Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Monster Hunter Wilds
From the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger to the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White: five graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Monster Hunter Wilds is demanding for its visuals and recommends frame generation to hold 60fps. Every pick has 16GB of video memory, is an RTX 40/50 or RX 9000 card and cost $1,000 or less.
We sorted these picks by GPU, VRAM and memory, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, 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.
Slimmest Cooler Thickness
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC White Edition
The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot).
Best for: Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
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Also Consider
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Solid OC
Three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Best for: Buyers who want three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
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Strong Alternative
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC
A quiet/performance BIOS switch.
Best for: Buyers who want quiet/performance BIOS switch.
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Worth a Look
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend 16GB
64 compute units.
Best for: Buyers who want 64 compute units.
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Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB OC
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
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Our Picks
Slimmest Cooler Thickness1 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC White Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White pairs 16GB of GDDR7 with a white shroud in a two-slot, SFF-Ready card.
Best for
- Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It needs only one 8-pin plug. Its 2-slot cooler thickness is the slimmest here; the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT comes next at 2.5-slot. It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC has an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu instead.
You get GDDR7 memory here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger and its GDDR6 memory. It also comes with two 90mm BladeLink fans and FREEZE fan stop. The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Power for the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White comes through 1 x 8-pin. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Solid OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's Solid OC runs the RTX 4070 Ti Super at 2640MHz with three 100mm fans that stop at light load.
Best for
- Buyers who want three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Skip if
- The maker gives no cooler thickness, so look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.
Why we like it
A GPU support stand comes in the box. It is the only pick here with an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu; the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu instead. You get GDDR6X memory here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger and its GDDR6 memory.
A 2640MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT uses a 3030MHz (OC mode) boost clock. No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its price falls between the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT and the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White, which comes in at 2-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2640MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop
- Bundled GPU support stand
- RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu, the only one here
Cons
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASUS's Prime RX 9070 XT lists the highest boost clock among these Radeon cards and keeps to 2.5 slots.
Best for
- Buyers who want quiet/performance BIOS switch.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
A quiet/performance BIOS switch and 0dB fan stop make it easy to live with. Its 2.5-slot cooler thickness ranks second of 3 here, behind the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White (2-slot) and ahead of the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend (2.9-slot). It shares an RX 9070 XT gpu with the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend and ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC goes with an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu.
Like the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend and ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger, it has GDDR6 memory, while the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White uses GDDR7 memory. It is the only pick here with a 3030MHz (OC mode) boost clock; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC has a 2640MHz boost clock instead. It also offers dual-ball fan bearings.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 3030MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Quiet/performance BIOS switch
- 0dB fan stop
- Dual-ball fan bearings
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9070 XT Steel Legend is the AMD route to 4K, with 16GB of GDDR6 and a reinforced metal frame.
Best for
- Buyers who want 64 compute units.
Skip if
- Pass on it if calls for a 800W or larger PS rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It uses two 8-pin plugs, which suits power supplies without a 16-pin cable, but the maker recommends 800W. Its 2.9-slot cooler thickness is the thickest in this group; the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White leads at 2-slot. It shares an RX 9070 XT gpu with the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT and ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC goes with an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu.
Like the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT and ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger, it has GDDR6 memory, while the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White uses GDDR7 memory. Like the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger, it has a 2970MHz boost clock, while the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC uses a 2640MHz boost clock. It also comes with 64 compute units and Polychrome SYNC lighting. Measure for 298mm and 2.9 slots before ordering the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 298mm
- Thickness: 2.9-slot
- Recommended PSU: 800W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2970MHz
- Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 64 compute units
- Polychrome SYNC lighting
- Reinforced metal frame
Cons
- Calls for a 800W or larger PSU
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Cooler thickness trails the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White (2-slot)
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9070 XT Challenger gives an all-AMD build 16GB of memory on a 256-bit bus and a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- The maker gives no cooler thickness, so look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.
Why we like it
Three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs suit high-refresh monitors. It uses the RDNA 4 architecture with 64 compute units and boosts up to 2970MHz on a 256-bit memory bus. The triple-fan cooler stops its fans at idle for silent desktop use.
Like the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT and ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend, it has an RX 9070 XT gpu, while the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White uses an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT and ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC goes with GDDR6X memory. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend was the next step up. If video memory is your priority, the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White (16GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2970MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1a, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 64 compute units
- 256-bit memory bus
- Triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
Cons
- No published cooler thickness
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White to the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger give no cooler thickness; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC, the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger give no power connector.
- Price range
- From the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger to the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Monster Hunter Wilds
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Cooler thickness
Here cooler thickness runs from 2.9-slot on the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend to 2-slot on the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White. For less, the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT is the runner-up at 2.5-slot. No figure for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger.
Memory
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White lists GDDR7; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC lists GDDR6X; the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT, the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger list GDDR6. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Power connector
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White lists 1 x 8-pin; the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend lists 2 x 8-pin.
Setup checks
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Measure for 298mm and 2.9 slots before ordering the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend.
Features beyond the spec table
The ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT: 0dB fan stop. The ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend: Polychrome SYNC lighting. The ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger: a 256-bit memory bus.
How to Choose a GPUs for Monster Hunter Wilds
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put cooler thickness first | Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White | The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot) |
| Buyers who want three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop | Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC | Three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop |
| Buyers who want quiet/performance BIOS switch | ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT | A quiet/performance BIOS switch |
| Buyers who want 64 compute units | ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | 64 compute units |
| Keeping the budget tight | ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
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Key specs side by side
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White leads on cooler thickness at 2-slot, ahead of the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT at 2.5-slot. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2-slot |
| Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 2.9-slot |
| ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT compare with the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White on cooler thickness?
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White comes out best at 2-slot, with the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT at 2.5-slot. The ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend is at the other end of this group with 2.9-slot. The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
What makes the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White the Slimmest Cooler Thickness?
It earns the label for the slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot). It suits anyone who put cooler thickness first.
Do the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC differ on GPU?
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White uses RTX 5060 Ti; the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC uses RTX 4070 Ti Super; the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT, the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Challenger use RX 9070 XT.
What should I check before buying the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC?
No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 5.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White and the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC apart?
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White: a white shroud. The Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC: three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop. The ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT: a quiet/performance BIOS switch.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White, chosen for the slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot). Look at the Zotac 4070 Ti Super Solid OC for three 100mm fans with FREEZE fan stop, the ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT for a quiet/performance BIOS switch and the ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend for 64 compute units if those matter more to you.
Use upscaling and frame generation as the game suggests before cutting textures.