Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and recommended power supply; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II lists an RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT for its recommended tier alongside 32GB of system memory. Every pick is an RTX 4070, RTX 5070, RX 7800 or RX 9070 class card that cost $850 or less, ordered by video memory.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's official PC requirements list NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and 32GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Steam store page). Matching brand to brand, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT are the same model class as the RX 7800 XT; the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT are a newer generation than the RX 7800 XT.
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; if a maker skips recommended PSU, the guide says so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Requirements source: Steam store page
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.

Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC (opens in a new tab)

Also Consider
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC
A 267mm length.
Best for: Buyers who want 267mm length.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC (opens in a new tab)

Strong Alternative
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
16GB of GDDR6.
Best for: Buyers who want 16GB of GDDR6.
Our take Check price for PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB (opens in a new tab)

Worth a Look
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition
An XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
Our take Check price for XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition (opens in a new tab)

Premium Pick
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler and can spend more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 costs.
Our take Check price for XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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
Like the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger and PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, it has an RX 7800 XT gpu, while the XFX Swift RX 9070 uses an RX 9070 gpu. A 2520MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT uses a 2970MHz boost clock. 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 ASRock 7800 XT Challenger was the next step up.
Key dimensions & 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
- Lowest recommended power supply of the picks (700W)
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
Also Consider2 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's Challenger is a 267mm, 2.5-slot dual-fan RX 7800 XT with two 8-pin connectors and a 750W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Buyers who want 267mm length.
Skip if
- Pass on it if needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It shares an RX 7800 XT gpu with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT goes with an RX 9070 XT gpu. No other pick in this guide offers a 2475MHz boost clock; compare the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, which has a 2520MHz boost clock. Power for the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger comes through 2 x 8-pin, with 750W the maker's minimum PSU.
Another plus: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. It was priced above the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and below the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 267mm
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Recommended PSU: 750W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2475MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 267mm length
- Dual-fan Challenger cooler
- 2475MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 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 want 16GB of GDDR6.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. It shares an RX 7800 XT gpu with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and ASRock 7800 XT Challenger; the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT goes with an RX 9070 XT 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. When we checked, only the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger and cheaper picks cost less, and the XFX Swift RX 9070 cost more. If you want a confirmed recommended power supply, look to the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend instead: it offers 700W, while this one gives no figure.
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
- 16GB video memory
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The RX 9070 keeps 16GB of memory but costs less than the XT.
Best for
- Buyers who want XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
XFX's Swift version uses a triple-fan cooler with a 2700MHz boost and three DisplayPort outputs. It is the RX-97SWFB3B9 model with one HDMI port and three DisplayPort outputs, and it carries 16GB of GDDR6 under a triple-fan cooling solution. You get an RX 9070 gpu here, which sets it apart from the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and its an RX 9070 XT gpu.
It is the only pick here with a 2700MHz boost clock; the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger has a 2475MHz boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift RX 9070; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. When we checked, only the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and cheaper picks cost less, and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT cost more. If you want a confirmed recommended power supply, look to the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend instead: it offers 700W, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2700MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler
- RX 9070 gpu, the only one here
- 2700MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
XFX's Swift RX 9070 XT uses AMD's top RDNA 4 chip with 16GB of memory and a 2970MHz boost.
Best for
- Buyers who want an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler and can spend more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 costs.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is the card to choose for a 240Hz 1440p monitor. It is the only pick here with an RX 9070 XT gpu; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead. A 2970MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses a 2520MHz boost clock.
It also comes with an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler. No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift RX 9070 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 XFX Swift RX 9070 XT with the maker.
It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the XFX Swift RX 9070. If video memory is your priority, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2970MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler
- RX 9070 XT gpu, the only one here
- 2970MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and recommended power supply, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and recommended power supply and power connector are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT give no recommended power supply; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT give no power connector.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend ($250 to $500) to the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Recommended power supply
Across these 2 picks recommended power supply spans 750W (the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger) to 700W (the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend). Start with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend if recommended power supply decides it. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT give no recommended power supply figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Measure for 267mm and 2.5 slots before ordering the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger.
Extras that separate them
The ASRock 7800 XT Challenger: a dual-fan Challenger cooler. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT: 16GB of GDDR6. The XFX Swift RX 9070: an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; $500 to $1000 buys the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend. Buyers who want an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler and can spend more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 costs: the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT.
How to Choose a GPUs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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 267mm length | ASRock 7800 XT Challenger | A 267mm length |
| Buyers who want 16GB of GDDR6 | PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | 16GB of GDDR6 |
| Buyers who want XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler | XFX Swift RX 9070 | An XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler |
| Buyers who want an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler and can spend more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 costs | XFX Swift RX 9070 XT | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads on recommended power supply at 700W, ahead of the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger at 750W. "Not listed" marks recommended power supply where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Recommended PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 700W |
| ASRock 7800 XT Challenger | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 750W |
| PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX Swift RX 9070 | RX 9070 | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX Swift RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | 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 XFX Swift RX 9070 XT 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 |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASRock 7800 XT Challenger, PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, XFX Swift RX 9070, XFX Swift RX 9070 XT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Kingdom Come: Deliverance II at recommended settings?
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's list, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II also lists 32GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
How does the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger compare with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on recommended power supply?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend comes out best at 700W, with the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger at 750W. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the XFX Swift RX 9070 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT don't state a recommended power supply figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.
Why is the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT our Premium Pick?
It earns the label for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler. The ASRock 7800 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 suits anyone who wants an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler and can spend more than the XFX Swift RX 9070 costs.
Do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the XFX Swift RX 9070 differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT use RX 7800 XT; the XFX Swift RX 9070 uses RX 9070; the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT uses RX 9070 XT.
Will the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift RX 9070 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 XFX Swift RX 9070 XT with the maker. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, as our Premium Pick.
What extras do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger include?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend: a white-and-silver Steel Legend finish. The ASRock 7800 XT Challenger: a 267mm length. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT: 16GB of GDDR6.
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 ASRock 7800 XT Challenger for a 267mm length, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT for 16GB of GDDR6 and the XFX Swift RX 9070 for an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler if those matter more to you.
Plan for 32GB of system RAM too, since the game's recommended tier asks for it.
