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Best GPU for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (2026)

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a demanding game. Below are the current-gen graphics cards we recommend for it at each resolution. FPS figures are at High settings with no upscaling — turning on DLSS/FSR pushes them meaningfully higher.

Our picks

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NVIDIA RTX 5060

Best for 1080p 60 FPS: ~89 FPS — a big generational leap with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation

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NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Best for 1440p 60 FPS: ~61 FPS — great value for 1080p/1440p, with 16GB of VRAM for headroom

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NVIDIA RTX 5080

Best for 4K 60 FPS: ~68 FPS — a top-tier 4K card with a big performance margin

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NVIDIA RTX 5090

Best for Maximum performance: ~92 FPS — the fastest consumer GPU available right now

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💡 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide: Dense hordes are CPU-heavy; turn off Ray Tracing and lower Effects first.

Estimated FPS by GPU (High settings, no upscaling)

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
NVIDIA RTX 5060	89	53	30
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	101	61	34
NVIDIA RTX 5070	131	83	47
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti	131	103	58
NVIDIA RTX 5080	152	119	68
NVIDIA RTX 5090	152	152	92

For 1080p gaming, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 is the value pick for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — about 89 FPS at High settings (no upscaling). Stepping up to 1440p, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the sweet spot (61 FPS). For 4K, the NVIDIA RTX 5080 keeps it above 60 FPS.

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Frequently asked

What is the best GPU for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

For most players, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the sweet spot — about 61 FPS at 1440p in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide at High settings (no upscaling). On a budget, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 handles a smooth 60 FPS at 1080p; for 4K, the NVIDIA RTX 5080 is the pick.

What GPU do I need to run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide at 1080p 60 FPS?

The NVIDIA RTX 5060 is the cheapest current-gen card that comfortably clears 60 FPS at 1080p in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (about 89 FPS at High settings (no upscaling)).

Can you run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide at 4K?

Yes — the NVIDIA RTX 5080 averages about 68 FPS at 4K at High settings (no upscaling); the NVIDIA RTX 5090 pushes it higher for high-refresh 4K.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.