HOW WE SCORE

Every rig on BestRig.io gets an AI-powered benchmark score based on its GPU, CPU, RAM, and storage. We score four dimensions — gaming, AI workloads, business use, and value — then rank by whichever matters most to your search.

DATA SOURCES

The core metric. Measures how much raw performance you get per dollar spent. A rig with a high value score delivers more fps, AI speed, or business capability per dollar than comparable options.

• ▸ GPU benchmark tier ÷ price
• ▸ CPU performance contribution
• ▸ RAM adequacy for use case
• ▸ Storage speed penalty (HDD vs SSD)
• ▸ Brand margin adjustment

Estimates real-world gaming performance across 1080p, 1440p, 4K, and competitive settings. Weighted heavily toward GPU tier since graphics cards drive gaming performance.

• ▸ GPU tier ranking (RTX 4090 = 100, GT 730 = 0)
• ▸ VRAM adequacy for resolution target
• ▸ CPU bottleneck analysis
• ▸ Estimated FPS: 1080p High, 1440p Ultra, 4K High, Competitive

Measures LLM inference speed, image generation throughput, and general AI workload capability. VRAM is critical — models that don't fit in VRAM run significantly slower.

• ▸ GPU VRAM size and bandwidth
• ▸ CUDA core count
• ▸ Estimated tokens/sec for 7B, 13B, 70B models
• ▸ Image generation throughput (stable diffusion)
• ▸ CPU RAM for model offloading

Evaluates multi-tasking capability, reliability, and productivity performance. CPU matters more here than for gaming.

• ▸ CPU multi-core score
• ▸ RAM capacity and speed (16GB minimum, 32GB+ preferred)
• ▸ Storage type and capacity
• ▸ Integrated GPU fallback check
• ▸ Brand reliability tier

Pro members see a single Best Pick for their exact search. This is not simply the highest value score — it uses a combined formula weighted for your stated purpose:

A minimum GPU tier threshold is enforced based on budget — so a Best Pick for a $2,000 gaming search will never surface a mid-range GPU just because it has a high value score.

See the rankings in action.