Best GPU Under ¥60000 (2026) — Japan

$500 is the most popular price point for a reason: it's comfortably enough for 1440p gaming at high settings across most modern titles, with enough performance headroom to handle a game or two 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 October 15, 2026

New

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within ¥60000. Ties break on value score.

GeForce RTX 5050

8 GB GDDR6 · Performance 20/100

¥59,800

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 5050NVIDIA	20/100	0.520	8 GB	¥59,800
Radeon RX 7600AMD	20/100	0.482	8 GB	¥53,643
Arc A750INTEL	18/100	0.420	8 GB	¥56,975
GeForce RTX 3060 12GBNVIDIA	18/100	0.354	12 GB	¥55,800
GeForce RTX 2060NVIDIA	13/100	0.238	6 GB	¥55,031¥27,800Used

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Used

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within ¥60000. Ties break on value score.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

12 GB GDDR6 · Performance 18/100

¥48,800

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 3060 12GBNVIDIA	18/100	0.354	12 GB	¥48,800Used
GeForce GTX 1660 TiNVIDIA	11/100	0.269	6 GB	¥48,082Used

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Almost in budget

These cards are a bit over budget right now, but have recently, genuinely sold in this range — worth a look if you can be flexible on timing.

Arc B580

¥65,739

Typically available around ¥49,800 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is $500 the best value tier for GPUs right now?

It's typically the most contested tier — 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 $500 GPU 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.