Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Ori and the Blind Forest
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness, where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming has the largest video memory; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Ori and the Blind Forest is a light PC game, which makes price, memory size and driver support the main buying points for a card. Every pick has at least 16GB of video memory and cost $800 or less, ordered from the highest price.
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; if a maker skips thickness, the guide says 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 Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC 20GB
The largest video memory here (20GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Also Consider
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G
A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
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Strong Alternative
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC
A quiet/performance dual BIOS.
Best for: Buyers who want quiet/performance dual BIOS.
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Worth a Look
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
An XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
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Lowest Price Here
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition
The cheapest way into this group, below the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT the next step up.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming OC 20GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's Phantom Gaming OC offers a 2450MHz boost, 80MB of Infinity Cache and two 8-pin power connectors.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive 7900 XT here at the time of writing. On video memory it leads this guide at 20GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 7900 XT gpu; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC has an RX 9070 XT gpu instead.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and XFX Swift RX 9070 XT; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC goes with GDDR7 memory. A 2450MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT uses a 2970MHz boost clock. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7900 XT
- VRAM: 20GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2450MHz
Pros
- 20GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 80MB of Infinity Cache
- Triple-fan Phantom Gaming cooler
- RX 7900 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Costs more than the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 9070 XT Gaming OC pairs AMD's top RDNA 4 chip with 16GB of GDDR6 and a WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
At the time of writing it cost about half as much as the RTX 5080 cards we researched, which makes it the strongest value in the upper tiers. It matches the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC on video memory (16GB). It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and XFX Swift RX 9070 XT; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC goes with GDDR7 memory.
You also get server-grade thermal conductive gel and RGB lighting. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its price falls between the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans
- Server-grade thermal conductive gel
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the lower-cost NVIDIA route to 16GB at 1440p.
Best for
- Buyers who want quiet/performance dual BIOS.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is a 2.5-slot card with 0dB fan stop and dual-ball fan bearings. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC on video memory (16GB). Like the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC, it has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu, while the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses an RX 7900 XT gpu.
A 2632MHz (OC mode) boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT uses a 2970MHz boost clock. It also offers a quiet/performance dual BIOS. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its price falls between the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2632MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Quiet/performance dual BIOS
- 0dB fan stop
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 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 XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It is the card to choose for a 240Hz 1440p monitor. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC on video memory (16GB). It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC goes with GDDR7 memory.
A 2970MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses a 2632MHz (OC mode) boost clock. It also offers an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler. Its price falls between the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC and the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
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
- 2970MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus 0dB fan stop at light loads.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT the next step up.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT at 16GB. The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB OC with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC fits every small case. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT the next step up. It gives ground on video memory, where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2.5-slot design
Cons
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (20GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness and boost clock have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming to the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT give no cooler thickness; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC give no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC to the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Ori and the Blind Forest
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 16GB (the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC) to 20GB (the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming). The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming is the pick for video memory.
Memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT list GDDR6; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC list GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3 and 2.
Boost clock
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming lists 2450MHz; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB lists 2632MHz (OC mode); the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT lists 2970MHz. Sort out boost clock before price: it splits 3 stated picks into groups of 1, 1 and 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: 0dB fan stop. The XFX Swift RX 9070 XT: an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler. The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC: 0dB fan stop at light loads.
How to Choose a GPUs for Ori and the Blind Forest
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming | The largest video memory here (20GB) |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans | Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans |
| Buyers who want quiet/performance dual BIOS | ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | A quiet/performance dual BIOS |
| Buyers who want XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler | XFX Swift RX 9070 XT | An XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler |
| Spending as little as possible, with the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT the next step up | ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC | The cheapest way into this group, below the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming leads on video memory at 20GB, ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming | RX 7900 XT | 20GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| XFX Swift RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming ahead of the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC on video memory?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming tops video memory at 20GB; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC follows at 16GB, 25% apart.
What does the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming add over the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC?
The spec sheets show video memory (20GB against 16GB) in its favour. 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 ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC our Lowest Price Here pick?
The label rests on the cheapest way into this group, below the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT. It is aimed at spending as little as possible, with the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT the next step up.
Do the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming uses RX 7900 XT; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT use RX 9070 XT; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB OC use RTX 5060 Ti.
Will the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming 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 Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 5, and second of 5 on video memory (16GB).
What extras do the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC include?
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming: 80MB of Infinity Cache. The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans. The ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: a quiet/performance dual BIOS.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, chosen for the largest video memory here (20GB). Look at the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC for a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for a quiet/performance dual BIOS and the XFX Swift RX 9070 XT for an XFX SWFT triple-fan cooler if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.