GPU Cost Per Frame Analysis - South Africa Edition!

[thecurto]

Hello fellow Carbies!

It's been a slow morning at the office so I decided to build a Cost Per Frame (CPF) analysis specifically for South Africa.

I've always found them interesting on Hardware Unboxed so I used their data set and applied it to our local market.

This might already exist somewhere, in which case I've wasted a morning, but oh well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Some important notes:

• All data used can be found on the last tab.
• I've stuck to 1080p and 1440p for the time being (separate tab for each). I may add 4K later down the line but it's a bit pointless for the lower tier cards.
• I've stuck to retail prices in stock at Wootware rather than scraping a bunch of sites (I don't have that much free time).
• I've stuck to new GPUs and excluded any that are listed as used, re-certified etc. (You'll notice a glaring RX 6700 XT gap because you can't get these new at Wootware anymore).
• If you find a cheaper GPU elsewhere, or want to work out the cost per frame (CPF) for a used GPU, take the price and divide by the FPS to get the CPF for that specific GPU.
• There are currently two HUB videos used: the RTX 4060 review for lower tier cards (60/600 series and down) and the RTX 4070 review for higher tier cards (70/700 series and up). This means it is not an apples to apples comparison because each video includes different drivers, games etc.
• I could not include the Intel Arc A750 for the time being as it did not feature in either of these videos. I'll try and add it at a later stage, if possible.
• I'll try and update this once a month or when a new GPU launches so check out the Data tab for any changes to the source material.
• Most importantly, this is not meant to be scientifically accurate, but rather a guideline for new prospective GPU buyers.

So without further ado:

GPU Cost per Frame Analysis (South Africa)

1440p GPU,Cost Per Frame,Frames Per Second RX 7600 (est.),R106.55,57 RX 6800,R107.13,84 RX 6600 (est.),R117.18,45 RTX 4060 (est.),R118.78,57 RX 7700 XT,R120.47,83 RX 7800 XT,R121.20,99 RX 7600 XT (est.),R121.26,59 RTX 3060 (est.),R123.30,49 RX 7900 GRE,R123.80,105 RTX 4060 Ti (8GB),R124.99,68 RX...

docs.google.com

 

[blankster]

MEh,

What are the frames based on? Rasterization or Ray-traced? Surely 2nd-hand will beat any frame cost wrt Rasterization?

 

[thecurto]

MEh,

What are the frames based on? Rasterization or Ray-traced? Surely 2nd-hand will beat any frame cost wrt Rasterization?

There are links in the spreadsheet to the source content for the frames. Since it's from HUB, it's mostly rasterised numbers.

As per my notes, feel free to calculate the cost per frame for second-hand GPUs yourself

There's way too much price variability on the second hand market to add those prices to a graph

 

[Mk1MiLAN]

cool chart!!

 

[thecurto]

August 2023 Update

Prices have increased across the board because the Rand has taken a tumble again.

• GPU Added: Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti (16GB)
• Best value 1080p AMD GPU: RX 7600 (R69.88 per frame)
• Best value 1080p Nvidia GPU: RTX 4060 (R70.32 per frame)
• Best value 1440p AMD GPU: RX 6950 XT (R93.83 per frame)
• Best value 1440p Nvidia GPU: RTX 4070 (R103.17 per frame)

 

[Areola Grande]

August 2023 Update

Prices have increased across the board because the Rand has taken a tumble again.

• GPU Added: Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti (16GB)
• Best value 1080p AMD GPU: RX 7600 (R69.88 per frame)
• Best value 1080p Nvidia GPU: RTX 4060 (R70.32 per frame)
• Best value 1440p AMD GPU: RX 6950 XT (R93.83 per frame)
• Best value 1440p Nvidia GPU: RTX 4070 (R103.17 per frame)

Give me numbers for a 4070Ti at R16300 please.

 

[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

Give me numbers for a 4070Ti at R16300 please.

Lazy naai.

 

[thecurto]

Give me numbers for a 4070Ti at R16300 please.

Since I'm feeling charitable this Friday:

• R79.90 for 1080p (vs. R86.76 at the current price)
• R106.54 for 1440p (vs. R115.68 at the current price)

That puts it pretty close to the RX 7900 XT at current prices.

 

[Areola Grande]

Lazy naai.

Busy naai

 

[Areola Grande]

Since I'm feeling charitable this Friday:

• R79.90 for 1080p (vs. R86.76 at the current price)
• R106.54 for 1440p (vs. R115.68 at the current price)

That puts it pretty close to the RX 7900 XT at current prices.

Right in the bonus hole. I like it.

Most importantly though, over 220FPS on Tarkov last night. It feels good.

 

[Oj0]

Hmmm, this thread isn't what I expected. I thought it would be a calculation of joules used to render a frame on each card and the respective electricity costs. A better title might be along the lines of cost per frame per second?

 

[StangV2_0]

Give me numbers for a 4070Ti at R16300 please.

Maths not your strongpoint?

R79 at 1080p.
R106 @1440p.

 

[Areola Grande]

Hmmm, this thread isn't what I expected. I thought it would be a calculation of joules used to render a frame on each card and the respective electricity costs. A better title might be along the lines of cost per frame per second?

No. Go away with your nonsense. The title is perfect for those of us who actually game.

 

[StangV2_0]

Hello fellow Carbies!

It's been a slow morning at the office so I decided to build a Cost Per Frame (CPF) analysis specifically for South Africa.

I've always found them interesting on Hardware Unboxed so I used their data set and applied it to our local market.

This might already exist somewhere, in which case I've wasted a morning, but oh well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Some important notes:

• All data used can be found on the last tab.
• I've stuck to 1080p and 1440p for the time being (separate tab for each). I may add 4K later down the line but it's a bit pointless for the lower tier cards.
• I've stuck to retail prices in stock at Wootware rather than scraping a bunch of sites (I don't have that much free time).
• I've stuck to new GPUs and excluded any that are listed as used, re-certified etc. (You'll notice a glaring RX 6700 XT gap because you can't get these new at Wootware anymore).
• If you find a cheaper GPU elsewhere, or want to work out the cost per frame (CPF) for a used GPU, take the price and divide by the FPS to get the CPF for that specific GPU.
• There are currently two HUB videos used: the RTX 4060 review for lower tier cards (60/600 series and down) and the RTX 4070 review for higher tier cards (70/700 series and up). This means it is not an apples to apples comparison because each video includes different drivers, games etc.
• I could not include the Intel Arc A750 for the time being as it did not feature in either of these videos. I'll try and add it at a later stage, if possible.
• I'll try and update this once a month or when a new GPU launches so check out the Data tab for any changes to the source material.
• Most importantly, this is not meant to be scientifically accurate, but rather a guideline for new prospective GPU buyers.

So without further ado:

GPU Cost per Frame Analysis (South Africa)

1440p GPU,Cost Per Frame,Frames Per Second RX 7600 (est.),R106.55,57 RX 6800,R107.13,84 RX 6600 (est.),R117.18,45 RTX 4060 (est.),R118.78,57 RX 7700 XT,R120.47,83 RX 7800 XT,R121.20,99 RX 7600 XT (est.),R121.26,59 RTX 3060 (est.),R123.30,49 RX 7900 GRE,R123.80,105 RTX 4060 Ti (8GB),R124.99,68 RX...

docs.google.com

Very cool list dude and I love that this is based on local pricing.

I always felt the AMD cards are the better value option and this list shows it. Ffs, had no idea the 6950 was down to R13k!

Informative post, thank you!

 

[Areola Grande]

Maths not your strongpoint?

R79 at 1080p.
R106 @1440p.

R79.90 @ 1080p
R106.54 @1440p

How can you correct me but still get it wrong? Go resell yourself a calculator and come again.

Also, doesn't matter how good I am at maths if I don't have the raw data now does it?

Flippit these Quebregistanis are giving duk lip these days.

 

[StangV2_0]

R79.90 @ 1080p
R106.54 @1440p

How can you correct me but still get it wrong? Go resell yourself a calculator and come again.

Also, doesn't matter how good I am at maths if I don't have the raw data now does it?

Flippit these Quebregistanis are giving duk lip these days.

oh ffs...

Now I am gonna have to google this "Quebregistanis " word.. Edit. Didnt help..

 

[Oj0]

oh ffs...

Now I am gonna have to google this "Quebregistanis " word.. Edit. Didnt help..

You're from Port Elizabeth, now known as ?Que!bregistn or something.

 

[Oj0]

You're from Port Elizabeth, now known as ?Que!bregistn or something.

Seriously, how do you pronounce it? The best I can come up with is a double throat clear, a click, and then "Berra"

 

[Areola Grande]

You're from Port Elizabeth, now known as ?Que!bregistn or something.

You're smart, you should become a reseller.

 

[Areola Grande]

Seriously, how do you pronounce it? The best I can come up with is a double throat clear, a click, and then "Berra"

Port (like fort) Elizabeth (like Selizabeth but without the S at the beginning)

 

[Oj0]

Port (like fort) Elizabeth (like Selizabeth but without the S at the beginning)

I like this. From now on Quebregistan shall be known as Port Elizabeth.

 

[Pickled_Dick]

The solution to this is stop being poor.

 

[FeelsBranMan]

You're from Port Elizabeth, now known as ?Que!bregistn or something.

Close enough - most of us don't even know how to pronounce it 😂

 

[Oj0]

Close enough - most of us don't even know how to pronounce it 😂

I'm fully aware. 99% of my customers from PE tell me the same thing

 

[StangV2_0]

Seriously, how do you pronounce it? The best I can come up with is a double throat clear, a click, and then "Berra"

I think that was their intention. "PhlemBerha"

 

[thecurto]

September 2023 Update

• Added the RX 6700, RX 6800, RX 7700 & RX 7800 XT
• Removed the RTX 3070, RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT
• New data source: HUB Review of the RX 7700 XT

I've also added estimated CPF data for other retail cards not included in the review (using TechPowerUp's GPU Database for relative performance). Not an exact science by any means but it should help to make more informed buying decisions. These estimated results have (est.) next to the GPU name for transparency.

Interestingly, the RX 7800 XT isn't great value in our current market compared to pricing overseas. It's 11% more expensive than the RX 7700 XT in the US, but a whopping 26% more expensive here. But it's still better value than the RTX 4070.

Surprisingly, the RX 6800 is the same price as the RX 7700 XT and is the better buy with more VRAM and slightly better performance so that would be my pick of the month.

 

[Areola Grande]

Appreciate your efforts man.

 

[goldfritter]

September 2023 Update

• Added the RX 6700, RX 6800, RX 7700 & RX 7800 XT
• Removed the RTX 3070, RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT
• New data source: HUB Review of the RX 7700 XT

I've also added estimated CPF data for other retail cards not included in the review (using TechPowerUp's GPU Database for relative performance). Not an exact science by any means but it should help to make more informed buying decisions. These estimated results have (est.) next to the GPU name for transparency.

Interestingly, the RX 7800 XT isn't great value in our current market compared to pricing overseas. It's 11% more expensive than the RX 7700 XT in the US, but a whopping 26% more expensive here. But it's still better value than the RTX 4070.

Surprisingly, the RX 6800 is the same price as the RX 7700 XT and is the better buy with more VRAM and slightly better performance so that would be my pick of the month.

6950XT also looking like surprisingly good value.

 

[thecurto]

6950XT also looking like surprisingly good value.

Not a bad option at all, but it's price has jumped up by R1000 since the RX 7800 XT launch so it's closer than ever to the 4070 Ti/7900 XT tier. It was a killer deal at R14K!

Still a R3K price jump to those cards is decent CUD money for other parts, especially if you can jump up to another CPU tier (looking at you, Starfield).

 

[goldfritter]

Not a bad option at all, but it's price has jumped up by R1000 since the RX 7800 XT launch so it's closer than ever to the 4070 Ti/7900 XT tier. It was a killer deal at R14K!

Still a R3K price jump to those cards is decent CUD money for other parts, especially if you can jump up to another CPU tier (looking at you, Starfield).

It's down to R 14 399.

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