Best GPU for Monster Hunter Wilds in 2026— Benchmarked & Ranked
Last updated: July 2, 2026 · 14 GPUs tested
Our Top Picks
#1 Pick
RTX 5090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 124 FPS
#2 Pick
RTX 4090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 95 FPS
#3 Pick
RTX 5080
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 87 FPS
Full Benchmark Results — Monster Hunter Wilds at 1440p
| Rank | GPU | Avg FPS | Price | FPS/$ | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 5090 | 124 | — | — | — |
| 2 | RTX 4090 | 95 | — | — | — |
| 3 | RTX 5080 | 87 | — | — | — |
| 4 | RX 7900 XTX | 84 | — | — | — |
| 5 | RTX 5070 TI | 82 | — | — | — |
| 6 | RX 7900 XT | 72 | — | — | — |
| 7 | RTX 5070 | 62 | — | — | — |
| 8 | RX 7800 XT | 58 | — | — | — |
| 9 | RX 6800 XT | 54 | — | — | — |
| 10 | RTX 4070 | 54 | — | — | — |
| 11 | RTX 3080 | 53 | — | — | — |
| 12 | RX 7700 XT | 51 | — | — | — |
| 13 | RTX 3070 | 42 | — | — | — |
| 14 | RTX 3060 | 31 | — | — | — |
FPS data from PlanMyPC benchmarks and community reports. FPS/$ = average FPS divided by current lowest price — higher is better.
Performance by Resolution
1080p (Full HD)
RTX 5090
156 FPS
RTX 4090
120 FPS
RTX 5080
110 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
106 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
103 FPS
RX 7900 XT
91 FPS
RTX 5070
82 FPS
RX 7800 XT
76 FPS
RTX 4070
72 FPS
RX 6800 XT
72 FPS
1440p (Quad HD)
RTX 5090
124 FPS
RTX 4090
95 FPS
RTX 5080
87 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
84 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
82 FPS
RX 7900 XT
72 FPS
RTX 5070
62 FPS
RX 7800 XT
58 FPS
RX 6800 XT
54 FPS
RTX 4070
54 FPS
4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090
75 FPS
RTX 4090
58 FPS
RTX 5080
53 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
51 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
50 FPS
RX 7900 XT
44 FPS
RTX 5070
34 FPS
RX 7800 XT
32 FPS
RTX 4070
30 FPS
RX 6800 XT
30 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| gpu | GTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT | RTX 4060 / RX 7700 XT |
| cpu | Intel i5-10600 / Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X |
| ram | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| storage | 75 GB SSD | 75 GB SSD |
| os | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU do I need to run Monster Hunter Wilds at 60 FPS?
Based on our benchmark data, check the table above for the cheapest GPU that hits 60 FPS at your target resolution. Enable DLSS or FSR to lower the GPU requirement by roughly one tier.
Can I play Monster Hunter Wilds at 4K?
Yes, but you'll need a high-end GPU. See the 4K section of our benchmark results for GPUs that deliver playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.
What is the best budget GPU for Monster Hunter Wilds?
Look for the GPU with the highest FPS-per-dollar ratio in our benchmark table. The Best Value section highlights our top pick for budget-conscious builders.
Does Monster Hunter Wilds support ray tracing and which GPU handles it best?
Check our benchmark results for RT-specific performance data. NVIDIA GPUs generally lead in ray tracing workloads thanks to dedicated RT cores and DLSS Frame Generation.
How much VRAM do I need for Monster Hunter Wilds?
At 1080p and 1440p, 8 GB VRAM is usually sufficient. At 4K with high-res textures and ray tracing, 12 GB or more is recommended.