Budget vs Mid-Range vs High-End

Detailed breakdown of what you get at each price point.

Definitions

TierBudgetMid-RangeHigh-End
Price Range€700-€900€1000-€1500€1800-€2500
Gaming Perf1080p 60fps1440p 100fps4K 60fps
Typical GPURTX 4060RTX 4070RTX 4080
Typical CPUi5-12400Fi5-13600Ki7-14700K

Budget Expectation

  • Great for 1080p eSports
  • Good upgrade path
  • Power efficient
  • Affordable entry

Mid-Range Sweet Spot

  • Solid 1440p gaming
  • Good for streaming
  • lasts 3-5 years
  • Best price/performance

High-End Luxury

  • No compromise 4K
  • Top tier rendering
  • Premium aesthetics
  • Latest features

Where the Money Goes

Budget -> Mid Range

  • Better GPU (+50% perf)
  • More cores
  • Faster/More RAM
  • Faster SSD

Mid Range -> High End

  • Top tier GPU
  • Flagship CPU
  • More Storage
  • Comparison, Aesthetics, Cooling

Which is for You?

Choose Budget If...

  • Casual gaming
  • Tight budget
  • First PC

Choose Mid-Range If...

  • Daily gamer
  • Streaming
  • Value focus

Choose High-End If...

  • Enthusiast
  • Work use
  • Budget no issue