Buying a new GPU? These 4 GPU specs don't actually matter

There was a time I believed I could understand everything I needed to know about a GPU simply based off the spec sheet. This approach makes sense for a lot of products. You choose the right specs you want for your TV or monitor, you lean on core counts when looking at CPUs, and RAM transfer speeds make the difference when comparing one kit to another. Graphics cards are complex beasts, though, and if you read into the specs too much, you'll walk away with the wrong impression.