Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Blue Prince
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness, where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming has the largest video memory; the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Blue Prince is a light PC game, which makes price, memory size and driver support the main buying points for a card. Every pick has at least 16GB of video memory and cost $800 or less, ordered from the highest price.
The order reflects GPU, VRAM and memory from maker specifications; a missing thickness is flagged, not filled in 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 Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Worth a Look
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Lowest Price Here
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16G
A lower price than the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB 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
- Pass on it if needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive 7900 XT here at the time of writing. On video memory it leads this guide at 20GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC (16GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7900 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB, which has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB goes with GDDR7 memory. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the rest. The maker doesn't give its cooler thickness; if that figure matters, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC comes in at 2.5-slot.
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 RX 9070 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
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC was cheaper at our last price check.
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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC on video memory (16GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB, which has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB goes with GDDR7 memory. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the pricier ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its cooler thickness; if that figure matters, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC comes in at 2.5-slot.
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 RX 9070 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus 0dB fan stop at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC at 16GB. The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC 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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC fits every small case. When we checked, only the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and cheaper picks cost less, and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2.5-slot design
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB is built around a 2.5-slot design, with a dual BIOS switch on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC on video memory (16GB). It shares GDDR7 memory with the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming goes with GDDR6 memory.
The ASUS Prime 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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB fits every small case. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC and the pricier ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2.5-slot design
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 9070 Gaming OC is the lowest-cost card here, with 16GB of GDDR6 and a WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB 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
It leaves more of the budget for the CPU, board and memory. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB at 16GB. You get an RX 9070 gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC uses GDDR7 memory. You also get server-grade thermal conductive gel and RGB lighting. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB 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 9070
- 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
- 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 compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness and SFF-Ready have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming to the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC give no cooler thickness; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC give no SFF-Ready.
- Price range
- From the Gigabyte RX 9070 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 Blue Prince
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 16GB on the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC to 20GB on the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, a 25% spread. Start with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming if video memory decides it.
Memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC list GDDR6; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB list GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3 and 2.
SFF-Ready
The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB have it. Settling SFF-Ready first narrows 2 picks to 2.
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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: server-grade thermal conductive gel. The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC: 0dB fan stop at light loads. The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB: a dual BIOS switch.
How to Choose a GPUs for Blue Prince
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 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB | A 2.5-slot design |
| Spending as little as possible, with the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB the next step up | Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC | A lower price than the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the rest when we checked |
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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 cooler thickness where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming | RX 7900 XT | 20GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC | RX 9070 | 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 leads at 20GB, with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC at 16GB.
What does the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming add over the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC?
On paper it adds video memory (20GB against 16GB). 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 ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming our Largest Video Memory pick?
It carries the badge for the largest video memory here (20GB). On video memory it leads the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, 20GB against 16GB, a 25% margin. It suits anyone who puts video memory first.
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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB use RTX 5060 Ti; the Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC uses RX 9070.
Will the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC work with my setup?
The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC 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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks third of 5, and third of 5 on video memory (16GB).
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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC: a 2.5-slot design.
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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC for a 2.5-slot design and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB for a 2.5-slot design if those matter more to you.
Check the card's power connector against your power supply before ordering.