Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has the largest video memory, and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
For Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick cost $600 or less, ordered from the highest price.
The order reflects GPU, VRAM and memory from maker specifications; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and a missing thickness is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
The largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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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 Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti V2 OC Edition 8GB
0dB fan stop at light load.
Best for: Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light load.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti V2 OC Edition 8GB (opens in a new tab)
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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Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB OC
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce the next step up.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 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 who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. Nothing else here matches its 16GB video memory; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes closest at 12GB. An RX 7800 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 uses an RTX 4060 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. Only the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 comes in at 2-slot.
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
- The largest video memory here (16GB)
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 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
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, which 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 second of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9070 GRE gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
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. Its price falls between the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, based on our last check.
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 ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 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.
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
Its 0dB fan mode keeps it quiet during light games, and it supports DLSS 3. It matches the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend on video memory (8GB). 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. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the pricier ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, at the time of writing.
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 ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 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
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
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 ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend at 8GB. It shares an RTX 4060 Ti gpu with the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT goes with an RX 7800 XT gpu. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 instead: it comes in at 2-slot, while this one gives no figure.
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
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB uses a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop and a reinforced metal backplate.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce the next step up.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 3320MHz boost is the highest among these cards. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce at 8GB. You get an RX 9060 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and its an RTX 4060 Ti gpu.
It also comes with 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus. No dimensions are published for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend; 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 RX 9060 XT Steel Legend with the maker.
No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce was closest. Video memory is its weakest area, and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
- Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
- Reinforced metal backplate
- 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
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.
- What we compared
- We compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness and boost clock have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend give no cooler thickness; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend ($250 to $500) to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT tops video memory at 16GB and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend sits lowest at 8GB. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes second at 12GB, in the $500 to $1000 tier against $500 to $1000 for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT.
Cooler thickness
Here cooler thickness runs from 2.5-slot on the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE to 2-slot on the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2, a 20% spread. Start with the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 if cooler thickness decides it. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend give no cooler thickness figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
Boost clock
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 lists 2595MHz (OC mode); the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend lists 3320MHz. Sort out boost clock before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 1 and 1.
What to check at home
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 Dual 4060 Ti V2: a 2595MHz boost clock in OC mode. The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce: a 128-bit memory bus. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend: a reinforced metal backplate.
How to Choose a GPUs for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want 0dB fan stop at light load | ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 | 0dB fan stop at light load |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Spending as little as possible, with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce the next step up | ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at 12GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 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 Dual 4060 Ti V2 | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2-slot |
| Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce, ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT or the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE?
Between the top two, it is 16GB on the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT against 12GB on the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, a 33% difference. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend closes the ranking at 8GB.
Is the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 ahead of the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE on cooler thickness?
The ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 comes out best at 2-slot, with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at 2.5-slot. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend are left out of this ranking because their cooler thickness isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend?
The spec sheets show video memory (16GB against 8GB) in its favour. On our last price check the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend was in the $250 to $500 tier and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
Why is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT our Largest Video Memory pick?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (16GB). On video memory it leads the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, 16GB against 12GB, a 33% margin. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts video memory first.
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 Dual 4060 Ti V2 and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce use RTX 4060 Ti; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend uses RX 9060 XT.
Will the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 work with my setup?
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. In this guide it ranks third of 5, and third of 5 on video memory (8GB).
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, chosen for the largest video memory here (16GB). Look at the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design, the ASUS Dual 4060 Ti V2 for 0dB fan stop at light load and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.