Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Call of Duty 4
From the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 to the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Call of Duty 4 runs on almost any current graphics card, so the choice comes down to price, memory and outputs. Every pick has at least 8GB of video memory and cost $600 or less, ordered by memory.
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 boost clock, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC
A white-and-silver Steel Legend finish.
Best for: Buyers who want white-and-silver Steel Legend finish.
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Premium Pick
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
Three WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 costs less.
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Lowest Price Here
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti V2 OC Edition 8GB
The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing.
Best for: Getting 0dB fan stop at light load for the least money.
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Strong Alternative
XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 8GB
A dual-fan SWFT cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan SWFT cooler.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
A dual BIOS for Performance or Silent.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS for Performance or Silent.
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Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Steel Legend adds a white-and-silver finish and a 2520MHz boost, and it has a 700W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Buyers who want white-and-silver Steel Legend finish.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. An RX 7800 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 uses an RTX 4060 Ti gpu. No other pick in this guide offers a 2520MHz boost clock; compare the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, which has a 3320MHz boost clock.
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend comes through 2 x 8-pin, with 700W the maker's minimum PSU. It was priced above the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G and below the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Recommended PSU: 700W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2520MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- White-and-silver Steel Legend finish
- 700W recommended PSU
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 at the time of writing
Premium Pick2 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC stands out for three WINDFORCE fans, and it adds a 128-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 costs less.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. It matches the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on video memory (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 7600 XT gpu; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming 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 Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC with the maker. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- 128-bit memory interface
- RX 7600 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti V2 OC Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual V2 is a 2-slot, SFF-Ready RTX 4060 Ti with 0dB fan stop and a 2595MHz boost in OC mode.
Best for
- Getting 0dB fan stop at light load for the least money.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
Its 0dB fan mode keeps it quiet during light games, and it supports DLSS 3. On video memory it ties with the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at 8GB. An RTX 4060 Ti gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses an RX 7600 XT gpu.
No other pick in this guide offers a 2595MHz (OC mode) boost clock; compare the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB, which has a 3320MHz boost clock. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB the next step up. What it gives up: video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB); by contrast, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Boost clock: 2595MHz (OC mode)
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 0dB fan stop at light load
- 2595MHz boost clock in OC mode
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB)
Strong Alternative4 of 5
XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB brings to the table is a dual-fan SWFT cooler, plus a boost clock of up to 3320MHz.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan SWFT cooler.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 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 ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at 8GB. It shares an RX 9060 XT gpu with the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend goes with an RX 7800 XT gpu.
Like the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, it has a 3320MHz boost clock, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses a 2520MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB; 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 8GB with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
Pros
- Dual-fan SWFT cooler
- Boost clock of up to 3320MHz
- RX 9060 XT gpu
- 8GB video memory
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 at the time of writing
Worth a Look5 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G stands out for a dual BIOS for Performance or Silent, and it adds a WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS for Performance or Silent.
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. It matches the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB on video memory (8GB). It shares a 3320MHz boost clock with the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB; the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 goes with a 2595MHz (OC mode) boost clock.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; 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 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G with the maker. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
Pros
- Dual BIOS for Performance or Silent
- WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting
- RX 9060 XT gpu
- 8GB video memory
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB)
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 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 lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 5 picks leave out boost clock.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC gives no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 to the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Call of Duty 4
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 8GB (the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G) to 16GB (the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend). If video memory is your first filter, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend sets the ceiling at 16GB.
Boost clock
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend lists 2520MHz; the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 lists 2595MHz (OC mode); the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G list 3320MHz.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Features beyond the spec table
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2: a 2595MHz boost clock in OC mode. The XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB: a boost clock of up to 3320MHz. The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G: a WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting.
How much to spend
Price does little to separate these 5: the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 through the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC all landed in the $250 to $500 tier, which leaves video memory to decide it.
How to Choose a GPUs for Call of Duty 4
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want white-and-silver Steel Legend finish | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | A white-and-silver Steel Legend finish |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 costs less | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group |
| Getting 0dB fan stop at light load for the least money | ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 | The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing |
| Buyers who want dual-fan SWFT cooler | XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB | A dual-fan SWFT cooler |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS for Performance or Silent | Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | A dual BIOS for Performance or Silent |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC leaves the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2520MHz |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2595MHz (OC mode) |
| XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
| Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC worth paying more than the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2?
The spec sheets show video memory (16GB against 8GB) in its favour. Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so the gains in video memory cost little extra by tier.
What makes the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC the Premium Pick?
It earns the label for three WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group. It suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 costs less.
Do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses RX 7800 XT; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7600 XT; the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 uses RTX 4060 Ti; the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G use RX 9060 XT.
What should I check before buying the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; 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 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G with the maker. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, and fifth of 5 on video memory (8GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC apart?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend: a white-and-silver Steel Legend finish. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: three WINDFORCE fans. The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2: 0dB fan stop at light load.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, chosen for a white-and-silver Steel Legend finish. Look at the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group, the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 for the lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing and the XFX Swift 9060 XT 8GB for a dual-fan SWFT cooler if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.