Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Prince of Persia 2003
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and GPU, and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
For Prince of Persia 2003, the card matters less than the monitor, memory and storage around it, so compare price and memory first. Every pick cost $600 or less, ordered from the highest price.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and where a maker leaves a figure out, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle costs less.
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Also Consider
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Strong Alternative
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
Three WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
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Worth a Look
ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB OC
IP5X dust resistance.
Best for: Buyers who want IP5X dust resistance.
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Lowest Price Here
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Eagle 8G
The cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK.
Best for: Getting dual BIOS switch for the least money.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT is built around 16GB of GDDR6.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle costs less.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. You get an RX 7800 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and its an RTX 4060 Ti gpu.
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 16GB of GDDR6
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
- 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus a dual BIOS switch.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. Its 12GB video memory ranks third of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 9070 GRE gpu; compare the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK, which has an RTX 5060 gpu.
The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE 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 ATS 9070 GRE with the maker. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the pricier PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 GRE
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 2.5-slot design
- Dual BIOS switch
- RX 9070 GRE gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. On video memory it ties with the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at 16GB. An RX 7600 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses an RX 9070 GRE 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. It was priced above the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and below the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & 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
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 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
- Buyers who want IP5X dust resistance.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games is a problem.
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 4060 Ti Eagle on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
You get GDDR7 memory here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and its GDDR6 memory. You also get 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.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK with the maker. Half-height cases need the low-profile bracket; confirm it ships with the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK. Its price falls between the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, based on our last check.
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 Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Eagle 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Eagle puts three Windforce fans and a dual BIOS switch on the RTX 4060 Ti.
Best for
- Getting dual BIOS switch for the least money.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3 frame generation with fourth-generation Tensor cores. It matches the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 4060 Ti gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
You also get a 128-bit memory bus. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle; 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 4060 Ti Eagle with the maker.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK was the next step up. If video memory is your priority, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual BIOS switch
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- 128-bit memory bus
- RTX 4060 Ti gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory and memory, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and all 3 compared fields are stated for every pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT for 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle ($250 to $500) to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Prince of Persia 2003
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Across these 5 picks video memory spans 8GB (the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle) to 16GB (the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT). The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC comes second at 16GB, in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT.
Memory
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle list GDDR6; the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK lists GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE 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 7600 XT Gaming OC: a 128-bit memory interface. The ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK: dual-ball fan bearings. The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle: three WINDFORCE fans.
Budget
$250 to $500 buys the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at our last check.
How to Choose a GPUs for Prince of Persia 2003
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle costs less | PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | Three WINDFORCE fans |
| Buyers who want IP5X dust resistance | ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK | IP5X dust resistance |
| Getting dual BIOS switch for the least money | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle | The cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 |
| ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | RX 9070 GRE | 12GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 |
| ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 |
| Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 |
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By price at the time of writing
The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK, Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle?
What it brings is video memory (16GB against 8GB). On our last price check the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle was in the $250 to $500 tier and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
Why is the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle our Lowest Price Here pick?
It carries the badge for the cheapest way into this group, below the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK. It makes sense for getting dual BIOS switch for the least money.
Do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE differ on GPU?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT uses RX 7800 XT; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses RX 9070 GRE; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7600 XT; the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK uses RTX 5060; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle uses RTX 4060 Ti.
Will the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC work with my setup?
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 third of 5, and second of 5 on video memory (16GB).
What extras do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE include?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT: 16GB of GDDR6. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE: a 2.5-slot design. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: three WINDFORCE fans.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, chosen for 16GB of GDDR6 at the highest price in the group. Look at the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans and the ASUS RTX 5060 LP BRK for IP5X dust resistance if those matter more to you.
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