Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Hades II
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness, and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Hades II is a light PC game, which makes price, memory size and driver support the main buying points for a card. Every pick cost $600 or less, ordered from the highest price.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and where a maker leaves out thickness, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB costs less.
Our take Check price for PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Our take Check price for ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC Edition
A dual BIOS switch.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
Our take Check price for ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti White OC Edition 8GB
A white finish.
Best for: Buyers who want white finish.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti White OC Edition 8GB (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB OC Edition
The cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White.
Best for: Getting dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles for the least money.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT is built around 16GB of GDDR6.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB costs less.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its cooler thickness before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB at 16GB. You get an RX 7800 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB and its an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 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 PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE instead: it comes in at 2.5-slot, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 16GB of GDDR6
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
- 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group
Cons
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus a dual BIOS switch.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. Its 12GB video memory ranks third of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 GRE gpu; compare the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White, which has an RTX 4060 Ti gpu.
The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE 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 ATS 9070 GRE with the maker. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB and the pricier PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 GRE
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 2.5-slot design
- Dual BIOS switch
- RX 9070 GRE gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB brings to the table is a dual BIOS switch, plus dual ball fan bearings.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT on video memory (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9060 XT gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB 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 Prime 9060 XT 16GB with the maker. Its price falls between the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 3330MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Dual BIOS switch
- Dual ball fan bearings
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti White OC Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White brings to the table is a white finish, plus an Axial-tech fan design.
Best for
- Buyers who want white finish.
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 also offers an 8GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at 8GB. You get an RTX 4060 Ti gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB and its an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
No dimensions are published for the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White; 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 4060 Ti White with the maker. When we checked, only the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB cost less, and the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB cost more. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE instead: it comes in at 2.5-slot, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- White finish
- Axial-tech fan design
- RTX 4060 Ti gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB is built around a dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles, with 0dB fan stop at light load on top.
Best for
- Getting dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles for the least money.
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
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
You get GDDR7 memory here, which sets it apart from the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White and its GDDR6 memory. You also get dual ball fan bearings. The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White was the next step up. If video memory is your priority, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2632MHz (OC mode)
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles
- 0dB fan stop at light load
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and cooler thickness and boost clock are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White give no cooler thickness; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White give no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Hades II
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 5060 Ti 8GB to 16GB on the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, a 100% spread. The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB comes second at 16GB, in the $500 to $1000 tier against $500 to $1000 for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT.
Memory
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White list GDDR6; the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB lists GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
Boost clock
The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB lists 3330MHz (OC mode); the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB lists 2632MHz (OC mode).
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB: dual ball fan bearings. The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White: an Axial-tech fan design. The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB: 0dB fan stop at light load.
How to Choose a GPUs for Hades II
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB costs less | PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS switch | ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB | A dual BIOS switch |
| Buyers who want white finish | ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White | A white finish |
| Getting dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles for the least money | ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB | The cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | RX 9070 GRE | 12GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB?
On paper it adds video memory (16GB against 8GB). Both sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, so the gains in video memory cost little extra by tier.
Why is the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB our Lowest Price Here pick?
It carries the badge for the cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White. It makes sense for getting dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles for the least money.
Do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE differ on GPU?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT uses RX 7800 XT; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses RX 9070 GRE; the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB uses RX 9060 XT; the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White uses RTX 4060 Ti; the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB uses RTX 5060 Ti.
Will the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 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 PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Premium Pick, and first of 5 on video memory (16GB).
What extras do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE include?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT: 16GB of GDDR6. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE: a 2.5-slot design. The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB: a dual BIOS switch.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, chosen for 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group. Look at the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design, the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 16GB for a dual BIOS switch and the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti White for a white finish if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.