Like an NFL quarterback or an EPL striker, the GPU is the unmitigated crowning jewel when it comes to PC components during early Black Friday 2025 deals. Even if you’re not a sports fan, with a little research, it will quickly become clear that a good graphics card is central to enjoying PC gaming.
Thanks to the biggest sales event of the year, you’ll find plenty of these graphics cards for less, including this Gigabyte Aero RTX 5060 down to $319 at Walmart, along with a PowerColor AMD RX 9070 XT nearly $100 off. And for a real power boost, this Asus Prime RTX 5080 is just under $200 off.
As you scroll below, you’ll soon find out that not all GPUs are created equal. If you want the latest entry-level cards from AMD and Nvidia, you’re looking at less of an outlay than the base PS5. Not good enough? Those who are willing to spend just under $1,500 can obtain an RTX 5080 — a GPU capable of crippling Cyberpunk 2077 at max settings.
The select GPUs I’ve rounded up below will happily power the very best gaming PCs in 2025. Don’t have the budget for the best of the best hardware? Even the lowest-powered cards on this list can still play some of the latest and demanding PC games.
