I'm looking for a GPU that can run STALKER 2 smoothly at native 1440p with 60fps. I don't have a specific budget in mind right now; I just want to know which graphics card I should aim for. And please, no silly jokes about super high-end cards like the 5090!
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You could target GPUs like the 5070, RX 9070 (non-XT), 7900 XT/XTX if you can track them down at a decent price. The GPU market is kind of all over the place right now, but those cards should give you some solid performance, just watch the pricing! Overall, I agree that STALKER 2’s optimization is kinda rough.
For true 1440p, I'd recommend the 7900XTX or 4080. If those aren’t available at a fair price, maybe look into the 9070XT or 5070Ti as cheaper alternatives. The game itself really needs some work when it comes to optimization, though!
Honestly, even a 5070 with DLSS4 could handle this game well. I used to be over 60 fps with mine, now I’m playing at crazy frame rates with my upgraded setup, so it really does help.
If you're looking for used options, I'd suggest checking out the 4070, 4070 Super, 7800XT, or 7900GRE—should be under $500 each. Just keep an eye out for good deals!
From what I've seen, STALKER 2 isn't the best optimized game out there. A GPU like the 5070 Ti or better should get you through on max settings with DLSS quality. If you're after something truly native without DLSS, you'd probably want to look into the 5090, but I know that's not what you're looking for!
Thanks for sharing that link to the benchmarks! I've been struggling to find solid performance stats.
Yeah, optimization isn’t great for this one, just as I expected. That’s why I’m really keen on finding the right card.