Best GPU Under €250 (2026) — Netherlands

€250 is entry-level territory, but it's enough for smooth 1080p gaming in esports titles and older or less demanding games at medium settings. The picks below are pulled live from current Irish and EU retailer prices and ranked by benchmark performance — so the top pick can change as prices move.

Best suited for 1080p esports titles (Valorant, CS2, Fortnite) and light gaming builds where most of the budget has gone on the rest of the system.

Prices updated August 30, 2026

New

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within €250. Ties break on value score.

Arc A750

8 GB GDDR6 · Performance 18/100

€225

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
Arc A750INTEL	18/100	0.420	8 GB	€225 €218Used
GeForce RTX 3050 6GBNVIDIA	10/100	0.376	6 GB	€229 €214Used
GeForce GTX 1650NVIDIA	7/100	0.289	4 GB	€200
Arc A380INTEL	6/100	0.284	6 GB	€162
Radeon RX 580AMD	6/100	0.183	8 GB	€119

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Used

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within €250. Ties break on value score.

Arc A750

8 GB GDDR6 · Performance 18/100

€218

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
Arc A750INTEL	18/100	0.420	8 GB	€218Used
GeForce RTX 3050 6GBNVIDIA	10/100	0.376	6 GB	€214Used
GeForce GTX 970NVIDIA	5/100	0.109	4 GB	€120Used
Arc A310INTEL	4/100	0.188	4 GB	€137Used
GeForce GT 1030NVIDIA	1/100	0.087	2 GB	€85Used €68

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Almost in budget

These cards are a bit over budget right now, but have recently, genuinely been available in this range — worth a price alert if you're willing to wait.

GeForce RTX 2060

€300

Typically available around €242 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is €250 enough for a decent gaming GPU in 2026?

Yes, for esports and older titles at 1080p — expect to keep settings at medium and turn upscaling on for anything more demanding. It's a realistic budget-build starting point rather than a card for maxed-out AAA gaming.

What VRAM should I look for at this price?

6–8GB is typical at €250. It's enough for 1080p in most current titles, though you may need to dial back texture settings in the heaviest recent releases.

How often does this list update?

The picks above reflect current in-stock retailer prices for Ireland, refreshed regularly — the ranking can shift day to day as prices and inventory change.