EVGA Precision X1 vs MSI Afterburner

EVGA Precision X1 is free GPU tuning software for Windows, with controls for clocks, voltage, fans, RGB lighting, and monitoring. Its OC Scanner tests a graphics card for a stable overclock and offers additional testing modes. Users can set GPU and memory clocks, voltage, and independent voltage and frequency points. Fan speed, curves, and profiles are adjustable, though the available options depend on the graphics card. RGB controls cover graphics cards and NVLink Bridges; LED Sync can coordinate with other EVGA RGB components. On supported EVGA cards, the software provides real-time wattage monitoring and an on-screen display of system vitals. It supports up to 10 profiles with hotkeys and includes an in-game screenshot function. Listed system requirements specify GeForce RTX, GTX 16 Series, and GTX 10 Series cards, plus Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 8 64-bit. EVGA offers a standalone version and links to a Steam version. The listed GPU control features require EVGA graphics cards.

MSI Afterburner is Windows software for tuning graphics cards and monitoring hardware in real time. Its controls cover GPU clock frequency, voltage, power limits and fan speed, and users can set fan curves and save tuning profiles. MSI says it works with graphics cards from all brands, not only its own. OC Scanner can find the highest stable overclock settings for a card. While gaming, an on-screen display can show live system performance information. The page also describes Predator, a separate recording tool for games or overclocking that supports H.264, WMV and AVI formats. MSI lists a free plan at free, with overclocking and undervolting, hardware monitoring, custom fan control and an on-screen display. There is no free trial. MSI lists versions 4.6.6 (Final) and 4.6.7 (Beta), both released in September 2026. It warns that phishing sites may steal data and identifies msi.com and Guru3D as the correct sites.