Is RTX better than GTX?

Plenty of options to pick from when looking at Nvidia so which should you go for?

Sebastian Kozlowski

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As you look at some of your next best GPU choices, there are plenty of selections to pick from. With Nvidia cards there have been some changes, so is RTX better than GTX?

Yes, RTX is generally considered superior to GTX due to its additional hardware features and improved performance. One major distinction between RTX and GTX GPUs is the inclusion of ray tracing technology in RTX GPUs. Ray tracing is a rendering technique that produces more realistic lighting effects in 3D graphics but requires hardware acceleration to run in real time.

RTX GPUs include dedicated hardware called Tensor Cores designed specifically for ray tracing, while GTX GPUs do not possess this capability. As such, RTX GPUs offer better visual fidelity as well as more realistic lighting effects than their GTX counterparts.

Another distinguishing feature between RTX and GTX GPUs is the inclusion of DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology in RTX GPUs. This technique utilizes artificial intelligence to upscale lower-resolution images to higher-resolution ones while still maintaining excellent image quality.

Leading to smoother, more detailed graphics, especially for demanding games and VR applications. As this capability is only available on RTX GPUs, users looking for optimal performance and visual quality should opt for them over other options.

RTX GPUs boast improved performance in traditional 3D rendering tasks compared to their GTX counterparts due to the inclusion of newer architecture and processing power, such as the use of GDDR6 memory instead of GDDR5 in some RTX models.

Furthermore, some RTX models include additional features like NVLink for improved multi-GPU efficiency and hardware support for real-time ray tracing and AI acceleration.

GTX GPUs remain an attractive option for those who don’t need the latest hardware features or require maximum performance. Since they tend to be more affordable than RTX GPUs, many GTX GPUs still deliver reliable performance across a variety of applications while providing great graphics in popular games.