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Since Capcom's new RPG game is out after a decade, there's no better time to take a look at the best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2. This will help players customize their rigs and enjoy the title at the highest graphical settings or playable frame rates.
Choosing a cost-effective option for such a graphically demanding game is a big task. So, to assist you better in that aspect, we have shortlisted the five best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2 in 2024, with options ranging between $250 to $600. Moreover, all these GPUs were launched recently and support upscaling, so you can enjoy more FPS at higher resolutions.
Note: This article reflects the author's opinions.
Best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2 in 2024
Since the game has higher GPU needs, most of the models listed below are not below 8GB VRAM and cost more than $250 at least. As a result, people seeking a high-framerate experience should know that most entry-level graphic cards won't be able to play this game at the highest graphical settings.
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1) Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060
The first GPU on our list is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, which is one of the most efficient graphic cards from Nvidia and costs just below $300. It is about 20% faster than the last-gen RTX 3060, but it has only 8GB VRAM, compared to the 12GB VRAM on the 3060.
This graphic card is ideal for playing Dragon's Dogma 2 in Full HD resolution with a decent budget CPU, like the i5 12400F or Ryzen 5 5600X. With DLSS 3 support, you can also expect more than 60fps on High graphical settings.
Pros
- It has a TDP of less than 150 watts.
- Can be usually bought for less than $300.
- It comes with DLSS3 support for additional frame rates.
Cons
- The GPU only comes with 8GB VRAM, which makes it inadequate for 2K gaming.
Also Read: Best Dragon's Dogma 2 graphic settings for RTX 4060 laptops
2) AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT
The next GPU on our list of the best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2 is the RX 7600 XT, which is again a GPU aimed at 1080p gaming. It'll usually crank out over 60 frames per second with this game at the highest settings.
Moreover, you can use AMD's FSR3 technology to gain even more FPS, and with the 16GB VRAM support, you can also achieve higher resolution gaming, albeit with a few frame drops.
Pros
- The GPU runs without much heat or noise.
- 16GB VRAM makes it future-proof.
- It comes with AV1 encoder support.
Cons
- Its Shading units are a bit below the competition.
3) Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Next, we have the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB VRAM variant, which is aimed at 2K gaming and provides great raytracing support. It also comes with frame generation and DLSS 3 support, which guarantees high-resolution gaming at more than 60fps on the highest settings.
The card is mostly available for less than $400, and during some festive discounts or promotional sales, you can purchase it for less than $350. All of these features make it one of the best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2.
Pros
- It matches the last generation 3060 Ti in pricing.
- Comes with great ray-tracing support.
- Has lower power demands than the AMD counterparts.
Cons
- The 16GB VRAM variant costs $100 more.
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4) Nvidia RTX 4070 Super
Another one of the best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2 in 2024 for 2K or 4K gaming is the RTX 4070 Super. It costs the same as the RTX 4070, but offers 20% more performance, and has a total power demand of less than 250 watts.
If we compare it with older-generation cards, it delivers even better performance than an RTX 3080 and runs quite cooler than it. Moreover, like all 40-series GPUs from Nvidia, DLSS 3 and Frame Generation support will ensure you get more than 100 frames per second on Dragon's Dogma 2, even on the highest settings.
Pros
- Has excellent Ray Tracing support.
- Costs similar to an RTX 4070.
- It can even be used with a 650W PSU.
Cons
- AMD GPUs in this price range offer more than 12GB VRAM.
Also Read: Nvidia RTX 4070 Super vs RTX 3070
5) AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is currently one of the best budget graphics cards for Dragon's Dogma 2 from AMD, as it offers 16GB VRAM and is ideal for 4K gaming at a price of less than $550. Additionally, FSR3 support ensures that you can extract more FPS if you have a fast refresh rate monitor.
The GPU though requires additional power than competing Nvidia GPUs like the RTX 4070 or the RTX 4060 Ti. Therefore, you will need to at least use a 750W power supply to properly run this graphic card without any crashes.
Pros
- One of the best mid-range GPUs for 2K or 4K gaming.
- Offers 16GB VRAM.
- It has great rasterization performance.
Cons
- Has lower ray tracing performance than competing Nvidia GPUs.
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