🎯 Best GPU for 1440p Gaming 2026
The sweet spot — best cards for QHD gaming in 2026.
1440p is the sweet spot for gaming in 2026. Ranked by raw 1440p benchmark scores.
💡 Look for 8GB+ VRAM minimum. 12GB or more is ideal for future-proofing at 1440p.
#1
1080p
287
1440p
260
RT
195
Value
23/100
$2,299
#2
1080p
287
1440p
260
RT
195
Value
26/100
$1,999
#3
1080p
287
1440p
260
RT
195
Value
23/100
$2,299
#4
1080p
273
1440p
230
RT
166
Value
26/100
$1,599
#5
1080p
273
1440p
230
RT
166
Value
26/100
$1,599
#6
1080p
244
1440p
203
RT
152
Value
41/100
$999
#7
1080p
212
1440p
196
RT
118
Value
18/100
$1,999
#8
1080p
239
1440p
193
RT
139
Value
39/100
$999
#9
1080p
235
1440p
189
RT
136
Value
28/100
$1,199
#11
1080p
228
1440p
187
RT
103
Value
35/100
$959
#12
1080p
226
1440p
184
RT
138
Value
49/100
$749
#14
1080p
194
1440p
179
RT
107
Value
22/100
$1,199
Best GPU for 1440p Gaming — 2026 Guide
1440p is the sweet spot for gaming in 2026. Ranked by raw 1440p benchmark scores.
Look for 8GB+ VRAM minimum. 12GB or more is ideal for future-proofing at 1440p.
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