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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. Score: 2,500
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. Score: 2,500
| GPU | Price | Meets Min? | Meets Rec? | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI RTX 5060 8G Ventus 2X OC Best Value | $329 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
| Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 XT 16GB | $379 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16G Ventus 2X OC | $449 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
| Sapphire Pulse RX 9070 16GB | $599 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 5070 12G Ventus 2X OC | $619 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
| Sapphire Pulse RX 9070 XT 16GB | $629 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
| MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16G Gaming Trio OC | $799 | ✓ | ✓ | Amazon → |
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