Best GPU Under A$450 (2026) — Australia
A$450 is where 1080p gaming stops being a compromise — expect high framerates at high settings in most titles, plus enough headroom to try 1440p in lighter games. This tier is also where VRAM options start to matter more for modern titles.
Ideal for 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming and as an entry point into 1440p for less demanding titles.
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GPU Name | Price | |||
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NVIDIA | 0.520 | 20/100 | 8 GB | |
INTEL | 0.420 | 18/100 | 8 GB | |
INTEL | 0.582 | 16/100 | 8 GB | |
NVIDIA | 0.376 | 10/100 | 6 GB |
Almost in budget
These cards are a bit over budget right now, but have recently, genuinely been available in this range — worth a price alert if you're willing to wait.
Radeon RX 7600
A$506
Typically available around A$440 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range
Set a price alert →Frequently Asked Questions
Is a GPU under A$450 good enough for 1440p?
For less demanding or older titles, yes — expect to dial back settings in the newest AAA releases. If 1440p at max settings is the goal, the A$600 tier is a safer target.
What VRAM should I look for at this price?
8GB is the practical minimum for modern titles at this tier; more VRAM (where available in the same budget) tends to age better as game texture budgets grow.
Does the Value Score already account for VRAM?
Value Score measures performance-per-dollar from benchmark results, which already reflect real-world VRAM bottlenecks in the games tested — but check the VRAM figure directly if future-proofing matters most to you.