Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Genshin Impact
Five graphics cards compared, from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to the Arc B580 Challenger, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Genshin Impact is light on graphics hardware, so there is little reason to overspend. Every pick cost $400 or less with at least 8GB, ordered from the lowest price.
We sorted these picks by GPU, VRAM and memory, working from the makers' own data; if a maker skips length, the guide says 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.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC
A lower price than the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
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Also Consider
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB
0dB silent cooling at light load.
Best for: Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light load.
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Strong Alternative
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Best for: Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
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Worth a Look
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC
Two 90mm BladeLink fans.
Best for: Buyers who want two 90mm BladeLink fans.
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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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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's Arc A580 Challenger has 8GB on a 256-bit bus and supports XeSS upscaling.
Best for
- Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent game is a problem.
Why we like it
It needs two 8-pin connectors and a 650W power supply. On video memory it ties with the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at 8GB. On card length it trails the group at 271mm, while the Arc B580 Challenger comes in at 249mm.
Its 2.4-slot cooler thickness is the thickest in this group; the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge leads at 2-slot. You get an arc A580 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Arc B580 Challenger and its an arc B580 gpu. No other pick in this guide offers a 2 x 8-pin power connector; compare the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, which has a 1 x 8-pin power connector.
You also get a 256-bit memory bus and 0dB silent cooling at light load. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D was closest.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc A580
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 271mm
- Thickness: 2.4-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.0b
Pros
- 256-bit memory bus
- 0dB silent cooling at light load
- XeSS upscaling support
- Arc A580 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Card length trails the Arc B580 Challenger (249mm)
Also Consider2 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
- Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light load.
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 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 ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at 8GB. On card length it sits mid-pack at 269mm: the Arc B580 Challenger comes in at 249mm, and the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger comes in at 271mm. An RX 6600 gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Arc B570 Challenger uses an arc B570 gpu.
It also offers a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and a dual-fan cooler. It was priced above the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and below the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge comes in at 2-slot.
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
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 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
- Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Skip if
- The maker gives no card length, so look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.
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 Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge (8GB). It is the only pick here with an arc B570 gpu; the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger has an arc A580 gpu instead.
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.
Its price falls between the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed card length should compare it with the Arc B580 Challenger, which comes in at 249mm.
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
- No published card length
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5050 Twin Edge is a two-slot, SFF-Ready card with two 90mm fans and one 8-pin plug.
Best for
- Buyers who want two 90mm BladeLink fans.
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 is the smallest NVIDIA option here for a compact case. On video memory it ties with the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D at 8GB. It matches the Arc B580 Challenger on cooler thickness (2-slot).
You get an RTX 5050 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Arc B580 Challenger and its an arc B580 gpu. It also offers a pass-through airflow design and a metal backplate. The Zotac RTX 5050 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 RTX 5050 Twin Edge fits every small case. When we checked, only the Arc B570 Challenger and cheaper picks cost less, and the Arc B580 Challenger cost more. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Arc B580 Challenger covers it better at 12GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Two 90mm BladeLink fans
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB)
- No published card length
Largest Video Memory5 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
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, which 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. Nothing else here matches its 12GB video memory; the Arc B570 Challenger comes closest at 10GB. On card length it leads this guide at 249mm, ahead of the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D (269mm).
On cooler thickness it ties with the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at 2-slot. It is the only pick here with an arc B580 gpu; the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger has an arc A580 gpu instead. It also offers 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. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge.
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 ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and card length from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to the Arc B580 Challenger, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Arc B570 Challenger and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge give no card length; the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the Arc B570 Challenger give no cooler thickness.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger ($150 to $250) to the Arc B580 Challenger ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Genshin Impact
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
Here video memory runs from 8GB on the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge to 12GB on the Arc B580 Challenger. For less, the Arc B570 Challenger is the runner-up at 10GB.
Card length
Here card length runs from 271mm on the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to 249mm on the Arc B580 Challenger. The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D comes second for less money. No figure for the Arc B570 Challenger and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge.
Cooler thickness
Here cooler thickness runs from 2.4-slot on the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to 2-slot on the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge. The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge is the pick for cooler thickness. No figure for the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the Arc B570 Challenger.
Power connector
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger lists 2 x 8-pin; the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D, the Arc B570 Challenger, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Arc B580 Challenger list 1 x 8-pin. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Fit and compatibility
Measure for 271mm and 2.4 slots before ordering the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger. The ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D is 269mm long; compare that with your case's GPU limit. No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Match the card to your monitor
Resolution and refresh rate decide how much GPU you need. A 1080p screen at 144Hz asks far less than 1440p at 165Hz or 4K.
Buy for the monitor you use now or will buy soon, not for a resolution you may never run.
How to Choose a GPUs for Genshin Impact
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money | ASRock Arc A580 Challenger | A lower price than the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want 0dB silent cooling at light load | ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D | 0dB silent cooling at light load |
| Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps | Arc B570 Challenger | A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps |
| Buyers who want two 90mm BladeLink fans | Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | Two 90mm BladeLink fans |
| Buyers who put video memory first | Arc B580 Challenger | The largest video memory here (12GB) |
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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 | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock Arc A580 Challenger | Arc A580 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 271mm |
| ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D | RX 6600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 269mm |
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Arc B580 Challenger | Arc B580 | 12GB | GDDR6 | 249mm |
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By price at the time of writing
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger was the lowest-priced pick and the Arc B580 Challenger the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D |
| About $250 to $500 | Arc B570 Challenger, Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, Arc B580 Challenger |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the Arc B580 Challenger or the Arc B570 Challenger?
The Arc B580 Challenger leads at 12GB, with the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge is at the other end of this group with 8GB.
How does the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D compare with the Arc B580 Challenger on card length?
The Arc B580 Challenger comes out best at 249mm, with the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D at 269mm. The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger is at the other end of this group with 271mm. The Arc B570 Challenger and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Is the Arc B580 Challenger worth paying more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger?
On paper it adds video memory (12GB against 8GB), card length (249mm against 271mm) and cooler thickness (2-slot against 2.4-slot). The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter 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 ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D differ on GPU?
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger uses Arc A580; the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D uses RX 6600; the Arc B570 Challenger uses Arc B570; the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge uses RTX 5050; the Arc B580 Challenger uses Arc B580.
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 second of 5.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, chosen for a lower price than the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D and the rest when we checked. Look at the ASRock RX 6600 Challenger D for 0dB silent cooling at light load, the Arc B570 Challenger for a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge for two 90mm BladeLink fans if those matter more to you.
Spend the savings on a better monitor instead of a bigger card.