Quick Answer

For Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at 1440p, the RTX 5060 Ti (around R11,500 at Evetech) is the value pick, delivering 70-90fps at 1440p High. The RX 9060 XT (R9,500) is the close alternative; the RTX 5060 (R7,500) is the entry point if budget is tight.

What 1440p Performance Needs In Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a demanding open-world title with heavy ray tracing and dense city geometry, so VRAM and upscaling support matter as much as raw shader power at 1440p. The RTX 5060 Ti delivers 70-90fps at 1440p High with DLSS or FSR set to Quality and ray tracing kept moderate. If you want to push ray-traced reflections higher, lean harder on upscaling or accept a framerate closer to 60fps.

The SA Shortlist By Budget

The value sweet spot is the RTX 5060 Ti at roughly R11,500. The RX 9060 XT (R9,500) trades blows depending on whether you prioritise upscaling quality or raw rasterisation. On a tighter budget, the RTX 5060 (R7,500) still clears 60fps at 1440p with sensible settings. All three are stocked at Evetech and pair cleanly with a Ryzen 5 or Core i5 class CPU.

Don't Forget The Rest Of The Build

A 1440p card is wasted on a slow CPU or a 60Hz panel. Match the RTX 5060 Ti with at least 16GB of DDR5, a 650W to 750W PSU, and a monitor whose resolution and refresh rate suit your 1440p target. For SA buyers, spending evenly across GPU, display and storage gives a better real-world experience than overspending on the card alone.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at 1440p?

The RTX 5060, around R7,500 at Evetech, is the cheapest card that holds 60fps at 1440p in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with quality upscaling enabled. Below that you drop resolution or settings noticeably.

Do I need ray tracing on for Marvel's Spider-Man 2?

No. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 looks great with ray tracing at moderate or off, and disabling it frees a large chunk of framerate. Enable it only if your chosen card has the headroom at 1440p.

Is the RTX 5060 Ti or RX 9060 XT better for Marvel's Spider-Man 2?

They are close. The RTX 5060 Ti often edges ahead with upscaling enabled, while the RX 9060 XT can lead in pure rasterisation. Either clears the 1440p target comfortably at Evetech pricing.

Match the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB DDR5 and a 165Hz monitor for the best Marvel's Spider-Man 2 experience. Compare cards at Evetech.