Best Graphics Cards Under $300
Every device below is scored by the open Inno Score methodology — published specs and benchmark results, no sponsored placements. Prices are launch MSRPs (US, before tax); street prices are usually lower. Methodology
Best overall49AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB$299 — The entry point into AMD's RDNA 4 lineup shares the 32-CU Navi 44 die, clocks and FSR 4 upscaling of the 16GB model but halves VRAM to 8GB at a $299 launch price, positioning it as a budget-focused 1080p card..Best value for money38Intel Arc A380$139 — Intel's entry-level Arc Alchemist desktop GPU, launched in China in mid-2022 at $139 with 8 Xe-cores, 6GB of GDDR6 and 8 dedicated ray tracing units.
