Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Mafia
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness; the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB has the slimmest cooler thickness, and it also costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Mafia 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.
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.
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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB 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
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
A dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G
A WINDFORCE cooling system.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G (opens in a new tab)
Slimmest Cooler Thickness
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge OC
The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot).
Best for: Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
Our take Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge OC (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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB costs less.
Skip if
- Pass if a published cooler thickness matters; this one has none.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB at 16GB. An RX 7800 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB uses an RX 9060 XT gpu.
Like the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB, it has GDDR6 memory, while the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G uses GDDR7 memory. 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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB 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
- 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group
Cons
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB 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
- If budget leads, the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB was cheaper at our last price check.
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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB (8GB). On cooler thickness it ties with the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB at 2.5-slot.
It is the only pick here with an RX 9070 GRE gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead. It shares GDDR6 memory with the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB; the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB goes with GDDR7 memory. 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 price falls between the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB 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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual RX 9060 XT 16GB offers a 3250MHz boost in OC mode with Quiet and Performance BIOS profiles and 0dB fan stop.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles.
Skip if
- Skip it if cooler thickness matters most to you; the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB offers 2-slot.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at 16GB. It matches the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE on cooler thickness (2.5-slot). An RX 9060 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses an RX 9070 GRE gpu.
Like the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, it has GDDR6 memory, while the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G uses GDDR7 memory. You also get 0dB fan stop at light load. The ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB 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 Dual 9060 XT 16GB with the maker. It gives ground on cooler thickness, where the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB comes in at 2-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 3250MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles
- 0dB fan stop at light load
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Cooler thickness trails the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB (2-slot)
- Costs more than the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G brings to the table is a WINDFORCE cooling system, plus a 128-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It matches the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB on video memory (8GB). Like the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB, it has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu, while the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB uses an RX 9060 XT gpu. It shares GDDR7 memory with the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT goes with GDDR6 memory.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 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 Gaming OC 8G with the maker. Its price falls between the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB and the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB, which comes in at 2-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- WINDFORCE cooling system
- 128-bit memory interface
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB at the time of writing
Slimmest Cooler Thickness5 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB stands out for two 90mm BladeLink fans, and it adds a 2-slot SFF-ready body.
Best for
- Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
It also offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2-slot cooler thickness. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G at 8GB. Its 2-slot cooler thickness is the slimmest here; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes next at 2.5-slot.
It shares an RTX 5060 Ti gpu with the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT goes with an RX 7800 XT gpu. Like the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G, it has GDDR7 memory, while the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT uses GDDR6 memory. The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G the next step up. It gives ground on video memory, where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Two 90mm BladeLink fans
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.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out cooler thickness.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G give no cooler thickness.
- Price range
- From the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB 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 Mafia
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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB sits lowest at 8GB; 2 picks share the top figure. The ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB comes second at 16GB, 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 Dual 9060 XT 16GB to 2-slot on the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB, a 20% spread. Start with the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB if cooler thickness decides it. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G give no cooler thickness figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
Memory
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB list GDDR6; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G and the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB list GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 3 or 2.
Setup checks
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 9060 XT 16GB: 0dB fan stop at light load. The Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G: a 128-bit memory interface. The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB: a 2-slot SFF-ready body.
How to Choose a GPUs for Mafia
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB 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 dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles | ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB | A dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooling system | Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G | A WINDFORCE cooling system |
| Buyers who put cooler thickness first | Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB | The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot) |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASUS Dual 9060 XT 16GB at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G 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 9060 XT 16GB | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2-slot |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the slimmest cooler thickness: the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB or the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE?
Between the top two, it is 2-slot on the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB against 2.5-slot on the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, a 20% difference. The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G don't state a cooler thickness figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB?
What it brings is video memory (16GB against 8GB). 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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB our Slimmest Cooler Thickness pick?
The label rests on the slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot). On cooler thickness it leads the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, 2-slot against 2.5-slot, a 20% margin. It makes sense for anyone who puts cooler thickness 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 9060 XT 16GB uses RX 9060 XT; the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G and the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB use RTX 5060 Ti.
Will the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB work with my setup?
The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB 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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB with the maker. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, as our Slimmest Cooler Thickness pick, and fifth 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 Dual 9060 XT 16GB: a dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles.
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 Dual 9060 XT 16GB for a dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles and the Gigabyte 5060 Ti Gaming OC 8G for a WINDFORCE cooling system if those matter more to you.
Install the latest driver from the maker after the card arrives.