Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Into the Breach
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness, and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Into the Breach 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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
A WINDFORCE cooling system.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger Pro 16GB OC
A factory overclock to 3290MHz.
Best for: Buyers who want factory overclock to 3290MHz.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger Pro 16GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Solid Runner-Up
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Our take Check price for ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G costs less.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G 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 ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT at 16GB. An RX 7800 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G uses 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. 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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G 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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G 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 Prime 9060 XT 8GB (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 9060 XT 8GB 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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G stands out for a WINDFORCE cooling system, and it adds a 128-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system.
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 matches the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB on video memory (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5060 Ti gpu; compare the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT, which has an RX 9060 XT gpu. GDDR7 memory is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses GDDR6 memory.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 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 5060 Ti Windforce 8G with the maker. The maker doesn't give its cooler thickness; if that figure matters, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- WINDFORCE cooling system
- 128-bit memory interface
- RTX 5060 Ti gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB)
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger Pro 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT is built around a factory overclock to 3290MHz, with a triple-fan cooler with a customizable LED indicator on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want factory overclock to 3290MHz.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at 16GB. It shares an RX 9060 XT gpu with the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT goes with an RX 7800 XT gpu.
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 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 ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT with the maker. 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: 3290MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Factory overclock to 3290MHz
- Triple-fan cooler with a customizable LED indicator
Solid Runner-Up5 of 5
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus 0dB fan stop at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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 also offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G at 8GB. It shares an RX 9060 XT gpu with the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G goes with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB 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 8GB with the maker. It gives ground on video memory, where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- 2.5-slot design
- 0dB fan stop at light loads
- RX 9060 XT gpu
- 8GB video memory
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 set side by side 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 is missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G and the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT give no cooler thickness.
- Price range
- From the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G 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 Into the Breach
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 8GB (the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB) to 16GB (the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT). The ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT 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 ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT and the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB list GDDR6; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G lists GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
Fit and compatibility
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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G: a 128-bit memory interface. The ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT: a triple-fan cooler with a customizable LED indicator. The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB: 0dB fan stop at light loads.
How much to spend
All 5 sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, from the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G at the low end to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at the top, so decide on features first.
How to Choose a GPUs for Into the Breach
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G 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 WINDFORCE cooling system | Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G | A WINDFORCE cooling system |
| Buyers who want factory overclock to 3290MHz | ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT | A factory overclock to 3290MHz |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB | A 2.5-slot design |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G and the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT 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 |
| Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G?
The spec sheets show video memory (16GB against 8GB) in its favour. 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 PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT our Premium Pick?
It carries the badge for 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group. It suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G costs less.
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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G uses RTX 5060 Ti; the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT and the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB use RX 9060 XT.
Will the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 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 ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT with the maker. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5, and second 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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G: a WINDFORCE cooling system.
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 Gigabyte 5060 Ti Windforce 8G for a WINDFORCE cooling system and the ASRock Challenger Pro 9060 XT for a factory overclock to 3290MHz if those matter more to you.
Install the latest driver from the maker after the card arrives.