The great Bench GPU retest begins — how we're testing for our GPU Hierarchy in 2026, and why upscaling and framegen are still out

The article discusses the upcoming GPU Hierarchy testing for 2026 by Tom's Hardware, focusing on modern game testing methods and the decision to exclude upscaling and frame generation from the analysis. Despite the lack of new GPUs from major manufacturers, the testing aims to provide a comprehensive view of graphics card performance across various game engines. The test plan includes popular games and emphasizes real-time gameplay benchmarks over scripted sequences for accuracy. The article also details the test setup, including the use of AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and MSI's MPG Ai1600TS power supply, to ensure consistent testing conditions.