2018 was majorly a bearish market for the cryptocurrencies. However, everywhere you look has some mention of some altcoins and even bitcoin. 2019 has started with a lot of volatility in the crypto world. Bitcoin erupted in popularity in 2017 when the bulls were bellowing all over the markets.
Although bitcoin may be slightly losing its popularity and its meteoric growth was marred by cascading plunges of 2018, other cryptocurrencies are coming up. Thus, everyone wants a piece of the crypto market with the recent falls being seen as opportunities for executing trade transactions with anticipation that the crypto market will rise again.
Any user who wishes to get into the cryptocurrency mining industry should consider getting any of these top mining GPUs for 2019.
This list is selected by Blockchain Consultant Deepanshu Bhatt.
1. Gigabyte GTX 1080Ti 11GB AORUS EXTREME Edition:
The Gigabyte GTX 1080ti aorus provides hashrate of 62.44 MHash/s for Lyra2REv2 at Coreclock 1923 MHz and Memoryclock 5400 MHz while consuming 200 watts. The Nvidia gtx 1080ti aorus is a graphics card by Nvidia. It comes with GDDR5X memory and has 352 bit memory interface or bus width.
Gigabyte GTX 1080Ti 11GB AORUS EXTREME Edition Features / Tech Specs:
- Powered by GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti
- Integrated with 11GB GDDR5X 352-bit memory interface
- WINDFORCE Stack 3X 100mm Fan Cooling System
- Advanced Copper Back Plate Cooling
AORUS VR Link provides the best VR experience - RGB Fusion – 16.7M customizable color lighting
- Metal Back Plate with RGB AORUS LOGO Illumination
- Built for Extreme Overclocking 12+2 Power Phases
- Core Clock Boost: 1746 MHz / Base: 1632 MHz in OC mode
- Core Clock Boost: 1721 MHz / Base: 1607 MHz in Gaming mode
- Reference Card Boost: 1582 MHz / Base: 1480 MHz
2. AMD Radeon RX 480:
The AMD Radeon™ RX 480 graphics cards features the latest Polaris GPU with 2304 stream processors and 8GB of 8000MHz GDDR5 memory. It competes with heavy weights such as AMD R9 390X but consumes far less power having just a 110W TDP and a single 6-pin power connector.
AMD Radeon RX 480 Features / Tech Specs:
- Compute Units: 36
- Base Frequency: Up to 1120 MHz
- Boost Frequency: Up to 1266 MHz
- Max Performance: Up to 5.8 TFLOPs
- Steam Processors: 2304
- PU Power: 110 W
- Memory Speed (Effective): 7 Gbps
- Max Memory Size: 8 GB
- Memory Type (GPU): GDDR5
- Memory Interface: 256-bit
- Max. Memory Bandwidth: 224 GB/s
- Interface: PCI 3.0×16
- 3D API: DirectX 12
3. Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Founder’s Edition:
GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards are powered by Pascal architecture to deliver up to 3X the performance of previous-generation graphics cards. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics card provides 2432 stream processors and 8 GB of GDDR5 memory.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Founder’s Edition Features / Tech Specs:
- Architecture: Pascal
- NVIDIA CUDA® Cores: 2432
- Base Clock (MHz): 1607
- Boost Clock (MHz): 1683
- Memory Speed: 8 Gbps
- Standard Memory Config: 8 GB GDDR5
- Memory Interface Width: 256-bit
- Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec): 256
- Graphics Card Dimensions: 4.376″*10.5″*2-Slot
- Maximum GPU Temperature (in C): 94
- Graphics Card Power (W): 180 W
- Recommended System Power (W): 500 W
- Supplementary Power Connectors: 8-Pin
4. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce:
The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Windforce OC 8G features a 1,556 MHz base clock and 1,746 MHz boost rating in Gaming mode, with a 1,582 MHz base and 1,771 MHz boost clock in OC mode. The GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card provides 1920 stream processors and 8 GB of GDDR5 memory.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce Features / Tech Specs:
- Graphics Processing: GeForce® GTX 1070
- Core Clock Boost: 1771 MHz/ Base: 1582 MHz in OC Mode
- Core Clock Boost: Boost: 1746 MHz/ Base: 1556 MHz in Gaming Mode
- NVIDIA CUDA® Cores: 1920
- Process Technology: 16 nm
- Memory Clock: 8008 MHz
- Memory Size: 8 GB
- Memory Type: GDDR5
- Memory Bus: 256 bit
- Card Bus: PCI-E 3.0 x 16
- Card size: H=37 L=280 W=131 mm
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DirectX: 12
- Recommended PSU: 500W
- Power Connectors: 8 pin*1
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SLI support: 2-way SLI HB
5. ASUS Mining RX 470 4G Graphics Card:
ASUS Mining RX 470 is designed for coin mining with high-efficiency components – delivering maximum hash-rate production at minimum cost. ASUS Mining RX 470 is engineered to be seriously durable, enabling 24/7 operation for uninterrupted coin production. With GPU Tweak II also included for easy clock-speed and voltage tuning, ASUS Mining RX 470 provides the vital hardware and software tools cryptocurrency miners need to succeed in their quest to make a profit — making the new cards a great choice for building mining systems with the best possible cost-performance ratio.
ASUS Mining RX 470 4G Graphics Card Features / Tech Specs:
- Dual-Ball Bearing Fans run smoother by reducing friction, further improving 2X longer card lifespan and cooling efficiency.
- IP5X-Certified Fans for dust resistant and longer fan lifespan.
- Industry Only Auto-Extreme Technology with Super Alloy Power II delivers premium quality and best reliability.
- GPU TWEAK II allows you to modify GPU clock, memory clock and voltage to gain the best hash rate.
- Graphics Engine: AMD Radeon RX 470
- OpenGL: OpenGL®4.5
- Video Memory: GDDR5 4GB
- Engine Clock: GPU Boost Clock : 1206 MHz
- GPU Base Clock: 926 MHz
- Stream Processors: 2048
- Memory Clock: 7000 MHz (1750 MHz GDDR5)
- Memory Interface: 256-bit
- Interface – DVI Output: Yes x 1 (Native) (DVI-D)
- Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin
- Accessories: 1 x CD, 1 x Quick Guide
- Software: ASUS GPU Tweak II & Driver
- Dimensions: 9.4 ” x 5.1 ” x 1.5 ” Inch (24 x 13 x3.89 Centimeter)
- Note: To have the best cooling performance, ASUS MINING-RX470-4G extends the fansink to 2 slots. Please double check you Chassis and Motherboard dimension prior to purchase to make sure it fits in your system!
6. Nvidia GeForce GTX 970:
The GeForce® GTX 970 is a high-performance graphics card designed for serious gaming. Powered by new NVIDIA® Maxwell™ architecture, it features advanced technologies and class-leading graphics for incredible gaming experiences.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Features / Tech Specs:
- The GeForce® GTX 970 is a high-performance graphics card designed for serious gaming.
- Powered by new NVIDIA® Maxwell™ architecture, it features advanced technologies and class-leading graphics for incredible gaming experiences.
- NVIDIA GPU Boost™ 2.0
- NVIDIA SLI® Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC™ Technology
- Architecture: Maxwell™
- NVIDIA CUDA® Cores: 1664
- Base Clock (MHz): 1050
- Boost Clock (MHz): 1178
- Texture Fill Rate (GigaTexels/sec): 109
- Memory Speed: 7.0 Gbps
- Standard Memory Config: 4 GB GDDR5
- Memory Interface Width: 256-bit
- Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec): 224
- Graphics Card Dimensions: 4.376″*10.5″*Dual-width
- Maximum GPU Temperature (in C): 98 C
- Graphics Card Power (W): 145 W
- Recommended System Power (W): 500 W
- Supplementary Power Connectors: 2x 6-pins
7. Sapphire Radeon Tri-X R9 290X:
SAPPHIRE R9 290X Tri-X features the latest GCN (graphics core next) architecture from AMD with 2816 stream processing units and an enhanced engine clock of up to 1040Mhz. It is equipped with 4GB of the latest high performance GDDR5 memory on a 512-bit interface and now clocked at 1300 MHz (5.2GHz effective) delivering higher bandwidth than the reference design.
Sapphire Radeon Tri-X R9 290X Features / Tech Specs:
- Chipset Manufacturer: AMD
- GPU: Radeon R9 290X
- Core Clock: 1040MHz
- Stream Processors: 2816 Stream Processors
- Effective Memory Clock: 5200MHz
- Memory Size: 4GB
- Memory Interface: 512-Bit
- Memory Type: GDDR5
- 3D API DirectX: DirectX 11.2
- 3D API OpenGL: OpenGL 4.3
- Interface: PCI-Express 3.0
- BIOS Support: Legacy BIOS, UEFI BIOS
- API: OpenGL® 4.3, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX® 12, Shader Model 5.0
- Cooling: Tri-X fans
- Form Factor: 2 Part Slot Occupied, 12 x 4.5 x 1.5 Dimension /Inch
- Power Consumption: 300W
- System Requirement: 750 Watt Power Supply (Suggestion)
- AMD Stream Technology
- AMD Avivo HD (DVD/HD-DVD/Blu-ray Playback)
- AMD HD3D Technology
- UEFI BIOS support
- SAPPHIRE Tri-X Cooling Technology
- AMD TrueAudio Technology
- Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Master Audio Support
- AMD PowerTune Technology
- Enhanced Unified Video Decoder 3 (UVD 3)
- AMD PowerPlay with ZeroCore Power Technology
- AMD HD Media Accelerator
- Cutting-edge Quad HD display support (4K Support)
- Windows 8/8.1 support
8. XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition:
Radeon™ RX 580 Series Graphics feature the latest Polaris architecture which includes the 4th Gen GCN graphics cores, a brand new display engine, new multimedia cores, all on the revolutionary Next FinFET 14 process technology for enhanced performance and efficiency.
XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition Features / Tech Specs:
- Chipset: AMD Radeon RX 580.
- Stream Processors: 2304 Stream Processors
- GPU Clock: True:1366MHz, Boost OC+:1386MHz
- Interface: PCI Express 3.0
- Memory Clock: True:8.0GHz, Boost OC+:8.1GHz
- Memory Size: 8GB
- Memory Interface: 256-Bit
- Memory Type: DDR5
- 3D API DirectX: DirectX 12
- Card Dimensions (L x H): 10.63″ x 4.88″
- Slot Width: Dual Slot
- Minimum Power Supply Requirement: 500 watt
- XFX Recommended Power Supply: XFX 550W PSU
These are the Top 8 Best Crypto Mining Cards to use in 2019, chosen by Blockchain Consultant Deepanshu Bhatt, you can also contact him directly.
