Power consumption
First of all, we compare all graphics cards in the main areas of gaming loop, stress test and idle in direct comparison in a gallery, which contains all results in exactly this order as bar graphics. Depending on the power target specified by the manufacturer, considerable differences can be measured.
We also found that some cards with a rather tight power target had a slightly lower power consumption in the stress test due to down clocking. However, in none of the cases did this really negatively affect gaming performance, it only represents the absolute worst case.
Temperature behaviour
For this comparison, we share the bar graphics in the gallery in Gaming Loop, Stress Test and the maximum reached temperatures of the voltage converter MOSFETs or other, absolute hot spots. The more detailed history curves and comments can be found on the individual tests corresponding pages for each map in this article.
We reacted to the many reader opinions and compared the results of Open Benchtable and closed housing for the first time, so we had to perform each measurement twice. Nevertheless, the reference to reality gains enormously here and even weaknesses of some cooling designs are mercilessly visible.
Volume/operating noise
For this comparison, we separate the bar graphics in the gallery into gaming loop and torture – even if it is actually a noise development, which is also very broadband and in terms of sound character for each map also individually very much may be different.
Therefore, it is important not only to compare the absolute bars, but also to look at the frequency spectra on the individual product pages of this roundup and to read the corresponding text.
In addition, we compare the values for the open benchtable and the closed housing, which we have determined in our special measuring chamber.
Since all cards also use a semi-passive mode and the fans stand still in the idle, they do not have to specify corresponding readings.
Intermediate conclusion
You can see very clearly where which manufacturer sees its focus and where in return perhaps savings have been made. Of course, these three criteria alone are not enough to be able to assess a map objectively, but together with the details listed on the individual pages and the performance (previous page) that is quite similar at the end, the picture rounds off quite neatly.
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