Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Divinity: Original Sin 2
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and GPU, and the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
For Divinity: Original Sin 2, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick is an RTX card that cost $650 or less, ordered from the lowest 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 a figure out, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G
Undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked.
Best for: Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money.
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Also Consider
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC
Two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Best for: Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Our take Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
A WINDFORCE cooling system.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual BIOS switch.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
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Premium Pick
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less.
Our take Check price for ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 3050 Windforce OC V2 is the 6GB version of the RTX 3050, with DLSS support and a dual-fan cooler.
Best for
- Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It has 6GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit interface and third-generation Tensor cores for DLSS. The RTX 3050 chip has 6GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus and supports DLSS and second-generation ray tracing cores. It is built on NVIDIA Ampere streaming multiprocessors, and its two Windforce fans sit on the GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD model.
It matches the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on video memory (6GB). Like the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, it has an RTX 3050 gpu, while the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G uses an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X was the next step up. The main gap: video memory of 6GB, behind the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G (8GB). If that matters, the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G offers 8GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- DLSS support
- Second-generation RT cores
- Undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 6GB, behind the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G (8GB)
Also Consider2 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC has two HDMI 2.1a outputs and one DisplayPort, with DLSS support.
Best for
- Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It is built on the Ampere architecture with 6GB of GDDR6 at 14Gbps on a 96-bit interface and a 1492MHz boost clock. Its single DisplayPort output is version 1.4a, and the card carries two HDMI 2.1a ports. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at 6GB.
Like the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and Gigabyte 4060 Windforce, it has GDDR6 memory, while the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G uses GDDR7 memory. It also offers a dual-fan Ventus cooler. No dimensions are published for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; 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 RTX 3050 Ventus 2X with the maker. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G covers it better at 8GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 1492MHz
- Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- Two HDMI 2.1a outputs
- Dual-fan Ventus cooler
- DLSS support
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G (8GB)
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G stands out for a WINDFORCE cooling system, and it adds a 128-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system.
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 matches the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu; the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce has an RTX 3050 gpu instead. It shares GDDR7 memory with the ASUS Prime 5060 OC; the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce goes with GDDR6 memory.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 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 5060 Ti Windforce 8G with the maker. Its price falls between the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- WINDFORCE cooling system
- 128-bit memory interface
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC adds a dual BIOS switch to a dual-fan RTX 4060 with a 128-bit memory bus.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3 frame generation, and third-generation RT cores give up to twice the ray tracing performance of the last generation. Two WINDFORCE fans cool the 8GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, and DLSS 3 is supported through fourth-generation tensor cores. It matches the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC on video memory (8GB).
It is the only pick here with an RTX 4060 gpu; the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce has an RTX 3050 gpu instead. It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC goes with GDDR7 memory. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its price falls between the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual BIOS switch
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- 128-bit memory bus
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Prime 5060 OC is built around a 2.5-slot design, with 0dB fan stop at light loads on top.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less.
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
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 gpu; the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce has an RTX 3050 gpu instead.
The ASUS Prime 5060 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 OC with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 OC fits every small case. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2.5-slot design
- 0dB fan stop at light loads
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce 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 compared five cards on GPU, video memory and memory as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results, and every compared field is stated for all 5 picks.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce to the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce for undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X for two HDMI 2.1a outputs; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G for a WINDFORCE cooling system.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce ($150 to $250) to the ASUS Prime 5060 OC ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Divinity: Original Sin 2
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
The Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G tops video memory at 8GB and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X sits lowest at 6GB; 3 picks share the top figure. If video memory is your first filter, the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G sets the ceiling at 8GB.
Memory
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce list GDDR6; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC list GDDR7.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Prime 5060 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 5060 Ti Windforce 8G: a 128-bit memory interface. The Gigabyte 4060 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler. The ASUS Prime 5060 OC: 0dB fan stop at light loads.
Where your budget lands
$150 to $250 buys the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce; $250 to $500 buys the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; $500 to $1000 buys the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G, the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC at our last check.
How to Choose a GPUs for Divinity: Original Sin 2
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler for the least money | Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce | Undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | Two HDMI 2.1a outputs |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system | Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G | A WINDFORCE cooling system |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS switch | Gigabyte 4060 Windforce | A dual BIOS switch |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less | ASUS Prime 5060 OC | A 2.5-slot design at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G leads on video memory at 8GB, ahead of the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce at 8GB.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 |
| MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 |
| Gigabyte 4060 Windforce | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 |
| ASUS Prime 5060 OC | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 |
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By price at the time of writing
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce was the lowest-priced pick ($150 to $250) and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce |
| About $250 to $500 | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X |
| About $500 to $1000 | Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G, Gigabyte 4060 Windforce, ASUS Prime 5060 OC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ASUS Prime 5060 OC add over the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce?
On paper it adds video memory (8GB against 6GB). On our last price check the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce was in the $150 to $250 tier and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
Why is the ASUS Prime 5060 OC our Premium Pick?
It earns the label for a 2.5-slot design at the highest price in the group. The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce costs less.
Do the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G differ on GPU?
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X use RTX 3050; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G uses RTX 5060 Ti; the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce uses RTX 4060; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC uses RTX 5060.
Will the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 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 5060 Ti Windforce 8G with the maker. In this guide it ranks third of 5, and first of 5 on video memory (8GB).
What extras do the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X include?
The Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X: two HDMI 2.1a outputs. The Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G: a WINDFORCE cooling system.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Gigabyte RTX 3050 Windforce, chosen for undercutting the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X on price when we checked. Look at the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X for two HDMI 2.1a outputs, the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G for a WINDFORCE cooling system and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce for a dual BIOS switch if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.