GPU Performance Analytics

Interactive charts showing memory evolution and performance trends for major GPU manufacturers

Explore comprehensive data visualizations covering memory capacity growth, performance evolution, and technology advancement timelines for Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD graphics processing units.

Memory Evolution Timeline
Memory Type Distribution
Average Memory Capacity by Year
Memory Size Distribution
Key Performance Insights
Complete Chart Data Methodology
Data Source

All charts use authentic GPU specifications from the dbgpu library, containing 2,890+ real GPU models with verified technical specifications including memory capacity, clock speeds, TDP, process size, release dates, and more.

Memory Evolution Chart
Maximum Memory Line (Solid):

Shows the highest memory capacity GPU released by each manufacturer in a given year. This represents flagship/top-tier models and answers: "What's the most memory you could get this year?"

High-End Average Line (Dashed):

Takes all GPUs released by a manufacturer in a year, sorts them by memory capacity, selects the top 25%, then averages their memory. This shows what high-end consumers could typically expect.

Example: If NVIDIA released 20 GPUs in 2024, we take the top 5 (25%) with highest memory and average them for the "High-End Avg" point.
Performance by Year Charts
Calculation Method:
  • Groups all GPUs by manufacturer and release year
  • Calculates simple average for each metric per year
  • Excludes GPUs with missing data for selected metric
  • Shows manufacturer trends over time
Available Metrics:
  • Memory Capacity: Video memory in GB
  • Base/Boost Clock: Core frequencies in MHz
  • TDP: Thermal design power in Watts
  • Process Size: Manufacturing node in nanometers
Data Filtering
  • Time Range: Filters GPUs by release year (2005-2025 available)
  • Manufacturer: Can isolate NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, or show all three
  • Data Quality: Automatically excludes GPUs with missing release dates or invalid metric values
  • Year Range: Only shows years 2000+ to exclude database errors
Visual Design
  • Colors: NVIDIA (Green), AMD (Red), Intel (Blue)
  • Line Styles: Solid for maximum values, dashed for averages
  • Tooltips: Show exact values with proper units (GB, MHz, W, nm)
  • Y-Axis: Dynamically labeled with appropriate units
Important Notes:
  • Data reflects actual GPU releases, not theoretical maximums or marketing claims
  • Some manufacturers may have fewer releases in certain years, affecting trend lines
  • Memory evolution shows both the absolute maximum available and realistic high-end expectations
  • Performance averages include all GPU tiers (entry-level to flagship) unless filtered