Alan Wake 2
Choose the rendering mode before choosing the graphics card. Playing the story with ray tracing disabled and buying specifically for Ultra ray tracing are different purchases. The basic Epic requirements below do not establish performance in either of those settings.
BUYING INTERPRETATION
Check a test of the exact card with ray tracing off. Do not spend more to match a screenshot taken with a rendering mode you will not use. The store's minimum and recommended rows do not assign a frame rate to this shortlist.
Compare these 16GB variants at the same resolution and rendering mode. Do not compare an upscaled result on one card with native rendering on the other, or transfer a benchmark from another game to Alan Wake 2.
If a particular lighting mode is the reason for the upgrade, check its requirements first in the Remedy notes below. Then look for measured performance of the exact GPU: being compatible with a feature does not establish a playable frame rate.
The cards below are candidates for different budgets, not interchangeable promises for every rendering mode. Keep ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation as separate choices when comparing them.
PRIMARY SOURCE
| Profile | Official target | Official GPU | CPU · RAM | VRAM · storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Minimum · target not stated | GTX 1070 · RX 5600 XT | Core i5-7600K / AMD equivalent16 GB | Not stated90 GB SSD |
| Recommended | Recommended · target not stated | RTX 3060 · RX 6600 XT | Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel equivalent16 GB | Not stated90 GB SSD |
Remedy's August 18, 2026 PC update adds FSR 4 and FSR Frame Generation on supported GPUs. Its January 30, 2025 notes specify that Ultra ray tracing requires DLSS Ray Reconstruction. Check the installed version and exact mode before assuming the same lighting options are available on both brands.
Remedy — PC updates of August 18, 2026 and January 30, 2025 ↗
Record four settings beside any result: output resolution, upscaling mode, ray-tracing level and frame generation. A higher displayed frame count with interpolation does not establish the same input response as an equally high base rendering rate. Compare the base rate first, then judge whether the visual result suits you.
A premium is easier to justify when a matching test demonstrates a useful improvement in the mode you want. Include the delivered CAD price and any power-supply replacement. If ray tracing is optional for you, compare the less expensive rendering path before upgrading the entire PC.
WHOLE SYSTEM
Core i5-7600K / AMD equivalent; Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel equivalent
Official profiles span 16 GB.
Not stated by the source.
Official profiles state up to 90 GB; keep extra room for patches.
These PCs contain a GPU family listed above. This identifies matching hardware, not measured FPS: also verify CPU, RAM and settings against the official profile.
Catalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
Catalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
METHOD
GPUStores compares publisher requirements with the technical sources linked in this guide. We have not tested these GPUs ourselves. Any third-party result belongs to the dated test and settings identified beside it. Buying advice and calculations are our analysis; they are not publisher requirements or a promise of performance on your PC.
An unspecified value remains unknown. Confirm delivered price and stock with the retailer before buying.
Our comparison method →Open the official source ↗FAQ
No. The store rows do not attach that mode or a frame-rate target. Check the mode's feature requirements and a separate benchmark.
Use them as dated context. For a purchase, prefer tests with matching game versions, settings and drivers; a newer rendering feature can change the comparison.
No. Memory capacity, rendering throughput and feature support are different questions. Check all three against your intended mode.
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