Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Sacrifice
From the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce: five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Sacrifice sits well within what current cards offer, and the same card also covers heavier games in your library. Every pick has at least 8GB of video memory and cost $600 or less, ordered by memory.
We sorted these picks by GPU, VRAM and memory, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and any figure a maker omits is noted as missing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC
The 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 16G
Three WINDFORCE fans.
Best for: Buyers who want three WINDFORCE fans.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Eagle 8G
A dual BIOS switch.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Eagle 8G (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Premium Pick
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G
The top of this price range, adding a dual BIOS switch.
Best for: Spending more than the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
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
- Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money.
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 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 Windforce and its an RTX 4060 gpu. 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. Worth noting: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle was closest.
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
Also Consider2 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 ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. It matches the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on video memory (16GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7600 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB, 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 third of 5, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the pricier ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB, 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 ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 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
- Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
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. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce at 8GB. You get an RTX 4060 Ti gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce and its an RTX 4060 gpu.
It also offers 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. When we checked, only the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend cost less, and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC cost more.
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
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus 0dB fan stop at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It also offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. It matches the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9060 XT gpu; the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB with the maker. Its price falls between the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- 2.5-slot design
- 0dB fan stop at light loads
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC adds a dual BIOS switch to a dual-fan RTX 4060 with a 128-bit memory bus.
Best for
- Spending more than the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3 frame generation, and third-generation RT cores give up to twice the ray tracing performance of the last generation. Two WINDFORCE fans cool the 8GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, and DLSS 3 is supported through fourth-generation tensor cores. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB at 8GB.
You get an RTX 4060 gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB and its an RX 9060 XT gpu. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. At our last price check it topped the group, with the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB the nearest cheaper option. Video memory is its weakest area, and the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual BIOS switch
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- 128-bit memory bus
- RTX 4060 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend (16GB)
- Costs more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend at the time of writing
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 from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and all 3 compared fields are stated for every pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend to the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend for the lowest price of the group at our last check; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for three WINDFORCE fans; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle for a dual BIOS switch.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend ($250 to $500) to the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Sacrifice
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 8GB on the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce to 16GB on the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, a 100% spread. The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend is the pick for video memory.
Fit and compatibility
No dimensions are published for the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Features beyond the spec table
The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle: three WINDFORCE fans. The ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB: 0dB fan stop at light loads. The Gigabyte 4060 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Getting white-and-silver Steel Legend finish for the least money: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend. Spending more than the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB costs for the fullest feature set in this group: the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce.
How to Choose a GPUs for Sacrifice
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 dual BIOS switch | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle | A dual BIOS switch |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB | A 2.5-slot design |
| Spending more than the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB costs for the fullest feature set in this group | Gigabyte 4060 Windforce | The top of this price range, adding a dual BIOS switch |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 |
| ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte 4060 Windforce | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 |
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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 Gigabyte 4060 Windforce at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend, Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB, Gigabyte 4060 Windforce |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce worth paying more than the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend?
The Gigabyte 4060 Windforce matches or trails the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend on video memory, so the extra spend buys only what the spec sheet doesn't show. It does not win everywhere: the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend still leads on video memory (16GB). The ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them.
What makes the ASRock 7800 XT Steel Legend the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It makes sense for 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 Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle uses RTX 4060 Ti; the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB uses RX 9060 XT; the Gigabyte 4060 Windforce uses RTX 4060.
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 5, and second of 5 on video memory (16GB).
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 Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle: a dual BIOS switch.
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 Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle for a dual BIOS switch and the ASUS Prime 9060 XT 8GB for a 2.5-slot design if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.