Best GPU Under $400 (2026) — United States
$400 is where 1080p gaming stops being a compromise — expect high framerates at max settings in most titles, plus enough headroom to step up to 1440p in lighter games. This tier also starts to open up VRAM options that matter for texture-heavy modern titles.
Ideal for 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming (144Hz+) and as an entry point into 1440p for less demanding titles.
Prices updated October 15, 2026
New
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock new GPUs priced within $400. Ties break on value score.
Arc B58012 GB GDDR6 · Performance 22/100
$330 USD
GPU Name | Price |
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Arc B580INTEL | |
GeForce RTX 5050NVIDIA | |
Arc A770INTEL | |
Used
Highest benchmark performance among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs priced within $400. Ties break on value score.
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti8 GB GDDR6X · Performance 30/100
$391 USD
GPU Name | Price |
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GeForce RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3070NVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 2080 TiNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA | |
GeForce RTX 5050NVIDIA |
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 9060 XT 8GB
$440 USD
Typically available around $380 USD over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range
See current listings →GeForce RTX 5060
$408 USD
Typically available around $360 USD over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range
See current listings →GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
$459 USD
Typically available around $396 USD over the last 90 days — sometimes in this range
See current listings →Frequently Asked Questions
Is a $400 GPU good enough for 1440p?
For less demanding or older titles, yes — expect to dial back settings in the newest AAA releases. If 1440p at max settings is the goal, the $600 tier is a safer target.
What VRAM should I look for at $400?
8GB is the practical minimum for modern titles at this tier; 12GB+ options (when available under $400) age noticeably better as games' texture budgets grow.
Does the Value Score account for VRAM?
Value Score measures performance-per-dollar from benchmark results, which already reflect real-world VRAM bottlenecks in the games tested — but check the VRAM column directly if future-proofing matters most to you.