Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Hunt: Showdown 1896
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness, and the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs the least.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Hunt: Showdown 1896 moved to CryEngine 5.11 and needs more GPU power. Every pick has 12GB+ and sits between $400 and $900.
Hunt: Showdown 1896's official PC requirements list RTX 2060 Super / AMD 6600 XT and 12GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam). Matching brand to brand, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC are a newer generation than the AMD 6600 XT. The source cites 8GB of video memory for the recommended tier, and every pick with a stated figure has at least that (16GB and 12GB).
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and if a maker skips thickness, the guide says so.
Requirements source: Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OCThe lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
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Also Consider
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16GThree WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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Strong Alternative
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 GRE EVO OC EditionA phase-change GPU thermal pad.
Best for: Buyers who want phase-change GPU thermal pad.
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Worth a Look
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC EditionA 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Premium Pick
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12GThree WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC
The Steel Legend adds a white-and-silver finish and a 2520MHz boost, and it has a 700W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables is a problem.
Why we like it
It matches the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC on video memory (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 7800 XT gpu; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC has an RX 7600 XT gpu instead. No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Power for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend comes through 2 x 8-pin, with 700W the maker's minimum PSU. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7800 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
- Recommended PSU
- 700W
- Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock
- 2520MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- White-and-silver Steel Legend finish
- 700W recommended PSU
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
Also Consider2 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC stands out for three WINDFORCE fans, and it adds a 128-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at 16GB. An RX 7600 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE uses an RX 9070 GRE gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; 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 7600 XT Gaming OC with the maker. It was priced above the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and below the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE at the time of writing. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7600 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- 128-bit memory interface
- RX 7600 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 GRE EVO OC Edition
The ASUS Prime RX 9070 GRE has 12GB of GDDR6 and a 2880MHz boost in OC mode, with a phase-change thermal pad.
Best for
- Buyers who want phase-change GPU thermal pad.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC at 12GB. It shares an RX 9070 GRE gpu with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend goes with an RX 7800 XT gpu. It also offers a dual BIOS switch.
The ASUS Prime 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 Prime 9070 GRE with the maker. It was priced above the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and below the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 9070 GRE
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
- Thickness
- 2.5-slot
- Boost clock
- 2880MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Phase-change GPU thermal pad
- Dual BIOS switch
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition
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 ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC on video memory (12GB). Like the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE, it has an RX 9070 GRE gpu, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses an RX 7800 XT 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 9070 GRE and the pricier Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC, at the time of writing.
Key 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
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12G
What the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC brings to the table is three WINDFORCE fans, plus RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at 12GB. An RX 7700 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses an RX 7600 XT gpu.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC; 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 7700 XT Gaming OC 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.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7700 XT
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate
- RX 7700 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB)
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
The catch
It gives ground on video memory, where the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
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.
- How these picks were ranked
- 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 ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC give no cooler thickness; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend ($250 to $500) to the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Hunt: Showdown 1896
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend tops video memory at 16GB and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC sits lowest at 12GB; 2 picks share the top figure. If video memory is your first filter, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend sets the ceiling at 16GB.
Boost clock
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend lists 2520MHz; the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE lists 2880MHz (OC mode).
A graphics card's bare circuit board around the GPU die Fit and compatibility
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Prime 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 Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: a 128-bit memory interface. The ASUS Prime 9070 GRE: a dual BIOS switch. The Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC: RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC at our last check.
How to Choose a GPUs for Hunt: Showdown 1896
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Buyers who want phase-change GPU thermal pad | ASUS Prime 9070 GRE | A phase-change GPU thermal pad |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less | Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Prime 9070 GRE | RX 9070 GRE | 12GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | RX 9070 GRE | 12GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC | RX 7700 XT | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Prime 9070 GRE, ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Hunt: Showdown 1896 at recommended settings?
In Hunt: Showdown 1896's list, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Every pick also reaches the 8GB the source cites. Hunt: Showdown 1896 also lists 12GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
What does the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC add over the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend?
The Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC matches or trails the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on video memory, so pay more only for a feature the spec sheet doesn't cover. The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads on video memory (16GB). On our last price check the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend was in the $250 to $500 tier and the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them.
Why is the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC our Premium Pick?
It earns the label for three WINDFORCE fans at the highest price in the group. The price of that: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the cheapest pick, still beats it on video memory (16GB against 12GB). It suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less.
Do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses RX 7800 XT; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7600 XT; the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE use RX 9070 GRE; the Gigabyte 7700 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7700 XT.
Will the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE work with my setup?
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. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5, and fourth of 5 on video memory (12GB).
What extras do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC include?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend: a white-and-silver Steel Legend finish. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: three WINDFORCE fans. The ASUS Prime 9070 GRE: a phase-change GPU thermal pad.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans, the ASUS Prime 9070 GRE for a phase-change GPU thermal pad and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design if those matter more to you.
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