Best 1080p GPU for £250–£350 with a Ryzen 5 5600?

The RTX 5050 is a sensible plug-and-play choice if you want low power consumption, reliable drivers, and Nvidia’s streaming features. The RX 7600 is also fine for 1080p, but its value depends heavily on local pricing. At this budget, a discounted RTX 5060, newer Radeon card, or good used deal could make either one less attractive.

A used RTX 3070 is probably the strongest bargain here. They can sometimes be found around £235, with 3070 Ti models closer to £280, and they outperform most of the new cards you listed. Just check the card’s condition, warranty, power requirements, and remember that 8GB can become limiting in newer games at higher settings.

The Intel Arc B580 is worth stretching for if you can find one around the upper end of the budget. It generally offers strong performance for the money and has useful media features for streaming, although the motherboard needs working Resizable BAR support for Arc cards to perform properly.

Older RX 6000 cards will pair well with the Ryzen 5 5600, especially lower and mid-range models. Be more careful with higher-end cards such as the RX 6700 XT and above, since the power supply may need to be upgraded. For streaming, Nvidia or Intel may be preferable because their encoders are generally easier to use, while 8GB is still workable at 1080p if you avoid maxed-out textures and accept that some newer games may require compromises.