Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Genshin Impact
Four graphics cards compared, from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, with the trade-offs of each named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
11 min read4 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 power connector, the guide says so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 4 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OCA lower price than the Arc B570 Challenger and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
Check price for ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OCA 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Best for: Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Check price for ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Acer Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GBA dual-fan Frostblade cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan Frostblade cooler.
Check price for Acer Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OCThe largest video memory here (12GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A lower price than the Arc B570 Challenger and the rest when we checked. | Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money. | Check price for ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. | Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. | Check price for ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A dual-fan Frostblade cooler. | Buyers who want dual-fan Frostblade cooler. | Check price for Acer Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest video memory here (12GB). | Buyers who put video memory first. | Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC
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 games is a problem.
Why we like it
It needs two 8-pin connectors and a 650W power supply. On video memory it trails the group at 8GB, while the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT offers 12GB. You get an arc A580 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Arc B570 Challenger and its an arc B570 gpu.
You also get a 256-bit memory bus and 0dB silent cooling at light load. Measure for 271mm and 2.4 slots before ordering the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger. Power for the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger comes through 2 x 8-pin, with 650W the maker's minimum PSU. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Arc B570 Challenger was closest.
Key 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
- Video memory trails the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT (12GB)
Also Consider2 of 4
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
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
- If budget leads, the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger was cheaper at our last price check.
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 dual striped axial fans stop completely at low load, and the card supports Intel XeSS 2 upscaling. It matches the Acer Nitro Arc B570 on video memory (10GB).
Like the Acer Nitro Arc B570, it has an arc B570 gpu, while the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger uses an arc A580 gpu. 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 Arc A580 Challenger and the Acer Nitro Arc B570, based on our last check.
Key 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
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 4
Acer Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB
What the Acer Nitro Arc B570 brings to the table is a dual-fan Frostblade cooler, plus 18 Xe2 cores.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan Frostblade cooler.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 10GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. It shares an arc B570 gpu with the Arc B570 Challenger; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT goes with an RX 7700 XT gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Acer Nitro Arc B570; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Acer Nitro Arc B570 with the maker. When we checked, only the Arc B570 Challenger and cheaper picks cost less, and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT cost more.
Key specs
- GPU
- Arc B570
- VRAM
- 10GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Dual-fan Frostblade cooler
- 18 Xe2 cores
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
Largest Video Memory4 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT stands out for 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. Its 12GB video memory is the largest here; the Arc B570 Challenger comes next at 10GB. It is the only pick here with an RX 7700 XT gpu; the Arc B570 Challenger has an arc B570 gpu instead.
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT with the maker. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Acer Nitro Arc B570.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7700 XT
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 0dB silent cooling at light loads
- RX 7700 XT gpu, the only one here
- The largest video memory here (12GB)
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We lined up four cards on GPU, video memory, memory and power connector from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and power connector and outputs are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Acer Nitro Arc B570 and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT give no power connector; the Acer Nitro Arc B570 and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT give no outputs.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger ($150 to $250) to the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT ($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
Across these 4 picks video memory spans 8GB (the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger) to 12GB (the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT). For less, the Arc B570 Challenger is the runner-up at 10GB.
Power connector
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger lists 2 x 8-pin; the Arc B570 Challenger lists 1 x 8-pin. Settling power connector first narrows 2 picks to 1 or 1.
The circuit board on the back of a graphics card Fit and compatibility
Measure for 271mm and 2.4 slots before ordering the ASRock Arc A580 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 Arc B570 Challenger: 0dB fan stop. The Acer Nitro Arc B570: 18 Xe2 cores. The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT: 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
How much to spend
$150 to $250 buys the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger; $250 to $500 buys the Arc B570 Challenger, the Acer Nitro Arc B570 and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT at our last check.
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 Arc B570 Challenger and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps | Arc B570 Challenger | A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps |
| Buyers who want dual-fan Frostblade cooler | Acer Nitro Arc B570 | A dual-fan Frostblade cooler |
| Buyers who put video memory first | ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | The largest video memory here (12GB) |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT leads on video memory at 12GB, ahead of the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. "Not listed" marks power connector where the Acer Nitro Arc B570 and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Power connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock Arc A580 Challenger | Arc A580 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2 x 8-pin |
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | 1 x 8-pin |
| Acer Nitro Arc B570 | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | RX 7700 XT | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, sat in the $150 to $250 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT at $250 to $500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | ASRock Arc A580 Challenger |
| About $250 to $500 | Arc B570 Challenger, Acer Nitro Arc B570, ASRock Challenger 7700 XT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT or the Arc B570 Challenger?
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT tops video memory at 12GB; the Arc B570 Challenger follows at 10GB, 20% apart. The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger closes the ranking at 8GB.
Is the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT worth paying more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger?
What it brings is video memory (12GB against 8GB). The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger sat in the $150 to $250 tier and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, with 2 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
What makes the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the Largest Video Memory?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (12GB). The Arc B570 Challenger is next on video memory at 10GB, so this pick's 12GB is 20% further out. The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $250 to $500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the Arc B570 Challenger differ on GPU?
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger uses Arc A580; the Arc B570 Challenger and the Acer Nitro Arc B570 use Arc B570; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT uses RX 7700 XT.
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 4, and second of 4 on video memory (10GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the Arc B570 Challenger apart?
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger: a 256-bit memory bus. The Arc B570 Challenger: a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The Acer Nitro Arc B570: a dual-fan Frostblade cooler.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, chosen for a lower price than the Arc B570 Challenger and the rest when we checked. Look at the Arc B570 Challenger for a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps, the Acer Nitro Arc B570 for a dual-fan Frostblade cooler and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT for the largest video memory here (12GB) if those matter more to you.
Spend the savings on a better monitor instead of a bigger card.
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