Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for God of War Ragnarok
From the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge to the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2: five graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
God of War Ragnarök supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS upscaling, and its recommended tier sits at the RTX 2060 Super level. Every pick is an RTX card with at least 8GB of video memory that cost between $300 and $450.
God of War Ragnarök's official PC requirements list NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770 and 16GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Steam store page). Matching brand to brand, the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce, the ASUS Dual 4060 White, the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge are a newer generation than the RTX 2060 Super.
Our comparison rests on published figures for GPU, VRAM and memory; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out thickness, we say so.
Requirements source: Steam store page
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti V2 OC Edition 8GB
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 0dB fan stop at light load.
Best for: Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light load and can spend more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce costs.
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Also Consider
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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Strong Alternative
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC White Edition
A white shroud for light-themed builds.
Best for: Buyers who want white shroud for light-themed builds.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 OC Low Profile 8G
Three WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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Lowest Price Here
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC
The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing.
Best for: Getting two 90mm BladeLink fans for the least money.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti V2 OC Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual V2 is a 2-slot, SFF-Ready RTX 4060 Ti with 0dB fan stop and a 2595MHz boost in OC mode.
Best for
- Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light load and can spend more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce costs.
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
Its 0dB fan mode keeps it quiet during light games, and it supports DLSS 3. It matches the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge on cooler thickness (2-slot). It shares an RTX 4060 Ti gpu with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce; the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile goes with an RTX 4060 gpu.
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 occupies 2 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 Dual 4060 Ti V2 with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 fits every small case. Only the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Boost clock: 2595MHz (OC mode)
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 0dB fan stop at light load
- 2595MHz boost clock in OC mode
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC is a factory-overclocked dual-fan RTX 4060 Ti.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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
It was the least expensive 4060 Ti here at the time of writing. It carries 8GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit memory interface and a two-fan WINDFORCE cooling system. A metal back plate protects the card, and the maker lists DLSS 3 support with fourth-generation Tensor cores.
Like the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, it has an RTX 4060 Ti gpu, while the ASUS Dual 4060 White uses an RTX 4060 gpu. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti Windforce with the maker.
Its price falls between the ASUS Dual 4060 White and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, which comes in at 2-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- 128-bit memory bus
- Factory overclock
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC White Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual White has a white shroud for light-themed builds, a dual BIOS switch and a 2.5-slot cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want white shroud for light-themed builds.
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
Its OC mode boosts to 2,535MHz, and Axial-tech fans with barrier rings push more air downward. Its dual ball fan bearings last up to twice as long as sleeve bearings. On cooler thickness it trails the group at 2.5-slot, while the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 comes in at 2-slot.
Like the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile, it has an RTX 4060 gpu, while the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce uses an RTX 4060 Ti gpu. The ASUS Dual 4060 White 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 Dual 4060 White with the maker. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile and the pricier Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- White shroud for light-themed builds
- Dual BIOS switch
- 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Cooler thickness trails the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 (2-slot)
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 OC Low Profile 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 4060 Low Profile is the previous generation, with DLSS 3 rather than DLSS 4.
Best for
- Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
Three WINDFORCE fans and a dual BIOS make it a solid fallback if the RTX 5060 cards are out of stock. The low-profile 4060 pairs three WINDFORCE fans with 8GB of GDDR6, and it supports DLSS 3 and ray tracing. Like the ASUS Dual 4060 White, it has an RTX 4060 gpu, while the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 uses an RTX 4060 Ti gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile; 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 4060 Low Profile with the maker. Its price falls between the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the ASUS Dual 4060 White, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, which comes in at 2-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Low profile: Yes
Pros
- Low-profile design for slim desktops
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- Dual BIOS
- DLSS 3 support
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 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
- Getting two 90mm BladeLink fans 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 is the smallest NVIDIA option here for a compact case. It matches the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 on cooler thickness (2-slot). An RTX 5050 gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce uses an RTX 4060 Ti gpu.
It also comes with 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.
It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile the next step up. It gives ground on video memory, where the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 offers 8GB.
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
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 cooler thickness as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness and SFF-Ready have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 to the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile give no cooler thickness; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce, the ASUS Dual 4060 White and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile give no SFF-Ready.
- Price range
- From the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge to the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for God of War Ragnarok
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Cooler thickness
Here cooler thickness runs from 2.5-slot on the ASUS Dual 4060 White to 2-slot on the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, a 20% spread. For less, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge is the runner-up at 2-slot ($250 to $500 tier). The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile give no cooler thickness figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
SFF-Ready
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge have it. Settling SFF-Ready first narrows 2 picks to 2.
Fit and compatibility
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Features beyond the spec table
The ASUS Dual 4060 White: a dual BIOS switch. The Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile: a dual BIOS. The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge: a pass-through airflow design.
Where your budget lands
Price does little to separate these 5: the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge through the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 all landed in the $250 to $500 tier, which leaves cooler thickness to decide it.
How to Choose a GPUs for God of War Ragnarok
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light load and can spend more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce costs | ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 0dB fan stop at light load |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want white shroud for light-themed builds | ASUS Dual 4060 White | A white shroud for light-themed builds |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Getting two 90mm BladeLink fans for the least money | Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 leads on cooler thickness at 2-slot, ahead of the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at 2-slot. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2-slot |
| Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual 4060 White | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2-slot |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run God of War Ragnarök at recommended settings?
In God of War Ragnarök's list, the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce, the ASUS Dual 4060 White, the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. God of War Ragnarök also lists 16GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
What makes the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 the Premium Pick?
It earns the label for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 0dB fan stop at light load. It suits anyone who wants 0dB fan stop at light load and can spend more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce costs.
Do the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the ASUS Dual 4060 White differ on GPU?
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce use RTX 4060 Ti; the ASUS Dual 4060 White and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile use RTX 4060; the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge uses RTX 5050.
What should I check before buying the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile; 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 4060 Low Profile with the maker. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5.
Beyond the specs, what sets the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce apart?
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2: 0dB fan stop at light load. The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler. The ASUS Dual 4060 White: a white shroud for light-themed builds.
Who should choose the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge?
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge carries our Lowest Price Here label for the lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing. It ranks fifth of 5 here and sat in the $250 to $500 tier at our last price check; it suits getting two 90mm BladeLink fans for the least money.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, chosen for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 0dB fan stop at light load. Look at the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler, the ASUS Dual 4060 White for a white shroud for light-themed builds and the Gigabyte RTX 4060 Low Profile for three WINDFORCE fans if those matter more to you.
Open the game's upscaling menu first; it is the cheapest way to add headroom.