Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Inside
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness, and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Inside does not need a high-end card, which leaves room to choose on price, memory and video outputs. 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 XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB costs less.
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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.
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Strong Alternative
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual BIOS switch.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
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Lowest Price Here
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Keeping the cost under $1000.
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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 XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB costs less.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at 16GB. An RX 7800 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Prime 5060 OC uses an RTX 5060 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 ATS 9070 GRE comes in at 2.5-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
- 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group
Cons
- Costs more than the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB, 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 third of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce (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 Prime 5060 OC 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 XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Prime 5060 OC is built around a 2.5-slot design, with 0dB fan stop at light loads on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce on video memory (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5060 gpu; compare the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce, which has an RTX 4060 gpu.
GDDR7 memory is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses GDDR6 memory. The ASUS Prime 5060 OC 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 5060 OC with the maker.
SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 OC fits every small case. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and the pricier ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2.5-slot design
- 0dB fan stop at light loads
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC adds a dual BIOS switch to a dual-fan RTX 4060 with a 128-bit memory bus.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
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
It supports DLSS 3 frame generation, and third-generation RT cores give up to twice the ray tracing performance of the last generation. Two WINDFORCE fans cool the 8GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, and DLSS 3 is supported through fourth-generation tensor cores. It matches the ASUS Prime 5060 OC on video memory (8GB).
No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 4060 gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, which has an RTX 5060 gpu. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 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 Windforce with the maker.
On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB and the pricier ASUS Prime 5060 OC, at the time of writing. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual BIOS switch
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- 128-bit memory bus
- RTX 4060 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)
- Costs more than the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
XFX's Swift RX 9060 XT is the cheapest 16GB card in this guide, with a dual-fan cooler and a 3320MHz boost.
Best for
- Keeping the cost under $1000.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It suits 1440p at medium to high settings. On video memory it ties with the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at 16GB. An RX 9060 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses an RX 9070 GRE gpu.
No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB with the maker. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce the next step up. There is no published cooler thickness figure, whereas the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 2 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
- The lowest price of the group at our last check
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 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness has gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB give no cooler thickness.
- Price range
- From the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 Inside
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT tops video memory at 16GB and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce sits lowest at 8GB; 2 picks share the top figure. The XFX Swift RX 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 Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB list GDDR6; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC lists GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 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 Prime 5060 OC: 0dB fan stop at light loads. The Gigabyte 4060 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler. The XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB: an XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler.
Budget
All 5 sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, from the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at the low end to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at the top, so decide on features first.
How to Choose a GPUs for Inside
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 5060 OC | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS switch | Gigabyte 4060 Windforce | A dual BIOS switch |
| Keeping the cost under $1000 | XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB | 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 XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 5060 OC | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| Gigabyte 4060 Windforce | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB our Lowest Price Here pick?
It earns the label for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It is aimed at keeping the cost under $1000.
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 5060 OC uses RTX 5060; the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce uses RTX 4060; the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RX 9060 XT.
Will the ASUS Prime 5060 OC work with my setup?
The ASUS Prime 5060 OC 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 5060 OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks third of 5, and fourth of 5 on video memory (8GB).
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 5060 OC: a 2.5-slot design.
Who should choose the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT carries our Premium Pick label for 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $500 to $1000 tier at our last price check; it suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB costs less.
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 5060 OC for a 2.5-slot design and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce for a dual BIOS switch if those matter more to you.
Check the card's power connector against your power supply before ordering.