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5 best GPUs for budget PCs in 2025

5 best GPUs for budget PCs in 2025

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 29, 2025, 00:35 IST

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In 2025, building a budget PC is achievable with several excellent GPU options under $350. The Intel Arc B580 leads in cost-per-frame, excelling at 1440p, while the RTX 4060 offers DLSS 3 and ray tracing advantages. AMD's RX 7600 and RX 7600 XT provide strong 1080p performance, and a used RTX 3050 serves as a last resort.

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Building a budget PC in 2025 is not very difficult, as there are a good range of options available in the market. This guide outlines the five best GPUs offering excellent value in 2025 under $350. All the performances are based on 1080p/1440p benchmarks with three popular game titles.

Most value for money GPUs under $350 in 2025

Here are the following 5 best GPUs for budget PCs:

1. Intel Arc B580

Best overall cost-per-frame GPU in 2025 for 1440p and 1080p gamingPerformance and features:

Price: $249
12 GB GDDR6
Strong raster and RT
XeSS support

Game benchmarks:

Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 61 FPS
Apex Legends (1440p High): 144 FPS
Fortnite (1080p Low): 257 FPS

2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

A balanced performer with DLSS 3 support and solid 1080p/1440p results.Performance and features:

Price: $299
8 GB GDDR6
DLSS 3 & ray tracing

Game benchmarks:

Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 62 FPS
Apex Legends (1440p High): 137 FPS
Fortnite (1080p Low): 267 FPS

3. AMD Radeon RX 7600

A value for money 1080p gaming card with decent frame rates in esports and AAA titlesPerformance and features:

Price: $249
8 GB GDDR6
RDNA 3

Game benchmarks:

Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 45 FPS
Fortnite (1080p High): 100 FPS
Apex Legends (1080p High): 100 FPS

4. AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

Great card for AAA games at 1080p with 16 GB VRAM which makes it future proof.Performance and features:

Price: $330
16 GB GDDR6
RDNA 3

Game benchmarks:

Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 60 FPS
Fortnite (1080p High: 125 FPS
Apex Legends (1080p High): 178 FPS

5. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (used)

Only consider this older card if new-gen options are unavailable.Performance and features:

Price: $200-250
8 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing

Game benchmarks:AAA titles (1080p Med to High): 40 to 50 FPSEsports (CS2, Fortnite): 80 to 120+ FPS

Comparison table for all 5 GPUs

GPU	MSRP	Avg FPS	Geekbench OpenCL	Cost per FPS	VRAM	DLSS/XeSS	Highlights
Intel Arc B580	$249	130 FPS	92,900	$1.91	12 GB	XeSS	Best value, strong 1440p, mixed RT
RTX 4060	$299	150 FPS	105,630	$2.00	8 GB	DLSS 3	Reliable 1080p/1440p, ray tracing
Radeon RX 7600	$249	110 FPS	82,700	$2.27	8 GB	FSR	Pure 1080p powerhouse
Radeon RX 7600 XT	$330	130 FPS	83,072	$2.54	16 GB	FSR	High VRAM, strong AAA
RTX 3050 (used)	$200‑250	80 FPS	60,000 to 65,000	$2.50 to 3.13	8 GB	DLSS 2	Last-resort option

All the above-listed 5 GPUs fall under a budget of $350 and offer the best balanced performance for users. Intel Arc B580 is on the top of the list as it offers the best cost-to-performance ratio, especially at 1440p. However, the RTX 4060 has an edge with DLSS and ray tracing.

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