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Best GPUs under €500 for gaming-1080p

Best Pick

XFX Radeon RX 7600 Speedster 8GB GDDR6

49.2 1080p Gaming Score
Radeon RX 76008GB GDDR6128-bit165W
Why we recommend this

The RDNA 3 architecture and 2655 MHz boost clock deliver strong 1080p performance, backed by 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The dual-fan XFX SWFT cooling solution keeps the 165W TDP in check within a standard 2-slot design, making it a straightforward drop-in upgrade. This card is best for budget-conscious gamers targeting high-refresh 1080p play in esports and AAA titles, not 4K workloads.

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Premium GPUs for gaming-1080p

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Radeon RX 7900 GRE16GB GDDR6256-bit245W
Why we recommend this

The 16GB GDDR6 buffer and RDNA 3 architecture with 5120 stream processors deliver strong 1440p gaming at high frame rates, backed by a 2395MHz boost clock. Its triple-fan cooler and 2.5-slot design provide effective thermal management for the 245W TDP without excessive case footprint. This card is best for gamers prioritizing high-refresh 1440p performance and ray tracing on a budget, though its 69.8 AI score makes it a poor fit for local LLM workloads.

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Great Alternatives

These options also score highly and may better suit your specific needs

Radeon RX 907012GB GDDR6192-bit220W
Why we recommend this ▼

The Radeon RX 9070 with RDNA 4 architecture and a 2790MHz boost clock delivers 72.25 FP16 TFLOPS, backed by 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus for 645 GB/s bandwidth. Its triple-fan cooler and 220W TDP keep thermals manageable in a 301mm, 2-slot design, while PCIe 5.0 and AV1 encode add future-proofing. Best for 1080p and 1440p gamers on a budget who want ray tracing and VR readiness without stepping up to a 4K-class card.

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Radeon RX 9070 XT16GB GDDR6256-bit340W
Why we recommend this ▼

Equipped with the RDNA 4 architecture and a 3100MHz boost clock, this card delivers strong 4K gaming at a 76.1 score backed by 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The triple magnetic air fan design and robust 3.5-slot cooler provide effective thermal management for its 304W TDP, while FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 support enhances frame rates. This GPU is best for 4K and 1440p gamers prioritizing high rasterization performance and ray tracing over AI workloads.

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Radeon RX 7900 XT20GB GDDR6256-bit350W
Why we recommend this ▼

The RDNA 3 architecture and 20GB of GDDR6 memory push high frame rates at 4K, while the triple-fan MERC310 cooler keeps the 350W TDP in check. This refurbished model offers a strong value proposition for raw 4K rasterization performance, backed by a 4.6-star customer rating. It’s best for 4K gamers who prioritize high VRAM capacity and frame rates over ray tracing or AI workloads.

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