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Best GPUs under CA$700 for ray-tracing

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PowerColor Radeon RX 6500 XT Fighter 4GB GDDR6

32.5 Ray Tracing Score
Radeon RX 6500 XT4GB GDDR664-bit107W
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Best GPUs under CA$1,500 for ray-tracing

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PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT RED DEVIL 16GB GDDR6

69 Ray Tracing Score
Radeon RX 9070 XT16GB GDDR6256-bit304W
Why we recommend this

The RDNA 4 architecture and a 3060MHz boost clock drive strong 4K and 1440p gaming, backed by 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The Red Devil’s triple-fan cooler and robust build quality manage its 304W TDP effectively, while PCIe 5.0 support provides future-ready bandwidth. This card is best for 4K gamers who prioritize raw rasterization performance and a premium cooling solution over AI or compute workloads.

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PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reaper 16GB GDDR6

65.5 Ray Tracing Score
Radeon RX 9070 XT16GB GDDR6256-bit304W
Why we recommend this ▼

The RDNA 4 architecture and 2970 MHz boost clock deliver strong 1440p gaming, backed by 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its compact 289mm length and true 2-slot design make it a rare fit for small form factor builds without sacrificing modern features like PCIe 5.0 and DisplayPort 2.1. This card is best for SFF builders seeking high-refresh 1440p performance who need a powerful GPU that fits in tight spaces.

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Premium GPUs for ray-tracing

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PowerColor Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB GDDR6

86.3 Ray Tracing Score
Radeon RX 7900 XT20GB GDDR6320-bit185W
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PowerColor RX7800XT 16G-F/OC

79.2 Ray Tracing Score
Radeon RX 7800 XT16GB GDDR6256-bit263W
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PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reaper 16GB GDDR6

73.7 Ray Tracing Score
Radeon RX 9070 XT16GB GDDR6256-bit304W
Why we recommend this ▼

The RDNA 4 architecture and 2970 MHz boost clock drive strong 4K gaming performance, backed by 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its compact 289mm, true 2-slot design fits easily into smaller cases without sacrificing the triple-fan cooling needed for its 304W TDP. This card is best for space-constrained gamers seeking high-frame-rate 4K play who don't need top-tier content creation acceleration.

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