Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Jedi Outcast
Five graphics cards compared, from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Jedi Outcast sits well within what current cards offer, and the same card also covers heavier games in your library. Every pick cost $600 or less, ordered from the lowest price.
We sorted these picks by GPU, VRAM and memory, working from the makers' own data; if a maker skips length, the guide says so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC
A lower price than the ASRock RX 6500 XT and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
Our take Check price for ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Recommended Power Supply
ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D 4GB OC
The lowest recommended power supply here (400W).
Best for: Buyers who put recommended power supply first.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D 4GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Largest Video Memory
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 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 Challenger 16GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Our take Check price for ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
Slimmest Cooler Thickness
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile
The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot).
Best for: Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
Our take Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ASRock Intel Arc A580 Challenger 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's Arc A580 Challenger has 8GB on a 256-bit bus and supports XeSS upscaling.
Best for
- Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money.
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 needs two 8-pin connectors and a 650W power supply. On video memory it ties with the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile at 8GB. Its 2.4-slot cooler thickness ranks second of 4 here, behind the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile (2-slot) and ahead of the ASUS Prime 5060 OC (2.5-slot).
On recommended power supply it sits mid-pack at 650W: the ASRock RX 6500 XT offers 400W, and the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger comes in at 750W. You get an arc A580 gpu here, which sets it apart from the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile and its an RTX 5060 gpu. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the ASRock RX 6500 XT was closest. What it gives up: video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger (16GB); by contrast, the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: Arc A580
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 271mm
- Thickness: 2.4-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.0b
Pros
- 256-bit memory bus
- 0dB silent cooling at light load
- XeSS upscaling support
- Video memory of 8GB, ahead of the ASRock RX 6500 XT
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger (16GB)
Lowest Recommended Power Supply2 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 6500 XT Phantom Gaming D 4GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's RX 6500 XT has only 4GB of memory and states a 400W minimum power supply.
Best for
- Buyers who put recommended power supply first.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 4GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It suits light esports titles rather than recent AAA games. Its 4GB video memory is the smallest in this group; the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger leads at 16GB. On recommended power supply it leads this guide at 400W, ahead of the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger (650W).
No other pick in this guide offers an RX 6500 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, which has an RTX 5060 gpu. It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and ASRock 7800 XT Challenger; the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile goes with GDDR7 memory. It shares a 1 x 8-pin power connector with the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile; the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger goes with a 2 x 8-pin power connector. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the pricier ASRock 7800 XT Challenger, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 6500 XT
- VRAM: 4GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Recommended PSU: 400W
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2820MHz
Pros
- A modest 400W PSU recommendation
- A single 8-pin power connector
- 0dB silent cooling at light load
- Metal backplate
Cons
- 4GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger (16GB)
- No published cooler thickness
Largest Video Memory3 of 5
ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASRock's Challenger is a 267mm, 2.5-slot dual-fan RX 7800 XT with two 8-pin connectors and a 750W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables.
Why we like it
Its 16GB video memory is the largest here; the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger comes next at 8GB. On cooler thickness it ties with the ASUS Prime 5060 OC at 2.5-slot. Its 750W recommended power supply is the highest in this group; the ASRock RX 6500 XT leads at 400W.
No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7800 XT gpu; compare the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, which has an RTX 5060 gpu. It shares GDDR6 memory with the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and ASRock RX 6500 XT; the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile goes with GDDR7 memory. It shares a 2 x 8-pin power connector with the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger; the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile goes with a 1 x 8-pin power connector. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper ASRock RX 6500 XT and the pricier ASUS Prime 5060 OC, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 267mm
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Recommended PSU: 750W
- Power connector: 2 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2475MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 267mm length
- Dual-fan Challenger cooler
- Shortest card length of the picks (267mm)
Cons
- Needs two 8-pin PCIe power cables
- Recommended power supply trails the ASRock RX 6500 XT (400W)
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at the time of writing
Also Consider4 of 5
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Prime 5060 OC is built around a 2.5-slot design, with 0dB fan stop at light loads on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. On video memory it ties with the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile at 8GB. It matches the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger on cooler thickness (2.5-slot).
The ASUS Prime 5060 OC 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 5060 OC with the maker. SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the ASUS Prime 5060 OC fits every small case. If you want a confirmed card length, look to the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger instead: it comes in at 267mm, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- 2.5-slot design
- 0dB fan stop at light loads
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Cooler thickness trails the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile (2-slot)
- No published recommended power supply
Slimmest Cooler Thickness5 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's RTX 5060 Low Profile offers a two-slot width, one 8-pin plug and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI.
Best for
- Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
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 uses 40mm fans with composite heatpipes. It matches the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC on video memory (8GB). On cooler thickness it leads this guide at 2-slot, ahead of the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger (2.4-slot).
Like the ASUS Prime 5060 OC, it has an RTX 5060 gpu, while the ASRock RX 6500 XT uses an RX 6500 XT gpu. It shares a 1 x 8-pin power connector with the ASRock RX 6500 XT; the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger goes with a 2 x 8-pin power connector. You also get a metal backplate.
It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the rest. The maker doesn't give its card length; if that figure matters, the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger comes in at 267mm.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
- Thickness: 2-slot
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Low profile: Yes
- 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
- A single 8-pin power connector
- Low-profile design for slim desktops
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- No published recommended power supply
- Costs more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger 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 set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and card length as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 10 fields compared are stated for every pick, while card length and cooler thickness have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger to the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The ASRock RX 6500 XT, the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile give no card length; the ASRock RX 6500 XT gives no cooler thickness.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger ($150 to $250) to the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Jedi Outcast
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory
The ASRock 7800 XT Challenger tops video memory at 16GB and the ASRock RX 6500 XT sits lowest at 4GB. For less, the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger is the runner-up at 8GB ($150 to $250 tier).
How much cooler thickness you need
Across these 4 picks cooler thickness spans 2.5-slot (the ASUS Prime 5060 OC) to 2-slot (the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile). The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger comes second at 2.4-slot, in the $150 to $250 tier against $500 to $1000 for the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile. The ASRock RX 6500 XT gives no cooler thickness figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.
How much recommended power supply you need
Here recommended power supply runs from 750W on the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger to 400W on the ASRock RX 6500 XT, a 47% spread. For less, the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger is the runner-up at 650W ($150 to $250 tier). The ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile give no recommended power supply figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
Memory
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, the ASRock RX 6500 XT and the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger list GDDR6; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile list GDDR7. Settling memory first narrows 5 picks to 3 or 2.
Power connector
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger list 2 x 8-pin; the ASRock RX 6500 XT and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile list 1 x 8-pin.
How to Choose a GPUs for Jedi Outcast
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting 256-bit memory bus for the least money | ASRock Arc A580 Challenger | A lower price than the ASRock RX 6500 XT and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who put recommended power supply first | ASRock RX 6500 XT | The lowest recommended power supply here (400W) |
| Buyers who put video memory first | ASRock 7800 XT Challenger | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS Prime 5060 OC | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who put cooler thickness first | Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile | The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot) |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock 7800 XT Challenger leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at 8GB. "Not listed" marks card length where the ASRock RX 6500 XT, the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock Arc A580 Challenger | Arc A580 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 271mm |
| ASRock RX 6500 XT | RX 6500 XT | 4GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock 7800 XT Challenger | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | 267mm |
| ASUS Prime 5060 OC | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
| Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, sat in the $150 to $250 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, ASRock RX 6500 XT |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASRock 7800 XT Challenger, ASUS Prime 5060 OC, Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger compare with the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger on video memory?
Between the top two, it is 16GB on the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger against 8GB on the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, a 100% difference. The spread runs down to the ASRock RX 6500 XT at 4GB.
Is the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile ahead of the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger on cooler thickness?
The Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile comes out best at 2-slot, with the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger at 2.4-slot. The ASUS Prime 5060 OC is at the other end of this group with 2.5-slot. The ASRock RX 6500 XT doesn't state a cooler thickness figure, so it sits outside this comparison; 4 of 5 picks are ranked.
Which has the lowest recommended power supply: the ASRock RX 6500 XT or the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger?
The ASRock RX 6500 XT is lowest on recommended power supply at 400W; the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger follows at 650W, 38% apart. The ASRock 7800 XT Challenger is at the other end of this group with 750W. No recommended power supply figure is published for the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile, which leaves 3 of 5 picks ranked here.
Is the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile worth paying more than the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger?
The spec sheets show cooler thickness (2-slot against 2.4-slot) in its favour. The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger sat in the $150 to $250 tier and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if cooler thickness decides your purchase.
What makes the ASRock RX 6500 XT the Lowest Recommended Power Supply?
The label rests on the lowest recommended power supply here (400W). The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger is next on recommended power supply at 650W, so this pick's 400W is 38% further out. It gives up video memory (4GB against 8GB) to the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, the cheapest pick. It suits anyone who puts recommended power supply first.
Do the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger and the ASRock RX 6500 XT differ on GPU?
The ASRock Arc A580 Challenger uses Arc A580; the ASRock RX 6500 XT uses RX 6500 XT; the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger uses RX 7800 XT; the ASUS Prime 5060 OC and the Zotac RTX 5060 Low Profile use RTX 5060.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger, chosen for a lower price than the ASRock RX 6500 XT and the rest when we checked. Look at the ASRock RX 6500 XT for the lowest recommended power supply here (400W), the ASRock 7800 XT Challenger for the largest video memory here (16GB) and the ASUS Prime 5060 OC for a 2.5-slot design if those matter more to you.
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