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Best GPU for Helldivers 2
The used RTX 3080 is the best-value GPU for Helldivers 2 at 1440p today: about 110 fps (estimate) for about $425. Best new card: the RTX 3070 (about 75 fps (estimate), about $360).
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- The best-value graphics card for 60+ fps in Helldivers 2 at 1080p is the used RTX 3080: about 145 fps (estimate from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026) for $425 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- The best-value graphics card for 60+ fps in Helldivers 2 at 1440p is the used RTX 3080: about 110 fps (estimate from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026) for $425 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- The best-value graphics card for 60+ fps in Helldivers 2 at 4K is the used RTX 3080: about 60 fps (estimate from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026) for $425 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- Helldivers 2 wants about 6 GB of video memory at 1080p, 8 GB at 1440p and 12 GB at 4K on high textures (PC Atlas estimate).
| # | Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | fps per $100 (1440p) | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 3080 (used)10 GB · 60+ fps | ~145 | ~110Estimate | ~60 | 25.9 | $425usedSample |
| 2 | RX 6800 XT (used)16 GB · 60+ fps | ~145 | ~105Estimate | ~55 | 23.8 | $442usedSample |
| 3 | RX 6700 XT (used)12 GB · 60+ fps | ~105 | ~70Estimate | ~35 | 21.1 | $331usedSample |
| 4 | RTX 30708 GB · 60+ fps | ~115 | ~75Estimate | - | 20.8 | $360Sample |
| 5 | Arc B57010 GB · 60+ fps | ~85 | ~60Estimate | ~25 | 20.8 | $289Sample |
| 6 | RX 9070 GRE12 GB · 60+ fps | ~160 | ~115Estimate | ~60 | 19.2 | $599Sample |
| 7 | RX 907016 GB · 60+ fps | ~185 | ~135Estimate | ~75 | 18.2 | $740Sample |
| 8 | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GB · 60+ fps | ~130 | ~90Estimate | - | 18.0 | $500Sample |
| 9 | Arc B58012 GB · 60+ fps | ~95 | ~65Estimate | ~35 | 18.0 | $362Sample |
| 10 | RTX 50608 GB · 60+ fps | ~115 | ~80Estimate | - | 17.8 | $449Sample |
| 11 | RX 76008 GB · 60+ fps | ~90 | ~60Estimate | - | 17.7 | $339Sample |
| 12 | RX 9060 XT 8GB8 GB · 60+ fps | ~120 | ~80Estimate | - | 17.4 | $459Sample |
| 13 | RX 6600 (used)8 GB | ~70 | ~35Estimate | - | 16.8 | $208usedSample |
| 14 | RTX 3060 (used)12 GB | ~80 | ~55Estimate | ~30 | 16.7 | $330usedSample |
| 15 | RTX 4070 (used)12 GB · 60+ fps | ~145 | ~100Estimate | ~55 | 16.1 | $620usedSample |
| 16 | RTX 3050 8GB8 GB | ~60 | ~40Estimate | - | 15.4 | $260Sample |
| 17 | RX 9070 XT16 GB · 60+ fps | ~205 | 124Measured | ~85 | 15.0 | $829Sample |
| 18 | RTX 50508 GB · 60+ fps | ~90 | ~60Estimate | - | 14.7 | $409Sample |
| 19 | RX 9060 XT 16GB16 GB · 60+ fps | ~130 | ~90Estimate | ~45 | 13.8 | $650Sample |
| 20 | RX 7800 XT16 GB · 60+ fps | ~155 | ~110Estimate | ~60 | 13.8 | $798Sample |
| 21 | RX 7700 XT12 GB · 60+ fps | ~135 | ~95Estimate | ~50 | 12.7 | $749Sample |
| 22 | RTX 4060 Ti8 GB · 60+ fps | ~115 | ~75Estimate | - | 12.5 | $599Sample |
| 23 | RTX 5060 Ti 16GB16 GB · 60+ fps | ~140 | ~95Estimate | ~55 | 12.4 | $765Sample |
| 24 | RTX 408016 GB · 60+ fps | ~205 | ~155Estimate | ~90 | 12.4 | $1,249Sample |
| 25 | RTX 4070 Super12 GB · 60+ fps | ~165 | ~120Estimate | ~65 | 12.4 | $969Sample |
| 26 | RTX 507012 GB · 60+ fps | ~175 | 104Measured | ~70 | 12.0 | $869Sample |
| 27 | RX 7900 XT20 GB · 60+ fps | ~190 | ~140Estimate | ~80 | 11.7 | $1,195Sample |
| 28 | RTX 4070 Ti12 GB · 60+ fps | ~175 | ~130Estimate | ~70 | 11.6 | $1,125Sample |
| 29 | RTX 5070 Ti16 GB · 60+ fps | ~205 | ~155Estimate | ~90 | 11.5 | $1,350Sample |
| 30 | RTX 3060 Ti8 GB · 60+ fps | ~95 | ~65Estimate | - | 11.4 | $569Sample |
| 31 | RTX 40608 GB · 60+ fps | ~95 | ~60Estimate | - | 11.3 | $530Sample |
| 32 | RX 6750 XT12 GB · 60+ fps | ~110 | ~75Estimate | ~40 | 10.7 | $700Sample |
| 33 | RTX 4080 Super16 GB · 60+ fps | ~210 | ~155Estimate | ~90 | 9.4 | $1,644Sample |
| 34 | RTX 4070 Ti Super16 GB · 60+ fps | ~185 | ~135Estimate | ~75 | 9.4 | $1,435Sample |
| 35 | RX 7900 XTX24 GB · 60+ fps | ~210 | ~160Estimate | ~95 | 8.9 | $1,799Sample |
| 36 | RTX 508016 GB · 60+ fps | ~220 | ~170Estimate | ~100 | 8.5 | $2,000Sample |
| 37 | RTX 309024 GB · 60+ fps | ~160 | ~120Estimate | ~70 | 5.7 | $2,099Sample |
| 38 | RTX 409024 GB · 60+ fps | ~240 | ~190Estimate | ~115 | 4.3 | $4,450Sample |
| 39 | RTX 509032 GB · 60+ fps | ~265 | ~220Estimate | ~145 | 2.6 | $8,599Sample |
~ = estimate: the card's 11-game average from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026) scaled by how demanding Helldivers 2 is (formula). Measured: TechSpot (Hardware Unboxed), “GeForce RTX 5070 vs. Radeon RX 9070 XT: 2026 Update” (2026; Settings per game as printed: Helldivers 2 Ultra; Monster Hunter Wilds Ultra with high ray tracing; Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultra; Overwatch Epic; Marvel Rivals Ultra; Counter-Strike 2 Very High. Native resolution; AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Picks need 60+ fps. Prices last checked ; Sample = PC Atlas catalog estimate, not a live store price.
Questions
What is the best GPU for Helldivers 2?
The used RTX 3080 is the best-value GPU for Helldivers 2 at 1440p today: about 110 fps (estimate) for about $425. Best new card: the RTX 3070 (about 75 fps (estimate), about $360).
Best value GPU for Helldivers 2 at 1080p?
For 60+ fps at 1080p: the RTX 3080 (used) (about 145 fps, estimate, about $425). Cheapest card that gets there: the RX 6600 (used) (about 70 fps, estimate, about $208).
Best value GPU for Helldivers 2 at 1440p?
For 60+ fps at 1440p: the RTX 3080 (used) (about 110 fps, estimate, about $425). Cheapest card that gets there: the Arc B570 (about 60 fps, estimate, about $289).
Best value GPU for Helldivers 2 at 4K?
For 60+ fps at 4K: the RTX 3080 (used) (about 60 fps, estimate, about $425). Cheapest card that gets there: the RTX 3080 (used) (about 60 fps, estimate, about $425).
How much video memory does Helldivers 2 need?
About 6 GB at 1080p, 8 GB at 1440p and 12 GB at 4K on high textures. Cards more than 2 GB short are left out of these rankings.
Does Helldivers 2 need a fast processor?
Helldivers 2 leans hard on the processor, especially in busy scenes. The fps numbers here come from a Ryzen 7 9800X3D test PC; with an older or budget processor you'll see less, whatever the graphics card. For this game, aim for a Ryzen 5 9600X or faster.