GPU Performance Report: 18 Years of GFLOPS Growth

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Axiom Gaming Releases Comprehensive GPU Performance Research

Axiom Gaming has unveiled a detailed study analyzing 18 years of GPU performance growth, charting the evolution from 497 GFLOPS in 2007 to 100,000+ GFLOPS in 2025.

Key Findings

  • Based on over 1,800 models from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.
  • Tracks single-precision computing power trends.
  • Highlights efficiency improvements and rising power demands.
  • Identifies major leaps during architectural transitions.

Research Overview

Using publicly available manufacturer specifications, the research calculates GFLOPS with the formula:

GFLOPS = (Shader Units × Core Clock × 2) / 1,000,000,000

The dataset spans consumer, workstation, and datacenter GPUs, offering a unique long-term perspective on hardware progress.

GPU GFLOPS Growth Chart (2007–2025)
GPU GFLOPS Growth Chart (2007–2025)

Why This Matters

GPU performance impacts everything from PC gaming to AI model training. This research provides valuable insights for gamers, developers, and researchers alike.

Explore the Full Data

The complete interactive dataset and visualizations are available here:
Explore GPU GFLOPS Statistics