Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Palworld
From the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB: four graphics cards ranked on video memory and recommended power supply, with who should skip each one.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
11 min read4 products evaluated
Palworld is an open-world Unreal Engine game, so video memory helps with large bases and draw distance. Every pick has 12GB or more and cost $600 or less.
Palworld's official PC requirements list GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT and 32GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Palworld on Steam). Matching brand to brand, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB are a newer generation than the RX 6700 XT.
Our comparison rests on published figures for GPU, VRAM and memory; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out recommended PSU, we say so.
Requirements source: Palworld on Steam
Quick Picks
Which of the 4 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OCThe lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
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Also Consider
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16GThree WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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Strong Alternative
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB OC32 compute units.
Best for: Buyers who want 32 compute units.
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Premium Pick
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GBAn XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC
The Steel Legend adds a white-and-silver finish and a 2520MHz boost, and it has a 700W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables is a problem.
Why we like it
You get an RX 7800 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB and its an RX 9060 XT gpu. It is the only pick here with a 2520MHz boost clock; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB has a 3290MHz boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Power for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend comes through 2 x 8-pin, with 700W the maker's minimum PSU. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC was closest. What it gives up: recommended power supply of 700W, behind the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB (550W); by contrast, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB offers 550W.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7800 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
- Recommended PSU
- 700W
- Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock
- 2520MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- White-and-silver Steel Legend finish
- 700W recommended PSU
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Recommended power supply of 700W, behind the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB (550W)
Also Consider2 of 4
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC stands out for three WINDFORCE fans, and it adds a 128-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Skip if
- Its recommended power supply is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7600 XT gpu; compare the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB, which has an RX 9060 XT gpu. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7600 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 7600 XT Gaming OC with the maker. On price it sat second of 4, between the cheaper ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the pricier ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its recommended power supply; if that figure matters, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB offers 550W.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 7600 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- 128-bit memory interface
- RX 7600 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- No published recommended power supply
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB OC
ASRock's Challenger gives the RX 9060 XT a full 16GB of memory in a two-slot, 249mm card.
Best for
- Buyers who want 32 compute units.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The maker offers a 550W power supply and a single 8-pin plug, so it drops into most existing builds. Like the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB, it has an RX 9060 XT gpu, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses an RX 7800 XT gpu. You get a 3290MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB and its a 3320MHz boost clock.
It also comes with 32 compute units and 0dB fan stop at light load. Power for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB comes through 1 x 8-pin, with 550W the maker's minimum PSU. On price it sat third of 4, between the cheaper Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the pricier XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 9060 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
- Length
- 249mm
- Thickness
- 2-slot
- Recommended PSU
- 550W
- Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock
- 3290MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Short 249mm length suits compact cases
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A modest 550W PSU recommendation
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Premium Pick4 of 4
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
XFX's Swift RX 9060 XT is the cheapest 16GB card in this guide, with a dual-fan cooler and a 3320MHz boost.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less.
Skip if
- The maker gives no recommended power supply, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
It suits 1440p at medium to high settings. Like the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB, it has an RX 9060 XT gpu, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses an RX 7800 XT gpu. A 3320MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB uses a 3290MHz boost clock.
No dimensions are published for the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB with the maker. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB.
Key specs
- GPU
- RX 9060 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6
- Boost clock
- 3320MHz
- Outputs
- 1 x HDMI, 2 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler
- 3320MHz boost clock, the only one here
- An XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler at the highest price in the group
Cons
- No published recommended power supply
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
The catch
If video memory is your priority, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We lined up four cards on GPU, video memory, memory and recommended power supply from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and recommended power supply and power connector are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB give no recommended power supply; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB give no power connector.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend ($250 to $500) to the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Palworld
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Recommended power supply across these picks
Here recommended power supply runs from 700W on the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to 550W on the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB, a 21% spread. If recommended power supply is your first filter, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB sets the ceiling at 550W. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB give no recommended power supply figure, so 2 of 4 picks are compared here.
Power connector
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend lists 2 x 8-pin; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB lists 1 x 8-pin. Sort out power connector before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 1 and 1.
The circuit board on the back of a graphics card Fit and compatibility
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB.
Features beyond the spec table
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: a 128-bit memory interface. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB: 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus. The XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB: an XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; $500 to $1000 buys the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at our last check.
How to Choose a GPUs for Palworld
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Buyers who want 32 compute units | ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB | 32 compute units |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend costs less | XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB | An XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB leads on recommended power supply at 550W, ahead of the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at 700W. "Not listed" marks recommended power supply where the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Recommended PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 700W |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 550W |
| XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB | RX 9060 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB, XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Palworld at recommended settings?
In Palworld's list, the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Palworld also lists 32GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
Which has the lowest recommended power supply: the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB or the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend?
Between the top two, it is 550W on the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB against 700W on the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, a 21% difference. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB are left out of this ranking because their recommended power supply isn't stated; 2 of 4 picks are ranked.
What makes the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend the Lowest Price Here?
It carries the badge for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It is aimed at getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
Do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses RX 7800 XT; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7600 XT; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB use RX 9060 XT.
What should I check before buying the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7600 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 7600 XT Gaming OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 4.
Beyond the specs, what sets the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC apart?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend: a white-and-silver Steel Legend finish. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: three WINDFORCE fans. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB: 32 compute units.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 16GB for 32 compute units and the XFX Swift RX 9060 XT 16GB for an XFX SWFT dual-fan cooler at the highest price in the group if those matter more to you.
Lower shadow quality first if frame rates dip in busy bases.
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