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The Best Graphics Cards for 1440p Gaming in 2026
1440p is the enthusiast sweet spot. These cards deliver high frame rates at QHD, ranked by performance per dollar at launch pricing.
| # | GPU | VRAM | Perf. | Launch price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RX 9070 XT AMDTop pick | 16 GB GDDR6 | 76 | $599 | Check price → |
| 2 | RX 9070 AMD | 16 GB GDDR6 | 68 | $549 | Check price → |
| 3 | RTX 5070 NVIDIA | 12 GB GDDR7 | 66 | $549 | Check price → |
| 4 | RX 7900 GRE AMD | 16 GB GDDR6 | 62 | $549 | Check price → |
| 5 | RX 7800 XT AMD | 16 GB GDDR6 | 56 | $499 | Check price → |
| 6 | RTX 5060 Ti 16GB NVIDIA | 16 GB GDDR7 | 46 | $429 | Check price → |
| 7 | RX 7700 XT AMD | 12 GB GDDR6 | 48 | $449 | Check price → |
| 8 | RTX 5070 Ti NVIDIA | 16 GB GDDR7 | 78 | $749 | Check price → |
| 9 | RTX 4070 Super NVIDIA | 12 GB GDDR6X | 62 | $599 | Check price → |
| 10 | RTX 4060 Ti NVIDIA | 8 GB GDDR6 | 40 | $399 | Check price → |
Top pick: The RX 9070 XT leads this list with an estimated performance index of 76 and 16 GB of GDDR6 at a $599 launch price.
Deciding between the top two? See RX 9070 XT vs RX 9070 side by side.
How this list is ranked
Rankings are derived from our spec database using estimated performance indexes compiled from publicly available benchmark data, combined with launch pricing. Street prices change constantly — always check the current price before buying, as a deal can easily reshuffle the value order. Only hardware released in 2020 or later is included, so every pick is realistically available new.