Best GPUs Under $300 in 2026

Updated July 15, 2026

The best value graphics cards under $300 ranked by performance per dollar. Live prices from Amazon, eBay, Best Buy, and Newegg with benchmark data from Tom's Hardware.

Top recommendation: For under $300, the GeForce RTX 3080 (Nvidia, 10.0GB VRAM) is our top pick with a PickGPU score of 50/100, available from $299.00. It outperforms every cheaper card on this list.

Each GPU on this list outperforms every cheaper option at or under $300.

1. GeForce RTX 3080 — Nvidia — from $299.00 — 10.0GB VRAM | $6.01/pt — Buy on eBay (used)
2. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti — Nvidia — from $239.99 — 8.0GB VRAM | $5.53/pt — Buy on eBay (used)
3. GeForce RTX 3070 — Nvidia — from $210.00 — 8.0GB VRAM | $5.21/pt — Buy on eBay (used)
4. GeForce RTX 4060 — Nvidia — from $35.39 — 8.0GB VRAM | $1.15/pt — Buy on eBay (used)
5. GeForce GTX 970 — Nvidia — from $24.95 — 4.0GB VRAM | $1.13/pt — Buy on eBay (used)

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