Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Spider-Man 2
From the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge to the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF: 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
Spider-Man 2's PC release uses ray-traced reflections across a dense city, so it rewards RTX hardware. Every pick is an RTX 40 or 50 series card with 12GB or more that cost between $450 and $1,000.
We sorted these picks by GPU, VRAM and memory, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips SFF-Ready, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC SFF 12G
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want the most complete package.
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Also Consider
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G
A WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
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Strong Alternative
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC White Edition
A white shroud.
Best for: Buyers who want white shroud.
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Worth a Look
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super WINDFORCE MAX OC
A WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
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Lowest Price Here
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Getting two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop for the least money.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC SFF 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5070 Windforce SFF is an RTX 5070 with NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label and 12GB on a 192-bit bus.
Best for
- Buyers who want the most complete package.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It cost more than the ASUS RTX 5070 at the time of writing. It matches the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge on video memory (12GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5070 gpu; the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce has an RTX 4070 Super gpu instead.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White; the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce goes with GDDR6X memory. It also offers a 192-bit memory interface. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF; 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 RTX 5070 Windforce SFF with the maker. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5070
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- WINDFORCE cooler
Cons
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC is a triple-fan RTX 4070 Super, with graphene nano lubricant that Gigabyte says extends fan life.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has 12GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit interface, with a metal backplate and WINDFORCE cooling. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge at 12GB. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce; 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 4070 Super Windforce with the maker. When we checked, only the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler
- Graphene nano lubricant in the fans
Cons
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC White Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White pairs 16GB of GDDR7 with a white shroud in a two-slot, SFF-Ready card.
Best for
- Buyers who want white shroud.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It needs only one 8-pin plug. It matches the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX on video memory (16GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 Ti gpu; the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF has an RTX 5070 gpu instead.
It shares GDDR7 memory with the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF; the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce goes with GDDR6X memory. You also get two 90mm BladeLink fans and FREEZE fan stop. The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Power for the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White comes through 1 x 8-pin. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White fits every small case. Its price falls between the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- SFF-Ready: Yes
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- A single 8-pin power connector
Cons
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super WINDFORCE MAX OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce MAX OC is a triple-fan RTX 4070 Ti Super without lighting extras, and it was the least expensive 4070 Ti Super here at the time of writing.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3 with fourth-generation Tensor cores, and a metal backplate protects the board. On video memory it ties with the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White at 16GB. You get an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu here, which sets it apart from the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and its an RTX 4070 Super gpu.
Like the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge, it has GDDR6X memory, while the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF uses GDDR7 memory. It also offers an optimized heatsink design. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX; 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 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler
- Optimized heatsink design
- RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's Twin Edge is a two-fan RTX 4070 Super with a 2475MHz boost, FREEZE fan stop and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Getting two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It drives up to four displays with three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and one HDMI 2.1a. It boosts to 2475MHz with 12GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus. Twin 90mm fans stop at idle, and a metal backplate stiffens the compact card.
On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce at 12GB. No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge with the maker.
No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX was closest. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2475MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop
- Metal backplate
- The lowest price of the group at our last check
Cons
- Video memory trails the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White (16GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and SFF-Ready from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF to the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge give no SFF-Ready; the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX give no outputs.
- Price range
- From the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge to the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a GPUs for Spider-Man 2
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
Here video memory runs from 12GB on the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge to 16GB on the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White. For less, the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX is the runner-up at 16GB.
Memory
The Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White list GDDR7; the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge list GDDR6X. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
SFF-Ready
The Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White have it. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Features beyond the spec table
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White: two 90mm BladeLink fans. The Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX: an optimized heatsink design. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: a metal backplate.
How to Choose a GPUs for Spider-Man 2
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want the most complete package | Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler | Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | A WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler |
| Buyers who want white shroud | Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White | A white shroud |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler | Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX | A WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler |
| Getting two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop for the least money | Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
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Key specs side by side
The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX at 16GB. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | SFF-Ready |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF | RTX 5070 | 12GB | GDDR7 | Yes |
| Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White | RTX 5060 Ti | 16GB | GDDR7 | Yes |
| Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF the Premium Pick?
It earns the label for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a WINDFORCE cooler. It suits anyone who wants the most complete package.
Do the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce differ on GPU?
The Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF uses RTX 5070; the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge use RTX 4070 Super; the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White uses RTX 5060 Ti; the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX uses RTX 4070 Ti Super.
What should I check before buying the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX; 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 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX with the maker. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce apart?
The Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF: a WINDFORCE cooler. The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce: a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler. The Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White: a white shroud.
Who should choose the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge?
The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge carries our Lowest Price Here label for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It ranks fifth of 5 here.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce SFF, chosen for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a WINDFORCE cooler. Look at the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce for a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler, the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White for a white shroud and the Gigabyte 4070 Ti Super Windforce MAX for a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler if those matter more to you.
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