Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Dishonored
From the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB to the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D: 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
For Dishonored, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick has at least 8GB of video memory and cost $600 or less, ordered by memory.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: GPU, VRAM and memory come from each maker's published specs; nothing here was tested in-house, and a missing power connector is flagged, not filled in.
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.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
Three WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
Undercutting the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on price when we checked.
Best for: Keeping the cost under $500.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB OC
IP5X dust resistance.
Best for: Buyers who want IP5X dust resistance.
Our take Check price for ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB
The top of this price range, adding 0dB silent cooling at light load.
Best for: Spending more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB (opens in a new tab)
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
- Pass on it if needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables rules it out for your setup.
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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB uses an RX 9060 XT gpu. 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 RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and below the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK 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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative2 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 who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB was cheaper at our last price check.
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. Its price falls between the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D, based on our last check.
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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB is the entry to AMD's RDNA 4 generation, with Hawk fans and RGB lighting.
Best for
- Keeping the cost under $500.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 8GB of memory suits 1080p more than 1440p. It matches the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D on video memory (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9060 XT gpu; compare the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK, which has an RTX 5060 gpu.
You also get server-grade thermal conductive gel. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB with the maker.
It undercut the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB). If that matters, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans
- Server-grade thermal conductive gel
- RGB lighting
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
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)
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK brings the current mainstream GeForce to half-height cases, with GDDR7 memory and IP5X dust resistance.
Best for
- Buyers who want IP5X dust resistance.
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
The maker doesn't give thickness or power needs, so check those on the ASUS spec page. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D at 8GB. An RTX 5060 gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses an RX 7600 XT gpu.
It is the only pick here with GDDR7 memory; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend has GDDR6 memory instead. It also offers dual-ball fan bearings. No dimensions are published for the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK with the maker. It was priced above the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and below the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Boost clock: 2580MHz (OC mode)
- Low profile: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Low-profile design for slim desktops
- IP5X dust resistance
- Dual-ball fan bearings
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 6600 Challenger D is 269mm long, uses one 8-pin connector and stops its fans at light load.
Best for
- Spending more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It is a previous-generation 8GB card still sold new. It supports AMD FSR upscaling for higher frame rates in supported games. Its single 8-pin connector suits older power supplies.
On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK at 8GB. You get an RX 6600 gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and its an RTX 5060 gpu. You also get a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and a dual-fan cooler.
The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D is 269mm long; compare that with your case's GPU limit. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC the nearest cheaper option. Video memory is its weakest area, and the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 6600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 269mm
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
Pros
- A single 8-pin power connector
- 0dB silent cooling at light load
- PCIe 4.0 x8 interface
- Dual-fan cooler
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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and power connector, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out power connector.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK give no power connector; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D give no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB to the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Dishonored
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
Here video memory runs from 8GB on the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D to 16GB on the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, a 100% spread. Start with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend if video memory decides it.
Memory
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D list GDDR6; the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK lists GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
Power connector
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend lists 2 x 8-pin; the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D lists 1 x 8-pin. Sort out power connector before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 1 and 1.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D is 269mm long; compare that with your case's GPU limit.
Features beyond the spec table
The Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB: server-grade thermal conductive gel. The ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK: dual-ball fan bearings. The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D: a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.
How to Choose a GPUs for Dishonored
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 who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Keeping the cost under $500 | Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB | Undercutting the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want IP5X dust resistance | ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK | IP5X dust resistance |
| Spending more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC costs for the fullest feature set in this group | ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D | The top of this price range, adding 0dB silent cooling at light load |
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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 power connector where the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Power connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2 x 8-pin |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D | RX 6600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 1 x 8-pin |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for undercutting the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on price when we checked. It suits keeping the cost under $500.
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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB uses RX 9060 XT; the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK uses RTX 5060; the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D uses RX 6600.
What should I check before buying the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D?
The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D is 269mm long; compare that with your case's GPU limit. Power for the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D comes through 1 x 8-pin. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, as our Premium Pick, 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 Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB: a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Who should choose the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D?
The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D carries our Premium Pick label for the top of this price range, adding 0dB silent cooling at light load. It ranks fifth of 5 here and sat in the $250 to $500 tier at our last price check; it suits spending more than the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB for undercutting the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on price when we checked and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK for IP5X dust resistance if those matter more to you.
Match the card's video outputs to your monitor's HDMI or DisplayPort inputs.