How do I know if my graphics card has RTX?

Answered by Robert Flynn

To determine if your graphics card has RTX capabilities, you can follow these steps:

1. Check the specifications: Look up the model of your graphics card and find its specifications online. Look for any mention of RTX technology or ray tracing support. If your graphics card supports RTX, it will usually be explicitly mentioned in the specifications.

2. Visit the manufacturer’s website: Go to the website of the manufacturer of your graphics card, such as Nvidia or AMD. Look for your specific graphics card model and check the product page for information on RTX support. The manufacturer’s website should provide detailed information about the features and capabilities of your graphics card.

3. Use GPU-Z or similar software: Download and install GPU-Z, a free utility that provides detailed information about your graphics card. Run the software and it will display various details about your graphics card, including its model and specifications. Look for any mention of RTX support or ray tracing capabilities in the provided information.

4. Consult the user manual: If you still have the user manual for your graphics card, refer to it for information on RTX support. The manual should outline the features and capabilities of your graphics card and whether it supports RTX technology.

5. Contact customer support: If you are still unsure about whether your graphics card has RTX capabilities, you can reach out to the customer support of the graphics card manufacturer. They should be able to provide you with accurate information regarding the capabilities of your specific graphics card model.

It’s important to note that RTX technology is exclusive to Nvidia graphics cards, specifically the RTX series. If you have an AMD graphics card, you won’t have RTX capabilities. However, AMD does have its own ray tracing technology called “Radeon Ray Tracing” which is supported by certain AMD graphics cards.

By checking the specifications, visiting the manufacturer’s website, using GPU-Z or similar software, referring to the user manual, or contacting customer support, you should be able to determine if your graphics card has RTX capabilities.