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.

Prices updated October 15, 2026

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Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within A$450. Ties break on value score.

Arc B580

12 GB GDDR6 · Performance 22/100

A$419

GPU comparison and selection table
GPU Name	Performance Normalized benchmark score vs. the fastest GPU in our database (100%). Aggregated from 3DMark-style results across multiple tests.	Value Score	VRAM	Price
Arc B580INTEL	22/100	0.573	12 GB	A$419
GeForce RTX 5050NVIDIA	20/100	0.520	8 GB	A$449
Radeon RX 7600AMD	20/100	0.482	8 GB	A$419
Arc A750INTEL	18/100	0.420	8 GB	A$419
Arc A580INTEL	16/100	0.582	8 GB	A$449

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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.