Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Batman: Arkham City
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming has the largest video memory; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
For Batman: Arkham City, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick has at least 16GB of video memory and cost $800 or less, ordered from the highest price.
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; if a maker skips boost clock, the guide says so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC 20GB
The largest video memory here (20GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Also Consider
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G
A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
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Strong Alternative
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC
A quiet/performance dual BIOS.
Best for: Buyers who want quiet/performance dual BIOS.
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Worth a Look
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X OC
TORX Fan 5.0 blades.
Best for: Buyers who want TORX Fan 5.0 blades.
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Lowest Price Here
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
The cheapest way into this group, below the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X the next step up.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC 20GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's Phantom Gaming OC offers a 2450MHz boost, 80MB of Infinity Cache and two 8-pin power connectors.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables is a problem.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive 7900 XT here at the time of writing. Its 20GB video memory is the largest here; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC comes next at 16GB. It is the only pick here with an RX 7900 XT gpu; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC has an RX 9070 XT gpu instead.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X goes with GDDR7 memory. No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7900 XT
- VRAM: 20GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2450MHz
Pros
- 20GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 80MB of Infinity Cache
- Triple-fan Phantom Gaming cooler
- RX 7900 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 9070 XT Gaming OC pairs AMD's top RDNA 4 chip with 16GB of GDDR6 and a WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
At the time of writing it cost about half as much as the RTX 5080 cards we researched, which makes it the strongest value in the upper tiers. It matches the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC on video memory (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9070 XT gpu; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming has an RX 7900 XT gpu instead.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X goes with GDDR7 memory. It also comes with server-grade thermal conductive gel and RGB lighting. Its price falls between the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans
- Server-grade thermal conductive gel
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the lower-cost NVIDIA route to 16GB at 1440p.
Best for
- Buyers who want quiet/performance dual BIOS.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is a 2.5-slot card with 0dB fan stop and dual-ball fan bearings. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC on video memory (16GB). Like the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X, it has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu, while the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses an RX 7900 XT gpu.
It also comes with a quiet/performance dual BIOS. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB with the maker. Its price falls between the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2632MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Quiet/performance dual BIOS
- 0dB fan stop
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X is built around TORX Fan 5.0 blades, with SFF-Ready sizing on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want TORX Fan 5.0 blades.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. It shares an RTX 5060 Ti gpu with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming goes with an RX 7900 XT gpu.
No dimensions are published for the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 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 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X fits every small case.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- TORX Fan 5.0 blades
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 7600 XT Gaming OC carries 16GB of GDDR6 under three Windforce fans, with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X the next step up.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X at 16GB. You get an RX 7600 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X and its an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. Like the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, it has GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses GDDR7 memory.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X was closest. Video memory is its weakest area, and the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming covers it better at 20GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Outputs: 2 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- Two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs
- RX 7600 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (20GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while boost clock has gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming to the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC give no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC to the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Batman: Arkham City
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming tops video memory at 20GB and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC sits lowest at 16GB. The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming is the pick for video memory.
Memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC list GDDR6; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X list GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3 and 2.
Boost clock
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming lists 2450MHz; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB lists 2632MHz (OC mode). Settling boost clock first narrows 2 picks to 1 or 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: 0dB fan stop. The MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X: SFF-Ready sizing. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
How to Choose a GPUs for Batman: Arkham City
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming | The largest video memory here (20GB) |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans | Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans |
| Buyers who want quiet/performance dual BIOS | ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | A quiet/performance dual BIOS |
| Buyers who want TORX Fan 5.0 blades | MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X | TORX Fan 5.0 blades |
| Spending as little as possible, with the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X the next step up | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | The cheapest way into this group, below the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming leads on video memory at 20GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming | RX 7900 XT | 20GB | GDDR6 | 2450MHz |
| Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2632MHz (OC mode) |
| MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC on video memory?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming tops video memory at 20GB; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC follows at 16GB, 25% apart.
What does the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming add over the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC?
The spec sheets show video memory (20GB against 16GB) in its favour. Both sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, so the gains in video memory cost little extra by tier.
Why is the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC our Lowest Price Here pick?
The label rests on the cheapest way into this group, below the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X. It is aimed at spending as little as possible, with the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X the next step up.
Do the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses RX 7900 XT; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC uses RX 9070 XT; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X use RTX 5060 Ti; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7600 XT.
Will the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming comes through 2 x 8-pin. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Largest Video Memory pick, and first of 5 on video memory (20GB).
What extras do the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC include?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming: 80MB of Infinity Cache. The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: a quiet/performance dual BIOS.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, chosen for the largest video memory here (20GB). Look at the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC for a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for a quiet/performance dual BIOS and the MSI 5060 Ti 16G Shadow 2X for TORX Fan 5.0 blades if those matter more to you.
Check the card's power connector against your power supply before ordering.