Verdict: For a Balkan gamer looking to run Resident Evil 2 at 1080p Ultra, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB gives the best FPS‑per‑dollar value and should be your upgrade target; the RTX 5050 and RX 7600 are usable but cost‑inefficient, and older cards like the RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT or RTX 3070 are best left on the shelf.
Resident Evil 2 still draws a lot of attention thanks to its polished visuals and demanding lighting effects (the game looks great). If your current GPU stalls below 60 FPS on Ultra settings, you’ll need a card that pushes at least 70 FPS to keep the experience smooth.
Why the RX 9060 XT 8GB stands out
The RX 9060 XT scores 93.2 FPS in 1080p Ultra (source) and costs $299.99 in the US (source), which works out to about 0.31 FPS per dollar (a solid value). That’s roughly 78 % more FPS per dollar than the RTX 3070’s 0.17 FPS/$ (source), making it the most cost‑effective upgrade for Resident Evil 2.
In the EU market the cheapest listing is €376 (source), still well under the €500‑plus price tags of the previous‑gen high‑end cards. The card also carries 8 GB of VRAM (source), enough for the game’s textures at Ultra.
Other budget‑friendly options
The RTX 5050 delivers 69.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra (source) for $249.99 (source), about 0.28 FPS/$ (source). Its EU price is €289 (source). While it meets the 60‑FPS threshold, the performance margin over the RX 7600 is negligible, and the FPS‑per‑dollar ratio is 50 % lower than the RTX 3060 Ti’s 0.19 FPS/$ (source).
The RX 7600 hits 69.9 FPS in the same test (source) and it costs $269.99 (source), which works out to about 0.26 FPS/$ (source). Its cheapest EU listing is €328 (source), and the used market floor sits at €294 (source) (the used price is €294). The card offers a 57 % better performance‑per‑dollar ratio than the older RX 6700 XT (source), yet it still trails the RX 9060 XT.
Quick comparison
| GPU | EU price (≈) | 1080p Ultra FPS | FPS / $ (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | €376 | 93.2 | 0.31 |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | €289 | 69.3 | 0.28 |
| Radeon RX 7600 8GB | €328 (used €294) | 69.9 | 0.26 |
What to skip
The RTX 3060 Ti still pushes 74.2 FPS (source) but it costs $399.99 (source), giving only 0.19 FPS/$ (source). Meanwhile, the RX 6700 XT (79.2 FPS for $479.99) and the RTX 3070 (87.2 FPS for $499.99) are even pricier per frame (source). If you already own any of those, keep them; otherwise, they’re overkill for a budget‑focused Resident Evil 2 setup.
Practical advice for Balkan gamers
Buy the RX 9060 XT if you can stretch to €376; it gives a comfortable 93 FPS buffer for future patches and higher resolutions. If the budget is tighter, the RTX 5050 at €289 is a solid fallback that still clears the 60‑FPS barrier. The RX 7600’s used market price (€294) can be tempting, but you’ll sacrifice about 23 FPS compared with the RX 9060 XT, which translates into a noticeably choppier experience in the game’s darker, fast‑action moments.
Don’t forget the power draw: the RX 9060 XT sits around 200 W, so a 550 W PSU is the safe minimum. Pair the card with a decent 1080p monitor (144 Hz if you can afford it) to fully enjoy the higher frame rates.
If you’re debating the RX 9060 XT versus a mid‑range RTX, our Radeon RX 9060 XT vs RTX 3060: Is the Upgrade Worth It? article breaks down the numbers in detail (the numbers are broken down in detail). For more budget‑GPU guidance, see our Budget GPUs for Gaming and Graphics Rendering guide.
What the data can’t tell you
The benchmark scores are averages taken from synthetic tests, not real‑world Resident Evil 2 runs on Balkan‑specific hardware configurations. They don’t reflect driver quirks, game patches, or the impact of different CPU bottlenecks. Power consumption, noise levels and long‑term reliability are also omitted, so you’ll need to check those factors separately before finalising your purchase (synthetic tests, not real‑world runs).
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