What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Fallout 4
Fallout 4 recommends NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 700-800 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Fallout 4 well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Fallout 4 asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Fallout 4?
The developer recommends NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB, a GeForce GTX 700-800 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB.
Will an older card run Fallout 4?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.