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Definition: midrange GPU
A graphics processing unit (GPU) that falls between entry level and high-end offerings. For example, in April 2025, PCMag highlighted two midrange GPUs for gamers: NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti ($429) and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 ($549). Which GPU was recommended depended on resolution required, type of PC the card would be installed in and other factors. For comparison, high-end GPUs can cost more than $2,000 and low-end cards less than $100. See GPU and graphics card.
Midrange and High-End Graphics Cards from PNY
Offered in 2025 on Amazon for $435 with NVIDIA's RTX 3070 GPU and 8GB of memory, the midrange card (top) plugs into a Windows computer via the PC Express bus. Macs require an external enclosure (see external GPU). With 16GB of memory, the high-end RTX 5080 GPU (bottom) retailed for $1,519, also on Amazon. The three circles are fans that dissipate heat (see overclock). (Images courtesy of PNY Technologies Inc.)