Cheapest 8GB GPU (2026) — Ireland
8GB has become the practical baseline for modern gaming — most current titles are built with 8GB in mind for 1080p and light 1440p play. These picks are ranked cheapest-first from live Irish retailer stock.
Best for 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p at medium settings in most current titles.
New
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs with 8GB VRAM. Ties break on value score.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GB GDDR7 · Performance 31/100
€412
GPU Name | Price |
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3070NVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA |
Used
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs with 8GB VRAM. Ties break on value score.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB8 GB GDDR6 · Performance 11/100
€1,929
GPU Name | Price |
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3070NVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3050 8GBNVIDIA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 8GB VRAM future-proof?
It's the current comfortable minimum for new titles — expect it to remain viable for 1080p gaming for a few more years, though the newest 1440p/4K titles are starting to want more.
Is 8GB enough for 1440p gaming?
For most titles at medium-to-high settings, yes. The most demanding recent releases with maxed-out textures may need a setting or two dropped.
Why not just get 12GB for the extra headroom?
If the price difference is small relative to your budget, 12GB is a safer long-term bet — but check the Value Score above, since a much cheaper 8GB card that performs better overall can still be the better deal today.