Best GPU Under $500
The 12 best-value graphics cards at or under $500 — picked from 48 cards that fit the budget, ranked by value score.
#1
1080p
117.7
1440p
93.4
4K
55.3
Value
100
$279
#8
1080p
94.6
1440p
85.7
4K
40.6
Value
75
$379
36 more cards fit this budget but score lower on value. See the full ranking →
Best Graphics Card Under $500 — Buying Guide
Looking for the best GPU under $500? We ranked the 48 graphics cards that fit this budget by their Value Score — a metric that combines 1440p gaming performance with price to find the cards that deliver the most performance per dollar — and listed the top 12 above.
The $500 budget opens up excellent 1440p gaming options, with several cards capable of handling high-to-ultra settings. Ray tracing also becomes viable at this price point.