Budget vs Mid-Range vs High-End
Detailed breakdown of what you get at each price point.
Definitions
| Tier | Budget | Mid-Range | High-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Range | €700-€900 | €1000-€1500 | €1800-€2500 |
| Gaming Perf | 1080p 60fps | 1440p 100fps | 4K 60fps |
| Typical GPU | RTX 4060 | RTX 4070 | RTX 4080 |
| Typical CPU | i5-12400F | i5-13600K | i7-14700K |
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