Best GPU for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in 2020

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Depending on what you plan on using your new AMD Ryzen 9 3900X-powered PC for, we’ve rounded up somebest graphics cardrecommendations to get the most out of your processor. Whether you need the PC for work or 4K gaming, we have you covered.

Choosing the right GPU

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The right GPU comes down to the resolution you plan on gaming at. If it’s 1080p or you won’t be gaming that much and would like to save a little in the process, theGTX 1660 SUPERorRX 5500 XTare great options. Simply go with AMD if you have a FreeSync monitor or NVIDIA if it’s G-Sync.

If you want to go all out and enjoy games with all the visual settings cranked up to the highest levels, you’ll want theXFX AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT RAW IIorEVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Ultra Gaming. Just like our more affordable options, you’ll want to go with AMD for FreeSync panels and NVIDIA for G-Sync monitors. These two GPUs will let you game at 4K, though the 2080 Ti is vastly more expensiveandpowerful.

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Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at@RichEdmonds.