Written by Kasper
Edited on
23 June 2025
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13:52
Which video card do you need for your games?
You need a video card if you game on a computer. It's important that you know which video card is suitable for you. There are video cards for light, medium demanding, and demanding games. There are also video cards fo other usage situations, such as mods and hardcore 4K gaming. We'll explain which video card suits your wishes.
Summary of games and fps with QHD resolution on various video cards
| RTX 4050/4060 | RTX 4060 Ti/Super | RTX 4070 | RTX 4080 | RTX 4090 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 90 - 110 fps | 120 - 140 fps | 140 - 160 fps | 170 - 190 fps | 200 - 240 fps |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator | 40 - 50 fps | 60 - 70 fps | 60 - 70 fps | 80 - 90 fps | 110 - 120 fps |
| Elden Ring | 60 - 70 fps | 70 - 80 fps | 80 - 100 fps | 110 - 130 fps | 120 - 140 fps |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III | 90 - 110 fps | 110 - 130 fps | 120 - 140 fps | 150 - 170 fps | 170 - 190 fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 50 - 60 fps | 70 - 80 fps | 80 - 90 fps | 100 - 120 fps | 120 - 140 fps |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 60 - 70 fps | 80 - 90 fps | 90 - 100 fps | 120 - 130 fps | 140 - 150 fps |
| GTA V | 100 - 110 fps | 120 - 130 fps | 130 - 140 fps | 150 - 170 fps | 180 - 200 fps |
Light games: RTX 4050/4060
If you play games like The Sims or Fortnite, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or 4060 video card is enough. You can play these games in Full HD resolution, because a high refresh rate is more important than detailed graphics. With these video cards, you can play light, online games at 60 fps. Keep in mind that these video cards aren't future-proof. If you play new games, you need a more powerful video card in your PC.
Medium demanding games: RTX 4060 Ti - Super
Do you play medium demanding games without DLSS support, like Hogwarts Legacy or Elden Ring? You need an RTX 4060 Ti or Super video card. You can smoothly play these games with Full HD or QHD quality. You can also game with 60 fps, so the images won't slow down. Thanks to the Ray Tracing technology of these video cards, you can enjoy realistic light effects in your favorite games. This way, the virtual world comes to life.
Demanding games: RTX 4070
Do you want to play demanding games with QHD or 4K sharpness? Choose an RTX 4070 video card. You can play games like Cyberpunk, Microsoft Flight Simulator or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II with good graphics and ray tracing. This way, the images of your game look real. You can also enjoy a high frame rate thanks to the DLSS 3 technology. This AI support makes extra frames, so your games look even more smooth.
Mods and additions: RTX 4080
With an RTX 4080, you can play the best games with 4K image quality and 60 fps, as well as improve the graphics thanks to the use of mods. For example, graphic mods like better lighting or more realistic colors. You can also play demanding games in VR and stream your games with 4K resolution on Twitch. You need at least 32GB RAM for this.
Hardcore 4K gaming: RTX 4090
You can play the best games with the best images and highest frame rates with an RTX 4090 video card. You can enjoy 4K and 8K images, so even the most demanding games look razor-sharp. While there are no laptops or monitors for 8K gaming yet, this does mean that your video card is future-proof. Thanks to the DLSS 3 technology, you won't have any slowing down. Even when you play with 8K resolution. The RTX 4090 is one of the best video cards right now. With this video card, you get the best gaming experience.
Article by Kasper
Video Card Expert.
