Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Dragon's Dogma 2
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming has the largest video memory; the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Dragon's Dogma 2 lists an RTX 2080 or RX 6700 for its recommended tier and a stronger card for ray tracing. Every pick has at least 12GB of video memory and cost between $450 and $800.
Dragon's Dogma 2's official PC requirements list NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 and 16GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Steam store page). Matching brand to brand, the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT are a newer generation than the RX 6700; the ASUS Dual 5070 OC and the PNY 5070 OC are a newer generation than the RTX 2080. The requirements say ray tracing needs an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800.
The order reflects GPU, VRAM and memory from maker specifications; a missing boost clock is flagged, not filled in rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Requirements source: Steam store page
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
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Edition
0dB fan stop at light loads.
Best for: Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light loads.
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Strong Alternative
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 OC Triple Fan
A 2587MHz boost clock.
Best for: Buyers who want 2587MHz boost clock.
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Worth a Look
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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Lowest Price Here
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
A lower price than the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC.
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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
- Look at the others if this bothers you: needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive 7900 XT here at the time of writing. Its 20GB video memory is the largest here; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC comes next at 16GB. No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7900 XT gpu; compare the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, which has an RX 9070 XT gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and XFX Swift RX 9070 XT; the PNY 5070 OC goes with GDDR7 memory. You get a 2450MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and its a 2970MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the pricier ASUS Dual 5070 OC, at the time of writing.
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 XFX Swift RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual 5070 OC stands out for 0dB fan stop at light loads, and it adds a dual BIOS switch.
Best for
- Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light loads.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. It matches the PNY 5070 OC on video memory (12GB). Like the PNY 5070 OC, it has an RTX 5070 gpu, while the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses an RX 7900 XT gpu.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the PNY 5070 OC; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming goes with GDDR6 memory. A 2572MHz (OC mode) boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT uses a 2970MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the ASUS Dual 5070 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 ASUS Dual 5070 OC with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Boost clock: 2572MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- 0dB fan stop at light loads
- Dual BIOS switch
Cons
- Costs more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 OC Triple Fan on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the PNY 5070 OC brings to the table is a 2587MHz boost clock, plus SFF-Ready sizing.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2587MHz boost clock.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. It matches the ASUS Dual 5070 OC on video memory (12GB). Like the ASUS Dual 5070 OC, it has an RTX 5070 gpu, while the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses an RX 7900 XT gpu.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the ASUS Dual 5070 OC; the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT goes with GDDR6 memory. You get a 2587MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and its a 2970MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the PNY 5070 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 PNY 5070 OC with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the PNY 5070 OC fits every small case. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Boost clock: 2587MHz
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2587MHz boost clock
Cons
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (20GB)
- Costs more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 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
- Skip it if price comes first: the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT cost less when we checked.
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 XFX Swift RX 9070 XT on video memory (16GB). Like the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT, it has an RX 9070 XT gpu, while the PNY 5070 OC uses an RTX 5070 gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and XFX Swift RX 9070 XT; the PNY 5070 OC goes with GDDR7 memory. You also get server-grade thermal conductive gel and RGB lighting. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and the pricier ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, at the time of writing.
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 XFX Swift RX 9070 XT at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
XFX's Swift RX 9070 XT uses AMD's top RDNA 4 chip with 16GB of memory and a 2970MHz boost.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: video memory of 16GB, behind the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (20GB).
Why we like it
It is the card to choose for a 240Hz 1440p monitor. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC on video memory (16GB). Like the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, it has an RX 9070 XT gpu, while the ASUS Dual 5070 OC uses an RTX 5070 gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC; the PNY 5070 OC goes with GDDR7 memory. You get a 2970MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the PNY 5070 OC and its a 2587MHz boost clock. It also offers an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
It undercut the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: video memory of 16GB, behind the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (20GB). If that matters, the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2970MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler
- 2970MHz boost clock, the only one here
- A lower price than the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the rest when we checked
Cons
- Video memory of 16GB, behind 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 set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and boost clock is missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming to the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC gives no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT to the PNY 5070 OC, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Dragon's Dogma 2
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming tops video memory at 20GB and the PNY 5070 OC sits lowest at 12GB. The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC comes second at 16GB, in the $500 to $1000 tier against $500 to $1000 for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming.
Memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT list GDDR6; the ASUS Dual 5070 OC and the PNY 5070 OC list GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 3 or 2.
Boost clock
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming lists 2450MHz; the ASUS Dual 5070 OC lists 2572MHz (OC mode); the PNY 5070 OC lists 2587MHz; the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT lists 2970MHz. Sort out boost clock before price: it splits 4 stated picks into groups of 1, 1, 1 and 1.
Fit and compatibility
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The PNY 5070 OC: SFF-Ready sizing. The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: server-grade thermal conductive gel. The XFX Swift RX 9070 XT: an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
How to Choose a GPUs for Dragon's Dogma 2
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 0dB fan stop at light loads | ASUS Dual 5070 OC | 0dB fan stop at light loads |
| Buyers who want 2587MHz boost clock | PNY 5070 OC | A 2587MHz boost clock |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans | Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans |
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | XFX Swift RX 9070 XT | A lower price than the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 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 boost clock where the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC leaves the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming | RX 7900 XT | 20GB | GDDR6 | 2450MHz |
| ASUS Dual 5070 OC | RTX 5070 | 12GB | GDDR7 | 2572MHz (OC mode) |
| PNY 5070 OC | RTX 5070 | 12GB | GDDR7 | 2587MHz |
| Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX Swift RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2970MHz |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Dragon's Dogma 2 at recommended settings?
In Dragon's Dogma 2's list, the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the ASUS Dual 5070 OC, the PNY 5070 OC, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Dragon's Dogma 2 also lists 16GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
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. The PNY 5070 OC is at the other end of this group with 12GB.
What does the PNY 5070 OC add over the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT?
The PNY 5070 OC matches or trails the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT on video memory, so the extra spend buys only what the spec sheet doesn't show. It does not win everywhere: the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT still leads on video memory (16GB). Both sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, so the choice comes down to features.
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 ASUS Dual 5070 OC differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses RX 7900 XT; the ASUS Dual 5070 OC and the PNY 5070 OC use RTX 5070; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT use RX 9070 XT.
Will the ASUS Dual 5070 OC work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the ASUS Dual 5070 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 ASUS Dual 5070 OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 5, and fourth of 5 on video memory (12GB).
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, chosen for the largest video memory here (20GB). Look at the ASUS Dual 5070 OC for 0dB fan stop at light loads, the PNY 5070 OC for a 2587MHz boost clock and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC for a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans if those matter more to you.
Treat ray tracing as optional and test the base settings first.