Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Halls of Torment
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU; the Arc B570 Challenger is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Halls of Torment is a light PC game, which makes price, memory size and driver support the main buying points for a card. Every pick cost between $250 and $650, ordered from the lowest price.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out boost clock, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
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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Strong Alternative
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC
Two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Best for: Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
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Worth a Look
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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Solid Runner-Up
Sparkle Intel Arc B570 Guardian Luna OC
10GB of GDDR6.
Best for: Buyers who want 10GB of GDDR6.
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Premium Pick
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
A dual BIOS for Performance or Silent at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less.
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Our Picks
Also Consider1 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
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
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. On video memory it ties with the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at 10GB.
It shares an arc B570 gpu with the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X goes with an RTX 3050 gpu. It is the only pick here with a 2600MHz boost clock; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X has a 1492MHz boost clock instead. 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.
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
Strong Alternative2 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC has two HDMI 2.1a outputs and one DisplayPort, with DLSS support.
Best for
- Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It is built on the Ampere architecture with 6GB of GDDR6 at 14Gbps on a 96-bit interface and a 1492MHz boost clock. Its single DisplayPort output is version 1.4a, and the card carries two HDMI 2.1a ports. On video memory it trails the group at 6GB, while the Arc B570 Challenger offers 10GB.
You get an RTX 3050 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G and its an RX 9060 XT gpu. It is the only pick here with a 1492MHz boost clock; the Arc B570 Challenger has a 2600MHz boost clock instead. It also offers a dual-fan Ventus cooler.
No dimensions are published for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 1492MHz
- Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- Two HDMI 2.1a outputs
- Dual-fan Ventus cooler
- DLSS support
- RTX 3050 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Arc B570 Challenger (10GB)
Worth a Look3 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.
On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at 8GB. An RTX 4060 Ti gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses an RTX 3050 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. It was priced above the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and below the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- 128-bit memory bus
- Factory overclock
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X
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
Solid Runner-Up4 of 5
Sparkle Intel Arc B570 Guardian Luna OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Sparkle Arc B570 Luna stands out for 10GB of GDDR6, and it adds 1 x HDMI and 3 x DisplayPort outputs.
Best for
- Buyers who want 10GB of GDDR6.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Arc B570 Challenger, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 10GB video memory. It matches the Arc B570 Challenger on video memory (10GB). Like the Arc B570 Challenger, it has an arc B570 gpu, while the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses an RTX 3050 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna with the maker. Its price falls between the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 10GB of GDDR6
- 1 x HDMI and 3 x DisplayPort outputs
Cons
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G stands out for a dual BIOS for Performance or Silent, and it adds a WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less.
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 also offers an 8GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce at 8GB. You get an RX 9060 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna and its an arc B570 gpu.
It is the only pick here with a 3320MHz boost clock; the Arc B570 Challenger has a 2600MHz boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G; 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 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G with the maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
Pros
- Dual BIOS for Performance or Silent
- WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X
- RX 9060 XT 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
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while boost clock and outputs have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Arc B570 Challenger to the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna give no boost clock; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce, the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna and the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G give no outputs.
- Price range
- From the Arc B570 Challenger to the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Halls of Torment
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 6GB (the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X) to 10GB (the Arc B570 Challenger). If video memory is your first filter, the Arc B570 Challenger sets the ceiling at 10GB.
Boost clock
The Arc B570 Challenger lists 2600MHz; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X lists 1492MHz; the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G lists 3320MHz. Sort out boost clock before price: it splits 3 stated picks into groups of 1, 1 and 1.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce: a 128-bit memory bus. The Sparkle Arc B570 Luna: 1 x HDMI and 3 x DisplayPort outputs. The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G: a WINDFORCE cooling system with RGB lighting.
How much to spend
All 5 sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, from the Arc B570 Challenger at the low end to the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G at the top, so decide on features first.
How to Choose a GPUs for Halls of Torment
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps | Arc B570 Challenger | A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps |
| Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | Two HDMI 2.1a outputs |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want 10GB of GDDR6 | Sparkle Arc B570 Luna | 10GB of GDDR6 |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less | Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | A dual BIOS for Performance or Silent at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Arc B570 Challenger leads on video memory at 10GB, ahead of the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna at 10GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | 2600MHz |
| MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 | 1492MHz |
| Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Sparkle Arc B570 Luna | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G add over the Arc B570 Challenger?
The Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G matches or trails the Arc B570 Challenger on video memory, so the extra spend buys only what the spec sheet doesn't show. It does not win everywhere: the Arc B570 Challenger still leads on video memory (10GB). Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so the choice comes down to features.
Why is the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G our Premium Pick?
It carries the badge for a dual BIOS for Performance or Silent at the highest price in the group. The price of that: the Arc B570 Challenger, the cheapest pick, still beats it on video memory (10GB against 8GB). It makes sense for buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less.
Do the Arc B570 Challenger and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X differ on GPU?
The Arc B570 Challenger and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna use Arc B570; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses RTX 3050; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce uses RTX 4060 Ti; the Gigabyte 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G uses RX 9060 XT.
Will the Arc B570 Challenger work with my setup?
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 first of 5, and first of 5 on video memory (10GB).
What extras do the Arc B570 Challenger and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X include?
The Arc B570 Challenger: a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X: two HDMI 2.1a outputs. The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc B570 Challenger, chosen for a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. Look at the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X for two HDMI 2.1a outputs, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and the Sparkle Arc B570 Luna for 10GB of GDDR6 if those matter more to you.
Match the card's video outputs to your monitor's HDMI or DisplayPort inputs.