Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Batman: Arkham Asylum
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and GPU, and the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
For Batman: Arkham Asylum, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick is an RTX card that cost $650 or less, ordered from the lowest price.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and where a maker leaves out outputs, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G
Undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked.
Best for: Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money.
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Also Consider
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC
Two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Best for: Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Our take Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC
Two 90mm BladeLink fans.
Best for: Buyers who want two 90mm BladeLink fans.
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Worth a Look
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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Premium Pick
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti White OC Edition 8GB
A white finish at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti White OC Edition 8GB (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 3050 Windforce OC V2 is the 6GB version of the RTX 3050, with DLSS support and a dual-fan cooler.
Best for
- Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It has 6GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit interface and third-generation Tensor cores for DLSS. The RTX 3050 chip has 6GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus and supports DLSS and second-generation ray tracing cores. It is built on NVIDIA Ampere streaming multiprocessors, and its two Windforce fans sit on the GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD model.
It matches the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on video memory (6GB). Like the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, it has an RTX 3050 gpu, while the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge uses an RTX 5050 gpu. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X was the next step up. The main gap: video memory of 6GB, behind the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge (8GB). If that matters, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge offers 8GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- DLSS support
- Second-generation RT cores
- Undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 6GB, behind the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge (8GB)
Also Consider2 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC has two HDMI 2.1a outputs and one DisplayPort, with DLSS support.
Best for
- Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It is built on the Ampere architecture with 6GB of GDDR6 at 14Gbps on a 96-bit interface and a 1492MHz boost clock. Its single DisplayPort output is version 1.4a, and the card carries two HDMI 2.1a ports. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at 6GB.
It shares an RTX 3050 gpu with the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge goes with an RTX 5050 gpu. It also comes with a dual-fan Ventus cooler. No dimensions are published for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X with the maker. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge covers it better at 8GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 1492MHz
- Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- Two HDMI 2.1a outputs
- Dual-fan Ventus cooler
- DLSS support
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge (8GB)
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5050 Twin Edge is a two-slot, SFF-Ready card with two 90mm fans and one 8-pin plug.
Best for
- Buyers who want two 90mm BladeLink fans.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It is the smallest NVIDIA option here for a compact case. It matches the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White on video memory (8GB). It also comes with a pass-through airflow design and a metal backplate.
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge fits every small case. Its price falls between the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Two 90mm BladeLink fans
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5050 Windforce is the cheapest way into DLSS 4 here.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
The maker publishes few details, so confirm size and power needs on Gigabyte's page. On video memory it ties with the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White at 8GB. It shares an RTX 5050 gpu with the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge; the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce goes with an RTX 3050 gpu.
It also offers a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and a PCIe 5.0 interface. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- PCIe 5.0 interface
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti White OC Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White brings to the table is a white finish, plus an Axial-tech fan design.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It also offers an 8GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce at 8GB. You get an RTX 4060 Ti gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and its an RTX 5050 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White with the maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- White finish
- Axial-tech fan design
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce
- RTX 4060 Ti gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce 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 five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and outputs as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out outputs.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce to the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White give no outputs.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce ($150 to $250) to the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Batman: Arkham Asylum
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
Here video memory runs from 6GB on the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X to 8GB on the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, a 33% spread. If video memory is your first filter, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge sets the ceiling at 8GB.
Fit and compatibility
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge: a pass-through airflow design. The Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce: a PCIe 5.0 interface. The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White: an Axial-tech fan design.
How much to spend
$150 to $250 buys the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; $250 to $500 buys the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money: the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce. Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less: the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White.
How to Choose a GPUs for Batman: Arkham Asylum
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money | Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce | Undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | Two HDMI 2.1a outputs |
| Buyers who want two 90mm BladeLink fans | Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | Two 90mm BladeLink fans |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less | ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White | A white finish at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge leads on video memory at 8GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce at 8GB. "Not listed" marks outputs where the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a |
| Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b |
| Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce was the lowest-priced pick ($150 to $250) and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce |
| About $250 to $500 | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White add over the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce?
On paper it adds video memory (8GB against 6GB). On our last price check the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce was in the $150 to $250 tier and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
Why is the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White our Premium Pick?
The label rests on a white finish at the highest price in the group. The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less.
Do the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge differ on GPU?
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X use RTX 3050; the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce use RTX 5050; the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White uses RTX 4060 Ti.
Will the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Lowest Price Here pick, and fourth of 5 on video memory (6GB).
What extras do the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X include?
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X: two HDMI 2.1a outputs. The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge: two 90mm BladeLink fans.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, chosen for undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked. Look at the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X for two HDMI 2.1a outputs, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge for two 90mm BladeLink fans and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler if those matter more to you.
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