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Best graphics card for Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card in the mainstream 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?
The developer recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB, a GeForce GTX 10-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 660/GTX 1050.
Will an older card run Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (Nvidia GTX 660/GTX 1050), 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.