Best GPU for 1080p Gaming — Australia

The best GPU for 1080p Gaming right now is the GeForce RTX 5080, balancing performance, its 16GB of VRAM and current market price.

At 1080p, raw rasterization performance is what drives frame rates — 8GB of VRAM is plenty for high settings, so the fastest affordable chip wins.

New

Top Pick

Best fit for 1080p Gaming among in-stock new GPUs, ranked on the specs that matter for this workload.

GeForce RTX 5080

16 GB GDDR7 · Performance 67/100

A$2,299

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 5080NVIDIA	67/100	0.440	16 GB	A$2,299
Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD	56/100	0.367	24 GB	A$2,884
Radeon RX 9070 XTAMD	52/100	0.571	16 GB	A$1,029
Radeon RX 7900 XTAMD	50/100	0.367	20 GB	A$1,833
GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA	46/100	0.545	12 GB	A$999

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Used

Top Pick

Best fit for 1080p Gaming among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs, ranked on the specs that matter for this workload.

GeForce RTX 5090

32 GB GDDR7 · Performance 100/100

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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 5090NVIDIA	100/100	0.329	32 GB	A$5,600
GeForce RTX 4090NVIDIA	72/100	0.296	24 GB	A$12,657
GeForce RTX 5080NVIDIA	67/100	0.440	16 GB	A$2,299
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERNVIDIA	56/100	0.368	16 GB	A$2,874
Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD	56/100	0.367	24 GB	A$2,884

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best GPU for 1080p Gaming?

Right now the GeForce RTX 5080 is our top pick for 1080p Gaming, with 16GB of VRAM. The full ranking above updates live from current market prices, so the best value can shift as deals appear.

How much VRAM do I need for 1080p Gaming?

For 1080p Gaming we recommend at least 8GB of VRAM. Cards below that can work but will force compromises, so every GPU ranked above meets that floor.

Should I buy a new or used GPU for 1080p Gaming?

A used card can stretch your budget for 1080p Gaming, and we list the best used picks separately above. Just weigh the lower price against the lack of warranty and unknown wear.