What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider recommends DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 5870 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 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 Tomb Raider well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what 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 Tomb Raider?
The developer recommends DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 5870, a GeForce GTX 400-600 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: DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT.
Will an older card run Tomb Raider?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT), 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.