Diablo IV
Choose the screen target before the GPU tier. Blizzard's four published launch profiles combine graphics settings, processor and memory; they are dated reference points, not measurements of today's patches. The 4K buying decision includes the rest of the PC.
BUYING INTERPRETATION
A new entry GPU is not automatically necessary because the game appears in a buying guide. Test your present system at the settings you want, then compare the least expensive upgrade that solves the measured limitation.
These 16GB cards are candidates when building a PC for Diablo IV and other games. The memory capacity is a product characteristic, not a Blizzard requirement. Use a recent Diablo IV test to decide whether the higher price improves your chosen settings.
Check the GPU, system memory and power supply together. The cards shown are candidates for a higher target; this page contains no current benchmark proving their 4K frame rate. Do not transfer a result measured at 1080p to 4K.
The official table below is Blizzard's launch guidance, published April 24, 2023. The current cards are upgrade candidates. A launch specification cannot substitute for a recent performance test of the game version and settings you use.
PRIMARY SOURCE
| Profile | Official target | Official GPU | CPU · RAM | VRAM · storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1080p · High · 60 FPSOfficial note: native. | RTX 2060 · RX 5700 XT · Arc A770 | Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 7 2700X16 GB | Not stated90 GB SSD |
| Medium | 1080p · Medium · 60 FPSOfficial note: native. | GTX 970 · RX 470 | Core i5-4670K / Ryzen 3 1300X16 GB | Not stated90 GB SSD |
| Minimum | 1080p · Low · 30 FPSOfficial note: 1080p output / 720p render. | GTX 660 · R9 280 · Arc A380 | Core i5-2500K / FX-83508 GB | Not stated90 GB SSD |
| Ultra | 2160p · Ultra · 60 FPSOfficial note: native. | RTX 3080 · RX 6800 XT | Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 7 2700X32 GB | Not stated90 GB SSD |
The minimum launch target uses a 720p internal image displayed at 1080p, at Low settings and 30 FPS. The Medium and High targets are 1080p at 60 FPS; Ultra targets 4K at 60 FPS. These are publisher launch targets attached to complete PC profiles, not results measured by GPUStores.
Blizzard lists 16GB of system RAM for High and 32GB for Ultra 4K. Those amounts do not describe graphics-card memory. Check the installed RAM before spending the entire budget on the GPU.
A useful Canadian upgrade total is: graphics card delivered + compatible RAM if needed + any required power supply. Compare that total with keeping your current resolution. This is a budgeting method; it does not imply that every PC needs all three replacements.
Check game version, area tested, resolution, texture settings, ray tracing and frame generation. A quiet early-game scene and a crowded encounter need not behave alike. Keep the launch table as context and let matching current measurements decide a costly purchase.
WHOLE SYSTEM
Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 7 2700X; Core i5-4670K / Ryzen 3 1300X; Core i5-2500K / FX-8350
Official profiles span 8–32 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 separate VRAM requirement is stated in the cited launch table. A named card's capacity must not be presented as a general publisher requirement.
No. They are dated publisher guidance. A purchase for the current game should also use recent tests with matching settings.
No. Inventory your existing components and check compatibility first. Include only changes actually required by the intended card and system target.
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