Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for EA Sports FC 26
Five graphics cards compared, from the Arc B570 Challenger to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
FC 26 runs well on mainstream cards, and a mid-range GPU keeps it smooth at 1440p. Every pick cost between $250 and $450, ordered by video memory.
Our comparison rests on published figures for GPU, VRAM and memory; where a maker leaves out power connector, we say so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
The largest video memory here (12GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
A lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Also Consider
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 8GB
A 2655MHz boost clock.
Best for: Buyers who want 2655MHz boost clock.
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Strong Alternative
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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Premium Pick
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 V2 OC Edition
The top of this price range, adding a 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Intel's Arc B580 brings 12GB of GDDR6 to the entry tier, more than the 8GB common at this price.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Arc B570 Challenger cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
ASRock's Challenger version is 249mm long and needs one 8-pin plug and a 650W PSU. On video memory it leads this guide at 12GB, ahead of the Arc B570 Challenger (10GB). A 2740MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the Arc B570 Challenger uses a 2600MHz boost clock.
You also get a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps and dual-fan cooling with 0dB fan stop. Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger. Power for the Arc B580 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin, with 650W the maker's minimum PSU. Its price falls between the Arc B570 Challenger and the XFX 7600 SWFT210, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B580
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 249mm
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2740MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Short 249mm length suits compact cases
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Cons
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here2 of 5
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Arc B570 is the B580's cheaper sibling with 10GB of memory on a 160-bit bus.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when video memory of 10GB, behind the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB is a problem.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive card here at the time of writing and still offers three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. Its 10GB video memory ranks second of 5 here, behind the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB) and ahead of the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 (8GB). A 2600MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 uses a 2535MHz (OC mode) boost clock.
It also offers 0dB fan stop. No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the Arc B570 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Arc B580 Challenger was the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2600MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- A single 8-pin power connector
- 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps
- 0dB fan stop
Cons
- Video memory of 10GB, behind the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB)
Also Consider3 of 5
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
XFX's SWFT210 RX 7600 offers a 2655MHz boost and three DisplayPort outputs on a dual-fan cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2655MHz boost clock.
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
XFX builds it with a compact dual-fan SWFT cooler, which suits smaller cases. It carries 8GB of GDDR6, enough for 1080p at sensible settings. It matches the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 on video memory (8GB).
It is the only pick here with an RX 7600 gpu; the Arc B580 Challenger has an arc B580 gpu instead. A 2655MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the Arc B580 Challenger uses a 2740MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the XFX 7600 SWFT210; 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 7600 SWFT210 with the maker. Its price falls between the Arc B580 Challenger and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2655MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 2655MHz boost clock
- Dual-fan SWFT210 cooler
- Three DisplayPort outputs
- RX 7600 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Strong Alternative4 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5050 Windforce is the cheapest way into DLSS 4 here.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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
The maker publishes few details, so confirm size and power needs on Gigabyte's page. It matches the XFX 7600 SWFT210 and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5050 gpu; the Arc B580 Challenger has an arc B580 gpu instead.
It also offers a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and a PCIe 5.0 interface. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; 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 RTX 5050 Windforce with the maker. Its price falls between the XFX 7600 SWFT210 and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- PCIe 5.0 interface
- RTX 5050 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 V2 OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual V2 offers a 2535MHz boost in OC mode and an HDMI 2.1a output on a dual-fan RTX 4060.
Best for
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
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 supports DLSS 3 frame generation, and its OC mode boosts to 2,535MHz. Axial-tech fans keep the dual-fan cooler compact. Axial-tech fans with longer blades and a barrier ring push more air down onto the heatsink.
It matches the XFX 7600 SWFT210 and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce on video memory (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 4060 gpu; compare the XFX 7600 SWFT210, which has an RX 7600 gpu. You get a 2535MHz (OC mode) boost clock here, which sets it apart from the Arc B580 Challenger and its a 2740MHz boost clock.
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 Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the rest. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the Arc B580 Challenger offers 12GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2535MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode
- HDMI 2.1a output
- Dual-fan cooler
- RTX 4060 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB)
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger 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 compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and power connector, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Arc B580 Challenger to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The XFX 7600 SWFT210, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 give no power connector; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce gives no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the Arc B570 Challenger to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for EA Sports FC 26
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 ASUS Dual 4060 V2 to 12GB on the Arc B580 Challenger. For less, the Arc B570 Challenger is the runner-up at 10GB.
What to check at home
Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger. No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Features beyond the spec table
The XFX 7600 SWFT210: a dual-fan SWFT210 cooler. The Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce: a PCIe 5.0 interface. The ASUS Dual 4060 V2: an HDMI 2.1a output.
Budget
All 5 sat in one tier when we checked, from the Arc B570 Challenger at the low end to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 at the top, so decide on features first.
Match the pick to your priority
Buyers who put video memory first: the Arc B580 Challenger. Keeping the budget tight: the Arc B570 Challenger. Spending more for the fullest feature set: the ASUS Dual 4060 V2.
Cooler size affects noise
Larger triple-fan coolers usually run quieter under load than compact dual-fan designs. A 0dB mode stops the fans at light load.
How to Choose a GPUs for EA Sports FC 26
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | Arc B580 Challenger | The largest video memory here (12GB) |
| Keeping the budget tight | Arc B570 Challenger | A lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want 2655MHz boost clock | XFX 7600 SWFT210 | A 2655MHz boost clock |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | ASUS Dual 4060 V2 | The top of this price range, adding a 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode |
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Key specs side by side
The Arc B580 Challenger leads on video memory at 12GB, ahead of the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Power connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 Challenger | Arc B580 | 12GB | GDDR6 | 1 x 8-pin |
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | 1 x 8-pin |
| XFX 7600 SWFT210 | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual 4060 V2 | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Arc B570 Challenger compare with the Arc B580 Challenger on video memory?
The Arc B580 Challenger leads at 12GB, with the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. The ASUS Dual 4060 V2 is at the other end of this group with 8GB.
Is the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 worth paying more than the Arc B570 Challenger?
On the figures both makers state, it adds little. It does not win everywhere: the Arc B570 Challenger still leads on video memory (10GB). The Arc B570 Challenger was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if a feature outside the spec sheet matters to you.
What makes the Arc B580 Challenger the Largest Video Memory?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (12GB). It suits anyone who put video memory first.
Do the Arc B580 Challenger and the Arc B570 Challenger differ on GPU?
The Arc B580 Challenger uses Arc B580; the Arc B570 Challenger uses Arc B570; the XFX 7600 SWFT210 uses RX 7600; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce uses RTX 5050; the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 uses RTX 4060.
What should I check before buying the Arc B570 Challenger?
No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the Arc B570 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin. In this guide it ranks second of 5, as our Lowest Price Here pick.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Arc B580 Challenger and the Arc B570 Challenger apart?
The Arc B580 Challenger: a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The Arc B570 Challenger: a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The XFX 7600 SWFT210: a 2655MHz boost clock.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc B580 Challenger, chosen for the largest video memory here (12GB). Look at the Arc B570 Challenger for a lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked, the XFX 7600 SWFT210 for a 2655MHz boost clock and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler if those matter more to you.
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