diff --git a/Source/Core/DolphinQt/Config/Graphics/GeneralWidget.cpp b/Source/Core/DolphinQt/Config/Graphics/GeneralWidget.cpp
index 3574e6893a..b5f5a6b05a 100644
--- a/Source/Core/DolphinQt/Config/Graphics/GeneralWidget.cpp
+++ b/Source/Core/DolphinQt/Config/Graphics/GeneralWidget.cpp
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ void GeneralWidget::AddDescriptions()
       "recommended. Different games and different GPUs will behave differently on each "
       "backend, so for the best emulation experience it is recommended to try each and "
       "select the backend that is least problematic.<br><br><dolphin_emphasis>If unsure, "
-      "select OpenGL.</dolphin_emphasis>");
+      "select %1.</dolphin_emphasis>");
   static const char TR_FULLSCREEN_DESCRIPTION[] =
       QT_TR_NOOP("Uses the entire screen for rendering.<br><br>If disabled, a "
                  "render window will be created instead.<br><br><dolphin_emphasis>If "
@@ -311,7 +311,9 @@ void GeneralWidget::AddDescriptions()
                  "unsure, leave this unchecked.</dolphin_emphasis>");
 
   m_backend_combo->SetTitle(tr("Backend"));
-  m_backend_combo->SetDescription(tr(TR_BACKEND_DESCRIPTION));
+  m_backend_combo->SetDescription(
+      tr(TR_BACKEND_DESCRIPTION)
+          .arg(QString::fromStdString(VideoBackendBase::GetDefaultBackendDisplayName())));
 
   m_adapter_combo->SetTitle(tr("Adapter"));
 
diff --git a/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.cpp b/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.cpp
index d545311fd7..e8f9f91b41 100644
--- a/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.cpp
+++ b/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.cpp
@@ -228,6 +228,12 @@ std::string VideoBackendBase::GetDefaultBackendConfigName()
   return default_backend ? default_backend->GetName() : "";
 }
 
+std::string VideoBackendBase::GetDefaultBackendDisplayName()
+{
+  auto* const default_backend = GetDefaultVideoBackend();
+  return default_backend ? default_backend->GetDisplayName() : "";
+}
+
 const std::vector<std::unique_ptr<VideoBackendBase>>& VideoBackendBase::GetAvailableBackends()
 {
   static auto s_available_backends = [] {
diff --git a/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.h b/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.h
index 76771ae49c..2ddfc284ca 100644
--- a/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.h
+++ b/Source/Core/VideoCommon/VideoBackendBase.h
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ public:
   u16 Video_GetBoundingBox(int index);
 
   static std::string GetDefaultBackendConfigName();
+  static std::string GetDefaultBackendDisplayName();
   static const std::vector<std::unique_ptr<VideoBackendBase>>& GetAvailableBackends();
   static void ActivateBackend(const std::string& name);