Best Budget GPUs for Gaming to Play High Graphic PC Games in 2021

If you want to purchase affordable gaming graphics cards on which you'll play realistic graphics games, then you are in the right place because I am going to tell you some best budget gaming video cards that are powered by Nvidia and AMD. Those are found at the best mid-range price that you can easily afford. Those are not ordinary graphics cards, because all of them contain very powerful versions of OpenGL, Direct X, Shader Model, Vulcan, etc. Scroll down to see the specifications of these graphics cards.

AMD also has nice graphics cards and we will discuss them also, We are going to mention those graphics cards that have a powerful look and performance and it is still the best one in late 2020 and beyond. I guarantee you that you'll enjoy nearly the best experience with those graphics cards, but also remember that the CPU also matters. If you have a powerful CPU like Core i5, i7, or Ryzen 5, then you can face much better performance as compared to the low-end PCs like Core i3 or Core 2 duo. 

Do These Graphics Cards are able to Run 2020 and Upcoming Games in 2021?

Yes, the graphics cards will be able to run 2020 games and upcoming because those have the latest versions of Direct X and other things needed for Gaming. Also, these video cards have 2-4GB VRAM so that is also required for HD and 4K gaming. 2020 is the year of games that come up with the most realistic graphics, physics, and logic. You will be able to play any of the games that come in 2020 and also we are expecting that upcoming games will also be playable.

Which is Better, Nvidia or AMD GPU?

Nvidia's GPUs are expected better than AMD's graphics cards, but I don't think so, because I have tested both GPUs' performance and look and both are powerful. But If you are a budget gamer then AMD is better because it comes at a low price but with high gaming performance. 

Best Budget Graphics Cards for Perfect Gaming are Listed

We are now going to discuss that hand-picked GPUs. You can purchase these in used condition, but be careful to choose the right VGA card that has no fault in used condition. You can search on Youtube about "What to look for before buying a used graphics card" The budget GPUs are described below.

AMD's RX 580 4GB (My Recommendation) 

RX 580 4GB is one of my favorite gaming cards. It has much high performance in gaming. You'll be able to play games between High to Ultra Settings with 1080P resolution. You will face an FPS range between 50-60+ FPS.

There is also an 8GB version of the graphics card, You can buy that if you can afford it. But RX 580 4GB is also strong enough to handle the latest games with 1080P resolution. You can also see the RX 580 FPS benchmarks of this video card.

The full name of the RX 580 is "RX 580 4GB GDDR5 256 bit".

Specifications

Cores: 2304

Memory: 4GB

Memory Type: GDDR5

Bus Width: 256 bit

Graphic Features

DirectX: 12

OpenGL: 4.6

OpenCL: 2.1

Vulcan: 1.2

Shader Model: 6.4

NVIDIA's GTX 960 2GB (My Favorite)

GTX 960 2GB is one of the best graphic cards ever with a decent appearance and gaming performance. It can run "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" at 720p with low settings and the FPS are from 30-40 on average. You can see some of the GTX 960 FPS benchmarks.

I have suggested this graphics card becuase of its nice performance even nowadays. This GPU has excellent graphic features. If you are running this card then no issues with the game will be faced such as the Low DirectX version, or Shader model issue.

The full name of the GTX 960 is "GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 128 bit".

Specifications

Cores: 1024

Memory: 2GB

Memory Type: GDDR5

Bus Width: 128 bit

Graphic Features

DirectX: 12 (12.1) (Highest Version)

OpenGL: 4.6

OpenCL: 1.2

Vulcan: 1.1

Shader Model: 6.4

AMD's RX 470 4GB

We have mentioned another AMD's video card. This GPU also supports higher graphic features and it comes with 4GB of video memory and a 256-bit memory bus that will enhance your gaming experience. Checkout the RX 470 benchmarks.

I like RX 470 card also because of its amazing performance at a low price. I would recommend this to a budget gamer to purchase this video card. You can play games on High preset with 1080P and 720P resolution.

The full name of RX 470 is "RX 470 4GB GDDR5 256 bit" 

Specifications

Cores: 2048

Memory: 4GB

Memory Type: GDDR5

Bus Width: 256 bit

Graphic Features

DirectX: 12

OpenGL: 4.6

OpenCL: 2.1

Vulcan: 1.2

Shader Model: 6.4

Nvidia's GTX 1050ti 4GB

GTX 1050ti is also a good graphics card that comes with 4GB VRAM. It is also a powerful and high performing gaming card but it can't beat the RX 580 4GB, If you compare GTX 1050ti with RX 580 then RX 580 will be the winner because of its tremendous performance. See some GTX 1050ti benchmarks.

 This GPU comes in the Nvidia's 10 series. It might perform well if used with Core i7 or Ryzen 5. But if you have lower CPUs then it will still work but it few FPS drops and lags might be faced. You can play games at high preset. This also has great versions of DirectX and OpenGL. 

The full name of GTX 1050ti is "GTX 1050ti 4GB GDDR5 128 bit"

Specifications

Cores: 768

Memory: 4GB

Memory Type: GDDR5

Bus Width: 128 bit

Graphic Features

DirectX: 12 (12.1)

OpenGL: 4.6

OpenCL: 1.2

Vulcan: 1.2

CUDA: 6.1

Shader Model: 6.4

You can buy any of the above cards at your near market. These are available with no problems, but in some areas, where higher GPUs are not available (such as RX580) then you have to ask your seller to bring that GPU to their store. 

You can also purchase these from the internet, but make sure that you have the required PSUs (Power Supply Unit) and a great CPU Case to put the GPU in it. 

Again, I am recommending you to buy the RX 580 4GB Edition, If you have a low budget then I am suggesting you to buy GTX 960 2GB Edition.

 

Conclusion

So, this was the best budget GPUs journey to help you to find a suitable graphics card for your PC. All the GPUs mentioned above are tested first. I tried to provide almost all details of the gaming cards, so you don't have to research on that anymore. I hope that you'll now have chosen your GPU.