Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Resident Evil 4 Remake
Three graphics cards ranked on video memory and recommended power supply, where the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend has the largest video memory; the Arc B570 Challenger is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
The Resident Evil 4 remake shows a video memory warning in its menu and needs more with ray tracing on. Every pick has 10GB or more and cost $500 or less, ordered by memory.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out recommended PSU, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC
The largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
A 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Best for: Buyers who want 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Our take Check price for ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
A lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
Our take Check price for ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The largest video memory here (16GB). | Buyers who put video memory first. | Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC (opens in a new tab) |
| A 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. | Buyers who want 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. | Check price for ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC (opens in a new tab) |
| A lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked. | Keeping the budget tight. | Check price for ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 3
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Steel Legend adds a white-and-silver finish and a 2520MHz boost, and it has a 700W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables.
Why we like it
On video memory it leads this guide at 16GB, ahead of the Arc B580 Challenger (12GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7800 XT gpu; compare the Arc B580 Challenger, which has an arc B580 gpu. A 2 x 8-pin power connector is unique to it among these picks, while the Arc B570 Challenger uses a 1 x 8-pin power connector.
You get a 2520MHz boost clock here, which sets it apart from the Arc B570 Challenger and its a 2600MHz boost clock. 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. It was the highest-priced of the 3 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest.
Key dimensions & 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
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 3
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Intel's Arc B580 brings 12GB of GDDR6 to the entry tier, more than the 8GB common at this price.
Best for
- Buyers who want 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Arc B570 Challenger, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
ASRock's Challenger version is 249mm long and needs one 8-pin plug and a 650W PSU. On video memory it sits mid-pack at 12GB: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB, and the Arc B570 Challenger comes in at 10GB. An arc B580 gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Arc B570 Challenger uses an arc B570 gpu.
Like the Arc B570 Challenger, it has a 1 x 8-pin power connector, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses a 2 x 8-pin power connector. No other pick in this guide offers a 2740MHz boost clock; compare the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, which has a 2520MHz boost clock. It also comes with a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps and dual-fan cooling with 0dB fan stop. It was priced above the Arc B570 Challenger and below the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B580
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 249mm
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2740MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Short 249mm length suits compact cases
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Cons
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 3
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Arc B570 is the B580's cheaper sibling with 10GB of memory on a 160-bit bus.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive card here at the time of writing and still offers three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. Its dual striped axial fans stop completely at low load, and the card supports Intel XeSS 2 upscaling. On video memory it trails the group at 10GB, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend offers 16GB.
An arc B570 gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Arc B580 Challenger uses an arc B580 gpu. Like the Arc B580 Challenger, it has a 1 x 8-pin power connector, while the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses a 2 x 8-pin power connector. No other pick in this guide offers a 2600MHz boost clock; compare the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, which has a 2520MHz boost clock. It cost the least of the 3 picks at the time of writing, with the Arc B580 Challenger the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc B570
- VRAM: 10GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2600MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 10GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- A single 8-pin power connector
- 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps
- 0dB fan stop
Cons
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB)
- No published recommended power supply
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up three cards on GPU, video memory, memory and recommended power supply as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 3, from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the Arc B570 Challenger, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Arc B570 Challenger gives no recommended power supply; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend gives no outputs.
- Price range
- From the Arc B570 Challenger to the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Resident Evil 4 Remake
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 10GB on the Arc B570 Challenger to 16GB on the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend. The Arc B580 Challenger comes second for less money.
Recommended power supply across these picks
Here recommended power supply runs from 700W on the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to 650W on the Arc B580 Challenger. The Arc B580 Challenger is the pick for recommended power supply. No figure for the Arc B570 Challenger.
Power connector
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend lists 2 x 8-pin; the Arc B580 Challenger and the Arc B570 Challenger list 1 x 8-pin. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
What to check at home
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 Arc B580 Challenger.
Extras that separate them
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend: a 700W recommended PSU. The Arc B580 Challenger: dual-fan cooling with 0dB fan stop. The Arc B570 Challenger: 0dB fan stop.
How to Choose a GPUs for Resident Evil 4 Remake
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
| Buyers who want 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps | Arc B580 Challenger | A 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps |
| Keeping the budget tight | Arc B570 Challenger | A lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Arc B580 Challenger at 12GB. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Recommended PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 700W |
| Arc B580 Challenger | Arc B580 | 12GB | GDDR6 | 650W |
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend or the Arc B580 Challenger?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads at 16GB, with the Arc B580 Challenger at 12GB. The Arc B570 Challenger is at the other end of this group with 10GB.
Is the Arc B580 Challenger ahead of the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on recommended power supply?
The Arc B580 Challenger comes out best at 650W, with the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at 700W. The Arc B570 Challenger doesn't state a figure, so it sits outside this comparison.
What does the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend add over the Arc B570 Challenger?
On paper it adds video memory (16GB against 10GB). The Arc B570 Challenger was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
Why is the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend our Largest Video Memory pick?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (16GB). It suits anyone who put video memory first.
Do the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend and the Arc B580 Challenger differ on GPU?
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend uses RX 7800 XT; the Arc B580 Challenger uses Arc B580; the Arc B570 Challenger uses Arc B570.
Will the Arc B580 Challenger work with my setup?
Measure for 249mm and 2 slots before ordering the Arc B580 Challenger. Power for the Arc B580 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin, with 650W the maker's minimum PSU. In this guide it ranks second of 3.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, chosen for the largest video memory here (16GB). Look at the Arc B580 Challenger for a 192-bit memory bus at 19Gbps and the Arc B570 Challenger for a lower price than the Arc B580 Challenger and the rest when we checked if those matter more to you.
Watch the in-game memory bar when choosing texture quality.