Every GPU That Mattered

A comprehensive look at 30 years of GPU evolution, featuring 49 iconic graphics cards from the era of Quake to Cyberpunk, analyzed through transistor counts and market trends.

The Data Drop #043

49 graphics cards. 30 years. From Quake to Cyberpunk.

Swipe through 30 years of graphics cards. Every card that mattered.

Pick any two GPUs. See how they compare.

Every GPU plotted by year and transistor count. Click any dot to explore.

Steam Hardware Survey, March 2026

One interactive data story, every week. Free.

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