Best GPU for The Witcher 3 in 2026— Benchmarked & Ranked
Last updated: July 2, 2026 · 14 GPUs tested
Our Top Picks
#1 Pick
RTX 5090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 215 FPS
#2 Pick
RTX 4090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 165 FPS
#3 Pick
RTX 5080
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 152 FPS
Full Benchmark Results — The Witcher 3 at 1440p
| Rank | GPU | Avg FPS | Price | FPS/$ | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 5090 | 215 | — | — | — |
| 2 | RTX 4090 | 165 | — | — | — |
| 3 | RTX 5080 | 152 | — | — | — |
| 4 | RX 7900 XTX | 145 | — | — | — |
| 5 | RTX 5070 TI | 142 | — | — | — |
| 6 | RX 7900 XT | 125 | — | — | — |
| 7 | RTX 5070 | 114 | — | — | — |
| 8 | RX 7800 XT | 105 | — | — | — |
| 9 | RX 6800 XT | 100 | — | — | — |
| 10 | RTX 4070 | 100 | — | — | — |
| 11 | RTX 3080 | 98 | — | — | — |
| 12 | RX 7700 XT | 94 | — | — | — |
| 13 | RTX 3070 | 78 | — | — | — |
| 14 | RTX 3060 | 58 | — | — | — |
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
247 FPS
RTX 4090
190 FPS
RTX 5080
175 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
167 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
163 FPS
RTX 5070
148 FPS
RX 7900 XT
144 FPS
RX 7800 XT
135 FPS
RTX 4070
130 FPS
RX 6800 XT
130 FPS
1440p (Quad HD)
RTX 5090
215 FPS
RTX 4090
165 FPS
RTX 5080
152 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
145 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
142 FPS
RX 7900 XT
125 FPS
RTX 5070
114 FPS
RX 7800 XT
105 FPS
RX 6800 XT
100 FPS
RTX 4070
100 FPS
4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090
143 FPS
RTX 4090
110 FPS
RTX 5080
101 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
97 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
95 FPS
RX 7900 XT
84 FPS
RTX 5070
66 FPS
RX 7800 XT
62 FPS
RTX 4070
58 FPS
RX 6800 XT
58 FPS
The Witcher 3 System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| gpu | GTX 770 / R9 290 | RTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT |
| cpu | Intel i5-2500K / FX-8350 | Intel i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600 |
| ram | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| storage | 50 GB SSD | 50 GB SSD |
| os | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU do I need to run The Witcher 3 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 The Witcher 3 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 The Witcher 3?
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 The Witcher 3 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 The Witcher 3?
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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