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Best GPU for RetroArch
Here are the best GPUs to run RetroArch based on the recommended requirements. Recommended GPU: Intel: At least Intel HD 4K required for OpenGL. Minimum GPU: Any compliant OpenGL 2.x or Direct3D11 GPU. For shaders to work properly.
Minimum GPU Any compliant OpenGL 2.x or Direct3D11 GPU. For shaders to work properly, should support at least Shader Model 2.0.
Recommended GPU Intel: At least Intel HD 4K required for OpenGL, any compliant D3D11 GPU for Direct3D 11. Should support at least Shader Model 3.0 and/or 4.0.
| GPU | Price | Meets Min? | Meets Rec? | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFX RX 7600 8GB Best Value | $279 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 4060 Ventus 8G | $339 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 4060 Ti 8G | $399 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
| XFX RX 7700 XT 12GB | $399 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
| Sapphire RX 7800 XT 16GB | $500 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 4070 Ventus 12G | $550 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 4070 Ti Super 16G | $800 | ✓ | ✗ | Amazon → |
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