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By use case

Best GPU for Every Use CaseCurated picks for gaming, editing, AI and more — ranked on real prices.
Best GPU for Local LLMVRAM-first rankings for running local models on your own hardware.

By spec & price

Best GPU by BudgetThe strongest card you can get at every price point, updated daily.
Cheapest GPU by VRAM SizeThe cheapest route to 8, 12, 16 or 24 GB of video memory.

Calculators

PSU CalculatorSize your power supply from your full build, headroom included.
Can I Run It?Check whether your GPU clears a game's minimum and recommended specs.
Bottleneck CheckerSee whether your CPU or your GPU is holding the other one back.
GPU Case Fit CheckerCheck which graphics cards physically fit your PC case before you buy.

Can I run Starfield?

Pick a game and your graphics card to see how well you'll run it — estimated FPS across 1080p, 1440p and 4K, not a pass/fail.

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Pick a game and a GPU to see your estimated performance.

How every GPU performs in Starfield

Estimated FPS at 1080p · High settings, native (no upscaling), sorted highest to lowest.

Table resolution

Minimum card to hit each tier

Desktop GPU

Smooth 60+ FPS

Radeon RX 9070 GRE→

Excellent 120+ FPS

GeForce RTX 5090→

Laptop GPU

Smooth 60+ FPS

GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop→

Excellent 120+ FPS

No card in our catalog clears this tier at these settings.

Cards Tier Distribution

Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Excellent 120+
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Excellent 120+
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Smooth 60+
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Smooth 60+
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Playable
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Playable
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Marginal
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Marginal
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Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Struggles
Graphics Card	Est. FPS

Estimated FPS ranking for Starfield — Struggles
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