Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Cyberpunk 2077
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness, and the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Cyberpunk 2077's path-traced Overdrive mode runs only on RTX cards, and DLSS frame generation decides how playable it is. Every pick is an RTX 40 or 50 series card with at least 12GB of video memory that cost $1,500 or less, ordered by memory.
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and if a maker skips thickness, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
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Also Consider
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC
Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Best for: Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
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Strong Alternative
GIGABYTE RTX 5070 Ti Eagle OC SFF
A PCIe 5.0 interface.
Best for: Buyers who want PCIe 5.0 interface.
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Worth a Look
MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X PZ OC
Nickel-plated square core pipes.
Best for: Buyers who want nickel-plated square core pipes.
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Premium Pick
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black Edition
A bundled GPU support stand at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 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 would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge (2-slot).
Why we like it
It is a 2.5-slot card with 0dB fan stop and dual-ball fan bearings. Like the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge, it has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu, while the Gigabyte Eagle SFF uses an RTX 5070 Ti 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. It undercut the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge (2-slot). If that matters, the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge comes in at 2-slot.
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
- Cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge (2-slot)
Also Consider2 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC is a 2-slot, SFF-Ready card powered by a single 8-pin connector.
Best for
- Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It shares an RTX 5060 Ti gpu with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; the MSI Ventus 3X goes with an RTX 5070 Ti gpu. It also comes with two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop and a metal backplate. The Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB 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 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge fits every small case. When we checked, only the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost less, and the Gigabyte Eagle SFF cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
GIGABYTE RTX 5070 Ti Eagle OC SFF on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Eagle OC SFF was the least expensive RTX 5070 Ti here when we checked, and it carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label.
Best for
- Buyers who want PCIe 5.0 interface.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The maker quotes few details beyond that, so check the dimensions on Gigabyte's site. It shares an RTX 5070 Ti gpu with the MSI Ventus 3X; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black goes with an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu. It also comes with a PCIe 5.0 interface.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte Eagle 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 Eagle SFF with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the Gigabyte Eagle SFF fits every small case.
It was priced above the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge and below the MSI Ventus 3X at the time of writing. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge comes in at 2-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070 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
- PCIe 5.0 interface
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X PZ OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's Ventus 3X PZ is an SFF-Ready card with three TORX Fan 5.0 fans and nickel-plated core pipes.
Best for
- Buyers who want nickel-plated square core pipes.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is one of the more affordable triple-fan RTX 5070 Ti models here. It shares an RTX 5070 Ti gpu with the Gigabyte Eagle SFF; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB goes with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. No dimensions are published for the MSI Ventus 3X; 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 Ventus 3X with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the MSI Ventus 3X fits every small case. When we checked, only the Gigabyte Eagle SFF and cheaper picks cost less, and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black cost more. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge instead: it comes in at 2-slot, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Boost clock: 2482MHz
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1a, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Nickel-plated square core pipes
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's Trinity Black Edition pairs the RTX 4070 Ti Super with FREEZE fan stop and a bundled GPU support stand.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its IceStorm 2.0 cooling, SPECTRA RGB and metal backplate round out a three-fan design. No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu; compare the Gigabyte Eagle SFF, which has an RTX 5070 Ti gpu. GDDR6X memory is unique to it among these picks, while the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge uses GDDR7 memory.
No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black; 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 Trinity Black with the maker. 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 MSI Ventus 3X and the rest. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Bundled GPU support stand
- FREEZE fan stop at light load
- RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte Eagle SFF, the MSI Ventus 3X and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black give no cooler thickness; the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge, the Gigabyte Eagle SFF and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB ($500 to $1000) to the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Cyberpunk 2077
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much cooler thickness you need
Here cooler thickness runs from 2.5-slot on the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to 2-slot on the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge. Start with the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge if cooler thickness decides it. No figure for the Gigabyte Eagle SFF, the MSI Ventus 3X and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black.
Memory
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge, the Gigabyte Eagle SFF and the MSI Ventus 3X list GDDR7; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black lists GDDR6X. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Boost clock
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB lists 2632MHz (OC mode); the MSI Ventus 3X lists 2482MHz. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Setup checks
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. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte Eagle SFF; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte Eagle SFF: a PCIe 5.0 interface. The MSI Ventus 3X: TORX Fan 5.0 blades. The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black: FREEZE fan stop at light load.
How to Choose a GPUs for Cyberpunk 2077
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build | ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop | Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge | Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop |
| Buyers who want PCIe 5.0 interface | Gigabyte Eagle SFF | A PCIe 5.0 interface |
| Buyers who want nickel-plated square core pipes | MSI Ventus 3X | Nickel-plated square core pipes |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black | A bundled GPU support stand at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge leads on cooler thickness at 2-slot, ahead of the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at 2.5-slot. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2-slot |
| Gigabyte Eagle SFF | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| MSI Ventus 3X | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB was the lowest-priced pick and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Gigabyte Eagle SFF, MSI Ventus 3X, Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the slimmest cooler thickness: the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge or the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
The Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge comes out best at 2-slot, with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at 2.5-slot. The Gigabyte Eagle SFF, the MSI Ventus 3X and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Why is the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black our Premium Pick pick?
It earns the label for a bundled GPU support stand at the highest price in the group. It suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Do the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the Gigabyte Eagle SFF differ on GPU?
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge use RTX 5060 Ti; the Gigabyte Eagle SFF and the MSI Ventus 3X use RTX 5070 Ti; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Trinity Black uses RTX 4070 Ti Super.
Will the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge work with my setup?
The Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Power for the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge comes through 1 x 8-pin. In this guide it ranks second of 5.
What extras do the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge include?
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: a quiet/performance dual BIOS. The Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge: two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop. The Gigabyte Eagle SFF: a PCIe 5.0 interface.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the Zotac 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge for two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop, the Gigabyte Eagle SFF for a PCIe 5.0 interface and the MSI Ventus 3X for nickel-plated square core pipes if those matter more to you.
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