Best GPU Under €600 (2026) — Netherlands

€600 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 16, 2026

New

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within €600. Ties break on value score.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

8 GB GDDR7 · Performance 31/100

€499

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 5060 Ti 8GBNVIDIA	31/100	0.538	8 GB	€499
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBNVIDIA	31/100	0.475	16 GB	€578
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GBAMD	28/100	0.605	8 GB	€484
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD	28/100	0.521	16 GB	€536
GeForce RTX 3070NVIDIA	27/100	0.361	8 GB	€531

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Used

Top Pick

Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within €600. Ties break on value score.

GeForce RTX 3080

10 GB GDDR6X · Performance 35/100

€500

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 3080 TiNVIDIA	39/100	0.214	12 GB	€600Used
GeForce RTX 3080NVIDIA	35/100	0.328	10 GB	€500Used
GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA	26/100	0.581	8 GB	€466Used €449
GeForce RTX 3060 12GBNVIDIA	18/100	0.354	12 GB	€514Used €346
Radeon RX 5700 XTAMD	18/100	0.294	8 GB	€530Used €493

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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.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

€629

Typically available around €579 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

€616

Typically available around €490 over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is €600 the best value tier for GPUs right now?

It's typically the most contested tier — several manufacturers compete hard here. Check the live ranking above rather than assuming any one card holds the title for long.

Can a €600 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.