Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Scarlet Hollow
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and GPU, where the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC has the largest video memory; the Arc B570 Challenger is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Scarlet Hollow sits well within what current cards offer, and the same card also covers heavier games in your library. Every pick cost between $250 and $650, ordered from the lowest price.
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.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Best for: Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
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Strong Alternative
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC
Two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Best for: Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Our take Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
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)
Largest Video Memory
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
The largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Premium Pick
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge OC
Two 90mm BladeLink fans at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less.
Our take Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge OC (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
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
- Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when video memory of 10GB, behind the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB) is a problem.
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 sits mid-pack at 10GB: the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC offers 16GB, and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X comes in at 6GB.
You get an arc B570 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB and its an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the Arc B570 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin.
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 of 10GB, behind the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB)
Strong Alternative2 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC has two HDMI 2.1a outputs and one DisplayPort, with DLSS support.
Best for
- Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It is built on the Ampere architecture with 6GB of GDDR6 at 14Gbps on a 96-bit interface and a 1492MHz boost clock. Its single DisplayPort output is version 1.4a, and the card carries two HDMI 2.1a ports. On video memory it trails the group at 6GB, while the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC offers 16GB.
You get an RTX 3050 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB and its an RTX 5060 Ti gpu. It also comes with a dual-fan Ventus cooler. No dimensions are published for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 3050
- VRAM: 6GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 1492MHz
- Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- Two HDMI 2.1a outputs
- Dual-fan Ventus cooler
- DLSS support
- RTX 3050 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 6GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB)
Worth a Look3 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
- 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 supports DLSS 3 frame generation with fourth-generation Tensor cores. It matches the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 4060 Ti gpu; the Arc B570 Challenger has an arc B570 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. Its price falls between the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- Dual BIOS switch
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- 128-bit memory bus
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Largest Video Memory4 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 put video memory first.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Arc B570 Challenger, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 16GB video memory. Nothing else here matches its 16GB video memory; the Arc B570 Challenger comes closest at 10GB. An RX 7600 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses an RTX 3050 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 Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and below the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 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 Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB stands out for two 90mm BladeLink fans, and it adds a 2-slot SFF-ready body.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less.
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 also offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2-slot cooler thickness. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle at 8GB. You get an RTX 5060 Ti gpu here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and its an RX 7600 XT gpu.
No other pick in this guide offers GDDR7 memory; compare the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, which has GDDR6 memory. The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB occupies 2 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 Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB with the maker.
SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB fits every small case. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- Two 90mm BladeLink fans
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Arc B570 Challenger at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out boost clock.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Arc B570 Challenger to the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB give no boost clock; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC give no outputs.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Arc B570 Challenger ($250 to $500) to the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Scarlet Hollow
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC tops video memory at 16GB and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X sits lowest at 6GB. The Arc B570 Challenger comes second at 10GB, in the $250 to $500 tier against $250 to $500 for the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC.
Memory
The Arc B570 Challenger, the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC list GDDR6; the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB lists GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 4 and 1.
Boost clock
The Arc B570 Challenger lists 2600MHz; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X lists 1492MHz.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle: three WINDFORCE fans. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: a 128-bit memory interface. The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB: a 2-slot SFF-ready body.
How to Choose a GPUs for Scarlet Hollow
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps | Arc B570 Challenger | A 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps |
| Buyers who want two HDMI 2.1a outputs | MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | Two HDMI 2.1a outputs |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS switch | Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle | A dual BIOS switch |
| Buyers who put video memory first | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the Arc B570 Challenger costs less | Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB | Two 90mm BladeLink fans at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. "Not listed" marks boost clock where the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc B570 Challenger | Arc B570 | 10GB | GDDR6 | 2600MHz |
| MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X | RTX 3050 | 6GB | GDDR6 | 1492MHz |
| Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle | RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti | 8GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Arc B570 Challenger was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Arc B570 Challenger, MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X, Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle, Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Arc B570 Challenger compare with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC on video memory?
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC leads at 16GB, with the Arc B570 Challenger at 10GB. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X is at the other end of this group with 6GB.
What does the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB add over the Arc B570 Challenger?
The Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB matches or trails the Arc B570 Challenger on video memory, so the extra spend buys only what the spec sheet doesn't show. It does not win everywhere: the Arc B570 Challenger still leads on video memory (10GB). On our last price check the Arc B570 Challenger was in the $250 to $500 tier and the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them.
Why is the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC our Largest Video Memory pick?
It carries the badge for the largest video memory here (16GB). On video memory it leads the Arc B570 Challenger, 16GB against 10GB, a 60% margin. It makes sense for anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the Arc B570 Challenger and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X differ on GPU?
The Arc B570 Challenger uses Arc B570; the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X uses RTX 3050; the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle uses RTX 4060 Ti; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC uses RX 7600 XT; the Zotac 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB uses RTX 5060 Ti.
Will the Arc B570 Challenger work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Arc B570 Challenger; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Power for the Arc B570 Challenger comes through 1 x 8-pin. In this guide it ranks first of 5, and second of 5 on video memory (10GB).
What extras do the Arc B570 Challenger and the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X include?
The Arc B570 Challenger: a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. The MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X: two HDMI 2.1a outputs. The Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle: a dual BIOS switch.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Arc B570 Challenger, chosen for a 160-bit memory bus at 19Gbps. Look at the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X for two HDMI 2.1a outputs, the Gigabyte 4060 Ti Eagle for a dual BIOS switch and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC for the largest video memory here (16GB) if those matter more to you.
Put leftover budget toward a higher-refresh monitor or an SSD.