Best GPU Under A$600 (2026) — Australia

A$600 is the most popular price point for a reason: it's comfortably enough for 1440p gaming at high settings across most modern titles, with a bit of headroom left over for games that push above their recommended specs.

The default recommendation for 1440p gaming at high settings, and a strong 1080p choice for anyone chasing very high refresh rates.

Prices updated August 30, 2026

New

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within A$600. Ties break on value score.

Radeon RX 6800

16 GB GDDR6 · Performance 31/100

A$599

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
Radeon RX 6800AMD	31/100	0.348	16 GB	A$599
GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA	26/100	0.581	8 GB	A$549
Arc B580INTEL	22/100	0.573	12 GB	A$462
GeForce RTX 5050NVIDIA	20/100	0.520	8 GB	A$479
GeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA	20/100	0.448	8 GB	A$532

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Used

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within A$600. Ties break on value score.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

8 GB GDDR6X · Performance 30/100

A$515

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
GeForce RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA	30/100	0.329	8 GB	A$515Used
Arc B580INTEL	22/100	0.573	12 GB	A$556Used A$462
Radeon RX 6500 XTAMD	8/100	0.269	4 GB	A$471Used A$320
GeForce GTX 960NVIDIA	3/100	0.092	2 GB	A$488Used A$481
GeForce GTX 750 TiNVIDIA	1/100	0.060	1 GB	A$488Used

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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 9060 XT 8GB

A$682

Typically available around A$592 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

A$679

Typically available around A$599 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A$600 the best value tier for GPUs right now?

It's typically one of the most contested tiers — several manufacturers compete hard here, which tends to produce strong Value Scores. Check the live ranking above rather than assuming any one card holds the title for long.

Can a GPU at this price handle ray tracing?

Entry-to-mid ray tracing effects are usually playable at 1080p/1440p with upscaling (DLSS/FSR) enabled; full path tracing at native resolution generally needs a higher tier.

Should I wait for a sale instead of buying now?

If the top pick's current price is below its typical 12-month price (see its GPU detail page for the price-history verdict), it's usually not worth waiting — Australian pricing on a thinner local catalog can also take longer to dip again.