gpu under 500$

Best GPUs under $500 — 2025 (USD default, INR toggle available)

The $400–$500 bracket opens up very capable 1440p cards and excellent 1080p/1440p performance for modern titles. USD shows by default to attract international traffic — toggle to INR for local pricing.

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Prices:

Rate: 1 USD = 82.00 INR

1 — NVIDIA RTX 4070 (used / discounted deals)

Approx price:

VRAM	12 GB GDDR6X
Memory Bus	192-bit
Typical Performance	Excellent 1440p & good 4K in many titles — 80–120 FPS in esports; 60–90 FPS AAA @1440p
Ray Tracing	Strong RT + DLSS 3
Power	~200–220W

Why pick it: Top-tier performance if you can find a used or discounted RTX 4070 near $500 — great for high-refresh 1440p and entry 4K.

2 — NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (8GB)

Approx price:

VRAM	8 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus	128-192 bit (model dependent)
Typical Performance	Excellent 1080p/very capable 1440p — 80–110 FPS in esports; 60–90 FPS in AAA
Ray Tracing	Strong RT + DLSS 3 support
Power	~160–190W

Why pick it: Efficient and strong for 1440p — the sweet spot for many gamers in this range.

3 — AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)

Approx price:

VRAM	16 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus	256-bit
Typical Performance	Excellent 1440p / strong 4K potential in some titles — 80–110 FPS at 1440p
Ray Tracing	Competent but usually behind Nvidia RT
Power	~300W (varies)

Why pick it: Big VRAM and strong raster power — ideal for high-res textures and future-proofing.

4 — Intel Arc A770 (16GB)

Approx price:

VRAM	16 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus	256-bit
Typical Performance	Very capable at 1080p and strong at 1440p in many titles
Ray Tracing	Hardware RT; drivers improving
Power	~230W

Why pick it: Excellent VRAM and features — great when drivers and price line up.

5 — AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (used / discounted deals)

Approx price:

VRAM	20 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus	320-bit
Typical Performance	Top 1440p & solid 4K performance if you find used/discounted units — 90+ FPS in many titles at 1440p
Ray Tracing	Competent (Nvidia often stronger in RT)
Power	~300W+

Why pick it: If you can find a used RX 7900 XT or a big discount, it becomes an incredible value for high-resolution gaming.

GPU	Strength	Best For
RTX 4070	Efficiency + DLSS	High-refresh 1440p / entry 4K
RTX 4060 Ti	Balance & DLSS	1440p & 1080p high
RX 7800 XT	VRAM & raster	High-res textures & 1440p
Arc A770	Large VRAM	Future-proof features
RX 7900 XT	Raw 4K power (used)	4K / high-res gaming if discounted

Tips: In the $400–$500 bracket, prioritize VRAM and real-world benchmarks — used/discounted higher-tier cards (4070/7900 XT) can often beat new mid-range models for the same money.

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