Best graphics cards for video editing 2023
Video content is currently a popular tool for promoting your products, attracting an audience, developing your business, etc. Video editing is a serious job that requires special knowledge and skills, as well as certain equipment. And, of course, you need a video card.
Simple video and photo processing does not require a fancy video card, such as Quadro. An entry-level or mid-range GeForce RTX or Radeon RX video card will be enough for you. Only if you constantly work with 4K/8K resolutions may there be a real need to buy a more expensive video card. The top list presents the most optimal cards for video editing. In the last positions are cards with a low price, which may not be suitable for professional activities, but are useful for simple work.
Games and various video editing software require high graphics power. Video cards are mainly responsible for this. Depending on the video card model, performance in editing programs can vary greatly. Lyudmila Evdokimova, managing director of the Gorbushkin Dvor hypermall , chose two models that are popular both among those who work with video and among gamers .
Editor’s Choice
MSI GeForce RTX 3090 GAMING X TRIO 24GB
The TRI FROZR 2 cooling system prevents the video card from heating up even when used at maximum settings. This effect is achieved due to the presence of Torx Fan 4.0 fans with dual blades, a special arrangement of heat pipes, and Airflow Control air flow control technology. The performance of the video card is determined by the presence of improved computing units and super-fast GDDR6X memory, the total volume of which is 24 GB. The Dragon Center application will help you monitor and configure usage settings.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1785 MHz / 19500 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 24576 MB GDDR6X |
| Technical process | 8 nm |
| Connectors | Display Portx3, HDMI 2.1 |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| TDP | 370 W |
| Ray tracing support | There is |
| Additional food | 8 pin+8 pin+8 pin |
| NVLink support | There is |
| API support | DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
ASRock Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D OC 16GB
The ASRock AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D OC graphics card features an advanced cooling system and optimized power for maximum performance. The model has maximum performance, sufficient for any settings in 4K resolution. Highly efficient compute units of the new RDNA 2 architecture with support for hardware ray tracing, a new type of Infinity Cache memory, and 16 GB of dedicated video memory are ideal for video editing. The video card is also equipped with a printed circuit board with an enhanced power supply system and factory overclocking of the GPU.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1925 MHz / 16000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 16384 MB GDDR6 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6900XT |
| Connectors | Display Portx3, HDMI 2.1 |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| Ray tracing support | There is |
| Additional food | 8 pin+8 pin+8 pin |
| NVLink support | There is |
| API support | DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
Top 8 video cards for video editing in 2023 according to KP
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT MASTER 16G
Powered by AMD RDNA 2 architecture, the GIGABYTE AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT MASTER features 80 powerful advanced Compute Units, 128MB of AMD Infinity Cache, and up to 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory. Operates at a GPU speed of 2135 MHz, up to 2365 MHz in Boost mode. The Max-Covered cooling system is represented by one 100 mm and two 115 mm fans with an alternative direction of rotation. The generated air flow completely covers the entire surface of the radiator.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 2015 MHz / 16000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 16384 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 7 nm |
| Connectors | Display Portx2, HDMI 2.1×2 |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| Ray tracing support | There is |
| Additional food | 8 pin+8 pin+8 pin |
| API support | DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER DUAL 8GB
Supports Real-Time Ray Tracing rendering and advanced Deep Learning Super-Sampling (DLSS) full-screen anti-aliasing. The graphics card is based on NVIDIA Turin architecture and provides the highest level of performance and graphics capabilities for graphics work. DrMOS provides low noise and effective heat reduction in heavily loaded power circuits. The video card consumes up to 175 W of energy and requires a power supply of at least 550 W. Equipped with three digital interface ports (HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, DVI-D DL), supports work with VR headsets.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1470 MHz / 14000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 8192 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 12 nm |
| Connectors | DVI-D, Display Port, HDMI 2.0b |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| TDP | 175 W |
| Ray tracing support | There is |
| Additional food | 8 pin |
| API support | DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 3 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING 6GB
This graphics card is significantly cheaper than the RTX 3090, but is also great for video editing. SUPER GAMING is equipped with two fans and has a laconic design that matches any color scheme. The latest version of the MSI Afterburner utility for GTX 16 series video cards has a special overclocking scanner OC Scanner, which automatically searches for the highest settings at which the device will work stably. The graphics card produces Ultra-HD images for sharper, more detailed images, as well as higher contrast and more vibrant colors with HDR High Dynamic Range support.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1785 MHz / 14000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 6144 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 12 nm |
| Connectors | Display Portx3, HDMI 2.0b |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| TDP | 125 W |
| Additional food | 8 pin |
| API support | DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 OC 4 GB
The ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 video card has 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory operating at a frequency of 6001 MHz. The Tweak II app provides intuitive performance tuning, thermoregulation, and system monitoring. The cooling system includes an efficient cooler with durable fans that are IP5X dust-resistant certified. High-quality videos can be recorded using the GeForce Experience app. Energy consumption does not exceed 75 W per hour.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1410 MHz / 12000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 4096 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 12 nm |
| Connectors | DVI-D, Display Port, HDMI 2.0b |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| Additional food | 6 pin |
| API support | DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 3 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB
The video card is equipped with 16 gigabytes of GDDR6 memory operating at an effective frequency of 16000 MHz, which ensures significant performance of the video card. Memory bandwidth is 512 GB/s. The TDP of the video card is 300 W, while the card is powered via an 8 + 8 pin connector. An effective cooling system of three fans and a radiator maintains optimal temperature levels and promotes stable operation under long-term loads.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 2015 MHz / 16000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 16384 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 7 nm |
| Connectors | Display Portx3, HDMI 2.1 |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| Ray tracing support | There is |
| Additional food | 8 pin+8 pin+8 pin |
| SLI/CrossFire support | There is |
| API support | DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 AMP White Edition 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 is powered by NVIDIA Ampere architecture, delivering incredible performance and real-time ray tracing capabilities, as well as access to artificial intelligence technologies. This model has a unique design and is made in white. The video card has excellent factory overclocking and an effective cooling system. IceStorm 2.0 delivers enhanced cooling with FREEZE fan stop and active control of 90mm and 100mm 11-blade fans. In addition, the cooling system has a wide lattice heatsink with aluminum fins and five 6mm copper heat pipes for maximum heat dissipation. The RTX 3060 card is equipped with 12 GB GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The memory bus has a width of 192 bits.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1867 MHz / 15000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 12288 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 8 nm |
| Connectors | Display Portx3, HDMI 2.1 |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| Ray tracing support | There is |
| Additional food | 8 pin+8 pin |
| API support | DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 580 8GB
This model is based on the AMD Polaris 20 GPU, which contains 2304 stream processors, 144 texture units and 32 raster operation units. With 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory it works on a high-speed 256-bit interface, which allows you to use the most realistic high-resolution textures. FreeSync technology allows the video card to synchronize the refresh rate of the image with the displays, significantly reducing the amount of interference. The HDR system increases static contrast and normalizes color reproduction, making the image truly vibrant and rich.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1366 MHz / 8000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 8192 MB GDDR5 |
| Technical process | 14 nm |
| Connectors | DVI-D, Display Portx2, HDMI 2.0bx2 |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| TDP | 185 W |
| Additional food | 8 pin |
| SLI/CrossFire support | There is |
| API support | DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 5120×2880 |
| Number of monitors supported | 5 |
INNO3D GeForce GTX 1660 Ti TWIN X2 6GB
The standard frequency of the video processor is 1500 MHz, in turbo mode it increases to 1770 MHz. The video card is equipped with GDDR6 video memory equal to 6 GB. The effective memory frequency (12000 MHz) and its bandwidth (288 GB/s) are sufficient to solve most of the tasks assigned to the video adapter. Equipped with a productive and low-noise cooling system based on an aluminum radiator, three heat pipes with direct contact technology and two fans.
Main characteristics
| Core/memory frequency | 1770 MHz / 12000 MHz |
| Video memory capacity | 6144 MB GDDR6 |
| Technical process | 12 nm |
| Connectors | Display Portx3, HDMI 2.0b |
| Connection interface | PCI-E 16x |
| Additional food | 8 pin |
| API support | DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan |
| Maximum resolution | 7680×4320 |
| Number of monitors supported | 4 |
How to choose a video card for video editing
Nowadays, the video card market is regularly updated and receives faster and more efficient models. The most powerful models are snapped up like “hot cakes” by owners of mining farms , so you have to try hard to find the best. Egor Sviridov, producer of the ALT+ Production agency , told KP readers how to find the best video card for video editing.
If you decide to start video editing, then you need to be fully prepared. At the initial level, an editor can be patient and work on a series of conventional video cards, but with experience and the desire to work professionally, the need for more powerful hardware comes. What kind of requests can editing programs have for a video card to make it work comfortably and quickly? First of all, look at the technical requirements of the programs you want to work with. To work in Adobe Premiere Pro, for example, a video card with NVIDIA CUDA technology is recommended (but this is not at all necessary).
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