Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Satisfactory
Four graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, where the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT has the largest video memory; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
Satisfactory recommends an RTX 2070 or RX 5700. Every pick is an RTX or Radeon RX card with at least 8GB of video memory that cost $420 or less.
Satisfactory's official PC requirements list NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 16GB of RAM for the recommended tier (source: Steam store page). Matching brand to brand, the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend are a newer generation than the RX 5700; the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 is a newer generation than the RTX 2070.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out boost clock, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Requirements source: Steam store page
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC
The largest video memory here (12GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Lowest Price Here
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB OC
The cheapest way into this group, below the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
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Also Consider
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB OC
A triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Best for: Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
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Premium Pick
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 V2 OC Edition
The top of this price range, adding a 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode.
Best for: Spending more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT stands out for 0dB silent cooling at light loads.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. On video memory it leads this guide at 12GB, ahead of the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB (8GB). You get an RX 7700 XT gpu here, which sets it apart from the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and its an RX 9060 XT gpu.
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 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 ASRock Challenger 7700 XT with the maker. When we checked, only the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB cost less, and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7700 XT
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 0dB silent cooling at light loads
- RX 7700 XT gpu, the only one here
- The largest video memory here (12GB)
Cons
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here2 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB brings AMD's RDNA 4 architecture to a budget card with 32 compute units.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
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
Its 8GB of memory is the compromise; the 16GB version costs more. On video memory it ties with the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 at 8GB. It is the only pick here with a 3290MHz boost clock; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend has a 3320MHz boost clock instead.
It also offers a dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop. No dimensions are published for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB with the maker.
No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT was closest. What it gives up: video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT (12GB); by contrast, the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT offers 12GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3290MHz
- Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing
- Dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
- 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus
- 3290MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT (12GB)
Also Consider3 of 4
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 8GB uses a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop and a reinforced metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
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
Its 3320MHz boost is the highest among these cards. On video memory it ties with the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 at 8GB. No other pick in this guide offers a 3320MHz boost clock; compare the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB, which has a 3290MHz boost clock.
It also comes with 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus. No dimensions are published for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend with the maker. It was priced above the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and below the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 3320MHz
- Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
- Reinforced metal backplate
- 20Gbps memory on a 128-bit bus
- 3320MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at the time of writing
Premium Pick4 of 4
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 V2 OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual V2 offers a 2535MHz boost in OC mode and an HDMI 2.1a output on a dual-fan RTX 4060.
Best for
- Spending more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3 frame generation, and its OC mode boosts to 2,535MHz. Axial-tech fans keep the dual-fan cooler compact. Axial-tech fans with longer blades and a barrier ring push more air down onto the heatsink.
On video memory it ties with the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend at 8GB. An RTX 4060 gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT uses an RX 7700 XT gpu. No other pick in this guide offers a 2535MHz (OC mode) boost clock; compare the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB, which has a 3290MHz boost clock.
Only the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 4 picks. It gives ground on video memory, where the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT offers 12GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2535MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode
- HDMI 2.1a output
- Dual-fan cooler
- 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 Challenger 7700 XT (12GB)
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We compared four cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 4 picks leave out boost clock.
- What every pick has in common
- All 4, from the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT gives no boost clock; the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 give no outputs.
- Price range
- From the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Satisfactory
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT tops video memory at 12GB and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 sits lowest at 8GB. If video memory is your first filter, the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT sets the ceiling at 12GB.
Boost clock
The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB lists 3290MHz; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend lists 3320MHz; the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 lists 2535MHz (OC mode).
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB: a dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend: a reinforced metal backplate. The ASUS Dual 4060 V2: an HDMI 2.1a output.
Where your budget lands
All 4 sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, from the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at the low end to the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 at the top, so decide on features first.
How to Choose a GPUs for Satisfactory
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | The largest video memory here (12GB) |
| Spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up | ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB | The cheapest way into this group, below the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT |
| Buyers who want triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop | ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend | A triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop |
| Spending more than the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend costs for the fullest feature set in this group | ASUS Dual 4060 V2 | The top of this price range, adding a 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT leads on video memory at 12GB, ahead of the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at 8GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT leaves the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock Challenger 7700 XT | RX 7700 XT | 12GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3290MHz |
| ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 | 3320MHz |
| ASUS Dual 4060 V2 | RTX 4060 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2535MHz (OC mode) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will these cards run Satisfactory at recommended settings?
In Satisfactory's list, the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 meet the recommended card on brand, generation and model number. Satisfactory also lists 16GB of system RAM for that tier, which is separate from the card.
How does the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB compare with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT on video memory?
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT leads at 12GB, with the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB at 8GB.
Why is the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB our Lowest Price Here pick?
It carries the badge for the cheapest way into this group, below the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT. It makes sense for spending as little as possible, with the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT the next step up.
Do the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB differ on GPU?
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT uses RX 7700 XT; the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend use RX 9060 XT; the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 uses RTX 4060.
Will the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the ASRock Challenger 7700 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 ASRock Challenger 7700 XT with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 4, as our Largest Video Memory pick, and first of 4 on video memory (12GB).
What extras do the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT and the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB include?
The ASRock Challenger 7700 XT: 0dB silent cooling at light loads. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB: 32 compute units with third-generation ray tracing. The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend: a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, chosen for the largest video memory here (12GB). Look at the ASRock RX 9060 XT Challenger 8GB for the cheapest way into this group, below the ASRock Challenger 7700 XT, the ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend for a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop and the ASUS Dual 4060 V2 for the top of this price range, adding a 2535MHz boost clock in OC mode if those matter more to you.
Check the recommended 16GB of system RAM as well as the card.