Best GPU Under £700 (2026) — United Kingdom
At £700 you're paying for consistency: high framerates at 1440p even in demanding titles, and a genuinely playable (if not maxed-out) 4K experience with upscaling enabled.
Best for high-refresh 1440p gaming (165Hz+) and as an entry point for 4K gaming with DLSS/FSR upscaling.
Prices updated August 30, 2026
New
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within £700. Ties break on value score.
Radeon RX 9070 XT16 GB GDDR6 · Performance 52/100
£690
GPU Name | Price |
|---|---|
GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA | |
Used
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within £700. Ties break on value score.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti12 GB GDDR6X · Performance 39/100
£515
GPU Name | Price |
|---|---|
GeForce RTX 3080 TiNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 4070NVIDIA | £509Used |
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBNVIDIA | £600Used£580 |
GeForce GTX 1660NVIDIA | |
£557Used£192 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is £700 enough for 4K gaming?
With upscaling (DLSS/FSR) enabled and settings tuned, yes for most titles. Native 4K at max settings in the most demanding games usually needs the £900+ tier.
What's the difference between this tier and £500?
The jump from £500 to £700 typically buys meaningfully higher average framerates and better ray-tracing headroom, rather than a new resolution tier outright.
Is more VRAM worth paying extra for at this tier?
Generally yes if two cards have a similar Value Score — 12GB+ VRAM protects against stutter in texture-heavy titles as game requirements grow.