What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus recommends GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56 for a smooth experience, a GTX 16 and RTX 20-series-era card in the modern 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 Metro Exodus well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Metro Exodus 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 Metro Exodus?
The developer recommends GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56, a GTX 16 and RTX 20-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 RTX 2070. The minimum to just launch is lower: GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870.
Will an older card run Metro Exodus?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870), 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.