Best GPUs under £800 for workstation use

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Gigabyte GV-N506TWF2OC-16GD

66.4 Workstation Score
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti16GB GDDR7128-bit180W
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Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming 8GB GDDR6

56.4 Workstation Score
Radeon RX 9060 XT8GB GDDR6128-bit217W
Why we recommend this ▼

The RDNA 4 architecture and a 3320 MHz boost clock drive strong 1080p gaming, backed by 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its triple-fan cooler keeps the 217W TDP in check within a compact 281mm dual-slot design, and PCIe 5.0 support offers forward-looking compatibility. This card is best for budget-focused 1080p gamers who want high frame rates without upgrading their 450W power supply.

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Best GPUs under £1,500 for workstation use

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Gigabyte GV-N5070GAMING OC-12GD

72.9 Workstation Score
GeForce RTX 507012GB GDDR7192-bit250W
Why we recommend this

The 2625 MHz boost clock and 6144 CUDA cores on the Blackwell architecture deliver strong 1440p gaming performance, backed by 12GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit interface. The triple-fan WINDFORCE cooling system keeps the 250W TDP in check, while DLSS 4 and AV1 encoding add value for content creators. This card suits gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p, though its AI and LLM workloads score lower at 61.3 out of 100.

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Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti AERO 16GB GDDR7

69.2 Workstation Score
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti16GB GDDR7128-bit180W
Why we recommend this ▼

The 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM and Blackwell architecture with 4608 CUDA cores provide a substantial buffer for high-resolution textures, while the factory OC to 2647 MHz and triple-fan WINDFORCE cooler ensure sustained performance in a clean white design. Its 180W power draw and dual-slot, 281mm length make it an efficient, easy-to-integrate upgrade for compact builds. This card is best for 1080p and 1440p gamers who want high frame rates with ray tracing and DLSS 4 without a premium power supply requirement.

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Best GPUs under £3,000 for workstation use

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Gigabyte GV-N5080AORUS M-16GD

84.2 Workstation Score
GeForce RTX 508016GB GDDR7256-bit360W
Why we recommend this

The 10,752 CUDA cores and 2805MHz boost clock on the Blackwell RTX 5080 deliver 56.3 FP16 TFLOPS, with 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 960 GB/s bandwidth. The WINDFORCE triple-fan cooling, LCD Edge View, RGB Halo, and dual BIOS (Performance/Silent) add practical customization, backed by a 4-year warranty with online registration. Best for gamers and content creators who want high ray tracing (97.5/100) and creation scores (97.3/100) in a 360mm, 3.5-slot card.

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Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming 16GB GDDR6

63.7 Workstation Score
Radeon RX 9070 XT16GB GDDR6256-bit304W
Why we recommend this ▼

The RDNA 4 architecture and a 2970 MHz boost clock drive strong 1440p performance, backed by 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The triple-fan WINDFORCE cooler and dual HDMI 2.1 ports add practical flexibility for multi-display setups. This card is best for 1440p gamers seeking high frame rates without stepping up to flagship pricing.

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Premium GPUs for workstation use

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Gigabyte GV-N5090AORUSX W-32GD

80.8 Workstation Score
GeForce RTX 509032GB GDDR7512-bit430W
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