Best GPU Under A$800 (2026) — Australia
At A$800 you're paying for consistency: high framerates at 1440p even in demanding titles, and a genuinely playable (if not maxed-out) 4K experience with upscaling enabled.
Best for high-refresh 1440p gaming and as an entry point for 4K gaming with DLSS/FSR upscaling.
Prices updated August 30, 2026
New
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within A$800. Ties break on value score.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GB GDDR7 · Performance 31/100
A$684
GPU Name | Price |
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA |
Used
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within A$800. Ties break on value score.
GeForce RTX 30708 GB GDDR6 · Performance 27/100
A$777
GPU Name | Price |
|---|---|
GeForce RTX 3070NVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA | A$646UsedA$629 |
GeForce GTX 1060NVIDIA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A$800 enough for 4K gaming?
With upscaling (DLSS/FSR) enabled and settings tuned, yes for most titles. Native 4K at max settings in the most demanding games usually needs the A$1000+ tier.
What's the jump from the A$600 tier actually buy me?
Typically meaningfully higher average framerates and better ray-tracing headroom, rather than a new resolution tier outright.
Is more VRAM worth paying extra for at this tier?
Generally yes if two cards have a similar Value Score — more VRAM protects against stutter in texture-heavy titles as game requirements grow, and matters more if local stock at this tier is limited and you don't want to reshop soon.