What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 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 well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Shadow of the Tomb Raider 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?
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?
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.