We analyzed 600+ graphics cards to find the most balanced pairings for your AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT. Calculated using the DPI™ Dynamic Pressure Engine.
The most powerful card this CPU can handle without significant waste.
The most balanced pairing for 1440p high-refresh gaming.
An affordable pairing that still delivers excellent 1080p/1440p performance.
Selecting a GPU for the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT isn't just about picking the fastest card. It's about matching the computational pressure of the CPU with the load factor of the GPU at your target resolution.
Pro Tip: At higher resolutions like 4K, CPU bottlenecking becomes less significant. If you plan to play at 4K, you can safely pair a higher-end GPU than what's recommended for 1080p.
Our DPI™ model shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT has a performance index of 68. To maintain a "Balanced" experience, you should aim for a GPU within a +/- 15% index range of your processor.
| Graphics Card | Balance | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|
GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q GeForce | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon RX 550 Radeon | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon RX 455 OEM Radeon | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon RX 550 512SP Radeon | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
GeForce GTX 870M GeForce | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon R7 360 Radeon | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon R7 360E Radeon | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon R9 360 OEM Radeon | Balanced | 0% | Analysis |
Radeon 8050S Radeon | CPU | 1% | Analysis |
GeForce MX450 30.5W 8Gbps GeForce | CPU | 1% | Analysis |
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB GeForce | CPU | 1% | Analysis |
GeForce GT 1010 DDR4 GeForce | Balanced | 1% | Analysis |
GeForce MX450 12W GeForce | CPU | 1% | Analysis |
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile GeForce | GPU | 1% | Analysis |
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q GeForce | CPU | 1% | Analysis |