⚡ UNIFIED HARDWARE RATING

FPSHQ Score

One number instead of a dozen benchmarks. Compare GPUs, CPUs and whole builds of different generations directly — honestly, transparently, with prices factored in.

POWER
0–10 000
Bench Score

GPU/CPU performance in real games + synthetics. Normalized to the generation flagship (RTX 5090 = 10,000).

VALUE
0–100
Value Score

How much performance per price. Accounts for current store prices. Helps you avoid overpaying for the top.

BUILD
0–100
PC Score

The final score of the whole build and a tier from F to S. Calculated in PC Power Test in 30 seconds.

How a build's PC Score is calculated

A weighted sum of five factors, normalized to 100 points:

GPU (Bench Score)
45%
CPU (Bench Score)
30%
RAM
10%
Storage
5%
CPU ↔ GPU balance
10%

PC Score = (GPU×0.45 + CPU×0.30 + RAM×0.10 + Storage×0.05 + Balance×0.10), where each component is normalized to 100.

Build tiers: from F to S

S
90–100 points
4K Ultra with no compromises
RTX 5090 + Ryzen 9 9950X3D
A
75–89 points
1440p Ultra / 4K High with DLSS
RTX 4080 Super + Ryzen 7
B
60–74 points
1440p High / 1080p Ultra
RTX 4070 Super + Ryzen 5/7
C
45–59 points
1080p Ultra / 1440p Medium
RTX 4060 Ti + Ryzen 5 7600
D
30–44 points
1080p Medium
RTX 4060 + Ryzen 5 5600
F
0–29 points
Esports and indie
GTX 1650 + low-end

FPSHQ Score in action: top GPUs

Current scores straight from our database. Click a card to see the full breakdown.

GPUBench ScoreValueTier
MSI Suprim X GeForce RTX 5090 10350 63 S
ASUS ROG Strix White GeForce RTX 5090 10320 63 S
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 10300 63 S
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 10300 63 S
MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 5090 10250 63 S

Best Value Score: more FPS per price

Cards with the best price/performance ratio — great buys right now.

GPUValue ScorePriceBench
GeForce RTX 2070 95 $ 315 2700
GeForce RTX 2080 Super 95 $ 380 3300
ASRock Taichi Radeon RX 5500 XT 95 $ 220 1542
GeForce RTX 4050 95 $ 405 3200
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 95 $ 645 5600

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Why a unified performance rating is needed

Comparing GPUs and CPUs of different generations by eye is nearly impossible: is the GeForce RTX 4070 faster than the RTX 3080 or not? Will a Ryzen 5 7600 beat a Core i5 12600K in games? Only benchmarks give direct answers, but there are dozens and each game tells its own story. FPSHQ Score solves this by reducing everything to one number you can instantly rank any hardware by.

The key difference of our approach is factoring in real store prices via the Value Score. A top GPU almost always leads in raw performance, but the markup for the last 10% of power can be twofold. Value Score honestly shows where the purchase "sweet spot" is — usually mid-range models of the current generation.

How we collect data

At the core of the Bench Score is a mix of real in-game FPS measurements in popular titles and synthetic tests. All measurements are at stock clocks for a fair comparison. Prices for the Value Score come from the largest stores and update daily. The full description of formulas and weights is in the methodology section.

Questions about the FPSHQ Score

What is the FPSHQ Score?
FPSHQ Score is a single hardware performance rating on a 0–10,000 scale for GPUs and CPUs, and 0–100 for complete PC builds. It condenses dozens of benchmarks and real FPS measurements into one clear number so you can compare components of different generations and brands directly.
How does the FPSHQ Score differ from other ratings?
Most ratings show either synthetics (3DMark) or FPS in one game. FPSHQ Score combines synthetic tests and real in-game FPS across 6–10 popular games, normalizes to the generation flagship, and adds a Value Score — "how much performance per price" using store prices. This makes the rating useful for an actual purchase.
What is the Value Score?
Value Score (0–100) shows the value of a purchase: how much performance you get for your money. Formula: (Bench Score / price) × a normalization coefficient. Flagships like the RTX 5090 have a high Bench Score but a medium Value Score — you overpay for the top. Budget and mid-range cards often win on Value.
How is the FPSHQ Score used in PC Power Test?
When you run PC Power Test, your build gets a final PC Score 0–100 based on the GPU's FPSHQ Score (45%), CPU (30%), RAM amount and type (10%), storage (5%) and CPU/GPU balance (10%). The build then lands in a tier from F to S and is compared with the global database.
Can I cite the FPSHQ Score?
Yes. The FPSHQ Score is an open rating with a transparent methodology. You can cite the score of a specific GPU or CPU in reviews, articles and discussions. Every hardware card on FPSHQ shows the current Score, Value Score and tier.
How often is the FPSHQ Score updated?
Bench Score is recalculated weekly to account for new drivers and optimization patches. Value Score updates with prices — daily. New models are added within 7 days of release.