, which are far heavier than the rest. Competitive shooters run several times faster than those, so a card can average a target comfortably and still fall short in the demanding games.
The figures assume a processor fast enough not to hold the card back. A slower processor lowers them, most of all at 1080p and at high frame rate targets. Check a pairing in the bottleneck calculator.
The finder does not know prices. The slowest card that reaches a target is often the cheapest way to get there, but not always, so check current prices before you buy. Where several cards tie, the one with the lowest rated power is listed first.
These are estimates, not measurements of your PC. Read more about how we handle data and corrections in our editorial policy.