Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
From the Arc B580 Challenger to the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger: four graphics cards ranked on video memory and card length, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood does not push current hardware, so this guide compares cards by price, memory and what they leave for other games. Every pick has at least 12GB of video memory and cost $650 or less, ordered from the lowest price.
We sorted these picks by GPU, VRAM and memory, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips length, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
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Also Consider
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC
0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Best for: Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
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Strong Alternative
XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan 16GB
A triple-fan SWFT cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want triple-fan SWFT cooler.
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Premium Pick
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB OC
56 compute units at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B580 Challenger costs less.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Intel's Arc B580 brings 12GB of GDDR6 to the entry tier, more than the 8GB common at this price.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: video memory of 12GB, behind the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB (16GB).
Why we like it
ASRock's Challenger version is 249mm long and needs one 8-pin plug and a 650W PSU. It matches the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT on video memory (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an arc B580 gpu; compare the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, which has an RX 9060 XT gpu.
You get a 2740MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger and its a 2520MHz boost clock. It also offers a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps and dual-fan cooling with 0dB fan stop. Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger.
It undercut the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: video memory of 12GB, behind the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB (16GB). If that matters, the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B580
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 249mm
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2740MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Short 249mm length suits compact cases
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Cons
- Video memory of 12GB, behind the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB (16GB)
Also Consider2 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT stands out for 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. It matches the Arc B580 Challenger on video memory (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7700 XT gpu; compare the Arc B580 Challenger, which has an arc B580 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT with the maker. On price it sat second of 4, between the cheaper Arc B580 Challenger and the pricier XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, at the time of writing. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7700 XT
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 0dB silent cooling at light loads
- RX 7700 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Video memory trails the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB (16GB)
- No published card length
- No published cooler thickness
Strong Alternative3 of 4
XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB stands out for a triple-fan SWFT cooler, and it adds a boost clock of up to 3320MHz.
Best for
- Buyers who want triple-fan SWFT cooler.
Skip if
- The maker gives no card length, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. It matches the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger on video memory (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9060 XT gpu; the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger has an RX 9070 gpu instead.
A 3320MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger uses a 2520MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB with the maker.
Its price falls between the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed card length should compare it with the Arc B580 Challenger, which comes in at 249mm.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Triple-fan SWFT cooler
- Boost clock of up to 3320MHz
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- No published card length
- No published cooler thickness
- No published recommended power supply
Premium Pick4 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9070 Challenger is the most completely documented card here: 290mm long, 2.5 slots, two 8-pin plugs and a 700W PSU.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B580 Challenger costs less.
Skip if
- Pass on it if needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 16GB of memory on a 256-bit bus suits 1440p at high settings. The card uses AMD's RDNA 4 architecture with 56 compute units and 3,584 stream processors, 3rd-gen ray tracing and 2nd-gen AI accelerators. Its game clock is 2070MHz, and the 16GB of GDDR6 runs at 20Gbps.
It measures 290 x 123 x 51mm, so verify case clearance before buying. It matches the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB on video memory (16GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 gpu; compare the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, which has an RX 9060 XT gpu.
You get a 2520MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB and its a 3320MHz boost clock. It was the highest-priced of the 4 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB and the rest.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 290mm
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Recommended PSU: 700W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2520MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 56 compute units
- 256-bit memory bus at 20Gbps
- Triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Costs more than the Arc B580 Challenger at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared four cards on GPU, video memory, memory and card length as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 8 fields compared are stated for every pick, while card length and cooler thickness have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, from the Arc B580 Challenger to the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB give no card length; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB give no cooler thickness.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Arc B580 Challenger ($250 to $500) to the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
Here video memory runs from 12GB on the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT to 16GB on the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, a 33% spread. If video memory is your first filter, the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB sets the ceiling at 16GB.
Card length across these picks
The Arc B580 Challenger tops card length at 249mm and the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger sits lowest at 290mm. Start with the Arc B580 Challenger if card length decides it. The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB give no card length figure, so 2 of 4 picks are compared here.
Cooler thickness
The Arc B580 Challenger tops cooler thickness at 2-slot and the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger sits lowest at 2.5-slot. The Arc B580 Challenger is the pick for cooler thickness. The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB give no cooler thickness figure, so 2 of 4 picks are compared here.
Power connector
The Arc B580 Challenger lists 1 x 8-pin; the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger lists 2 x 8-pin. Sort out power connector before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 1 and 1.
Fit and compatibility
Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger. No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Measure for 290mm and 2.5 slots before ordering the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger.
How to Choose a GPUs for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up | Arc B580 Challenger | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light loads | ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | 0dB silent cooling at light loads |
| Buyers who want triple-fan SWFT cooler | XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB | A triple-fan SWFT cooler |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B580 Challenger costs less | ASRock RX 9070 Challenger | 56 compute units at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger at 16GB. "Not listed" marks card length where the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 Challenger | Arc B580 | 12GB | GDDR6 | 249mm |
| ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | RX 7700 XT | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 9070 Challenger | RX 9070 | 16GB | GDDR6 | 290mm |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Arc B580 Challenger, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Arc B580 Challenger, ASRock Challenger 7700 XT |
| About $500 to $1000 | XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, ASRock RX 9070 Challenger |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc B580 Challenger ahead of the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger on card length?
The Arc B580 Challenger comes out best at 249mm, with the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger at 290mm. The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB don't state a card length figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 4 picks are ranked.
Which has the slimmest cooler thickness: the Arc B580 Challenger or the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger?
The Arc B580 Challenger is lowest on cooler thickness at 2-slot; the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger follows at 2.5-slot, 20% apart. No cooler thickness figure is published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, which leaves 2 of 4 picks ranked here.
Which has the lowest recommended power supply: the Arc B580 Challenger or the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger?
The Arc B580 Challenger is lowest on recommended power supply at 650W; the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger follows at 700W, 7% apart. No recommended power supply figure is published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB, which leaves 2 of 4 picks ranked here.
Is the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger worth paying more than the Arc B580 Challenger?
What it brings is video memory (16GB against 12GB). It does not win everywhere: the Arc B580 Challenger still leads on card length (249mm) and cooler thickness (2-slot). The Arc B580 Challenger sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 2 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
What makes the Arc B580 Challenger the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It suits spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
Do the Arc B580 Challenger and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT differ on GPU?
The Arc B580 Challenger uses Arc B580; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT uses RX 7700 XT; the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB uses RX 9060 XT; the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger uses RX 9070.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc B580 Challenger, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT for 0dB silent cooling at light loads, the XFX Swift 9060 XT 16GB for a triple-fan SWFT cooler and the ASRock RX 9070 Challenger for 56 compute units at the highest price in the group if those matter more to you.
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