Best GPU for AutoCAD 2016?

I need some advice on picking up a new graphics card. I'm running AutoCAD 2016 and Adobe, but gaming isn't a priority—I don't play anything.

Here’s my current setup:

Motherboard: ASUS ROG motherboard
Processor: Intel Core i7
RAM: 20 GB DDR3
GPU: Nvidia Radeon GPU HDD Samsung SSD 850 evo 120
Storage: HDD Samsung SSD 850evo 120gb

Thanks! 🐔

I assume you're running AutoCAD in 3D? Honestly, I’m not sure if you’d see much of a boost, especially since you already have a decent GPU for acceleration. Generally speaking, you could throw in a GTX 1050Ti (around $1250-$450), but just being real with you—I don't know if it would actually make a noticeable difference.

Kimberly Gomez34 said:I assume you're running AutoCAD in 3D? Honestly, I’m not sure if you’d see much of a boost, especially since you already have a decent GPU for acceleration. Generally speaking, you could throw in a GTX 1050Ti (around $1250-$450), but just being real with you—I don't know if it would actually make a noticeable difference.

It's mostly 2D work, but the real headache is dealing with those georeferenced photos—they're massive and heavy. As for Adobe, their site recommends:

GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce TITAN X
It’d be smart to hit those specs. My current card handles things pretty slowly, plus the colors shift whenever I plug it into my HDMI cable. Been happening since day one.

For 2D work, the GPU shouldn't really be a factor at all; benchmarks show virtually zero difference between integrated graphics and even the most high-end dedicated cards. You'll likely run into bottlenecks elsewhere first.

Regarding Pix4D, that's possible, but you have to consider how much the CPU impacts performance. The requirements are quite demanding—you might actually find yourself needing to overhaul the entire PC.

http://www.pix4d.com/downloads/system-requirements/

Fortunately, we've seen some great leaps in the processor market over the last six months—specifically regarding core counts and massive price drops for the same performance—but those high-end GPUs remain incredibly expensive...