In the search for a new gaming PC, I conducted a thorough market analysis, comparing 243 desktop computers across 10 different retailers. The evaluation focused exclusively on GPU and CPU performance relative to price, providing a clear overview for anyone seeking a capable system at a reasonable cost. Keep in mind that this analysis represents a snapshot in time and may not account for temporary promotions or discounts.
Performance benchmarks were calculated using indexed averages from multiple sources. GPU scores were derived from userbenchmark.com, videocardbenchmark.net, and UL benchmarks, while CPU ratings combined data from cpubenchmark.net and cpu.userbenchmark.com. The overall performance metric (Avg. Index) represents the average of these GPU and CPU indices for each system. To determine value for money (V4M), the average performance index was divided by the price.
After reviewing all options, I’ve personally selected PC #30, which features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB graphics card paired with an Intel Core Ultra 265K processor. This combination delivers 141% average performance at a value rating of 109%, representing what I found to be the optimal balance of capability and cost-effectiveness among the systems evaluated.