{"id":49863,"date":"2024-10-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=49863"},"modified":"2026-01-23T10:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:56:25","slug":"is-ray-tracing-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/is-ray-tracing-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Ray Tracing Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve all heard of the word \u2018ray tracing\u2019 as GPU manufacturers rave about their latest models and their&nbsp;ability to render your gaming worlds in stunning realistic quality. But is ray tracing <em>actually <\/em>worth it? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49864\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Ray-Tracing-Worth-It.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog post, we\u2019re taking a closer look at ray tracing, detailing what it is, what hardware you need, how it can improve&nbsp;performance, and finally, whether it\u2019s worth it for gaming. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Ray Tracing?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ray tracing is a specialised rendering technique which simulates the way in which light behaves in the real world. It intelligently takes the point of view of the camera, looks at the image, and then traces it back to the original light source, taking into account any extra textures to create life-like shadows. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst ray tracing can be physically demanding on your PC hardware, especially your graphics card, it does allow you to view your favourite gaming worlds in a whole new light. <em>Literally<\/em>&#8230;<em> <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Ray Tracing Improve Gaming?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lighting can make or break your in-game immersion. Limited detail, poor visibility, and pixelated images are all things that severely impact how we view our favourite gaming worlds. Ray tracing virtually eliminates this. By introducing lifelike lighting and shadows, your game environments look more realistic and help to emulate the way in which objects interact with light in the real-world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both of which help to further immerse you in these virtual worlds, creating vibrant and detailed landscapes that are sure to draw you in. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AtomicHeart-Raytracing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49867\" style=\"width:1107px;height:auto\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AtomicHeart-Raytracing.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AtomicHeart-Raytracing-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AtomicHeart-Raytracing-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Games Support Ray Tracing?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More AAA titles are shipping with support for ray tracing. We\u2019ve rounded up some of our faves that support this innovative tech. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alan Wake 2<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ghostwire: Tokyo<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resident Evil Village<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Returnal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/alan-wake-2-is-coming-is-your-gaming-pc-ready-for-this-action-horror\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29769\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlanWake2-coverart.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/elden-ring-the-official-system-specifications-for-fromsoftwares-latest-release\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Elden Ring\" class=\"wp-image-22087\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart-580x581.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eldenring-coverart.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/returnal-is-finally-on-pc-does-your-gaming-pc-have-what-it-takes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Returnal-coverart-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24433\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Returnal-coverart-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Returnal-coverart-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Returnal-coverart-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Returnal-coverart-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Returnal-coverart.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for even more ray tracing compatible games, we\u2019ve rounded up five more in our dedicated blog post. Take a look! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/ray-tracing-five-games-to-make-your-pc-sweat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ray-Tracing: Five Games to Make Your PC Sweat\" class=\"wp-image-24575\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ray-tracing-blog-feature.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Hardware Do You Need for Ray Tracing?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To utilise ray tracing, you\u2019ll need to ensure your gaming PC meets the minimum requirements. We\u2019ve listed these below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Minimum<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dedicated GPU with ray tracing hardware \u2013<br>NVIDIA RTX 20 Series or higher \/ AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series or higher&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">At least 8GB RAM&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Intel Core i5 CPU or equivalent &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So&#8230; Is Ray Tracing Worth It?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now for the real reason you\u2019re reading this blog post \u2013 is ray tracing worth it? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ray tracing delivers stunning graphics, adding realistic touches to your favourite games to emulate the real world and immerse you further in these virtual worlds. Not only does ray tracing enhance the environment, but it can also add visual effects to characters. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture a warrior carrying a sword, dressed in luxurious metal armour to protect him from enemies. The natural light bounces off the metal to create dramatic shadows for that extra touch to make your games look *<em>chef\u2019s kiss<\/em>*.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cyberpunk-raytracing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49869\" style=\"width:1030px;height:auto\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cyberpunk-raytracing.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cyberpunk-raytracing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cyberpunk-raytracing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cyberpunk-raytracing-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst there\u2019s no denying that ray tracing delivers serious visuals, allowing you to view your favourite gaming like never before. But unless you have a GPU that can keep up with this, you might see a notable drop in your performance. Poor frame rates and unwanted display stutter are sure to break up your in-game immersion, delivering the opposite of what ray tracing is supposed to achieve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, ray tracing isn\u2019t always super obvious. Sometimes it takes seeing a dramatic side-by-side comparison to truly see the difference ray tracing can have. This begs the question, if you can\u2019t see it straight away, is it worth it? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EldenRing-raytracing-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49868\" style=\"width:1064px;height:auto\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EldenRing-raytracing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EldenRing-raytracing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EldenRing-raytracing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EldenRing-raytracing.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, there\u2019s no right or wrong answer to this question. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ray tracing is an attractive feature for many gamers, especially those who want to truly get the most out of&nbsp;their hardware and experience their favourite games in a whole new light. However, it\u2019s not essential. Those whose PCs can\u2019t meet the power demands or perhaps those who don\u2019t want the performance drop aren\u2019t missing out on too much. Ray tracing is purely about visuals, so if that isn\u2019t your priority, it\u2019s not worth it for you. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re still struggling to decide if ray tracing is worth it for you, we\u2019ve rounded up all the pros and cons below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons of Ray Tracing\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved realism &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced in-game immersion &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be extremely taxing on PC hardware &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires specific hardware such as a dedicated graphics card with ray tracing cores &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More power-hungry, increasing the overall power consumption of your PC&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May potentially impact frame rates due to the stress on your other components&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Need of an Upgrade?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you decided that ray tracing is for you, but don\u2019t have the hardware to power this tech? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a>, we stock plenty of premium compatible GPUs to render your games in lifelike quality. However, if building your own computer isn\u2019t quite your thing, you can also find plenty of pre-built and configurable PCs with all the hardware you need! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-systems\/gaming-pcs\">Shop Gaming PCs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/graphics-cards\">Shop Graphics Cards<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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