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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K vs Elgato 4K X: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K and Elgato 4K X differ on connection type: AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K at PCIe x4, Elgato 4K X at PCIe Gen 4 x4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Internal PCIe | Internal PCIe |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Elgato |
| Connection Type | PCIe x4 | PCIe Gen 4 x4 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 | 4K144 |
| HDR Support | No | Yes (capture capped at 4K60 in HDR mode) |
| Model | Live Gamer 4K (GC573) | 4K X |
Verdict
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a capable 4K PCIe capture card if you can find it cheap and don't need HDR, otherwise the GC575 replaced it for good reason.
Elgato 4K X
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The right step up for creators who need genuine high-frame-rate 4K SDR capture (4K144/4K120) and VRR handling — provided you have a desktop with an open PCIe x4 slot, and you accept the 4K60 ceiling when capturing in HDR.