Best GPU for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2026— Benchmarked & Ranked
Last updated: July 2, 2026 · 14 GPUs tested
Our Top Picks
#1 Pick
RTX 5090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 169 FPS
#2 Pick
RTX 4090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 130 FPS
#3 Pick
RTX 5080
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 120 FPS
Full Benchmark Results — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at 1440p
| Rank | GPU | Avg FPS | Price | FPS/$ | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 5090 | 169 | — | — | — |
| 2 | RTX 4090 | 130 | — | — | — |
| 3 | RTX 5080 | 120 | — | — | — |
| 4 | RX 7900 XTX | 114 | — | — | — |
| 5 | RTX 5070 TI | 112 | — | — | — |
| 6 | RX 7900 XT | 99 | — | — | — |
| 7 | RTX 5070 | 89 | — | — | — |
| 8 | RX 7800 XT | 82 | — | — | — |
| 9 | RX 6800 XT | 78 | — | — | — |
| 10 | RTX 4070 | 78 | — | — | — |
| 11 | RTX 3080 | 76 | — | — | — |
| 12 | RX 7700 XT | 73 | — | — | — |
| 13 | RTX 3070 | 61 | — | — | — |
| 14 | RTX 3060 | 46 | — | — | — |
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
208 FPS
RTX 4090
160 FPS
RTX 5080
147 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
141 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
138 FPS
RX 7900 XT
122 FPS
RTX 5070
114 FPS
RX 7800 XT
106 FPS
RTX 4070
100 FPS
RX 6800 XT
100 FPS
1440p (Quad HD)
RTX 5090
169 FPS
RTX 4090
130 FPS
RTX 5080
120 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
114 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
112 FPS
RX 7900 XT
99 FPS
RTX 5070
89 FPS
RX 7800 XT
82 FPS
RX 6800 XT
78 FPS
RTX 4070
78 FPS
4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090
107 FPS
RTX 4090
82 FPS
RTX 5080
75 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
72 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
71 FPS
RX 7900 XT
62 FPS
RTX 5070
50 FPS
RX 7800 XT
47 FPS
RTX 4070
44 FPS
RX 6800 XT
44 FPS
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| gpu | GTX 1060 / RX 580 | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 |
| cpu | Intel i5-8600 / Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i7-10700K / Ryzen 7 5800X |
| ram | 8 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
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.
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