Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Black Myth: Wukong
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC has the largest video memory, and it also costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Black Myth: Wukong is an Unreal Engine 5 game with a built-in benchmark and heavy ray-tracing options. Every pick is an RTX 4070, 4080, 5070 or 5080 class card that cost $1,100 or less, ordered from the highest 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 thickness, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC
ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
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Also Consider
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC
A vapor chamber with MaxContact.
Best for: Buyers who want vapor chamber with MaxContact.
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Strong Alternative
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC SFF 12G
A WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G
A WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
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Largest Video Memory
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Solid OC
The largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's Ventus 2X OC is 242mm long, 2.1 slots thick and carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label, with a 650W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the ROG Strix RTX 5070, the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce at 12GB. You also get ZERO FROZR fan stop and an openwork backplate. Measure for 242mm and 2.1 slots before ordering the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X.
MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: the maker suggests a PSU of 650W or more. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X fits every small case. Only the ROG Strix RTX 5070 came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Length: 242mm
- Thickness: 2.1-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Short 242mm length suits compact cases
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- ZERO FROZR fan stop
Cons
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ROG Strix RTX 5070 is a premium take on the RTX 5070, with a vapor chamber, digital power control and ARGB lighting.
Best for
- Buyers who want vapor chamber with MaxContact.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: its 3.2-slot cooler covers the slots below.
Why we like it
It suits a 9800X3D build aimed at 1440p rather than 4K. On video memory it ties with the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce at 12GB. Like the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, it has GDDR7 memory, while the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC uses GDDR6X memory.
You also get a protective PCB coating. The ROG Strix RTX 5070 occupies 3.2 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 ROG Strix RTX 5070 with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 3.2-slot
- Boost clock: 2685MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Vapor chamber with MaxContact
- Digital power control with 15K capacitors
Cons
- Its 3.2-slot cooler covers the slots below
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC SFF 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5070 Windforce SFF is an RTX 5070 with NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label and 12GB on a 192-bit bus.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It cost more than the ASUS RTX 5070 at the time of writing. On video memory it ties with the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, the ROG Strix RTX 5070 and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce at 12GB. It also comes with a 192-bit memory interface.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF; 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 5070 Windforce SFF with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF fits every small case. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes in at 2.1-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- WINDFORCE cooler
Cons
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC is a triple-fan RTX 4070 Super, with graphene nano lubricant that Gigabyte says extends fan life.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It has 12GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit interface, with a metal backplate and WINDFORCE cooling. It matches the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, the ROG Strix RTX 5070 and the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF on video memory (12GB). No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4070 Super 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 4070 Super Windforce with the maker. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC and the pricier Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, at the time of writing. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler
- Graphene nano lubricant in the fans
Cons
- Video memory trails the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC (16GB)
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC at the time of writing
Largest Video Memory5 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Solid OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's Solid OC runs the RTX 4070 Ti Super at 2640MHz with three 100mm fans that stop at light load.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
A GPU support stand comes in the box. Nothing else here matches its 16GB video memory; the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes closest at 12GB. An RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ROG Strix RTX 5070 uses an RTX 5070 gpu.
Like the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X and Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, it has GDDR6X memory, while the ROG Strix RTX 5070 uses GDDR7 memory. No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC with the maker.
It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce the next step up. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes in at 2.1-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2640MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop
- Bundled GPU support stand
- RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu, the only one here
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X to the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC give no cooler thickness; the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC ($500 to $1000) to the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Black Myth: Wukong
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 12GB on the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce to 16GB on the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC. Start with the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC if video memory decides it.
Cooler thickness across these picks
Here cooler thickness runs from 3.2-slot on the ROG Strix RTX 5070 to 2.1-slot on the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X is the pick for cooler thickness. No figure for the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC.
Memory
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC list GDDR6X; the ROG Strix RTX 5070 and the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF list GDDR7.
Boost clock
The ROG Strix RTX 5070 lists 2685MHz (OC mode); the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC lists 2640MHz. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Fit and compatibility
Measure for 242mm and 2.1 slots before ordering the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. The ROG Strix RTX 5070 occupies 3.2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
How to Choose a GPUs for Black Myth: Wukong
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X | ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group |
| Buyers who want vapor chamber with MaxContact | ROG Strix RTX 5070 | A vapor chamber with MaxContact |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF | A WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler | Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | A WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler |
| Buyers who put video memory first | Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
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Key specs side by side
The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X at 12GB. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2.1-slot |
| ROG Strix RTX 5070 | RTX 5070 | 12GB | GDDR7 | 3.2-slot |
| Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF | RTX 5070 | 12GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC was the lowest-priced pick and the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC, Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF |
| About $1000 to $1500 | ROG Strix RTX 5070, MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X compare with the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC on video memory?
The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC leads at 16GB, with the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X at 12GB.
Which has the slimmest cooler thickness: the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X or the ROG Strix RTX 5070?
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes out best at 2.1-slot, with the ROG Strix RTX 5070 at 3.2-slot. The Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
What does the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X add over the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC?
On the figures both makers state, it adds little. It does not win everywhere: the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC still leads on video memory (16GB). The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if a feature outside the spec sheet matters to you.
Why is the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC our Largest Video Memory pick?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (16GB). It suits anyone who put video memory first.
Do the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X and the ROG Strix RTX 5070 differ on GPU?
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce use RTX 4070 Super; the ROG Strix RTX 5070 and the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF use RTX 5070; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC uses RTX 4070 Ti Super.
Will the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X work with my setup?
Measure for 242mm and 2.1 slots before ordering the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: the maker suggests a PSU of 650W or more. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Premium Pick pick.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, chosen for ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group. Look at the ROG Strix RTX 5070 for a vapor chamber with MaxContact, the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF for a WINDFORCE cooler and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce for a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler if those matter more to you.
Run the in-game benchmark tool after each settings change to see the real gain.