Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness, where the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming has the largest video memory; the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Ori and the Will of the Wisps does not need a high-end card, which leaves room to choose on price, memory and video outputs. 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
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Lowest Price Here
PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Verto Dual Fan
The cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB.
Best for: Getting dual-fan cooler for the least money.
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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
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 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). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7900 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB, which has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB goes with GDDR7 memory. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the rest. The maker doesn't give its cooler thickness; if that figure matters, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto 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
- If budget leads, the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto was cheaper at our last price check.
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 ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto on video memory (16GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB, which has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB goes with GDDR7 memory. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the pricier ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its cooler thickness; if that figure matters, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto 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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto 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 ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto on video memory (16GB). You get a 2632MHz (OC mode) boost clock here, which sets it apart from the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto and its a 2535MHz boost clock.
You also get 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 power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB with the maker. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and the pricier Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, at the time of writing.
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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB is built around a 2.5-slot design, with a dual BIOS switch on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto on video memory (16GB). It shares GDDR7 memory with the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming goes with GDDR6 memory.
The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB fits every small case. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto and the pricier ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, at the time of writing.
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
- Costs more than the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Verto Dual Fan on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto is built around a dual-fan cooler, with a 2535MHz boost clock on top.
Best for
- Getting dual-fan cooler for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB on video memory (16GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 4060 Ti gpu; compare the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which has an RTX 5060 Ti gpu.
It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming and Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC; the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB goes with GDDR7 memory. You get a 2535MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and its a 2632MHz (OC mode) boost clock. It undercut the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming offers 20GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2535MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Dual-fan cooler
- 2535MHz boost clock
- RTX 4060 Ti gpu, the only one here
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.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and cooler thickness and boost clock are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming to the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto, 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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto give no cooler thickness; the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB give no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto 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 Will of the Wisps
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 16GB (the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto) to 20GB (the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming). If video memory is your first filter, the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming sets the ceiling at 20GB.
Memory
The ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC and the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto list GDDR6; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB 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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto lists 2535MHz. Settling boost clock first narrows 3 picks to 1 or 1 or 1.
Fit and compatibility
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 ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB: a dual BIOS switch. The PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto: a 2535MHz boost clock.
How to Choose a GPUs for Ori and the Will of the Wisps
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 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB | A 2.5-slot design |
| Getting dual-fan cooler for the least money | PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto | The cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB |
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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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto 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 |
| ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | 2.5-slot |
| PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto | RTX 4060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming or the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC?
Between the top two, it is 20GB on the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming against 16GB on the Gigabyte RX 9070 XT Gaming OC, a 25% difference.
What does the ASRock 7900 XT Phantom Gaming add over the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto?
What it brings is video memory (20GB against 16GB). 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 PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto our Lowest Price Here pick?
The label rests on the cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB. It makes sense for getting dual-fan cooler for the least money.
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 uses RX 9070 XT; the ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB use RTX 5060 Ti; the PNY 4060 Ti 16GB Verto uses RTX 4060 Ti.
Will the ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB work with my setup?
The ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 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 Prime 5060 Ti 16GB with the maker. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5, and fourth 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 ASUS Prime 5060 Ti 16GB for a 2.5-slot design if those matter more to you.
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