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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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