Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Spider-Man Remastered
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and cooler thickness, and the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered lists a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 580 8GB for its recommended tier. Every pick is an RTX 40 or 50 series card that cost between $330 and $650.
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered's official PC requirements list NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB and 16GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Steam store page). Matching brand to brand, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB are a newer generation than the GTX 1060.
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.
Requirements source: Steam store page
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC
The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing.
Best for: Getting two 90mm BladeLink fans for the least money.
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Also Consider
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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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
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile
40mm fans with composite heatpipes.
Best for: Buyers who want 40mm fans with composite heatpipes.
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Premium Pick
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB OC Edition
A dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge costs less.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5050 Twin Edge is a two-slot, SFF-Ready card with two 90mm fans and one 8-pin plug.
Best for
- Getting two 90mm BladeLink fans for the least money.
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
It is the smallest NVIDIA option here for a compact case. On cooler thickness it ties with the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile at 2-slot. Like the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, it has an RTX 5050 gpu, while the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB uses an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile goes with GDDR7 memory. You also get a pass-through airflow design and a metal backplate. The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge fits every small case. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce was the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Two 90mm BladeLink fans
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
Also Consider2 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5050 Windforce is the cheapest way into DLSS 4 here.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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
The maker publishes few details, so confirm size and power needs on Gigabyte's page. It shares an RTX 5050 gpu with the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge; the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB goes with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. Like the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, it has GDDR6 memory, while the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile uses GDDR7 memory.
It also comes with a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and a PCIe 5.0 interface. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. When we checked, only the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge cost less, and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC cost more. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge instead: it comes in at 2-slot, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5050
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- PCIe 5.0 interface
- RTX 5050 gpu
- 8GB video memory
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge 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
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. On cooler thickness it ties with the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at 2.5-slot. Like the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile, it has an RTX 5060 gpu, while the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB uses an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile and ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce goes with 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. Its price falls between the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile, based on our last check.
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 Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5060 Low Profile offers a two-slot width, one 8-pin plug and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI.
Best for
- Buyers who want 40mm fans with composite heatpipes.
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 uses 40mm fans with composite heatpipes. It matches the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge on cooler thickness (2-slot). It shares an RTX 5060 gpu with the ASUS Prime 5060 OC; the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB goes with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
Like the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB, it has GDDR7 memory, while the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge uses GDDR6 memory. It also comes with a metal backplate. The Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Half-height cases need the low-profile bracket; confirm it ships with the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile. It was priced above the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and below the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Low profile: Yes
- 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
- A single 8-pin power connector
- Low-profile design for slim desktops
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB is built around a dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles, with 0dB fan stop at light load on top.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge costs less.
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
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. On cooler thickness it ties with the ASUS Prime 5060 OC at 2.5-slot. It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu; the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge has an RTX 5050 gpu instead.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce goes with GDDR6 memory. You also get dual ball fan bearings. The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile. If video memory is your priority, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge (8GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2632MHz (OC mode)
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles
- 0dB fan stop at light load
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Cooler thickness trails the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge (2-slot)
- Costs more than the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 5 picks leave out cooler thickness.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge to the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce gives no cooler thickness; the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB give no power connector.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge ($250 to $500) to the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Spider-Man Remastered
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Cooler thickness across these picks
Across these 4 picks cooler thickness spans 2.5-slot (the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB) to 2-slot (the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge). Start with the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge if cooler thickness decides it. The Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce gives no cooler thickness figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.
Memory
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce list GDDR6; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB list GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3 and 2.
Setup checks
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The ASUS Prime 5060 OC: 0dB fan stop at light loads. The Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile: a metal backplate. The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB: 0dB fan stop at light load.
Budget
$250 to $500 buys the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB at our last check.
How to Choose a GPUs for Spider-Man Remastered
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting two 90mm BladeLink fans for the least money | Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 5060 OC | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want 40mm fans with composite heatpipes | Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile | 40mm fans with composite heatpipes |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge costs less | ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB | A dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge leads on cooler thickness at 2-slot, ahead of the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile at 2-slot. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce leaves the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2-slot |
| Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce | RTX 5050 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Prime 5060 OC | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2-slot |
| ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
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By price at the time of writing
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Prime 5060 OC, Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile, ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered at recommended settings?
In Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered's list, the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce, the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered also lists 16GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
What does the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB add over the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge?
The ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB matches or trails the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge on cooler thickness, so the extra spend buys only what the spec sheet doesn't show. It does not win everywhere: the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge still leads on cooler thickness (2-slot). On our last price check the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge was in the $250 to $500 tier and the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them.
Why is the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB our Premium Pick?
The label rests on a dual BIOS switch with Quiet and Performance profiles at the highest price in the group. The price of that: the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, the cheapest pick, still beats it on cooler thickness (2-slot against 2.5-slot). It is aimed at buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge costs less.
Do the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC differ on GPU?
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce use RTX 5050; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile use RTX 5060; the ASUS Dual 5060 Ti 8GB uses RTX 5060 Ti.
Will the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5050 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 RTX 5050 Windforce with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 5.
What extras do the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge and the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce include?
The Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge: two 90mm BladeLink fans. The Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler. The ASUS Prime 5060 OC: a 2.5-slot design.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Zotac RTX 5050 Twin Edge, chosen for the lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing. Look at the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler, the ASUS Prime 5060 OC for a 2.5-slot design and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile for 40mm fans with composite heatpipes if those matter more to you.
Turn ray-traced reflections on last; they are the setting that asks the most of the card.