Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Mewgenics
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, where the Arc B570 Challenger has the largest video memory, and it also costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
For Mewgenics, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick cost between $250 and $650, ordered from the lowest price.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out boost clock, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
The largest video memory here (10GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Also Consider
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC
Two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Best for: Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Our take Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
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Worth a Look
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC
Axial-tech fans with a barrier ring.
Best for: Buyers who want axial-tech fans with a barrier ring.
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Premium Pick
ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB OC
The top of this price range, adding IP5X dust resistance.
Best for: Spending more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Arc B570 is the B580's cheaper sibling with 10GB of memory on a 160-bit bus.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive card here at the time of writing and still offers three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. Its dual striped axial fans stop completely at low load, and the card supports Intel XeSS 2 upscaling. On video memory it leads this guide at 10GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB (8GB).
You get an arc B570 gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and its an RTX 5060 gpu. Like the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB, it has GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 uses GDDR7 memory. It is the only pick here with a 2600MHz boost clock; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 has a 2565MHz (OC mode) boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2600MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- A single 8-pin power connector
- 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps
- 0dB fan stop
Also Consider2 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC has two HDMI 2.1a outputs and one DisplayPort, with DLSS support.
Best for
- Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It is built on the Ampere architecture with 6GB of GDDR6 at 14Gbps on a 96-bit interface and a 1492MHz boost clock. Its single DisplayPort output is version 1.4a, and the card carries two HDMI 2.1a ports. On video memory it trails the group at 6GB, while the Arc B570 Challenger offers 10GB.
You get an RTX 3050 gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and its an RTX 5060 gpu. Like the Arc B570 Challenger and Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB, it has GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 uses GDDR7 memory. It is the only pick here with a 1492MHz boost clock; the Arc B570 Challenger has a 2600MHz boost clock instead.
It also comes with a dual-fan Ventus cooler. No dimensions are published for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 1492MHz
- Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- Two HDMI 2.1a outputs
- Dual-fan Ventus cooler
- DLSS support
- RTX 3050 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Arc B570 Challenger (10GB)
Strong Alternative3 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB is the entry to AMD's RDNA 4 generation, with Hawk fans and RGB lighting.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
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
Its 8GB of memory suits 1080p more than 1440p. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK at 8GB. You get an RX 9060 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and its an RTX 5060 gpu.
Like the Arc B570 Challenger and MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, it has GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 uses GDDR7 memory. It also offers server-grade thermal conductive gel. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB; 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 RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans
- Server-grade thermal conductive gel
- RGB lighting
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 is a 2.5-slot, SFF-Ready card with GDDR7 memory and DisplayPort 2.1b.
Best for
- Buyers who want axial-tech fans with a barrier ring.
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
Its 8GB of memory is best matched to a 1080p monitor. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK at 8GB. It shares an RTX 5060 gpu with the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK; the Arc B570 Challenger goes with an arc B570 gpu.
Like the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK, it has GDDR7 memory, while the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses GDDR6 memory. No other pick in this guide offers a 2565MHz (OC mode) boost clock; compare the Arc B570 Challenger, which has a 2600MHz boost clock. You also get axial-tech fans with a barrier ring.
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 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 RTX 5060 with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2565MHz (OC mode)
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Axial-tech fans with a barrier ring
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK brings the current mainstream GeForce to half-height cases, with GDDR7 memory and IP5X dust resistance.
Best for
- Spending more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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
The maker doesn't give thickness or power needs, so check those on the ASUS spec page. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 on video memory (8GB). Like the ASUS Dual RTX 5060, it has an RTX 5060 gpu, while the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses an RTX 3050 gpu.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060; the Arc B570 Challenger goes with GDDR6 memory. A 2580MHz (OC mode) boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses a 1492MHz boost clock. It also comes with dual-ball fan bearings.
No dimensions are published for the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the ASUS Dual RTX 5060.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Boost clock: 2580MHz (OC mode)
- Low profile: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Low-profile design for slim desktops
- IP5X dust resistance
- Dual-ball fan bearings
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
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 boost clock as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 5 picks leave out boost clock.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Arc B570 Challenger to the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB gives no boost clock; the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK give no outputs.
- Price range
- From the Arc B570 Challenger to the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Mewgenics
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 6GB on the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X to 10GB on the Arc B570 Challenger, a 67% spread. The Arc B570 Challenger is the pick for video memory.
Memory
The Arc B570 Challenger, the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB list GDDR6; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK list GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3 and 2.
Boost clock
The Arc B570 Challenger lists 2600MHz; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X lists 1492MHz; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 lists 2565MHz (OC mode); the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK lists 2580MHz (OC mode). Settling boost clock first narrows 4 picks to 1, 1 or 1 or 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 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 RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB: server-grade thermal conductive gel. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060: axial-tech fans with a barrier ring. The ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK: dual-ball fan bearings.
How to Choose a GPUs for Mewgenics
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | Arc B570 Challenger | The largest video memory here (10GB) |
| Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | Two HDMI 2.1a outputs |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans | Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB | A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans |
| Buyers who want axial-tech fans with a barrier ring | ASUS Dual RTX 5060 | Axial-tech fans with a barrier ring |
| Spending more than the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 costs for the fullest feature set in this group | ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK | The top of this price range, adding IP5X dust resistance |
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Key specs side by side
The Arc B570 Challenger leads on video memory at 10GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB at 8GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB leaves the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | 2600MHz |
| MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 | 1492MHz |
| Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2565MHz (OC mode) |
| ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | 2580MHz (OC mode) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the Arc B570 Challenger or the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB?
The Arc B570 Challenger tops video memory at 10GB; the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB follows at 8GB, 25% apart. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X closes the ranking at 6GB.
What does the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK add over the Arc B570 Challenger?
The ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK matches or trails the Arc B570 Challenger on video memory, so the extra spend buys only what the spec sheet doesn't show. It does not win everywhere: the Arc B570 Challenger still leads on video memory (10GB). Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so the choice comes down to features.
Why is the Arc B570 Challenger our Largest Video Memory pick?
The label rests on the largest video memory here (10GB). On video memory it leads the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB, 10GB against 8GB, a 25% margin. It is aimed at anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the Arc B570 Challenger and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X differ on GPU?
The Arc B570 Challenger uses Arc B570; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses RTX 3050; the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB uses RX 9060 XT; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK use RTX 5060.
Will the Arc B570 Challenger work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the Arc B570 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Largest Video Memory pick, and first of 5 on video memory (10GB).
What extras do the Arc B570 Challenger and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X include?
The Arc B570 Challenger: a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X: two HDMI 2.1a outputs. The Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB: a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc B570 Challenger, chosen for the largest video memory here (10GB). Look at the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X for two HDMI 2.1a outputs, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB for a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans and the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 for axial-tech fans with a barrier ring if those matter more to you.
Confirm the card fits your case; many budget cards are compact but some are long.