Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We take a deep dive into Nvidia's GeForce GPU lineup and see how performance, pricing, and overall value have changed across more than two decades of PC gaming. From the early GeForce generations of the 2000s through to the latest RTX graphics cards, we examine how each generation stacked up against its predecessors and what gamers received for their money at launch.

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Index:
00:00 - Welcome to Hardware Unboxed
01:15 - Ad Spot
01:55 - GeForce History Discussion
06:30 - Flagship Gains [Gen on Gen]
11:47 - Flagship MSRP vs Gains
12:20 - $500 US Tier Comparison [Inflation Adjusted]
15:13 - $500 US Tier Comparison [MSRP]
16:24 - 5 Year Generation Blocks [Performance Comparison]
18:02 - Summary
21:33 - Outro

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