5 Best GPUs for FPS Games in 2025

Here are the five best GPUs you can buy for FPS games in 2025, with options from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel. Stay tuned.

FPS games in 2025 can be increasingly taxing on the system, yet they can also be very easy to run. The FPS genre has a vast number of extremely well-optimized games, but on the other hand, some are challenging to run. Games like Valorant, as well as older Call of Duty series such as Black Ops 2 and similar, run literally on anything. Titles like CS2 can be demanding on systems. Yes, it runs at 60 FPS and 100 FPS, in most cases. However, playing with the best possible input latency and frame pacing requires one of the GPUs mentioned below. That said, the GPU options mentioned below require you to be habituated to 400+ FPS input responsiveness and already own a high refresh rate gaming monitor in the process.

Note: Pricing data is not explicitly mentioned here because the MSRP varies significantly from region to region and from retailer to retailer. While you may already own a powerful CPU, for the best possible experience in FPS games, the GPUs here should be paired with CPUs equivalent to the 9800X3D or an Intel Core i9-14900K (heavily tuned with DDR5), for optimal performance. The 400+ FPS is provided as a reference to paint the picture; the overall framerate is subject to your PC Build, and any fixed framerate cannot be guaranteed. As a ballpark, you can take that.

1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

Technically, the fastest consumer GPU on the planet as of now, although the Blackwell RTX 6000 ($10000 GPU) beats this by 10-15%. Still, the 5090 is fastest in almost anything you throw at it, apart from 32-bit physics titles such as Borderlands 2. That said, no matter which games you are playing, FPS or not, the framerates will speak for themselves. You will need a CPU comparable to the 9800X3D or 9950X3D; otherwise, you may experience CPU bottlenecks.

Specifications:

• Shading Units: 21,760 CUDA cores
• Boost Clock: 2,407 MHz
• Memory: 32GB GDDR7
• Memory Bandwidth: 1,792 GB/s
• Power: 575W TBP
• Architecture: Blackwell (GB202)

2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

When it comes to affordable and practical options, at $1000-$1200, it’s still expensive, but nowhere near the 5090; the RTX 5080 is arguably the third-fastest GPU in terms of compute power, lagging behind the RTX 4090. However, with technology such as MFG (DLSS Multi-Frame Generation), it’s quicker; yet, it’s not an even comparison, as most people refer to FG as fake frames. RTX 4090 also has FG, but not the MFG. Additionally, the VRAM is approximately 8GB lower than that of the 4090. However, for FPS titles, it is still plenty enough. 

Specifications:

• Shading Units: 10,752 CUDA cores
• Boost Clock: 2,617 MHz
• Memory: 16GB GDDR7
• Memory Bandwidth: 960 GB/s
• Power: 360-400W TBP
• Architecture: Blackwell (GB203)

3. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

For Call of Duty FPS enthusiasts, AMD GPUs, such as the 7900 XT and the 7900 XTX, are a staple. COD games favor AMD GPUs more, resulting in the 7900 XTX performing significantly better. It’s not 5090 territory, but it sometimes beats 4090 in COD games. That said, for other FPS titles, such as CS2 and Valorant, expect extremely high FPS, typically in the 400+ territory.

Specifications:

• Stream Processors: 6,144 cores
• Boost Clock: 2,498 MHz
• Memory: 24GB GDDR6
• Memory Bandwidth: 960 GB/s
• Power: 355W TBP
• Architecture: RDNA 3 (Navi 31)

4. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

Right after the 7900XTX, the RX 9070 XT takes up the missing spot. For starters, it is the fastest RDNA 4-powered mid-range GPU available. Similarly, the COD game engine also favors 9070 XT, like other AMD GPUs in Call of Duty games. If you’re looking for an FPS title, particularly the COD series, the 7900XTX and the 9070 XT are both incredible options.

Specifications:

• Stream Processors: 4,096 cores
• Boost Clock: 2,970 MHz
• Memory: 16GB GDDR6
• Memory Bandwidth: 640 GB/s
• Power: 304W TBP
• Architecture: RDNA 4 (Navi 48)

5. Intel Arc B580

The Arc Battlemage B580 GPU represents a pure value option for gamers. For starters, it has 12GB of VRAM, which, in 2025, is more than enough for esports FPS titles. Apart from that, the computing power within the GPU is also more than sufficient. It is noteworthy that there are many more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 4060 Ti, 9060 XT, and RTX 5060 Ti. However, this one is particularly mentioned because of the value it offers to customers. Nevertheless, FPS games, such as CS2 and Valorant, among others, will run effortlessly.

Specifications:

• Xe Cores: 20 cores, (2,560 shaders)
• Boost Clock: 2,850 MHz
• Memory: 12GB GDDR6
• Memory Bandwidth: 456 GB/s
• Power: 190W TBP
• Architecture: Xe2 (BMG-G21)

Verdict

Whether you want ultra-low latency, 400+ FPS, or maximum settings in demanding shooters, all of these GPUs deliver. The B580 is a budget-friendly alternative that still holds its own in esports titles, while the others are all-rounders for everything, including FPS.

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